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The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening,New
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Bringing together the analytical, aural, and tactile activities that comprise a tonal theory curriculum, The Complete Musician, Second Edition, relies on a diverse repertoire and innovative exercises to explicitly connect theory (writing and analysis), skills (singing, playing, and dictation), and musicmaking outside the theory class. It provides students with a strong foundation in the principles of writing, analyzing, hearing, singing, and playing tonal harmony and enables them to understand the most important musical forms.Features of the Second Edition:* Enhanced and supplemented by five music DVDstwo packaged with the text, two with Student Workbook I, and one with Student Workbook II. These DVDs contain a total of more than sixteen hours of highquality recorded examplesfrom solo piano to full orchestraof the examples and exercises in the text and workbooks, performed by soloists and ensembles from the Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, examples and exercises are included on the DVDs in downloadable MP3 format.* Significantly revised in order to improve general ordering between large topics (for example, the predominant function is introduced earlier) and organization within chapters (particularly in Parts 14)* Offers new topics and expansions: a new chapter (16) devoted exclusively to the motive; new sections on analytical decisionmaking through Gestalt techniques (Chapters 2 and 7); lead sheet notation (Chapter 6); harmonizing florid melodies (beginning in Chapter 9); and an expanded section on musical texture and harmonic analysis (Chapter 6)* Introduces numerous analyses throughout the book, including thirteen 'Model Analysis' sections, that provide extended analyses of canonical pieces* Includes more than 200 new examples, many from wind and brass literature* Explanations and definitions have been carefully revised for clarity, with added summary charts and stepbystep procedures* Offers new types of exercisesin both the text and in the workbooksincluding exercises for singleline instrumentalists, listening exercises, and more graduated exercises* Workbook exercises are now structured in a consistent format of discrete assignments (four to eight assignments per chapter) that usually fit on one or two sheets of paper for ease in handing in to the instructor. Each assignment contains a variety of exercises, crafted for students with a wide range of abilities. Supplementary exercises are also included for further practice.* Expanded Instructor's Manual adds model solutions for more than 200 analysis and part writing exercises; each chapter includes teaching guidelines and supplementary analytical, dictation, playing, and writing exercises
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Complete Musician'? A: 'The Complete Musician' focuses on integrating tonal theory, analysis, and listening through a diverse repertoire and innovative exercises, connecting theory with practical skills like singing and playing.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Complete Musician' have? A: 'The Complete Musician' has a total of 912 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of tonal theory and practical exercises.
- Q: What materials are included with the book? A: The book is enhanced with five music DVDs that contain over sixteen hours of recorded examples, along with downloadable MP3 formats of the exercises.
- Q: Is there an instructor's manual available for this book? A: Yes, an expanded Instructor's Manual is included, which provides model solutions for over 200 analysis and part writing exercises, along with teaching guidelines.
- Q: What new features are included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes new chapters, expanded sections on analytical techniques, and over 200 new examples, enhancing the learning experience.
- Q: What type of exercises can students expect? A: Students will find a variety of exercises including single-line instrumentalist tasks, listening exercises, and structured workbook assignments designed for different skill levels.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Complete Musician'? A: The book is authored by Steven G. Laitz, who has designed the content to support both theoretical and practical music education.
- Q: When was the second edition of this book published? A: The second edition of 'The Complete Musician' was published on June 18, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Complete Musician'? A: 'The Complete Musician' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a professional presentation.
- Q: In which category is 'The Complete Musician' listed? A: 'The Complete Musician' is categorized under History & Criticism, focusing on tonal theory and music analysis.