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Lies My Music Teacher Told Me: Music Theory for Grownups (Paperback)

by Gerald Eskelin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Stage 3 Publishing,U.S.; 2nd Revised edition edition (22 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1886209251
  • ISBN-13: 978-1886209251
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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"We should always be grateful for books--on any subject--that force us to take a new angle of vision, to interpret familiar things in a fresh way. Dr. Eskelin's amusing and instructive dissertation does that, and much more." --Steve Allen, entertainer and TV personality

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A number of musical misconceptions are explored and exploded in this humourous and lucid discussion of the relation between the human perception of music and traditional systems of music education. Drawing on his extensive background in the music world, the author marshals an informal yet rigorous logic to guide the reader through the practical experiences and careful thinking that led him to his conclusions. Updated and refined in the light of reader feedback and more recent thinking, nagging questions such as Why does formal musical training seem not to pertain to musical success? and, Why is there such a dramatic disparity between what one is told about music and how one actually experiences it? are re-addressed. Seekers of musical truth stand to profit from this light-hearted assault on the more nebulous assumptions of the musical community.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent alternate to the standard perspective on theory, 5 Sep 1998
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This review is from: Lies My Music Teacher Told ME: Music Theory for Grownups (Paperback)
Dr. Eskelin's book is a fairly comprehensive explanation of the theory of music. It's different from the other books on this topic I have read in that it starts by throwing out most of what most schools teach of music theory. Instead, it begins "at the beginning," with very basic facts about human perception and the physics of producing sound, and follows an unusual but cogent route to a deeper understanding of music. As a lifelong student of music (and recently-turned-professional performer), I was delighted to find this new perspective filling in a number of little holes in my understanding... and challenging me to reconsider some of the ideas I had about music and which I never thought about very deeply. I recommend it highly for those who find value in multiple perspectives on the subject of music theory!
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is not what it purports to be., 19 Feb 1998
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There is no doubt that there are problems in the passing of musical knowledge to students by music teachers. But this book does not do anything to really solve this problem, offering instead a different recipe for what music is which isn't any different from the arbitrary perspectives passing as music theory in formal institutions. All such perspectives ultimately rely on aesthetic tastes, and in the author's reliance upon Just Intonation for his theories, he is no different than Rameau (whom he borrows from but has not read) or any other theorist. The author also overestimates the ability of the reader to understand the musical concepts presented; I would dare say professional musicians themselves would be challenged, provided they can persist with the book beyond the first few chapters. The author thinks very highly of himself and his accomplishments, but he is no closer to The Truth than the lies he condemns.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent exposition of what music theory should be about, 25 Aug 1999
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I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has studied, performed, or listened to music. You may not agree with the author's viewpoints, but they are well worth paying attention to, and are firmly based on physical reality. If you have difficulty singing in tune, this book may even be able to help you out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to be read.
Gerald Eskelin's book is one the most fascinating books on theory I've read. The title may seduce the neophyte reader (from New York) into reading this book. Read more
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