Les Presses Du College Musical TOMAS DE SANTA MARIA - ARTE DE TANER FANTASIA - L'ART DE JOUER LA FANTAISIE (1565)
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Summary of This Book
The Art of Playing the Fantasy is a major testimony of the Spanish Golden Age: Tomás de Santa María presents, with rare precision, the full range of techniques related to musical creation at the keyboard. The reader finds a clear progression, from essential fundamentals (note and rhythm reading, modal theory, fingering principles) to the construction of more elaborate pieces based on polyphony, imitations, and contrapuntal work.
Designed as a true guide to understanding and practicing the aesthetics of early music, this treatise stands out for its abundance of examples (more than 800), which make sometimes complex concepts concrete. It is intended for instrumentalists (organ, harpsichord, and keyboards in general) as well as composers, improvisers, and educators wishing to deepen their understanding of 16th-century writing and ornamentation logics.
Endorsed by Antonio de Cabezón, a central figure in organ music of his time, this text is presented as the first to thoroughly examine all facets of keyboard playing. Viewed alongside the treatises of Ortiz, Bermudo, and Salinas, it sheds light on instrumental interpretation and improvisation practice in the Renaissance, while remaining a valuable resource for today's musicians.
The Art of Playing the Fantasy : this edition also offers comfortable access to the content thanks to a carefully designed presentation in two sewn hardcover volumes, housed in a cardboard slipcase, enriched with reading aids (preface, notes) to support study and practice.
Technical specifications
| Composer | Tomás de Santa María | Language | bilingual Spanish-French (complete original text) |
| Edition | Jean-Philippe Navarre | Pages | 816 pages (two volumes, sewn hardcover, cardboard slipcase) |
| Instrumentation | keyboard (organ, harpsichord) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the text available in French?
The edition is bilingual Spanish-French and fully reproduces the original text. It is edited by Jean-Philippe Navarre.
Which keyboards are covered by Arte de tañer fantasía?
The work is intended for keyboard instruments, with explicit attention to the organ and harpsichord. The principles addressed include playing, fingering, and ornamentation of the 16th century.
How many pages does this edition have?
The publication totals 816 pages divided into two sewn bound volumes. A cardboard slipcase contains both volumes.
Does this treatise include musical examples for studying counterpoint?
More than 800 examples accompany the study of the presented concepts. Polyphony, imitations, and counterpoint work are among the developed topics. Note reading, rhythms, and modal theory are also covered.
Is Tomás de Santa María’s book suitable for Renaissance improvisation?
The content examines musical creation at the keyboard and Renaissance improvisation practices. Reading tools, including a preface and notes, support the study of both volumes.
