Classical Music For Dummies is an informative guide that shows how beautiful and rewarding classical music can be. You’ll learn how great composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart are different from one another. It also covers the various eras of classical music (Baroque, Romantic, etc,). The book also provides useful tips on how to build a classical music library with essential recordings.
The “dummies” books are extremely helpful for those who want to quickly learn about a topic without getting bogged down by jargon and other complexities. These are relatively broad in scope, and usually written in a simple language.
Highlights
- History of music, major classical composers and their famous works
- Common misconceptions about classical music
- Know about rhythm, intervals, and other fundamentals
- Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone
- Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses
- Find tips on how to build an impressive classical music library
- Understand what makes up a classical orchestra, the various instruments
- Take the fear out of attending a classical music concert
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Pros: Perfect for learning on your own
Cons: No CD with this version, Doesn’t go very deep (but that is what dummies books are all about)
Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you a lot about this increasingly popular genre. Classical music is increasingly becoming popular, and if you are keen to learn more about this genre, this book will help you get a good head-start.
About the Author
David Pogue studied music at Yale and has been a conductor on Broadway.
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