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A History of Western Music (Paperback)

by Donald J. Grout (Author), Claude V. Palisca (Author)
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  • Paperback: 862 pages
  • Publisher: WW Norton & Co; 6th Revised edition edition (12 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0393976882
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393976885
  • Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 17 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 435,334 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is a chronological presentation of the development of Western music within Western culture. This edition has increased coverage of 20th-century music, and timelines covering musical events throughout history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good, readable overview of Western music, 14 July 1999
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This review is from: The History of Western Music (Paperback)
An excellent overview of the development of Western music from its origins in Ancient Greece to the avant garde composers of the late 20th century. In covering so much it can not possibly provide detailed information on each topic but is a good "jumping off" point to lead into more detailed work on any of the topics. This is assisted by an excellent bibliography for each section including information both on sources and details for further reading material. Essential for A-Level students and probably the same for those at degree level as a general reference.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 23 July 2007
By Marco Bertaglia (Kent, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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In my opinion, this is the best existing book on the history of western music ever published. There is a host of information, written clearly, from the ancient Greece to contemporary music. I was astonished by the quality of presentation, with continous references to recorded examples, wonderful illustrations, bits of graphs and pictures showing musical notation, etc. Not to mention the extraordinarily good, vast, reasonably-priced ancillary material. This include both online and off-line materials, and it was thanks to this book that I discovered I could download some mp3 files and also access all of Naxos music library for six months with a small additional $15. Just type "a history of western music 7e" in Google and explore what is available on the first website that comes up. If you're serious about learning the history of music, buy this book now. I can guarantee you will be happy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 18 Jun 2001
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I am an A Level music student in Leicester and I have found this book superb. It takes a detailed, concise look at the development of western music which is invaluable in my A level studies and it is also a great book for general interest and reading
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine book
Probably the best introduction to weatern music available. Very comprehensive and clear an absolute must.
Published on 10 Jun 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for every music student!
Quite simply if you are a music student and you have an essay deadline looming you need this book!! Very clear and understandable, dealing with many relevant issues of the... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2001 by fidelio10@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars University text book for serious music students
A very indepth piece of work, covering virtually every aspect of western musical thought.A handy book to have if your thinking of doing a ABRSM diploma or music degree!
Published on 18 Aug 2001 by A. Kerensky

4.0 out of 5 stars University text book for serious music students
A very indepth piece of work, covering virtually every aspect of western musical thought.A handy book to have if your thinking of doing a ABRSM diploma or music degree!
Published on 18 Aug 2001 by A. Kerensky

3.0 out of 5 stars Probably an excellent read if you're technically minded.
Hard work for the non-technically minded. Grout has clearly made this his lifes work and much as I would love to give him a resounding thumbs-up I'm just not the technically... Read more
Published on 28 July 2000

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