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"Chambers Dictionary of Music" contains around 7500 entries in a compact paperback format. Its clear layout and straightforward definitions make it an ideal resource for music students and general readers alike. Packed with essential information, it is also a handy reference for those with a more detailed knowledge of music. The selection and editing of the contents have been overseen by members of the Music Department at the Open University, including Professor Donald Burrows. The dictionary is a set book for an Open University co... read more

The guide that shows you what others only tell you. Explore and enjoy 1,000 years of classical music with this unique collaboration from DK and Classic FM. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Cosi Fan Tutte to Swan Lake, discover the lives and works of the great composers, performers, instruments and key works with this definitive visual guide to classical music.

German and Austrian music of the late 18th and 19th centuries stands at the heart of the Western musical canon. In this innovative study of various cultural practices (such as music journalism and scholarship, singing instruction and concerts), David Gramit examines how music became an important part of middle-class identity. He investigates historical discourses around such topics as the aesthetic debates over the social significance of folk music, various comparisons of the musical practices of ethnic "others" to the German "norm... read more

The complete solution for the specification This exciting new resource helps students taking the Edexcel GCSE specification to reach their full potential. Student Book The student book helps students reach their full potential in the exams, through: thorough coverage of both topics in each of the four Areas of Study; extensive practice in all three exam papers; advice on answering exam questions in a way that will help them achieve the best grades.

This is the first study of the musical activities of Empress Marie Therese, one of the most important patrons in the Vienna of Haydn and Beethoven. Building on extensive archival research, including many documents published here for the first time, John A. Rice describes Marie Therese's activities as commissioner, collector, and performer of music, and explores the rich and diverse musical culture that she fostered at court. This book, which will be of interest to musicologists, historians of artistic patronage and taste, and pract... read more

Provides an integrated approach to the requirements of performing, composing, listening and appraising for Key Stage 4. The audio CD accompanies the "GCSE Music Matters for OCR Resources" and provides musical excerpts needed to complete the listening tasks in the student book.

GCSE Music helps teach the new OCR, Edexcel and AQA specifications at GCSE. It's structured around a series of projects, and contains everything teachers need to plan and deliver Music lessons effectively. Plenty of stimulating material is provided to motivate students, and to help them meet all the requirements of performing, composing, listening, appraising and also ICT.

The "Heinemann Advanced Music" series covers A Level specifications. The combination of student book and teacher's resource file covers performing, developing musical ideas and composing, listening, and understanding and analysis. This student book provides printed musical access with commentaries to help students develop analysis skills. Exercises and questions are provided to help the students with composing, listening and performing.

How to Pass Higher Music offers a comprehensive guide aimed at Higher candidates. No book can guarantee an examination pass, but - like all titles in the Hodder Gibson How to Pass series - this book combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. It also includes a CD, essential for listening practice in Higher Grade Music. Finally, the series offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of... read more

How to Pass Standard Grade Music offers a comprehensive guide aimed mainly at General and Credit candidates. No book can guarantee an examination pass, but - like all our titles in the Hodder Gibson How To Pass series - this book combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. Finally, the series offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of this book will avoid unnecessary mistakes - and ... read more

Throughout human history, music has accompanied us in times of joy and in times of sorrow. This comprehensive encyclopedia is not only a reference work on musical instruments suitable for experts; it also explains the effects and expressive powers of the musical arts. The authors present the various methods of producing sound with great passion, vividly explaining how early musical inventions were scattered across the globe and how they evolved in various cultures. Clearly arranged, the structure of the book provides a quick overvi... read more

A collection of over 120 New Zealand songs arranges for guitar in the same key as the original recordings. Complete with full lyrics, chord names and a handy pull-out chord chart. It includes all the big New Zealand songs.

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Musical Concepts - Music 1 Preliminary and HSC Course is a new text written specifically for the NSW syllabus for Music 1 for Years 11 and 12 students. It provides succinct coverage of the syllabus and related concepts. A chapter covering Related Concepts is included. Features *End of section revision *End of section sound bites activities *End of chapter listening activities *Key terms defined *Exam preparation tips and sample exam questions *Glossary Musical Concepts - Music 1 Preliminary and HSC Course is now also supported by e... read more

The nine-lesson course is based on the New Zealand Arts Curriculum with an emphasis on "developing practical knowledge". Music Magic is designed to provide foundation skills for the Year 9 student who has little or no background in music, although the material may well prove useful for Year 7-8 students as well. Emphasis is placed on developing a student's aural skills and understanding, to illuminate the relationship between music notation and musical sound. This approach is designed to foster a holistic appreciation of music, whi... read more

The Music Magic Teacher's Manual provides an introduction to secondary school music and develops music literacy and the basic practical skills to enable a student to further explore music, performance and composition. The nine lesson course builds the student's awareness of music by focusing on the fundamental music elements of rhythm and pitch. Students learn to read, write, and apply basic music notation. Emphasis is placed on developing a student's aural skills and understanding, to illuminate the relationship between music nota... read more

This teacher's resource pack contains: a general introduction on how to use the "New Music Matters" scheme; advice on assessment and progression; notes on the individual projects including expected outcomes; and photocopiable composing and listening sheets for pupils.

This CD contains all the musical excerpts for the year's projects. The excerpts cover a range of musical styles, both old and new, including classical, world, folk and popular music.

This pupil's book contains: background information and illustrations to support the music projects; the melody lines and lyrics for songs; the scores needed for listening and appraising; listening questions; questions for homework; and pieces for performing.