Understanding Music (Package)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.59 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 013162220X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 581 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Text with CD, Student CD Collection (3) and Music Notes.
NO CD I'm going to fail I need the CD and they don't included or make it clear. Don't buy from them.. Dr. Bizzy Bee said Not good for Music Appreciation text. I've used this book for three years and am eager to trade it for something else. Why? 1) Musical examples are chosen seemingly because Yudkin got tired of the tried-and-true favorites (Bach Brandenburg Concerti are not on the student CD set, but the St. Matthew Passion is. As a result, the students may get to hear Bach Brandenburg Concerti in class but can't listen on their own). Same is true for Verdi: Otello is included, but not Rigoletto or La Traviata? "Not good for Music Appreciation text" according to Dr. Bizzy Bee. I've used this book for three years and am eager to trade it for something else. Why? 1) Musical examples are chosen seemingly because Yudkin got tired of the tried-and-true favorites (Bach Brandenburg Concerti are not on the student CD set, but the St. Matthew Passion is. As a result, the students may get to hear Bach Brandenburg Concerti in class but can't listen on their own). Same is true for Verdi: Otello is included, but not Rigoletto or La Traviata? 2) This text is written for the average music major (not stellar, just average), rather than a music appreciat. ) This text is written for the average music major (not stellar, just average), rather than a music appreciat. Very approachable Amazon Customer This book is a nicely done introduction to music appreciation for Western audiences. It includes an overview of musical genres and traditions from the Gregorian chants through Hip Hop rap. The book is organized into chapters according to musical era with chapters for the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque era, the Classic era, Nineteenth Century, and Twentieth Century. Beethoven receives a chapter of his own. There are also chapters on World Music, music theory, listening techniques, jazz, and popular music. Within each era, there is a general description of