THE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE BY JOHN GILLESPIE (1968, Hardcover) First Edition

Description: THE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE BY JOHN GILLESPIE (1968, Hardcover) First Edition. This book is in very good condition, it would be in like new condition if it had not been stored improperly, it has a bow to it. Please see the photos as the photos are the actual item you will receive. Thank you! FROM THE FLAP: Every instructor has his own ideas about how the various subjects of music apprecia- tion should be organized and emphasized. The Musical Experience recognizes these differences of opinion by offering the most flexible coverage available. Although the major portion of the book is organized chronologically by musical periods and their styles, each chapter is independent and the instructor or general reader can begin literally anywhere he chooses without sacrificing continuity. If he prefers to examine musical styles by type of composition rather than period, he can follow the symphony or vocal music, for example, through its development simply by referring to the designated subsections within chapters. In addition to the many penetrating analyses of composers' works, which the author presents with a refreshing enthusiasm and candor, the text provides primary-source material such as composers' own writings, musical examples, and pertinent illustrations to enhance the presentation. A particularly important feature is the comprehensive treatment of contemporary MuSIC, which in many cases includes composers' own views of their music, written especially for this book. A special color spread illustrates a piece of aleatory music to demonstrate the extent to which new ideas in composition are being sought, and a final chapter knowledgeably discusses Eastern music, jazz, and folk music, further emphasizing the fact that all music listening can be an enriching experience.

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