Music in Theory and Practice

"This best-selling text gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. Music in Theory and Practice strengthens their musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps them gain interpretive insights. The goal of this text is to instruct readers on the practical ap...

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Main Author: Benward, Bruce (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Dubuque, Iowa McGraw-Hill Education 2015
©2015
Edition:Ninth edition
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Summary:"This best-selling text gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. Music in Theory and Practice strengthens their musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps them gain interpretive insights. The goal of this text is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I covers topics from basic elements through diatonic harmony, while Volume II covers chromatic harmony along with elements of styles and forms from Gregorian chants through the present day. The supplemental instructor's materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. Music in Theory and Practice is a well-rounded textbook that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessible to students at the undergraduate level"
Item Description:Previous edition: 2009
Physical Description:xvi, 408 pages illustrations, music 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780078025150