El análisis musical actual

An indispensable tool for conservatory and university students and for anyone that practices music, this book proposes an approach to the structures of music theory from the first years of study. Over 11 subjects, the authors present and review fundamental elements such as rhythm, melody, intervals, chords, and scales. This book is necessary for anyone interested in playing music intelligently and with complete expertise.

Presents the lyrics of one hundred of the Mexican singer-songwriter's songs in commemoration of his one hundredth birthday.

The endlessly energetic duo of Oriol Saña and Lluís Gómez have created a charming and informative account of the musical phenomenon we call bluegrass. Originally a quirky supercharged folk music played by about ten people, bluegrass music, with its Mozart-like formality and ferocious rhythmic zest, now describes an extended international family of related string band styles. Master fiddler Oriol and bluegrass banjoist Lluís, both acclaimed educators, present both the wide view and crucial details about this music in a clear, personable manner. Bravo! Includes access to online audio. El...

La inspiración, esa amante fugaz y esquiva, esa eterna invitada a la que aguarda el creador cada mañana aun sabiendo que sólo llama a algunas puertas, nunca había sido objeto de estudio en el campo de la música pese al hecho obvio de que en uno u otro momento (aunque no con igual pasión ni constancia) ha ofrecido sus encantos a todos los grandes compositores sin importarle la época, el carácter, el origen o el estilo del agraciado. Jonathan Harvey, uno de los músicos británicos más importantes, indaga en los escritos de numerosos compositores con el propósito de hallar, comprender ...