Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing about Music

An invaluable reference tool giving much needed advice on how to research and write about music, it addresses all the issues that anyone might be confronted with when undertaking a writing task. It introduces methods and procedures that provide a framework for independent research. It has a two-part format with a 'how-to' section and a quick-reference compendium of information. It provides further reading suggestions and details of useful websites and ideal support for anyone undertaking a writing task, from students to professional musicians.

Trevor Herbert is Professor of Music at the Open University of the UK. Before entering academic life he played trombone with London's principal orchestras and period instrument groups. He has published widely in academic books, journals, reference works and more popular media. He has broadcast extensively on BBC radio and television.