Teach Yourself Classical Music

A comprehensive introduction for the newcomer, Teach Yourself Classical Music takes the listening experience at its starting point and gradually fills in the technical and historical details. New topics include distinguishing different musical periods and styles, the architecture of musical forms and structures, instrumentation, and more. Also included is a 60-minute CD that features extracts from well-know pieces to highlight what readers should listen for when they hear the works in full.Collins, Stephen is the author of 'Teach Yourself Classical Music', published 2003 under ISBN 9780071421294 and ISBN 0071421297.