El análisis musical actual

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....

Como Coya, con el que coincide durante años en el círculo de la duquesa de Alba, Ferran Sors ofrece una visión que, centrada en España, abarca el conjunto de las convulsiones revolucionarias y bélicas de Occidente que, a caballo entre los siglos XVIII y XIX, llevan del antiguo régimen al orden político y social de la edad contemporánea. Sors, cuya fama actual es la de una figura crucial en la elevación de la guitarra a instrumento apto para la gran música, tuvo en s.u tiempo una proyección internacional propiciada por los exilios a que le llevaron sus compromisos con los hechos...

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.

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...