For one-semester, freshman/sophomore-level courses in Music Fundamentals and Basic Musicianship.
Designed for those with little or no background in music, this text introduces students to the basic materials of music through critical listening exercises, creative assignments, and guided journal writings.
The Creative Process - discusses the application of concepts to the creative process
brief Listening Examples and Listening Assignments (on the accompanying tape) require readers to apply concepts to the process of critical listening involving classical pieces and 20th century works (e.g., Japanese shakuhachi flute music, whale songs, pop and rock music, pieces from American musicals, and traditional songs of selected European countries)
Creative Assignments with specific guidelines - directs readers in the creation of musical material using the individual concepts covered
Melodic and Rhythmic Echo Pattern Assignments (on the accompanying tape) provide modelling exercises that lead in a very natural way to the reading and writing of notated music
Written/Singing Assignments - provide practice in the notational aspects of music
Journal Entry Suggestions - Music Journal exercises provide opportunities for readers to think critically about music encountered in their daily lives