Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing about Music - Softcover

Herbert, Trevor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186096236X ISBN 13: 9781860962363

Publisher: OUP Oxford / Associated Board of RSM, 2001

Synopsis

Many books are written about performing, composing and analysing music, but very few on how to research it and write about it. Music in Words does just that. Trevor Herbert addresses all the issues that anyone, from students to professional musicians, may be confronted with when undertaking a writing task, whether it be a programme note or a thesis. This clearly thought-out book is a guide and a reference manual in one: the first part is a 'how-to' section, including an introduction to the strategic use of the Internet; the second, a compendium of information for quick reference. Its straightforward approach will make it a much-needed support for those who have little or no experience of writing about music, while being equally useful as a reference tool for more experienced writers.

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Review

Essential reading at first-degree or diploma level...cannot recommend this volume highly enough... one of the most valuable books available in today's commercial market. (musicteachers.co.uk)

Well-written and easy to read...I can commend this volume to anyone considering undertaking further professional development in music...an accessible and thorough source of guidance...a useful reference tool. (MMA Journal)

Illuminating and often witty narrative...For the student and aspiring scholar, this is life-saving stuff...For its ideas and information,music students, performers and writers of all types should treasure this book...a most worthwhile reference work. (EPTA)

The conception of this book is an inspiration...the content is of the high standard most of us have come to expect of the Associated Board. (Choir & Organ)

Not only a valuable quick-reference compendium of information but also a lively and enjoyable book that triggers ideas. (Australian Music Teacher)

Synopsis

An invaluable reference tool giving much needed advice on how to research and write about music, it addresses all the issues that anyone might be confronted with when undertaking a writing task. It introduces methods and procedures that provide a framework for independent research. It has a two-part format with a 'how-to' section and a quick-reference compendium of information. It provides further reading suggestions and details of useful websites and ideal support for anyone undertaking a writing task, from students to professional musicians.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford / Associated Board of RSM
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186096236X
• ISBN 13: 9781860962363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212