Harmony Hall - Books

Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory Joseph Nathan Nathan Straus From the Publisher: A primer--rather than a survey--this book offers exceptionally clear, simple explanations of basic theoretical concepts for the post-tonal music of the twentieth century. Emphasizing hands-on contact with the music--through playing, singing, listening, and analyzing--it provides six chapters on theory, each illustrated with musical examples and fully worked-out analyses, all drawn largely from the "classical" pre-war repertoire by Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Bartok, Berg, and Webern. Considers three principal kinds of post-tonal music--free atonal music, twelve-tone music, and centric music. Makes extensive use of transformational graphs and networks to present analytical information; and includes a variety of exercises in theory, analysis, musicianship and ear-training, and composition. For anyone interested in Twentieth-Century Music Techniques and Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis. List Price: $$67.75 Our Price: $64.36

The Practice of Harmony Peter Spencer From the Publisher: With an emphasis on learning and understanding by doing, this book takes the reader from music fundamentals through harmony in common practice to some of the more important harmonic procedures of the 20th century. The book, easily accessible to all readers, is an excellent reference for the experienced musician. An abundance of musical examples can be found in every chapter. Analytical examples are drawn from three popular anthologies. Exercises are found in every chapter, often with “Suggestions and Strategies” to help the reader approach the exercises intelligently and systematically. Foundations, designed to ensure that the reader has a solid grasp of fundamentals, Harmony in Common Practice designed to develop a complete understanding of the principles of tertian harmony as they pertain to common practice by means of the Diatonic Vocabulary and Chromatic Vocabulary and Post-Common Practice Harmony designed to introduce the student to some of the more important harmonic procedures that have either evolved from or developed as a reaction to common practice. In all, the book is divided into 30 chapters. Beginning musicians wishing to learn the key elements of harmony or experienced musicians wishing to review the basics of harmony. List Price: $$65.20 Our Price: $61.94

Materials and Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music Stefan M. Kostka From the Publisher: Unlike most other books on the subject, this survey of twentienth-century music is organized according to compositional methods and analytical techniques rather than historical movements. This text can be used on its own, or it can complement a historical survey by giving the student hands-on compositional and analytical experience with a great variety of twentieth-century styles. From The Critics: BooknewsUnlike other books on this subject, this survey of 20th-century music is organized according to compositional methods and analytical techniques rather than historical movements. Emphasizing hands-on compositional and analytical experience, it covers scale formations, chords and simultaneities, melody and voice leading, harmonic progression and tonality, rhythm, serial and nonserial atonality, electronic music, and movements such as minimalism and neoromanticism. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. List Price: $$82.00 Our Price: $77.90

Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course, Part I Greg A. Steinke From the Publisher: This self-paced, auto-instructional book in two volumes has become a “classic” in the field of music. A wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises provide learners with continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the activities and assignments at their own pace. Chapter topics include some definitions, the structure of tonality, triads in root position: doubling and spacing, triads in root position: voice leading, triads in first and second inversion, introduction to seventh chords and the dominant seventh, phrase structure and cadences, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progression, and the technique of harmonization. For music studio teachers and students, and use in preparatory music programs. List Price: $$78.80 Our Price: $74.86

Color: The Secret Influence Fehram From the Publisher: Exceptionally authoritative and applied, this handbook-tutorial-workbook provides a firm foundation in the basics of color harmony and usage and explores the vast and often hidden ways in which color affects our everyday lives—culturally, psychologically, and physiologically. Based on well-controlled, scientific studies, it separates color myth from color fact, and shows readers how color affects, for example, our health, spending habits, perceived image, communication, weight, sex lives, and consumer brand preferences. Self-contained segments on different aspects of color or specific application areas provide convenient handbook use. Detailed experiential exercises cross over into many fields—e.g., interiors, fashion, graphics, healthcare, architecture, environment and landscape, hospitality, etc.The Color Connection. Color: Pigment and Light. Color Myths and Biases. Color and Health. Color and Psychology. Color in Interiors. Color in Architecture and Landscape Design. Color in Advertising and Marketing. Color in Fashion and Textile Design. Color in Culture and Society. Color Order Systems. Color: Pushing the Envelope.For Interior Designers, Interior Decorators, Product Designers, Graphic Designers, Architects, Product Designers, Fashion Designers, Healthcare workers (specifically Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and alternative medicine practitioners such as Aromatherapists, Color Therapists, and Holistic Medicine Practitioners and well as holistic Veterinarians), and Education Administrators. List Price: $$61.80 Our Price: $58.71

