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Get started in classical music / Stephen Collins.

Get started in classical music / Stephen Collins.
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781.68 COLL
Adult Non Fiction   Campsie . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781473600959 (paperback)
1473600952 (paperback)
Name Collins, Stephen, 1947 May 30- author.
Title Get started in classical music / Stephen Collins.
Edition Revised edition.
Published London : Teach Yourself, 2014.
©2014
Description ix, 221 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. + +1 CD.
Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Are you a newcomer to the world of classical music? Do you want a clear introduction to the subject? Are you planning to start a collection of recorded music? TEACH YOURSELF CLASSICAL MUSIC is a clear, concise yet comprehensive introduction to the world of classical music for the newcomer. It takes your listening experience as the starting point and fills in factual details along the way. New topics are introduced step by step and are always presented from the listener's point of view. These topics include: - Listening to music: developing skills - What is classical music? - The architecture of music: forms and structures - Historical background: different periods and different styles - The instruments of the orchestra - Starting a collection of recorded music Examples from well-known pieces are examined in a clear and non-technical way. Whether you dip into TEACH YOURSELF CLASSICAL MUSIC from time to time or read it straight through, you will feel that your musical horizons have been broadened and that you have gained the knowledge and confidence to extend your musical experiences further. An accompanying CD offers key extracts from well-known and important works, to enhance your enjoyment and knowledge even further.
Subjects Music
Music appreciation
Series Teach yourself books
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