UsedVeryGood. 2009 pbk ed. Noticeably worn/scuffed. Text is mostly clean & readable. ISBN 0195310241 9780195310245 [US]

ISBN10: 0195310241, ISBN13: 9780195310245, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA] Softcover
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ISBN10: 0195310241, ISBN13: 9780195310245, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, New York] Softcover Paperback. A comprehensive introduction to the inner workings of rock music, The Foundations of Rock goes back to the heart of the music itself from the time of its birth through the end of classic rock. Walter Everett expertly takes readers through all aspects of the music and its lyrics, leading fans and listeners to new insights and new ways to develop their own interpretations of the aural landscapes of their lives. Written with style, Everett does not depend on musical notation nor professional jargon, but rather combines text with nearly 300 newly written audio examples (performed on the companion website) and more than 100 expertly chosen photographs, to offer a rich text-and-web experience that brings new meanings to songs that have dominated music for a half-century. Through careful illustration, frequently citing the most familiar and pertinent examples from throughout the 1955-1970 period, The Foundations of Rock covers the nature and use of all musical instruments and vocal qualities; reveals the many different ways that phrases and sections of songs can be combined; discusses the materials and patterns in melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic invention; explains the many important ways that producers and engineers add to the artistry; and finally suggests paths for combining an understanding of all of these elements with interpretations of a song's ...
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Oxford Univ Pr, Date: 2008. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 448 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. 2008. Oxford Univ Pr ISBN 0195310241 9780195310245 [GB]

Oxford University Press, Date: 2008-12-09. 1. paperback. Used:Good. 2008. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195310241 9780195310245 [US]

ISBN10: 0195310241, ISBN13: 9780195310245, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, New York] Softcover Paperback. A comprehensive introduction to the inner workings of rock music, The Foundations of Rock goes back to the heart of the music itself from the time of its birth through the end of classic rock. Walter Everett expertly takes readers through all aspects of the music and its lyrics, leading fans and listeners to new insights and new ways to develop their own interpretations of the aural landscapes of their lives. Written with style, Everett does not depend on musical notation nor professional jargon, but rather combines text with nearly 300 newly written audio examples (performed on the companion website) and more than 100 expertly chosen photographs, to offer a rich text-and-web experience that brings new meanings to songs that have dominated music for a half-century. Through careful illustration, frequently citing the most familiar and pertinent examples from throughout the 1955-1970 period, The Foundations of Rock covers the nature and use of all musical instruments and vocal qualities; reveals the many different ways that phrases and sections of songs can be combined; discusses the materials and patterns in melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic invention; explains the many important ways that producers and engineers add to the artistry; and finally suggests paths for combining an understanding of all of these elements with interpretations of a song's ...
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