Welcome to the Downs,
Novatlan (or Tobias)!
Thank you for posting the link to your M.A. paper, which I've downloaded and will read. I'll certainly let you know what I think of it. I can't speak for the other contributors to
Music in Middle-earth who are members of the Downs, but can speak on my behalf to say that I'm glad my research '
tremendously helped' you with yours!