Hearing and Writing Music: Professional Training for Today's Musician (2nd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0962949671 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This work combines the principles of music theory, composition, orchestration and transcription into a co-ordinated system of integrated techniques. The book prepares the musician for the working world of music: the professions of composing, arranging, orchestrating, music preparation, and performance.
"Fluff" according to Eddie. This seemed like a serious textbook about music composition and ear training, but it goes on and on about the vibration of the universe and all kinds of new age quackery. Unless you're trying to achieve spiritual oneness with your instrument, look elsewhere for actual information about music.. Some of the other reviewers made it seem like this book would really transform your musicianship Arthur Trit Cobsl This book is very light on details. I took only one course in aural skills in college, and that course went past what was in this book. Some of the other reviewers made it seem like this book would really transform your musicianship. For me, it didn't and I don't think it would for most people. I can't really see what kind of musician would benefit from this book. Its very b. "Very helpful" according to Scott Frazer. I read this book as a self-taught musician who's been playing an instrument in some form most of my life but never had any formal training. This book really helped me figure out how to progress to the next level.I find his writing style to be straight to the point and no long-winded stories. The concise writing is further aided by frequently bolding important portions of the
A kind of finishing school for those who wish to pursue a career in composing, orchestrating, arranging or performing. -- The Score, Society of Composers and LyricistsA myriad of practical information. Comprehensive ear training, important because aural skills are among the most overlooked in music education. Direct and easily understood. -- New books, Jazz Educators Journal. -- Survey of New Teaching Materials, Jazz Educators journalA synthesis of the author's vast knowledge and his quest to define the question, "How do we hear?" -- ITG JournalA wonderfully systematic approach to ear training neatly designed and structured, it just flows