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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. --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 comprehensive introductory text creates a panoramic experience for beginner students by exposing them to the many musical cultures around the globe. In presenting cultural musical occasions, the text enlightens students about the vital function that music plays in a myriad of societies, and urges beginners to define the personal relationships they have with music in their daily lives.