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This 12 month access code care gives you access to all of MyMusicLab’s tools and resources. Want a complete e-book of your textbook, too? Buy immediate access to MyMusicLab with Pearson eText online with a credit card at www.mymusiclab.com 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. Several supplements are available for this text. An Audio CD is available including performances of key works analyzed in the text. Most of the examples are also available in Finale files that students can use to directly work on exercises on their computers. For those students who don’t already own Finale software, the full version of Finale PrintMusic software is also available. These may be ordered separately or as Valupaks with the book. For more information, select “All Valupaks” or “Student Supplements” on the left hand tabs of this page.
This text investigates the fundamental mechanics of music theory by bridging the gap between abstract notation and the practical experience of sound. Joseph Nathan Straus, a distinguished music theorist, utilizes a pedagogical framework that prioritizes active engagement with music literature over rote memorization. By integrating written exercises with auditory examples, the book argues that musical literacy is best achieved through the simultaneous processes of listening, analyzing, and performing.
What You Will Find
This text is regarded as a standard, accessible introduction to music theory that emphasizes the practical application of concepts. Its structured approach to fundamentals makes it a reliable resource for students seeking to develop a functional understanding of musical language.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2011-07-01
Publisher:
Pearson College Div
ISBN-10:
0205161898
ISBN-13:
9780205161898
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