Elements of Music, 2nd Edition (Text only)

Straus, Joseph

ISBN 10: 0131584154 / ISBN 13: 9780131584150

Published by Pearson, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Music, 2nd Edition (Text only)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131584154
• ISBN 13: 9780131584150
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 1.6W x 21.5H x 27.8D centimeters 1.6 centimeters width by 21.5 centimeters height by 27.8 centimeters depth

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Synopsis

This music fundamentals textbook is for both aspiring music majors and non-majors.  Based on an anthology of works from music literature, it features clear, concise explanations, extensive written exercises, and a variety of suggested in-class activities. 

 

It emphasizes process of making music–emphasizing, at every stage, that music is to be heard and made–not merely seen and learned in the abstract.  All of the key topics are covered: music notation; rhythm; scales; intervals; triads; basic harmonic progressions.

 

The second edition of the Elements of Music has excellent supplements, which can be purchased individually they include an audio CD that contains all of the works in the anthology, and Finale files on CD include all the significant exercises from the text.

 

0131584197   9780131584198 CD of Audio Examples for Elements of Music, 2/e -  CD-ROM Only  

0136155073   9780136155072 Finale Files for Elements of Music, 1/e  - CD-ROM Only