Practical Beginning Theory: A Fundamentals Worktext
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0697343979 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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He recently retired from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. . 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
The phrase ‘practical theory’ may seem to be a contradiction, but it is a term that Practical Beginning Theory has, since it’s first edition in 1963, sought to embody by providing a comprehensive introduction to basic level theory that can be used in any teaching situation, even if other resource materials are limited or unavailable. In can be used at two- and four- year colleges and it is appropriate for pre-college students who are preparing to enter a music major or for advanced high school music theory courses.. The software package of the prior edition has been coordinated to the new CD and mounted to the Internet and exercises throughout the text have been revised to further emphasize real music instead of artifici
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
Jeffrey Laughlin said Practical Beginning Theory Proves Effective. Learning the ins and outs of music is a difficult task evenwhen an instructor is available. "Practical BeginningTheory" is, in my opinion, essential for anyone attempting to become a musician. This book precisely lives up to its title claim of practical. This book is useful to anyone regardless of musical background. The book flows naturally from the raw beginnngs of musical study and gradually adds theory as one proceeds through the lessons. After a solid introduction to the tools and notation of musical meter and the notes of the staff the lessons gradually inculcate essential conce. "Three Stars" according to Khoa N.. Acceptable. Lots of written pages.. Excellent J. Tucker This was a book on my son's reading list from school. It was difficult to find elsewhere. I went online entererd the title in the search. Amazon.com came up, among others. It cost less to buy it new at amazon.com. Some sites had it used, pages missing, etc for much more than I paid.