Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading...

• Preface
• Chapter I
• Four Canons for String Quartett
• Two Songs for Soprano (or Tenor) and Piano
• Two Three-Part Choruses
• Two Songs for FourPart Chorus
• Chapter II
• Two Songs for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano
• Two Five-Part Choruses
• Chapter III
• Four Four-Part Choruses
• Theme and Variations for String Trio
• Three Pieces for Clarinet, english Horn, and Bassoon
• Chapter IV
• Two Pieces for Viola and Piano
• Thre...