Your pleasure in listening to classical music will increase exponentially if you comprehend exactly what's going on. This deck of Knowledge Cards will equip you with the fundaments of music--history, vocabulary, concepts--in 48 concise, knowledgeable, and thorough miniature essays. Each card has a word or phrase (libretto, chorale, etc.) on one side and its explanation on the other. Classical music stands at the convergence of art and mathematics. Its study can be vastly rewarding. These cards are a fine place to start---or an excellent quick-reference resource if you're already well informed!
Jack Van Zandt is a composer, orchestrator, writer, and publisher. His compositions have been performed internationally, and he has taught theory and composition for more than twenty years.
Jack Van Zandt is a composer, orchestrator, writer, and publisher. His compositions have been performed internationally, and he has taught theory and composition for more than twenty years.
