Classical Music - Brossura

Collins, Stephen

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0340867485 ISBN 13: 9780340867488

Casa editrice: Teach Yourself, 2003

Riassunto

Teach Yourself Classical Music is a clear, concise yet comprehensive introduction to the world of classical music for the newcomer. It takes your listening experience as the starting point and fills in factual details along the way.

New topics are introduced step by step and are always presented from the listener's point of view. These topics include:

- Listening to music: developing skills

- What is classical music?

- The architecture of music: forms and structures

- Historical background: different periods and different styles

- The instruments of the orchestra

- Starting a collection of recorded music

Examples from well-known pieces are examined in a clear and non-technical way.

Whether you dip into Teach Yourself Classical Music from time to time or read it straight through, you will feel that your musical horizons have been broadened and that you have gained the knowledge and confidence to extend your musical experiences further.

An accompanying CD offers key extracts from well-known and important works, to enhance your enjoyment and knowledge even further.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Teach Yourself
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0340867485
• ISBN 13: 9780340867488
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile