W. W. Norton & Company Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis

A theory text for today’s music student What began as a conversation between two colleagues about music theory textbooks has grown into a leading music theory and aural skills curriculum. Clendinning and Marvin set out to write a textbook that puts the student musician at the centre, using clear prose and interesting, accessible music examples to show students how the theory they are learning can be applied to their performance and understanding of music. A strong pedagogical framework throughout the courseware reinforces core concepts and provides plenty of opportunities for students to build and practise their theory skills, while coordinated workbook, anthology, and aural skills volumes provide a complete, integrated curriculum. Highlights of this edition’s new content: Two new chapters: Chapter 10, Analysis of World and Traditional Music I, and Chapter 39, Analysis of World and Traditional Music II, introduce tools and topics for studying traditional and world music, incorporating a broader perspective on music theory and exposing students to a wider range of music. New Norton Illumine Ebook: Engages students more fully with the material by placing audio clips alongside every music example, incorporating interactives for key concepts, and using concept-check questions to ensure students understand key material. Digital anthology of complete scores: Previously available as a print supplement, the anthology is now available digitally and included with access to the textbook courseware, allowing all students to benefit from the complete scores. Expanded popular music coverage: Chapter 32, Popular Music, Jazz, and Blues, and Chapter 33, Recent Popular Music, have been revised and expanded with new examples and coverage of recent trends. More diverse musical examples: Examples throughout the text and workbook have been updated to include even more works by historically marginalised composers, exposing students to a wider variety of music and helping them better see themselves represented in the material.