Classical music for dummies (+audio course)

Not able to distinguish Bach from Mozart, and Tchaikovsky from Grieg? Avoid talking about classical music so as not to be known as an amateur? Do not worry: to read this book, you will not need a musical education. You will get acquainted with the work of great composers and understand how pleasant a visit to concerts can become.

Fundamentals of classical music. Part I will introduce you into the world of classical music, briefly familiarizing yourself with its history and musical forms (symphony, string quartets, etc) In Part II, you will find a trip to the concert hall and acquaintance with outstanding works. In Part III, you will get acquainted with the main tools that make up the orchestra.
Theory of music. In part IV, you will learn a little more about notes - these tiny molecules that make up classical music. You will learn what the pace is and why it is important for the performance of classic works, what special signs are used by composers to change the sound volume, and get many other useful information on the theory of music.
Classical music is not only for snobs. After you find out how composers create their works, music will become clearer and more pleasant for you. You can finally enjoy concerts.
Classic masterpieces. In the book you will find a list of the most popular and favorite works, find out when and in what styles outstanding composers created, and also get the dictionary of terms at your disposal, which you can show off in the company of musicians.
The main topics of the book:

styles and directions of classical music,
outstanding composers and their famous works,
instruments of the symphonic orchestra,
musical forms and structure of the concert ,
All you need to know about rhythms, intervals, notes and other elements of music theory,
classic works that should be listened to,
the terminology of musicians.
All musical tracks attached to the book are available in the form of videos on the website of the Publishing House "Dialectics". For quick access to the tracks on the pages of the book, QR codes similar to those shown here are given. Having met such an image, scan it with your smartphone, and immediately the reproduction of the corresponding video will begin. For convenience, each QR code is complemented by a web address, which can be introduced manually in the address bar of the browser.

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Classical music for dummies (+audio course)

David Pog, Scott Spect

Classical Music for Dummies
David Pogue, Scott Speck

Number of pages: 304


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is not able to distinguish Bach from Mozart, and Tchaikovsky from Grieg? Avoid talking about classical music so as not to be known as an amateur? Do not worry: to read this book, you will not need a musical education. You will get acquainted with the work of great composers and understand how pleasant a visit to concerts can become.

Fundamentals of classical music. Part I will introduce you into the world of classical music, briefly familiarizing yourself with its history and musical forms (symphony, string quartets, etc) In Part II, you will find a trip to the concert hall and acquaintance with outstanding works. In Part III, you will get acquainted with the main tools that make up the orchestra.
Theory of music. In part IV, you will learn a little more about notes - these tiny molecules that make up classical music. You will learn what the pace is and why it is important for the performance of classic works, what special signs are used by composers to change the sound volume, and get many other useful information on the theory of music.
Classical music is not only for snobs. After you find out how composers create their works, music will become clearer and more pleasant for you. You can finally enjoy concerts.
Classic masterpieces. In the book you will find a list of the most popular and favorite works, find out when and in what styles outstanding composers created, and also get the dictionary of terms at your disposal, which you can show off in the company of musicians.
The main topics of the book:

styles and directions of classical music,
outstanding composers and their famous works,
instruments of the symphonic orchestra,
musical forms and structure of the concert ,
All you need to know about rhythms, intervals, notes and other elements of music theory,
classic works that should be listened to,
the terminology of musicians.
All musical tracks attached to the book are available in the form of videos on the website of the Publishing House "Dialectics". For quick access to the tracks on the pages of the book, QR codes similar to those shown here are given. Having met such an image, scan it with your smartphone, and immediately the reproduction of the corresponding video will begin. For convenience, each QR code is complemented by a web address, which can be introduced manually in the address bar of the browser. Below is the address of the playlist, uniting all the tracks of the audio course:

David POG studied music at Yale University, for many years he was a conductor at Broadway. He worked as a journalist in New York Times, the author of many books on computer and musical themes.

Scott SP - a well -known conductor and music director. He gave many concerts around the world