Musical Meaning and Human Values (Paperback)

Musical understanding has evolved dramatically in recent years principally thr... Musical understanding has evolved dramatically in recent years principally through a heightened appreciation of musical meaning in its social cultural and philosophical dimensions. This collection of essays by leading scholars addresses an aspect of... more

Musical understanding has evolved dramatically in recent years principally thr... Musical understanding has evolved dramatically in recent years principally through a heightened appreciation of musical meaning in its social cultural and philosophical dimensions. This collection of essays by leading scholars addresses an aspect of... more

Making Musical Meaning: Unlocking the Value of Music Education in the Age of I... Making Musical Meaning: Unlocking the Value of Music Education in the Age of Innovation/G8357 by Elizabeth Sokolowski more

How is it possible to talk or write about music? What is the link between grap... How is it possible to talk or write about music? What is the link between graphic signs and music? What makes music meaningful? In this book distinguished scholar Leo Treitler explores the relationships among language musical notation performance... more

Steve Larson drew on his 20 years of research in music theory cognitive lingui... Steve Larson drew on his 20 years of research in music theory cognitive linguistics experimental psychology and artificial intelligence--as well as his skill as a jazz pianist--to show how the experience of physical motion can shape one s musical... more

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully c... Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Praised in The Economist as heartfelt and finely reasoned...wise perceptive an... Praised in The Economist as heartfelt and finely reasoned...wise perceptive and inspiring Who Needs Classical Music? offers a fresh and balanced defense of the value of classical music in contemporary culture. Challenging the many cultural critics who... more

The author of the New York Times bestseller This Is Your Brain on Music reveal... The author of the New York Times bestseller This Is Your Brain on Music reveals music s role in the evolution of human culture in this thought-provoking book that will leave you awestruck (The New York Times). Daniel J. Levitin s astounding debut... more

With these nine intermediate- to late-intermediate-level solos students can tr... With these nine intermediate- to late-intermediate-level solos students can travel around the world with popular composer Martha Mier. This book is a musical tour guide to sites in Russia Argentina Ireland Spain Hungary Samoa and the United States. A... more

These 10 elementary solos display the excellent writing style and attention to... These 10 elementary solos display the excellent writing style and attention to detail that many teachers have come to expect from Martha Mier. Students will experience culture from around the world as they are guided on a musical tour through Spain... more

Music scholarship s views of Franz Schubert s instrumental works continue to e... Music scholarship s views of Franz Schubert s instrumental works continue to evolve. How might aesthetic values historiographies revisions to the composer s biography and disciplinary commitments affect how we interpret his music? Schubert s... more

Musical : A Look at the American Musical Theater Musical : A Look at the American Musical Theater more

This concise and accessible guide to music provides readers with the tools the... This concise and accessible guide to music provides readers with the tools they need to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical music. With detailed discussions of musical form style and technique as well as a helpful dictionary of... more

(Vocal Collection). The world s most trusted source for great theatre literatu... (Vocal Collection). The world s most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. The book features authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type and are culled from a... more

(Vocal Collection). Contents: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Belle (Reprise) Home * CAM... (Vocal Collection). Contents: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Belle (Reprise) Home * CAMELOT: The Simple Joys of Maidenhood * CAROUSEL: If I Loved You * CINDERELLA: In My Own Little Corner Ten Minutes Ago * THE ENCHANTRESS: Art Is Calling for Me * EVENING... more