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Music in Theory and Practice Vol 1 w/ Anthology CD
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Product Description
This best-selling text gives majors a solid foundation in the theory of music - generally and throughout history. 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 while volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #453543 in Books
- Published on: 2003-07-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Spiral-bound
- 369 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Bruce Benward has been widely regarded as one of the most gifted music theory pedagogues since his textbooks first appeared in the 1960s, and has exerted a wide influence on the teaching of music theory both through his writings and through the generation of teachers that he taught. He recently retired from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Customer Reviews
Practical Theory
The CD helps with the theory part. I find most theory book lacks practical application. This book will be a good source for those who are interested in applying music theory into real world music playing.
Music in Theory and Practice
It is an excellent resource for basic theory and form. This book got me through 2 semesters of theory in college and I am currently using it for Form and Analysis. Its a bit pricy but has a vast amount of theory knowledge in one place. If you would like more advanced theory look into their Second Volume!
Good Theory Text
My class worked with Dr. Benward on this book--we were his test class. Although this may not be the best book for everyone, it is a very comprehensive text that requires the instructor's input. As Benward told us, if we were to teach theory we must work towards the student's understanding of the concepts and not allow the text to work magic. Hence, we must illustrate and re-inforce the principles with our examples and experiences.
I hope I am lucid enough to help.
Good book.
Ian
