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The structure of music: A listener's guide; a study of music in terms of melody and counterpoint

The structure of music: A listener's guide; a study of music in terms of melody and counterpoint
By Robert Erickson

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #3792932 in Books
  • Published on: 1955
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 209 pages

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Not for the average reader3
Erickson's book will be tough sledding for the average reader. As a "Listener's Guide" it is geared to musicians quite familiar with musical analysis. O yes, the glued binding in my 1967 edition is more or less a failure. Erickson does some nice things with his discussions on Bach's Art of Fugue, so you can see the intellectual and musical level of this book. It's a dry lecture here, but if you want an overview of music theory from Okeghem to Webern, this may be your cup of tea. I gave it 3 stars because I'm just barely keeping it in my library. Others may think it's a 5-star wonder and more power to them!