A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM)
Editorial Reviews A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM),William Duckworth,Wadsworth Publishing,0534603459,General,Instruction & Study - Theory,Instruction and study,Music,Music theory,Music / General
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Book Description
This market-leading book for the Fundamentals of Music course addresses the most difficult challenge in teaching the course: the need to allow for students' differing abilities. Internationally renowned composer William Duckworth covers the fundamentals in 11 concise main chapters that are supplemented by 11 enrichment appendices. These offer extended coverage for teachers or students who desire additional instruction. With a practical focus on developing skills, Duckworth presents many clear examples that show students the basics. Because students can best learn the fundamentals by using them, written and aural exercises give students the opportunity to creatively apply their knowledge in realistic music situations.
About the Author
An internationally known composer, acclaimed teacher of American music, and the founder of Postminimalism, William Duckworth has written more than 200 works, including the well-known Time Curve Preludes for piano. In addition to numerous teaching awards?Rolling Stone called his teaching "hip, bright, and innovative,"?Duckworth has been honored by the American Music Society as one of Six Master Teachers in America. Additionally, his Cathedral