How to Say It to Teens: Talking about the Most Important Topics of Their Lives Richard Heyman From the Publisher: A parents’ survival guide for raising teens—a new addition to the popular How to Say It seriesRaising teens is one of the greatest responsibilities in life. It is also one of the most challenging. So how are parents to cope—especially with the ever—growing social pressures that today’s teens face? Dr. Richard Heyman has the answer: with the right communication skills almost any problem parents face with their teenage children can be overcome. Offering the same practical how—to information that has made the popular How to Say It series so successful, this important reference teaches parents how to talk to their teens not only as a parent, but as a friend and advisor. One hundred and one separate A—to—Z topics cover the most common and contentious issues facing teens and their parents. Chapters range from difficult topics such as contraception, pregnancy, tattoos and body piercing, curfews, sex, and drugs to more mundane matters such as budgeting, careers, money, and friends. Based on real—life examples, each chapter serves as an instant resource for: Words and phrases to use and those to avoid Techniques for starting conversations on important issues Getting teens to think openly about each action and its consequences Ways to offer advice in the right way at the right time Including self tests that will help parents assess their own communication skills, How to Say It to Teens is of critical importance to ensuring family harmony, the parental sanity, and the emotional and physical well—being of teens. Author Biography: Richard Heyman, Ed.D. is a Professor of Communication and Education at the University of Calgary. He is the author of Why Didn’t You Say That in the First Place and has successfully parented his own three children through their teenage years. Our Price: $16.95

Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development Joe Stuessy From the Publisher: This interesting book presents a history of rock and roll from its roots through its current trends. It gives a comprehensive analytical insight into the various musical styles of rock, providing thorough historical detail and discussing the social context of each style as it developed, from the early 1950s through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and today. Giving comprehensive historical detail and social context, this book places special emphasis on rock as a musical style, dealing with each parameter of music (rhythm, harmony, melody, form, and texture) as it applies to rock music. It covers such topics as the roots of rock, rock and roll as an emerging force, the Fifties, the Sixties, the Beatles, the British Invasion, folk music and folk rock, soul and Motown, San Francisco, jazz and art rock, the Seventies, the Eighties, and recent trends and developments. For anyone interested in a comprehensive book about the history of rock and roll, including those in the music industry, such as disc jockeys, rock music writers, and promoters. From The Critics: BooknewsAppropriate for students of music or of popular culture, this history simultaneously tracks developments both musical and social in the progress of rock and roll from an ostensibly short-lived musical fad for teenagers, to perhaps the dominant cultural artform of its time. Overviews of stylistic developments are interspersed with considerations of influential artists, often explicating their musical innovations in a manner unique to such histories (e.g. a demonstration of how the Rolling Stones adhered to their blues influences even while departing from them as their songwriting developed), which while technical in nature, is made easily digestible to the lay reader or beginning student. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. List Price: $$62.40 Our Price: $59.28

Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music : A Programed Course, Part II Greg A. Steinke From the Publisher: This self-paced, auto-instructional book in two volumes has become a “classic” in the field of music. A wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises provide learners with continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the activities and assignments at their own pace. Chapter topics include a review of dominant chords and the dominant seventh, nondominant seventh chords, altered nonharmonic tones and secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, chromatic third-relation harmony, and modulation to foreign keys. For music studio teachers and students, and use in preparatory music programs. List Price: $$79.80 Our Price: $75.81

Rudiments of Music Robert W. Ottman From the Publisher: This comprehensive introduction features the basic aspects of music notation, the study of pitch and time, and the application of these to scales, key signatures, intervals, the keyboard, note values, meter, rhythm, and elementary harmony. This book offers a workbook format — with perforated, tear-out pages, punched for three-ring looseleaf binders. It features dynamic practice exercises with each lesson and promotes music understanding by building skills in reading and performing. This book presents chapters on elementary harmony with application to the keyboard and melody harmony. It has revised grouping of chapters with flexible sequence and chapter summaries — chapters are followed by a number of concise statements summarizing the material just covered. Also includes a cardboard keyboard and glossary — detachable, handy facsimile with convenient glossary of music rudiments. List Price: $$76.80 Our Price: $72.96

