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Escuchar a la raz n revela el rol esencial de la m sica en los debates cerca de la sociedad, la identidad y la cultura de la modernidad europea del siglo XIX. Michael Steinberg parte de la consideraci n de la m sica "como un g nero clave en la historia de la forma cultural y est tica, y como un significativo componente existencial de la historia de la vida cultural". As , en este ensayo acerca de la historia cultural de la m sica plantea un recorrido que va desde Mozart a Mahler, de la m sica sacra a la secular, incluyendo la pera tanto como la obra sinf nica y la instrumental solista.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument,...

El mar de los deseos. El Caribe afroandaluz, historia y contrapunto constituye un estudio histórico sobre la formas musicales originadas en el Caribe. Analiza las condiciones históricas, así como los diferentes mestizajes que dieron origen a lo que el autor denomina un “cancionero” de la época colonial, que incluye culturas como la africana, española e iberoamericana.

Isabel Villagar has provided us with a book to guide us in teaching children how to sing. Her book is based on scientific principles and focuses on the mental and emotional stages that children and teens go through while learning to sing. She dispels the notions that singing is reserved to those select few that are born with a gift. Isabel invites readers of all ages to uncover their own vocal talent.