Practical Applications

Escuchar a la raz n revela el rol esencial de la m sica en los debates cerca de la sociedad, la identidad y la cultura de la modernidad europea del siglo XIX. Michael Steinberg parte de la consideraci n de la m sica "como un g nero clave en la historia de la forma cultural y est tica, y como un significativo componente existencial de la historia de la vida cultural". As , en este ensayo acerca de la historia cultural de la m sica plantea un recorrido que va desde Mozart a Mahler, de la m sica sacra a la secular, incluyendo la pera tanto como la obra sinf nica y la instrumental solista.

Discusses the evolution of rock music from its earliest origins to today's most influential musical styles and performers

From its origins in Ragtime and Blues, the passionate life and main themes of the greatest singers and musicians, this book discusses the history of one of America's greatest inventions, with chapters ranging from its historical beginnings to jazz in films.

This collection of rounds and canons develops sight reading and ensemble skills. Every teacher and student will find benefit in this clever mix of original material, folk songs and classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell, Schumann, Tallis, and Haydn. Two-part to six-part, with the majority being four-part, most of these rounds and canons are not technically difficult, and may be performed by players of different skill levels. This volume can be used by several students at one, two or more pianos, or in combination with violin, viola and/or cello, since a cross...