Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. Written by Howard D. McKinney, this book is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about music, whether they are a beginner or an experienced listener. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of music, the different genres of music, the elements of music, and the various instruments used in music. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of ...
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Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. Written by Howard D. McKinney, this book is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about music, whether they are a beginner or an experienced listener. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of music, the different genres of music, the elements of music, and the various instruments used in music. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of music. The first chapter provides an introduction to music appreciation, while subsequent chapters cover topics such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. The book also includes chapters on the history of music, the different genres of music, and the role of music in society. One of the unique features of Discovering Music is its focus on active listening. Throughout the book, McKinney encourages readers to actively listen to music and to develop their own opinions and preferences. The book includes numerous listening exercises and examples, as well as suggestions for further listening. In addition to its focus on active listening, Discovering Music also provides a wealth of information about the different instruments used in music. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of instruments such as the piano, guitar, violin, and trumpet. Overall, Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about music. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply a music lover, this book will provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art of music.This is a new release of the original 1934 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. HARDCOVER CONDITION GOD SIGNED BY PREVIOUS OWNER. xx, 470 p., [25] p. of plates: ill. : 23 cm. Includes Illustrations. Includes bibliographical references.
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