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom: A Complete Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Buddhism Gill Farrer-Halls Our Price: $29.95

Advanced Harmony: Theory and Practice with CD Package Robert W. W. Ottman From the Publisher: Author Robert W. Ottman presents a wide variety of music examples from music literature and applies material learned to written and keyboard-harmony study programs. ADVANCED HARMONY, Fifth Edition also includes step-by-step suggestions for analysis of seemingly difficult harmonic problems and, in twentieth-century music, detailed instruction in the use and analysis of the twelve-tone method of music composition. NEW-Extensive rewriting and reorganization of text materials designed to improve their clarity and to simplify their application to analysis and to writing projects. NEW-Additional music examples, including compositions by women composers. NEW-Additional exercises with bass line only given as each new harmonic study is presented. NEW-Revised terminology in chapters on music form and on diminished seventh chords. NEW-References to the Workbook where parallel assignments include given answers. NEW-References to musical selections on an accompanying CD. List Price: $$83.80 Our Price: $79.61

Elementary Harmony Robert W. Ottman List Price: $$71.33 Our Price: $67.76

Ethics and Sustainability: Sustainable Development and the Moral Life Lisa H. Newton From the Publisher: This straightforward book is the only one of its kind to join the literature of environmental ethics to the literature of applied ethics—to describe a life lived in harmony with itself, with society, and with the natural world. Its three chapters focus on morality, technology, and stewardship while encouraging readers to explore a single virtue that will encompass all the requirements of the ethical life and save the environment at the same time. For humans who want to live good and fulfilling lives without compromising the ability of the other species on the planet to do the same. List Price: $$31.67 Our Price: $30.08

Jihad in Paradise: Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia Mike Millard Our Price: $19.95

In Our Image: God’s First Creatures Nancy Sohn Swartz From the Publisher: Before creating humans, God said, "Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness." In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind -- with a promise that the humans would care for creation in return. Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God, and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed. Whether you’re large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard, or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. From The Critics: Children’s Literature - Judy ChernakThe classic Biblical creation story with a twist -- rather than the angels getting credit for God’s decision to fashion humans in "our" image, the author has the animals each suggest one of their own characteristics to build into humankind. The tiger offers courage, the whale offers great size, the snail proffers slowness, the lizard suggests laziness, and the chimpanzee proposes curiosity. Their excitement at being part of the process changes, however, when God then states, "Woman and man shall have dominion over the fish, birds, every living thing." Their anguish is palpable until God’s reasoning calms and reassures them by adding other gifts -- kindness, goodness and love. The ending is quite lovely, and the illustrations throughout are a rare and imaginative treat. The book is "Non-denominational, non-sectarian, endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders." Children’s Literature - Jeanne K. PettenatiThe Genesis story becomes a vibrant, participatory event with this book. God is on the verge of creating humankind when he says, "Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness." All the animals in the land, and all of nature respond to God’s statement by offering their own special gifts as elements to include in humankind. So the sun says, "Give them warmth," and the lamb says, "Make them gentle," etc. God listens thoughtfully. He tells the animals that, in addition to these gifts, humans will be blessed with other gifts (i.e., love, kindness) that will help them take care of the world. The enchanting illustrations in this oversize book convey a sense of wonder about the world in which we live.School Library JournalPreS-Gr 3: A nondenominational, nonsectarian retelling of the creation story that focuses on the period before man and woman were created. The animals tell God the gifts they would like to present to humankind. "The chimpanzee chattered, `Let them always be curious.’ The ostrich bent low. `Let them mind their own business.’" After being told that humans will have dominion over them, the animals are frightened but God reassures them that people will care for the world and its inhabitants. There is no gender hierarchy; God is not referred to as either male or female, and both man and woman are created simultaneously. The vibrantly colored illustrations nearly leap off the page in this delightful interpretation.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGRabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People: A message all children should hear, presented in words and pictures that children will find irresistible. — Harold KushnerMitch Finley, author of The Joy of Being Catholic: This book shines like the stars and beams like the sun. It is very, very good. — Mitch FinleySandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of In God’s Name, A Prayer for the Earth: The Story of Naamah, Noah’s Wife, and other books: In this beautiful book all of nature offers its gifts to the first man and woman, and Nancy Sohn Swartz gives a gentle, loving gift to all of us. — Sandy Eisenberg SassoWalter Wangerin Jr., author of The Book of the Dun Cow, The Book of God, and other books: What a pleasure to see the sweet community of all creation manifest in humankind -- and one in God. — Walter Wangerin Jr. Our Price: $16.95

