The Inner Nature of Music and the Experience of Tone

The Inner Nature of Music and the Experience of Tone is an important book in that it is a collection of seven lectures about music, given by Rudolf Steiner from 1906-1924. In it, significant light is shed on the esoteric realities of music and tone, as well as, indications given in the instruction of music for children. Steiner gives an overview of the correlation to how the microcosmic earthly life mirrors the macrocosmic evolution of human consciousness to the music that best meets the child in his or her given stage of development according to this fundamental tenant of Waldorf education. Essential reading for the Waldorf music teacher, especially parts 5 & 6.

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