#Fundamentals of musicality full
#Fundamentals of musicality download

It could use some of those improvements but is overall consistent. Formatting is the same, but also kind of dry black and white blocks of text. The weight given to topics varies quite a bit.

The font sizes and types are consistently used and doesn’t bother your eyes/mind that way. I don’t think terms are fully explained in a way that someone new to the subject would gain enough.

#Fundamentals of musicality full

It is not clear enough or thorough enough for beginners (as discussed under “comprehensiveness”) to gain a full understanding. I don’t see issues in this regard because this information doesn’t really change. Some topics are oversimplified/not fully explained. There’s a few errors that are sometimes corrected later, but overall is accurate. It is simple language but it will mention things without truly explaining, such as just using the staff suddenly without talking about it at all. I’m not sure if you’d use it alongside a more comprehensive book or what the intention was-there is no introduction or preface explaining this either. I can’t entirely tell what this is intended for, because you would not normally teach rhythm/meter without any reference/study in pitch and otherwise. It will mention topics but not thoroughly explain that a new student could understand. It’s a concise textbook in that it’s only 63 pages, but it is not thorough. Reviewed by Sarah Braverman, Doctoral Student/Teaching Assistant, James Madison University on 3/7/21 This text is not culturally insensitive or offensive.

#Fundamentals of musicality download

I experienced problems getting back to the spot I was at after clicking a link and it would be nice to click on the audio and have it play rather than download first. All of the links work and are very helpful. Chapter 10 seems to be an odd fit within the whole text.

The organization of chapters are logical and clear. The text is easily divisible into smaller sections that you can immediately refer to should there be a specific problem area for the reader. However, chapters 3 (Dots, Ties, and Borrowed Divisions) and 10 (Pickup Notes and Measures) seemed to be in need of deeper explanation. The text is consistent in presentation of terminology and framework. I like the use of colors and shades in the online version, there could be even more variety though. The exercises are helpful but more would be nice. The information is consistently concise which helps keep the reader engaged. The content is relevant and I do not foresee this changing anytime soon. The material covered is accurate, although, in a few instances due to brevity it could be difficult to understand. It would serve as a supplement to a wholistic music theory text or for a student who plays music but does not read it well or a student in need of a 'reset' of rhythmic understanding from the ground up. It seems the book would be excellent for someone needing extra clarification in these areas. This text is concise and comprehensive in the areas of rhythm and meter. Reviewed by Deanna Little, Professor of Music, Middle Tennessee State University on 5/7/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.