A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM and Keyboard Booklet)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
• Published by: Schirmer
• Edition: 9th Edition January 10, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 049509093X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0495090939
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Review
This textbook approaches the subject matter by weaving into and through the basics of music in an organic fashion, introducing topics the way one might do in explaining music verbally. I like the way William Duckworth talks directly to the student in a conversational tone throughout the text.

The Focus on basics CD-ROM allows students to work at their own pace, providing reinforcement of basic concepts for those students who need it and an opportunity for enrichment for those students who grasp the basic material more quickly.

The information is interestingly presented. Mr. Duckworth’s obvious knowledge of today’s popular culture would be appealing to many students.

Product Description
This market-leading book for the basics of Music course addresses students' differing abilities. Internationally renowned composer William Duckworth covers the basics in 14 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 basics by using them, written and aural exercises give students the opportunity to creatively apply their knowledge in realistic music situations.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (Music) (Paperback) Duckworth is not a very good writer of educational texts. I was able to follow it fairly well, but this was a textbook for an introductory class, and much of the material is poorly explained, with an assumption that the reader, whom he seems to intend to be a beginner, knows more than they probably do. I found this textbook to be needlessly challenging for the wrong reasons. It is fairly useful, but my professor even hated using this book for an introductory course (the department selected it for her). If you are in step with a lot of music fundamentals, it should help you advance much farther; however, if you are not,, this book will seriously confuse you. Comment | | (Report this)