Detail 01
Coverage: Medieval through Modern
Organizes an overview across six major periods of Western music.
Product detailSKU #1394721678143
AlfredAlfred's Teach Yourself Music History Book & CD
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The Korena take
Alfred’s Teach Yourself Music History is a Book & CD survey of Western music from the Medieval era through the Modern period. World-history timelines and fine-art examples connect musical developments to their historical context. The book also provides access to more than 13 hours of streaming audio, with complete movements and full works among the Naxos recordings. Its examples range from Gregorian chant to music by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák, Joplin, and Williams.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studying the major periods of Western music alongside historical timelines and visual art examples.
- Listening to featured complete movements and pieces while following a music-history overview.
What matters in use
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Detail 02
More than 13 hours of streaming audio access
Provides listening material for featured complete movements and full pieces.
Detail 03
Format: Book & CD
This edition is identified as a Book & CD release.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Streaming-audio access is included with the book.
- 02Confirm item 00-40142 or ISBN-13 9780739092712 when matching a required edition.
Product questions
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Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which music periods does it cover?
Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Western music.
02Does it include listening material?
Yes. It provides access to more than 13 hours of streaming audio, including Naxos recordings.
03Are complete works included in the audio?
The audio includes complete movements and entire pieces featured in the book.
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Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
7 detailsOther
- Item
- 00-40142
- Series
- Teach Yourself Series
- Format
- Book & CD
- Upc
- 038081448404
- Isbn 10
- 0739092715
- Category
- Textbook - General
- Isbn 13
- 9780739092712
