Franco of Cologne, (c. 1240 - c. 1280), Germany - http://stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/franco1280.html
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays. |
The Written Notation of Medieval Music - http://www.bandsman.co.uk/download/medieval.pdf
Illustrated examination by Nigel remarking on clefs and staves, rhythm, note groups, and special symbols. Traces Franco's influence and shows forward and backward compatibility of the form. |