Discovering Music: A Course In Music Appreciation

By Howard D. McKinney

Book Overview

Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. Written by Howard D. McKinney, a renowned music educator and composer, this book is designed to help readers develop a deeper understanding of music and its role in society. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the history of music to the elements of music, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. It also explores different genres of music, including classical, jazz, pop, and world music. Throughout the book, McKinney provides examples of musical works and encourages readers to listen to them and analyze their structure and meaning. He also includes discussions of the social and cultural contexts in which music is created and performed. Discovering Music is a valuable resource for anyone interested in music, whether they are a student, a musician, or simply an enthusiast. It provides a solid foundation for understanding music and its significance in our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104839520
• ISBN13: 9781104839529
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"