Theory of music & musicology books

The music you know. The story you were never told. If you have ever danced to a Czech polka, heard the fire of...  Read More >>

Poets, literary critics, and lovers of poetry often speak of the “music of poetry.” This book gives substance to...  Read More >>

Examines how British female punks experienced oppression at the intersection of classism, sexism, (and, in some...  Read More >>

A collection of fourteen original essays taking a fresh approach to how music plays a crucial role in literary texts,...  Read More >>

An in-depth exploration on how the musical work of Tyler, The Creator is a watershed in American hip-hop culture,...  Read More >>

Explores the multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens from a broad range of perspectives including...  Read More >>

Explores contemporary beliefs and social dynamics in Zulu everyday life through the stories told about the iconic...  Read More >>

Examines how British female punks experienced oppression at the intersection of classism, sexism, (and, in some...  Read More >>

This book presents a theoretical framework for hermeneutic musical analysis, enriched with numerous practical examples....  Read More >>

How Black music shapes the political identity, consciousness, and engagement of Black youth From Rihanna and Kendrick...  Read More >>

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True Song helps songwriters and composers create with authenticity through guided prompts, emotional reflection,...  Read More >>

How Black music shapes the political identity, consciousness, and engagement of Black youth From Rihanna and Kendrick...  Read More >>

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This book focuses on the shift in the perception of music by educated classes, from the Greek view as an essentially...  Read More >>

16 Bars at a Time: Building the Perfect VersePacing, Contrast, Structure, Storytelling, Transitions, and How to...  Read More >>

Was ist das Schöne in der Musik? Und warum entzieht es sich so oft sowohl dem Wort des Musikers als auch der Abstraktion...  Read More >>

Dieses Open-Access-Buch untersucht, wie sich Instrumentationstechniken im späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert...  Read More >>

Unlock the secrets to creating melodies that linger in the hearts of your listeners with ""How to Make Sweet Melody...  Read More >>

Dieses wissenschaftliche Fachbuch, herausgegeben von Andreas Fischer, beleuchtet das Lehrsystem des amerikanischen...  Read More >>

The cymbal may look simple, but mastering it is where precision, control, and musical awareness truly begin. Many...  Read More >>