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1	What to Listen for in Music more books like this by Aaron Copland Aaron Copland, one of the most famous American composers in history, instructs readers in the art of listening to music from the composer's point of view. "What to Listen for in Music" creates the foundation for an intelligent musical appreciation, beginning with such basics as harmony, melody, and rhythm. This latest edition features new sections ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Anthology for Musical Analysis more books like this by Charles Burkhart Suitable for classes in music theory, analysis or music literature, or as a supplementary to harmony courses, this chronologically arranged anthology contains the scores of more than 200 complete musical compositions. Covering the time periods from the Middle Ages to the present, the Fifth Edition is adaptable to all types of curriculum. Features ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.53! \| first editions
3	Norton Anthology of Western Music, Volume 2: Classic to Twentieth Century more books like this by Professor J Peter Burkholder (Editor), Professor Claude V Palisca (Editor) The ideal companion to "A History of Western Music, Seventh Edition," the two-volume "Norton Anthology of Western Music, Fifth Edition," includes 172 historically significant scores, 71 of them new to this edition, with a strengthened emphasis on twentieth-century music. Revised and enlivened commentaries closely examine the scores to clarify ... see all copies from $37.12! new only from $45.23!
4	The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening more books like this by Steven Laitz Bringing together the analytical, aural, and tactile activities of a theory curriculum, this book relies on a diverse repertoire and innovative exercises to make clear the connection between written theory, skills, and music-making outside the theory class. After introducing fundamentals, the text leads through diatonic and chromatic harmonies, ... see all copies from $2.19! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Norton Anthology of Western Music, Volume 1: Ancient to Baroque more books like this by Professor J Peter Burkholder (Editor), Professor Claude V Palisca (Editor) In a shift of emphasis, A History of Western Music places people making choices at the centre of the story, not as peripheral figures in the evolution of musical works and styles. Linking historical and social context directly to musical practice and styles, the book is organised around three central themes: people making choices; the tension ... see all copies from $33.20! new only from $45.23! \| SVS
6	Music of the Twentieth Century: Style & Structure more books like this by Bryan R SIMMs MUSIC OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY provides an effective introduction to modern music using clear, comprehensive language. The author weaves together history, theory, and analysis to bring to life both the stylistic evolution of music since 1900 and the new principles by which this music is organized. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $68.21! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Music for Analysis: Examples from the Common Practice Period and the Twentieth Century more books like this by Thomas Benjamin This text is intended for a typical two or three year theory sequence taught at all four year collages, universities and conservatories as well as many two year schools. Music theory is in-depth analysis that requires a text and an anthology of music - the musical scores that illustrate the theory. This text is an anthology that is designed to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $56.51! \| first editions
8	Norton Anthology of Western Music: Classic to Modern more books like this by Professor Claude V Palisca (Editor) This comprehensive collection of 150 scores illustrates the significant trends, genre and national school in the Western world from antiquity to modern times. This 4th edition contains 20 pieces new to the collection and an increased number of 20th century works. Each numbered selection is either a complete work in itself or an entire movement ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.78! \| first editions
9	Norton Anthology of Western Music: Ancient to Baroque more books like this by Professor Claude V Palisca (Editor) This comprehensive collection of 150 scores illustrates the significant trends, genre and national school in the Western world from antiquity to modern times. This 4th edition contains 20 pieces new to the collection and an increased number of 20th century works. Each numbered selection is either a complete work in itself or an entire movement ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.07!
10	Form in tonal music; an introduction to analysis more books like this by Douglass M. Green Teaches students how to analyze the total structure and design of a musical composition. Late 17th through early 20th century composers are studied. see all copies from $9.95! new only from $77.30! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory more books like this by Joseph Nathan Straus For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Twentieth-Century Techniques, and Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis taken by music majors. A primer--rather than a survey--this text offers exceptionally clear, simple explanations of basic theoretical concepts for the post-tonal music of the twentieth century. Emphasizing hands-on contact with the music- ... see all copies from $39.75! new only from $107.21! \| SVS
12 view cover	Anthology of Romantic Music more books like this by Leon Plantinga (Editor) see all copies from $12.00! new only from $25.20!
13 view cover	Music of the Twentieth Century: An Anthology more books like this by Bryan R SIMMs Twentieth-century music is explored from both a historical and a theoretical perspective in this enlightening text. Bryan R. Simms addresses style and structure with equal care as he chronicles the evolution of music from the time of Schoenberg to the work of such current composers as Schnittke and Gorecki. Throughout the book, Simms focuses on a ... see all copies from $23.07! new only from $99.00!
14 view cover	Music of the Baroque more books like this by David Schulenberg An era of continuous and far-reaching musical evolution, the Baroque period witnessed the invention of opera and oratorio and the emergence of such instrumental genres as the sonata, suite, and concerto, which continue to engage composers today. An ideal instructional package for courses in music history and literature, Music of the Baroque, ... see all copies from $28.00! new only from $60.85! \| SVS
15 view cover	Musical Form and Analysis more books like this by Glenn Spring "Musical Form & Analysis" provides a balanced theoretical and philosophical approach that helps junior and senior music majors understand the structures and constructions of major musical forms. see all copies from $27.00! new only from $84.37!
16	Norton Anthology of Western Music more books like this by Professor Claude V Palisca (Editor) A companion to "A History of Western Music." The two volumes include pieces representing every significant trend, genre, and national school, totaling more than 160 complete works or integral excerpts. This new edition includes extensive analytical notes for each section. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions
17	The Development of Western Music: An Anthology more books like this by K Marie Stolba see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	Anthology for the Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis more books like this by Jane Piper Clendinning, Elizabeth West Marvin see all copies from $15.28! new only from $39.66! \| SVS
19 view cover	Music, Politics, and the Academy more books like this by Pieter C Van Den Toorn Advocates of "new musicology" claim that technical methods of music analysis are conservative, elitist, positivist, and emotionally arid. This text challenges those claims, asking why cultural, socio-political or gender-studies approaches to music should be deemed more democratic or expressive of music's content or impact. Why should music ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	An introduction to music more books like this by Martin Bernstein see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.96! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Complete Musician Student Workbook: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening more books like this by Steven Laitz This Student Workbook accompanies The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening, Second Edition. The second of two volumes, it provides 104 separate assignments that accompany chapters 24-37 of the textbook. The second edition features a new layout: exercises are now structured in a consistent format of ... see all copies from $31.90! new only from $45.37!
22 view cover	The Idea of Absolute Music more books like this by Carl Dahlhaus, Roger Lustig (Translator) With a characteristically broad and provocative treatment, Dahlhaus examines a single music-aesthetical idea from various historical and philosophical viewpoints. "Essential reading for anyone interested in the larger intellectual framework in which Romantic music found its place, a framework that to a remarkable degree has continued to shape our ... see all copies from $12.89! new only from $12.89! \| first editions
23 view cover	Analytical Anthology of Music more books like this by Ralph Turek This collection of 155 musical scores from more than 50 composers is intended for music theory (freshman/sophomore) and analysis (junior or senior) courses required of music majors. The music is organized chronologically and grouped into units representing historical periods from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. The book is an excellent ... see all copies from $46.15! new only from $84.69! \| first editions
24	The Norton Scores: An Anthology for Listening more books like this by Roger Kamien (Editor) A chronologically organized anthology of music designed to accompany "The Enjoyment of Music". It includes all the repertory discussed and studied in the main text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Complete Musician Student Workbook, Volume II: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening more books like this by Steven G Laitz This workbook of exercises accompanies The Complete Musician textbook. see all copies from $3.03! new only from $99.00!

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