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New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Personalize
No
Signed
No
Book Series
For Dummies
Ex Libris
No
Personalized
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Inscribed
No
Vintage
No
ISBN
9781119049753

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
111904975X
ISBN-13
9781119049753
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038763187

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Classical Music for Dummies
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
History & Criticism, Printed Music / Opera & Classical Scores, Genres & Styles / Classical, Instruction & Study / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Author
David Pogue, Scott Speck
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-940310
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
781.6/8
Synopsis
Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my The beginner's guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll learn how Bach is different from Beethoven, how Mozart is different still, and why not all "classical" music is actually Classical if it's really Baroque or Romantic. You'll be introduced to the composers and their work, and discover the groundbreaking pieces that shake the world every time they're played. Begin building your classical music library with the essential recordings that define orchestral, choral, and operatic beauty as you get acquainted with the orchestras and musicians that bring the composers to life. Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of this increasingly popular genre. Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses Explore the composers that shaped music as we know it Discover the recordings your music library cannot be without Classical music has begun sneaking into the mainstream -- if your interest has been piqued, there's never been a better time to develop an appreciation for this incredibly rich, complex, and varied body of work. Classical Music For Dummies lays the groundwork, and demonstrates just how amazing classical music can be., Learn to: Distinguish the different styles of classical music Explore composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more Build a fabulous classical music library The fun and easy way to get the score on classical music Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! In this beginners guide to classical music, youll discover how Bach is different from Beethoven and how Mozart is different still. Plus, youll be introduced to a wealth of classical composers and their work and figure out just how enjoyable and rewarding classical music can be. In the beginning... get an easily digestible history of music and discover how the Classical style and those that came before and after it came to be Cogs in the wheel uncover the role and intricacies of rhythm, pitch, intervals, harmony, tempo, dynamics, and more and how they work together to make beautiful music Strings attached get the lowdown on what makes up a classical orchestra, from keyboards, strings, and woodwinds to percussion and top (and bottom) brass Arrive in style find the guidance you need to take the intimidation out of attending a classical music concert, from knowing where to sit, what to wear, and when to clap and everything in between Open the book and find: Plain-English explanations of the different styles of classical music The major classical composers and their famous works Everything you need to know about rhythm, intervals, and other fundamentals Tips on building an impressive classical music library The ten most common misconceptions about classical music The whos who of todays up-and-coming composers, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginners guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more., Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my The beginner's guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll learn how Bach is different from Beethoven, how Mozart is different still, and why not all classical music is actually Classical if it's really Baroque or Romantic. You'll be introduced to the composers and their work, and discover the groundbreaking pieces that shake the world every time they're played. Begin building your classical music library with the essential recordings that define orchestral, choral, and operatic beauty as you get acquainted with the orchestras and musicians that bring the composers to life. Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of this increasingly popular genre. Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses Explore the composers that shaped music as we know it Discover the recordings your music library cannot be without Classical music has begun sneaking into the mainstream -- if your interest has been piqued, there's never been a better time to develop an appreciation for this incredibly rich, complex, and varied body of work. Classical Music For Dummies lays the groundwork, and demonstrates just how amazing classical music can be., Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginner's guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll learn how Bach is different from Beethoven, how Mozart is different still, and why not all "classical" music is actually Classical if it's really Baroque or Romantic. You'll be introduced to the composers and their work, and discover the groundbreaking pieces that shake the world every time they're played. Begin building your classical music library with the essential recordings that define orchestral, choral, and operatic beauty as you get acquainted with the orchestras and musicians that bring the composers to life. Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of this increasingly popular genre. Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses Explore the composers that shaped music as we know it Discover the recordings your music library cannot be without Classical music has begun sneaking into the mainstream -- if your interest has been piqued, there's never been a better time to develop an appreciation for this incredibly rich, complex, and varied body of work. Classical Music For Dummies lays the groundwork, and demonstrates just how amazing classical music can be.
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