Understanding Music

• Author : Roger Scruton
• Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
• Release : 25 February 2016

With Understanding Music and The Aesthetics of Music (1997) Roger Scruton set a new standard of rigour and seriousness in the philosophy of music. This collection of wide-ranging essays covers all aspects of the theory and practice of music, showing the significance of music as an expression of the moral life. The book is split into two parts, the first is devoted to the aesthetics and theory of music and the second consists of critical studies of individual composers, thinkers and

• Author : Hans Heinrich Eggebrecht
• Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
• Release : 16 May 2021

Hans Heinrich Eggebrecht was one of the most influential German musicologists of the twentieth century and yet he is almost unknown to English readers. Understanding Music summarizes Eggebrecht's thoughts on the relationship between music and cognition. As he says in his preface, the purpose of his book is 'to direct the reader towards the fundamental issues and processes implied in understanding music. What does understanding mean when applied to music? How is the process to be described?...What role do

• Author : Timothy Rice,Dave Wilson
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 31 January 2019

Gateways to Understanding Music explores music in all the categories that constitute contemporary musical experience: European classical music, popular music, jazz, and world music. Covering the oldest forms of human music making to the newest, the chronological narrative considers music from a global rather than a Eurocentric perspective. Each of sixty modular "gateways" covers a particular genre, style, or period of music. Every gateway opens with a guided listening example that unlocks a world of music through careful study of

• Author : N. Alan Clark,Thomas Heflin,Jeffrey Kluball
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 21 December 2015

Music moves through time; it is not static. In order to appreciate music wemust remember what sounds happened, and anticipate what sounds might comenext. This book takes you on a journey of music from past to present, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Period to the 20th century and beyond!

• Author : Antony Hopkins
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 01 March 2011

Antony Hopkins was most instrumental in opening up classical music to a wider audience. To celebrate his 90th birthday in 2011 (21st March, same date as Bach but different year) we are republishing some of his works.

• Author : William S. Newman
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 16 May 1961

• Author : Jeremy Yudkin
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 16 May 1999

"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

• Author : Poldi Zeitlin,David Goldberger
• Publisher : Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books
• Release : 16 May 2021

This volume offers a foundation course for use by students and teachers. You start at the beginning and advance to the point where you can harmonize and play satisfactory piano accompaniments to familiar tunes. Each paper is accompanied by a self-test work sheet and answers are given at the end of the book.

• Author : Mark Harrison
• Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
• Release : 01 July 2009

Describes the fundamentals of music, covering such topics as music notation, scales and modes, chord progression, and song form and structure.

• Author : Jeremy Yudkin
• Publisher : Pearson
• Release : 08 January 2015

For courses in Music Appreciation Build Listening Skills Through Music Appreciation Understanding Music teaches readers to listen to music with depth, understanding, and knowledge. Using music as a tool to exercise listening skills, the Eighth Edition integrates lively text, clear listening guides, and hands-on videos and web activities to convey the importance of listening. Through exploring and understanding different music from all around the world, Understanding Music teaches readers how to appreciate music concepts and styles, as well as gain

• Author : Ross Trottier
• Publisher : CreateSpace
• Release : 11 August 2015

Music Theory in One Lesson was developed to make music theory more approachable than ever before. This book is packed and carefully formatted with rich, easy to understand diagrams. The use of space and visual learning really sets this book apart from the rest. The ability to read music is not required at any point in this book, so anyone can learn! The book is short and sweet, giving you the tools necessary to explore music in any direction you

• Author : HansHeinrich Eggebrecht
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 05 July 2017

In an age when our patterns of music consumption are changing rapidly, musical understanding has never been more relevant. Understanding Music provides readers with an ideal entry point to the topic, addressing 'both the music lover who has made listening to music an important part of his life and at the same time is willing to reflect on music and his encounter with it, as well as the more academically-minded enthusiast and the thoughtful expert.' Its author, Hans Heinrich

• Author : Judy Tatchell
• Publisher : Edc Pub
• Release : 16 May 1990

-- Wide variety of styles discussed to help readers know what to look or listen for to enhance their enjoyment-- Puts the arts in historical context

• Author : Catherine Schmidt-Jones
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 28 January 2018

The main purpose of the book is to explore basic music theory so thoroughly that the interested student will then be able to easily pick up whatever further theory is wanted. Music history and the physics of sound are included to the extent that they shed light on music theory. The main premise of this course is that a better understanding of where the basics come from will lead to better and faster comprehension of more complex ideas.It also

• Author : Chris Anderton,Andrew Dubber,Martin James
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 14 December 2012

Everyone knows music is big business, but do you really understand how ideas and inspiration become songs, products, downloads, concerts and careers? This textbook guides students to a full understanding of the processes that drive the music industries. More than just an expose or 'how to' guide, this book gives students the tools to make sense of technological change, socio-cultural processes, and the constantly shifting music business environment, putting them in the front line of innovation and entrepreneurship in the