The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Theory, Analysis, and Listening

The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Theory, Analysis, and Listening

Beginning with music fundamentals, <em>The Complete Musician</em> covers all the topics necessary for a thorough understanding of undergraduate music theory by focusing on music in context. Rather than rote learning of concepts and memorizing terms, <em>The Complete Musician </em>emphasizes how theory informs the work of performers. Composers respond not only to their instincts, experiences, and training in every work they write; they also follow certain ideals and models when appropriate, and modify them to fit their own personal vision. Theory is not a "theoretical" activity; it is a living one that responds to how music is composed and performed. Understanding how theory intersects with composition and performance is key to seeing its relevance to students' wider musical lives. <em>The Complete Musician</em> makes this connection.<br>