Creation and Re-creation of Music, A New Approach to Music Fundamentals

Features + Benefits

• helps students develop: 1) a better understanding of musical creation and performance; 2) an ability to create original music that is organized and artistic; and 3) a greater sensitivity to the working of music in our society.

• organizes each chapter in a consistent format:

  • 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