TO
GEORGE W. STOCKLEY, Esq.

Preface

I have endeavored through showing the true nature of music, and the conditions that are essential to its growth in breadth and significance, to incite amateurs to a more respectful consideration of its claims.

O. B. B.

Berlin, March 1, 1901.

Contents

CHAPTER		PAGE
I.	The nature and origin of music	13
II.	Music's first era, and the influences which were operative in various lands during its continuance	26
III.	Biblical mention of music	61
IV.	Music from the invention of notation to date	80
V.	Wagner and the music drama	134
VI.	What are the influencing factors in deciding musical destinies? Who is to be our seventh high-priest?	169
VII.	A summary of music's attributes. What constitutes musical intelligence?	188