Basic Elements of Music
eBook - ePub

Basic Elements of Music

A Primer for Musicians, Music Teachers, and Students

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Basic Elements of Music

A Primer for Musicians, Music Teachers, and Students

About this book

Basic Elements of Music introduces readers to a wide range of knowledge essential for a well-rounded understanding of music. This primer surveys the history of music and the composers who made that history; the history of instrument families and how the instruments function; an introduction to the science of sound and sound production; the various types of ensembles; and the fundamentals of music theory, form in music, musical notation, and music vocabulary.

Accessible, yet detailed and comprehensive, Michael Pagliaro's handbook is an excellent guide for music lovers, instructors, and students in any music program. As an introduction to music for the layman, a refresher for music teachers planning lessons, or an enrichment source for professional musicians seeking broader music knowledge, this book is an invaluable addition to any library.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: An Overview of the History of Music
  5. Chapter 2: Sound Production
  6. Chapter 3: Non-fretted StringInstruments Defined
  7. Chapter 4: The History of Non-frettedString Instruments
  8. Chapter 5: How Non-fretted StringInstruments Work
  9. Chapter 6: Brass Instruments Defined
  10. Chapter 7: The History of Brass Instruments
  11. Chapter 8: How Brass Instruments Work
  12. Chapter 9: Woodwind Instruments Defined
  13. Chapter 10: The History of Woodwind Instruments
  14. Chapter 11: How Woodwind Instruments Work
  15. Chapter 12: Percussion Instruments Defined
  16. Chapter 13: The History of Percussion Instruments
  17. Chapter 14: How Percussion Instruments Work
  18. Chapter 15: Form in Music
  19. Chapter 16: Music Theory
  20. Chapter 17: Ensembles
  21. Chapter 18: Anatomy of an Opera
  22. Chapter 19: The Role of the Conductor
  23. Conclusion
  24. About the Author