An Introduction to Music Studies by J P E Harper-Scott

An Introduction to Music Studies by J P E Harper-Scott

Why study music? How much practical use is it in the modern world? This introduction proves how studying music is of great value both in its own terms and also in the post-university marketplace. All main aspects of the subject are covered, including composition, theory, world musics and music technology.

'We can confidently say that when music students are unsure about their pathways between Western or non-Western music or high art or popular culture, acoustic composition or music technology, this book could guide them into making the right decision… Given that various options of studying music have been suggested in this volume, we simply cannot think of any better way to inspire the younger generation than to read An Introduction to Music Studies! … helpful for music academics, if or when they become unsure about their lecturing and/or tutoring strategies. … this book is the best way to learn the viewpoints of internationally renowned authors on various aspects of music studies. … We highly recommend An Introduction to Music Studies as a crucial item for music students and music academics to buy and that it should be essential stock in libraries of the universities and conservatoires.' Academici

J. P. E. Harper-Scott is Lecturer in Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. Jim Samson is Professor of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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ISBN 13	9780521603805
ISBN 10	0521603803
Title	An Introduction to Music Studies
Author	J P E Harper-Scott
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2009-01-12
Number of pages	314
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