Klarinet Archive - Posting 000164.txt from 2009/11

From: matthew dineen <mgnat45@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Text or software to help develop musical understanding?
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:35:43 -0500

Tnanks Sy. I'll check it out. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered.

MD

--- On Sat, 11/21/09, retiredprof55 <retiredprof55@-----.com> wrote:

> From: retiredprof55 <retiredprof55@-----.com>
> Subject: Re: [kl] Text or software to help develop musical understanding?
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:26 PM
> Matthew,
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> I have written a book called "A Composer's Guide to
> Understanding Music With Activities for Listeners,
> Interpreters, and Composers". The book talks about the
> elements of music from a composer's viewpoint and there are
> recorded examples to illustrate the concepts. Each chapter
> has individual activities geared towards listeners,
> interpreters, and composers. I recommend that all readers do
> the listening activities and the interpreter activities has
> you applying the ideas using music you are currently
> practicing. It should help you develop the skills you
> describe in your email. It is available as a download or
> hard copy through http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/a-composers-guide=
-to-understanding-music/528207
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> Sy Brandon
> Professor Emeritus
> Millersville University of PA
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> On Nov 21, 2009, at 10:13 AM, matthew dineen wrote:
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> > Is there a really good text or program or recording(s)
> that helps a student improve understanding of key ideas -
> harmony, rhythm, phrasing, development, interplay of
> different instruments, different tonalities, etc. - by
> providing examples from the repertoire that the student can
> play on, say, piano or electronic keyboard? And/or, hear and
> read the music at the same time?
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> > This is probably very vague - but sort of, learning by
> playing and/or listening, not just reading.=A0 I'm
> playing with a small ensemble. I'd like to get more attuned
> to what is going on musically in a piece, including around
> me on the other instruments.
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> > Thanks,
> >=20
> > Matthew Dineen
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> >
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