The Kodaly Method I: Comprehensive Music Education Lois Choksy From the Publisher: Under Kodaly’s leadership, schools in Hungary instituted music as a subject taught daily, given equal importance with mathematics, science, and language. The goal of this education was universal musical literacy - love of music supported by knowledge about music. The method that evolved to support this philosophy has since spread to the four corners of the earth. List Price: $$77.80 Our Price: $73.91

Insight Outlook Albert Hofmann From the Publisher: Dr. Albert Hofmann, one of this century’s greatest minds, leads us on an exploration of reality perception, where we are drawn into intellectual meditation. Reality is approached as a combination of subjective and objective truths, which must be unified for ultimate awareness, mind expansion, and material and spiritual harmony. Our Price: $10.95

Capstone : Succeeding Beyond College Robert M. Sherfield From the Publisher: This text offers advice from recent graduates and seasoned professionals. Each chapter ends with ’Capstones’ or tips for success on topics including: Resume and cover letter writing Diversity Professional presence and communication Networking Conflict management Post-college finances Creating balance and harmony in one’s life. A must for every graduating college student, Capstone’s engaging voice and practical, everyday advice will serve as a literal guide to post-college success. Visit our student success website at www.prenhal.com-success List Price: $$32.00 Our Price: $30.40

Poetic Healing: That Unforgettable Tuesday Morning Al Hall From the Publisher: Poetic Healing... is likely to capture the attention of readers from all walks of life and various generations, because of the material the author covers in the book and the way he presents it. Hall gives a vivid account of the images seen by people throughout the world September 11, 2001. In a calm and soothing way, he pours from his own soul the thoughts and feelings that were on the minds of so many people after the surprise attack on the United States of America. Lives and possessions were lost but many of the poems in this collection seem to highlight the glimmer of hope that remains to sustain us in our determination to keep trusting in God and to live in harmony with other human beings. Our Price: $23.95

Transcultural Realities: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Relations Virginia Hall Hall Milhouse (Editor) From the Publisher: Transcultural Realities is an important collection of essays written by an outstanding cast of critical scholars who discuss the importance of transculture in interdisciplinary contexts. The primary goal of the contributors is to help the reader to understand that a state of "community" or "harmony" cannot be achieved in the world until we are all ready to accept different cultural forms, norms, and orientations.In this book, transculture is defined as a form of culture created not from within separate spheres, but in the holistic forms of diverse cultures. It is based on the principle that a single-culture, in and of itself, is incomplete and requires interaction and dialogue with other cultures.Transcultural Realities is divided into five parts:Transcultural issues in international and cross-cultural contextsHistorical and religious struggles within and between nationsSocially constructed racial identities and their consequences for transculturalism in the United StatesThe transformative effects of sojourning in diverse cultural environmentsThe fundamentals of transcultural research From The Critics: BooknewsNineteen essays discuss the significance of cross-cultural dialogue and emphasize the importance of cultural diversity. In so doing, the essays re-draw the boundaries of "culture" so as to highlight the need for influences from other cultures. Particular attention is given to historical and religious struggles within and between nations, racial identities in the U.S., the transformative effects of exposure to other cultures, and future directions for transcultural research. Contributors are scholars in communication, justice studies, African- American studies, linguistics, and sociology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) List Price: $$42.95 Our Price: $40.80

Anthology of Music for Analysis Stefan Kostka From the Publisher: Anthology of Music for Analysis consists of more than 150 complete pieces of movements from Corelli to Tavener and is intended for use in several kinds of undergraduate and graduate theory courses, including tonal harmony form and analysis, and music of the twentieth century. List Price: $$67.20 Our Price: $63.84

