African American Music for Everyone allows for a superb comprehension of African American music without prior musical training, a yet stimulates the thoughts of trained musicians as well.
It is divided into three parts: General Characteristics, Performers, and Styles. Listening to selected songs representative of African American music is the underpinning of this book. Over 100 songs are analyzed for the reader and are conveniently organized in listening guides and on timelines. These listening guides and timelines offer a quick view of music activities for this impressive number of analyzed songs. Emphasis is placed on music listening using ten analytical parameters: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, timbre, dynamics, instrumentation, form, vocal/instrumental sounds, and performance practices.
In addition, a CD is enclosed with music sung and played by professional musicians containing audio examples that demonstrate usages within African American performance contexts and beyond.
It is divided into three parts: General Characteristics, Performers, and Styles. Listening to selected songs representative of African American music is the underpinning of this book. Over 100 songs are analyzed for the reader and are conveniently organized in listening guides and on timelines. These listening guides and timelines offer a quick view of music activities for this impressive number of analyzed songs. Emphasis is placed on music listening using ten analytical parameters: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, timbre, dynamics, instrumentation, form, vocal/instrumental sounds, and performance practices.
In addition, a CD is enclosed with music sung and played by professional musicians containing audio examples that demonstrate usages within African American performance contexts and beyond.
