Fundamentals of Music - Softcover

Henry, Earl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013337288X ISBN 13: 9780133372885

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1993

Synopsis

Together with the compact disc, Fundamentals of Music, Third Edition, is a package of clear, informal prose, high-quality recorded examples, and varied and abundant drill. The (recorded) ear-training drills and keyboard studies, together with a variety of sight—singing excerpts will provide ample material. The book is reader centered with frequent suggestions for study and learning, self-tests with answers, supplementary drill exercises, and step-by-step procedures. The drill and explanatory musical examples include popular music from big- band standards to rock. Includes music by women composers— this feature separates Fundamentals of Music, 3/e, from most other books of its kind. In addition, frequent references to other world musics show the author's commitment to diversity. The book includes a detachable, fold-out keyboard diagram to aid in scale and interval study. For those interested in learning to play/read music or to simply gain a greater appreciation of it.

About this title

From the Publisher

A complete introduction to music fundamentals and basic musicianship.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This book in beginning music theory offers a complete introduction to music fundamentals and basic musicianship. Key Topics: Provides an introduction to the notation and performance of traditional music, and presents and explains basic materials and theoretical concepts, such as meter, scales, triads, and chords. Considers additional advanced concepts —e.g., diatonic relationships, dominant seventh chords, and basic part-writing. Orders chapters so that experiences in rhythmic and pitch notation are parallel rather than consecutive. And, integrates the development of aural and keyboard skills throughout. Market: This book is for beginning musicians wanting a familiarization with music fundamentals and who need to acquire a working knowledge of traditional music notation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 013337288X
• ISBN 13: 9780133372885
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2