Synopses & Reviews
Theoretically current and pedagogically innovative, the series uses the phrase model approach to show students how music works in context. With a focus on real music literature that students know and play, it shows how music theory relates directly to practice and performance. includes all topics essential to first- and second-year theory for music majors, from fundamentals to post-tonal theory and analysis.
Synopsis
Emphasizing real music and music-making, gives students the hands-on tools they need to learn how music works.
About the Author
Jane Piper Clendinning is professor of music theory at the Florida State University College of Music. She has published articles reflecting her interests in the history of theory, theory and analysis of twentieth-century music, computer pitch recognition, and computer applications in music. Her current research interests include theory and analysis of popular and world musics.