Music in Theory and Practice

Download or read book Music in Theory and Practice written by Bruce Benward and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. This book was released on 2003 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This best-selling text gives majors both a general and a historical foundation in the theory of music. It strengthens their musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps them gain interpretive insights. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory; Volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from the Renaissance to the present."--Site web de l'éditeur.