Tolerance Design: A Handbook for Developing Optimal Specifications Clyde M. Creveling From the Publisher: of the design engineering team has a valuable role to play in the development of product specifications. Tolerance Design recognizes this development process as the responsibility of the entire team and provides practical solutions that each team member can readily apply. The step-by-step details of analytical and experimental tolerance development methods are clearly explained, and as a result, you will be able to develop tolerances more economically. The book is presented in four sections: Introductory topics to position the tolerance development process, Traditional Analytical and Computer-Aided Tolerance Development, Taguchi’s Approach to Experimental Methods of Tolerance Development, as well as several actual industrial case studies illustrating the book’s concepts. This book includes a major emphasis for Tolerance Design using Taguchi’s Quality Loss Function in harmony with Motorola’s famous methods for Six Sigma quality. The blend of practical examples with substantive case studies provides a comprehensive process approach to tolerance development. Any company interested in properly developing tolerances for their manufacturing, assembly, or service communities will find this text to be a thorough and effective training resource and reference handbook. Students of design and engineering will find this book invaluable as they prepare to enter a competitive job market where practical design optimization skills are at a premium. From The Critics: Booknews A process approach to tolerance development emphasizing engineering team design and a step-by-step system of analytical and experimental methods. Creveling (product development engineer, Eastman Kodak) introduces topics in traditional analytical and computer-aided tolerance development, Taguchi’s approach to experimental methods, and a variety of industrial case studies illustrating concepts such as Taguchi’s quality loss function in conjunction with Motorola’s six sigma quality methods. Includes graphs and equations and appendices of the Z transformation tables, the F tables, and suppliers for tolerance design. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Our Price: $70.00

A Gift of Inner Peace Gill Farrer-Halls From the Publisher: A Gift of Inner Peace and A Gift of Positive Thinking are two more books in a new inspirational series (see opposite page) that deliver greater understanding, harmony, and enlightenment for all who journey through life. Each volume combines author Gill Farrer-Halls’s Buddhist-focused concepts with British artist Robert Beer’s exquisite color illustrations inspired by the natural world. Book jackets boast an eye-catching translucent cover with metallic inks.A Gift of Inner Peace confronts the challenge that personal harmony proves elusive in our hectic modern lives, where often all we do only seems to heighten our anxiety and inner turmoil. This book examines karma-the Buddhist law of cause and effect-and teaches how we can free ourselves from negative behavior’s destructive cycle. Readers will find helpful exercises, useful meditations, and inspiring lessons, making this the ultimate pocket guide to lasting peace and harmony. Our Price: $17.95

Harmony and the Balance: An Intellectual History of Seventeenth-Century English Economic Thought Andrea Finkelstein From the Publisher: Harmony and the Balance reappraises the work of the leading English economic writers of the seventeenth century, using the intellectual models of their day rather than the analytical models of ours to show that they were no different from their compeers in viewing the marketplace as inherently chaotic: their economic "theories" were specifically designed to reign in that chaos. Spanning the Stuart century, the import-export merchants, trained philosophers, physicians and lawyers turned speculators, builders, and government bureaucrats covered in this study - Gerard de Malynes, Edward Misselden, Thomas Mun, William Petty, Josiah Child, John Locke, Nicholas Barbon, Dudley North, and Charles Davenant - take us into the great trading companies and the halls of Parliament as we relive the debates over coinage, the interest rate, and the nature of money. But we will also see them model their works on the latest developments in physiology, borrow from bookkeeping, and argue over the nature of number in an effort to construct a market theory grounded in objective moral value. Neither their theoretical achievements nor their failures can be understood without this context." "The book’s approach is inclusive and interdisciplinary. It incorporates biography, political history, economic history, and intellectual theory as well as the economic heritage of its subjects, but the concepts involved are explained in plain English to make them accessible to the undergraduate in economic, political, or intellectual history. Extensive annotation provides more detail on the interpretive controversies and specialized sources. Modern analytical models are discussed, but every effort is made to keep thereader grounded in the seventeenth century. Our Price: $70.00

