A comprehensive introduction for the newcomer, "Teach Yourself Classical Music "takes the listening experience at its starting point and gradually fills in the technical and historical details. New topics include distinguishing different musical periods and styles, the architecture of musical forms and structures, instrumentation, and more. Also included is a 60-minute CD that features extracts from well-know pieces to highlight what readers should listen for when they hear the works in full.
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A comprehensive introduction for the newcomer, "Teach Yourself Classical Music "takes the listening experience at its starting point and gradually fills in the technical and historical details. New topics include distinguishing different musical periods and styles, the architecture of musical forms and structures, instrumentation, and more. Also included is a 60-minute CD that features extracts from well-know pieces to highlight what readers should listen for when they hear the works in full.
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