Guido, a Benedictine monk living at Pomposa Abbey, loved music. The complicated hymns, however, were challenging to learn. One day he realized that only six tones existed in any song. His discovery enabled him to teach choir singers hymns & songs quickly. He published a book about his methods and was recognized by the Pope.
A lot of additional information about Guido, his life at an abbey, and his methods are included after the story.
Pair with: Do, Re, Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d'Arezzo by Susan L. Roth with Angelo Mafucci
*Highly recommend-especially for music lovers.
-Borrowed from the library.
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