Healing with Yoga Doriel Hall From the Publisher: Yoga is the perfect antidote to modern living. Yoga goes beyond treating only the physical symptoms of these ailments, and treats the body as a whole, and can bring us—the whole person—into our optimum state of harmony and well-being. This book touches on the true spirit of yoga. Our Price: $6.95

Advanced Harmony: Theory and Practice Robert W. Ottman From the Publisher: Author Robert W. Ottman presents a wide variety of music examples from music literature and applies material learned to written and keyboard-harmony study programs. ADVANCED HARMONY, Fifth Edition also includes step-by-step suggestions for analysis of seemingly difficult harmonic problems and, in twentieth-century music, detailed instruction in the use and analysis of the twelve-tone method of music composition. NEW-Extensive rewriting and reorganization of text materials designed to improve their clarity and to simplify their application to analysis and to writing projects. NEW-Additional music examples, including compositions by women composers. NEW-Additional exercises with bass line only given as each new harmonic study is presented. NEW-Revised terminology in chapters on music form and on diminished seventh chords. NEW-References to the Workbook where parallel assignments include given answers. NEW-References to musical selections on an accompanying CD. List Price: $$84.00 Our Price: $79.80

Applied Visual Merchandising Kenneth H. Mills From the Publisher: A one term subject in visual merchandising in departments of marketing or fashion; includes users portfolio problems. List Price: $$122.60 Our Price: $116.47

Bridge to Twentieth-Century Music: A Programed Course Greg A. Steinke From the Publisher: This unique book utilizes programmed instruction to help students gain mastery of some concepts and techniques related to late nineteenth and early twentieth century harmony. Programmed instruction provides immediate feedback which speeds the learning process and prevents missed points and wrong ideas from causing serious trouble. Readers receive continual feedback and reinforcement as they work at their own pace. A Discography in an Appendix provides musical examples of issues in the book. This book is divided into three sections: Part 1 is Melodic Tonality; Part 2 is Harmonic Tonality; and Part 3 is The Evolution of Harmonic Tonality. For anyone interested in Music Theory and History. From The Critics: BooknewsA workbook on the Impressionist style of music, which spanned the 19th and 20th centuries, and attacked and eventually destroyed centuries-old traditions of harmonic tonality, thus opening the door to the freer forms of modern music. Problems and their answers are presented in facing columns; students are to cover the answer until after they have attempted their own, and so may work by themselves and at their own pace. The pages are perforated for removal. Steinke revises Harder’s (1923-86) 1973 edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com) List Price: $$83.00 Our Price: $78.85

Ghost of Harmony Hall Lawrence J. Hogan From the Publisher: This is a story of love, mystery and the supernatural. A young parish priest finds a trunk full of brilliant, inspiring sermons in the rectory attic. He uses these sermons and becomes a better priest and a great orator. He is obsessed with learning the identity of the deceased priest who wrote these sermons. A series of strange events involving the spirit of a beautiful young slave woman solves the mystery and changes the young priests life forever. Our Price: $19.95

Harmony Healing the Reiki Way Elza Meintjies Our Price: $13.50

Jihad in Paradise: Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia Mike Millard Our Price: $49.95

The Journey Within Elza Meintjies Our Price: $12.50

Mastering the Fundamentals of Music Rebecca M. Herrold From the Publisher: Mastering the Fundamentals of Music presents a hands-on approach to learning the basics of the subject. The book is intended for classes of students with little or no background in the pre-theory level of study. Important features of the book include division of the text into chapters on each of the basic topics for flexible use; a curriculum that reinforces each concept through singing, reading and notating music, and listening to musical examples; an active role for students throughout the text; expressive terms and symbols applied from the beginning level; keyboard diagrams and exercises to enhance understanding; student assignments in composition and conducting; and musical examples chosen from a global perspective. List Price: $$75.60 Our Price: $71.82

Perspectives on Music Donald Carl Meyer From the Publisher: This easy-to-read, visually attractive guide to music appreciation is designed to draw those with no musical background into the rich and varied world of musical styles—American and European, popular and classical—they are likely to encounter both in and out of concert halls. Unique, interactive Listening Activities help readers learn how to listen to music—any kind of music—more actively, and to articulate their observations clearly and persuasively. Learning to Listen. Rhythm. Pitch and Melody. Harmony and Texture. Timbre and Instrumentation. Form and Other Elements. The Blues. Jazz. Rock. Latino Music. Art Music. Eighteenth-Century Music. Nineteenth-Century Music. Twentieth-Century Art Music. Music Combined with Other Arts. For anyone interested in music appreciation, especially those with no musical background. List Price: $$55.80 Our Price: $53.01

