A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM and Keyboard Booklet)
by William Duckworth
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Author: William DuckworthEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-10
ISBN: 049509093X
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Schirmer
Book Reviews of A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM and Keyboard Booklet)
Book Review: Excellent content - criticism surprising
Summary: 5 Stars
Criticism of this text as not good for people with little background is somewhat surprising. It begins rhythm with the idea that music is organized around an underlying pulse, then introduces basic note values and meters. It begins pitch at the level of "this is a staff." How much more basic can you get? I am an experienced music theory professor, and I find this an excellent systematic approach to music fundamentals. If you can learn, you can learn very well from this book; if you can teach, you can teach very well from it.
My only criticism regards the tear-out exercises. This 9th ed. has been improved so that the tear-outs won't take the rest of the text with them--that was a cheapskate, profit-centered approach to book design. Now they are all at the end of the chapter, albeit lumped together so they still don't come out individually. After students and I have all purchased a copy of the text, I still photocopy and distribute the exercises (now termed "Practice Materials") according to my lesson plans and overall course schedule.
The material itself is still presented as clearly and systematically as ever. As with any course content, mastery of material for many students still requires best teaching practices.
Summary of A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals (with CD-ROM and Keyboard Booklet)
This market-leading book for the Fundamentals of Music course addresses students' differing abilities. Internationally renowned composer William Duckworth covers the fundamentals 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 fundamentals by using them, written and aural exercises give students the opportunity to creatively apply their knowledge in realistic music situations.Theory, Composition & Performance Books
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