Author: Donald Jay GroutPublisher:
ISBN: 9780393969047
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 862
Book Description
A History of Western Music
Author: Donald Jay GroutPublisher:
ISBN: 9780393969047
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 862
Book Description
Music and Musicians: 7th ed
Author: Robert SchumannPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
America's musical landscape
Author: Jean FerrisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781264296088
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"In this book America's Musical Landscape, 9e, basic musical terms and concepts is introduced using selected examples of outstanding American music"--
Fundamentals of Music
Author: Earl HenryPublisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9780134491387
Category : Music theory
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For courses in music fundamentals. Fundamentals of Music: Rudiments, Musicianship, and Composition , 7th Edition, familiarizes readers with the notation and performance of Western music through creative composition projects, listening exercises intended to develop aural skills, and the analysis of musical examples from a broad range of styles and genres. It gives readers the opportunity to practice new vocabulary, as well as their performance and analytic skills, in the context of complete compositions. The 7th Edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, yet maintains the intent of its original author, Earl Henry. It incorporates a broader range of musical examples and styles, along with revised and expanded aural skills methods and exercises. So, whether readers are preparing for a career in music, or simply want to develop their appreciation for this musical language, they will learn the terms, symbols, practices, and conventions that make Western music sound the way it does.
Rock and Roll
Author: Joe StuessyPublisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780205246977
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rock and Roll - Changing Society, Evolving History - Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development, gives a thorough historical and musical analysis of rock artists, styles, and events in a clear and accessible language. This new edition includes callouts in the text that links students to the new MySearchLab with eText website. KEY TOPICS: Improve Active Listening - Updated "Take Note" section at the beginning of each chapter focuses on a series of key questions in the chapter. The questions are restated at the end of the chapter along with concise answers derived from the text. MARKET: For anyone interested in a comprehensive book about the history of rock and roll, including those in the music industry, such as disc jockeys, rock music writers, and promoters.
How to Listen to Music, 7th ed
Author: Henry Edward KrehbielPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "How to Listen to Music, 7th ed" (Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art) by Henry Edward Krehbiel. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Understanding Music
Author: Jeremy YudkinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
"Jeremy Yudkin's" book is a rich music appreciation program that supports the ultimate goal of teaching active listening. By focusing on music of the Western tradition in its social, historical, and global context, this book engages readers in an active listening experience of music through a lively narrative text and innovative activities. Topic coverage includes music around the world, the fundamentals of music, the art of listening, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque Era, the Classic Era, Beethoven, the Nineteenth Century, and the Twentieth Century. For those interested in developing active listening skills and a deeper appreciation for music.
New Directions in Music
Author: David CopePublisher:
ISBN: 9780881339925
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This text is intended as an introduction & general survey of avant-garde & post-avant-garde music in the twentieth century to the present.
Excursions in World Music, Sixth Edition
Author: Bruno NettlPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317350294
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
Explore the relationship between music and society around the world This comprehensive introductory text creates a panoramic experience for beginner students by exposing them to the many musical cultures around the globe. Each chapter opens with a musical encounter in which the author introduces a key musical culture. Through these experiences, students are introduced to key musical styles, musical instruments, and performance practices. Students are taught how to actively listen to key musical examples through detailed listening guides. The role of music in society is emphasized through chapters that focus on key world cultural groups.
Author: George Grove