Poetic Healing: That Unforgettable Tuesday Morning Al Hall From the Publisher: Poetic Healing... is likely to capture the attention of readers from all walks of life and various generations, because of the material the author covers in the book and the way he presents it. Hall gives a vivid account of the images seen by people throughout the world September 11, 2001. In a calm and soothing way, he pours from his own soul the thoughts and feelings that were on the minds of so many people after the surprise attack on the United States of America. Lives and possessions were lost but many of the poems in this collection seem to highlight the glimmer of hope that remains to sustain us in our determination to keep trusting in God and to live in harmony with other human beings. Our Price: $13.95

Tonality and Design in Music Theory, Vol. 1 Earl Henry From the Publisher: This book emphasizes Western musical art, with ample material on the music of both men and women, differing styles, various cultures, and examples drawn from popular and ethnic sources. Following the well-established tradition of comprehensive musicianship, this book presents lessons and assignments not only in basic tonal harmony, but also in fundamentals, concepts of melody, counterpoint, form, analysis, composition, written essays, and a survey of 20th and 21st century music. For music enthusiasts interested in understanding the development of music. List Price: $$56.00 Our Price: $53.20

Transcultural Realities: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Relations Virginia Hall Milhouse (Editor) From the Publisher: Transcultural Realities is an important collection of essays written by an outstanding cast of critical scholars who discuss the importance of transculture in interdisciplinary contexts. The primary goal of the contributors is to help the reader to understand that a state of "community" or "harmony" cannot be achieved in the world until we are all ready to accept different cultural forms, norms, and orientations.In this book, transculture is defined as a form of culture created not from within separate spheres, but in the holistic forms of diverse cultures. It is based on the principle that a single-culture, in and of itself, is incomplete and requires interaction and dialogue with other cultures.Transcultural Realities is divided into five parts:Transcultural issues in international and cross-cultural contextsHistorical and religious struggles within and between nationsSocially constructed racial identities and their consequences for transculturalism in the United StatesThe transformative effects of sojourning in diverse cultural environmentsThe fundamentals of transcultural research From The Critics: BooknewsNineteen essays discuss the significance of cross-cultural dialogue and emphasize the importance of cultural diversity. In so doing, the essays re-draw the boundaries of "culture" so as to highlight the need for influences from other cultures. Particular attention is given to historical and religious struggles within and between nations, racial identities in the U.S., the transformative effects of exposure to other cultures, and future directions for transcultural research. Contributors are scholars in communication, justice studies, African- American studies, linguistics, and sociology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Our Price: $92.95

Music Theory for Non-Music Majors Peter A. Spencer From the Publisher: This book is designed for the student who wishes to gain a thorough understanding of the basic principles of music theory, but who is not immediately interested in making a career out of music. Because the author strongly believes that learning is best accomplished by doing, each chapter contains numerous carefully graduated exercises that follow concise text with clear musical examples, notes, and diagrams. In Chapters 5 and 8, the two pivotal chapters of the book, the exercises challenge students’ imagination in addition to their grasp of the information. List Price: $$52.00 Our Price: $35.10

Rudiments of Music Robert W. Ottman From the Publisher: This comprehensive introduction features the basic aspects of music notation, the study of pitch and time, and the application of these to scales, key signatures, intervals, the keyboard, note values, meter, rhythm, and elementary harmony. This book offers a workbook format — with perforated, tear-out pages, punched for three-ring looseleaf binders. It features dynamic practice exercises with each lesson and promotes music understanding by building skills in reading and performing. This book presents chapters on elementary harmony with application to the keyboard and melody harmony. It has revised grouping of chapters with flexible sequence and chapter summaries — chapters are followed by a number of concise statements summarizing the material just covered. Also includes a cardboard keyboard and glossary — detachable, handy facsimile with convenient glossary of music rudiments. List Price: $$79.00 Our Price: $53.33