Breve historia de la música sacra

En el transcurso de la interpretación es el primer libro que ilustra y describe de forma clara las prácticas y procedimientos de la improvisación musical, tema que, por su propia naturaleza, parece resistirse a toda interpretación o explicación sistemática. Con la contribución de destacados especialistas e intérpretes, ofrece un compendio de las investigaciones realizadas hasta la fecha, así como una visión general de los distintos enfoques aplicables al estudio de la materia, desde el estudio cognitivo hasta el análisis musicológico detallado. En sus capítulos se abordan...

An indispensable tool for conservatory and university students and for anyone that practices music, this book proposes an approach to the structures of music theory from the first years of study. Over 11 subjects, the authors present and review fundamental elements such as rhythm, melody, intervals, chords, and scales. This book is necessary for anyone interested in playing music intelligently and with complete expertise.

Year of Wonder introduces readers to one piece of music each day of the year, artfully selected from across genres, time periods, and composers. Burton-Hill offers short introductions to contextualize each piece, and makes the music come alive in modern and playful ways. A dazzling musical journey.

A great reference work for jazz-lovers, this book offers a detailed exploration of its origins, great figures, and stylistic variations, all without sacrificing rigorous analysis of musical structures, technique, and variations. This is an indispensable book for both the newly curious and established professionals looking to broaden their knowledge.