The Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications, Vol. I

by Ralph Turek

The Elements of Music, Concepts and Applications, Volume 1 , is part of a comprehensive learning program for 2-year music theory courses. The text is distinguished by an attention to detail that makes learning--and teaching--easier. Abundant musical examples throughout the text immediately reinforce theoretical concepts, giving students a command of essential compositional and analytical skills, including a strong grounding in four-part writing and an understanding of musical style through comprehensive analysis. Built-in pedagogical aids assist the student, while the extensive Instructor's Manual saves time for the teacher. The second edition includes a greater emphasis on comprehensive analysis along with more thorough coverage of 4-part voice leading, harmony, large scale melodic and harmonic relationships, and 20th Century music The Elements of Music works particularly well with The Analytical Anthology of Music (0070654565), also by Turek. Also available for separate purchase are a companion student workbook (007065493X), audio CD (0070655251) and Elements of Music, Concepts and Applications, Volume 2 (0070654751).

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Textbooks

528 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[Leaf Album]

Terrible music theory book. Turek gives the most complex and asinine examples and descriptions of how to go about learning music theory. If it weren't for colleagues and teachers this would have deterred me from music from he beginning.

[Christina Tan]

I found this a great theory book to teach from.