Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 1 with Audio CD

by Bruce Benward, Marilyn Saker

This best-selling text gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. It strengthens their musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps them gain interpretive insights. The goal of the text is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire.
The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory while volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day. The supplemental instructor's materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. "Music in Theory and Practice" is a well-rounded textbook that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessible to students at the undergraduate level.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

416 pages, CD-ROM

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Murphy Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the textbook from my first two semesters of music theory. It is ok, but I much prefer Piston's Harmony for readability or Kostkas Tonal Harmony for its more thorough analysis. The only thing Benwatd does better in this book is his coverage of all the species counterpoint.