Oxford University Press - Aural Awareness: Principles and Practice

Aural Awareness: Principles and Practice by George Pratt offers a fresh perspective on music training. While traditional methods focus heavily on pitch and rhythm, this book explores how modern technology like CDs and cassette recorders allows students to work on these fundamental areas independently. By tailoring tasks to meet individual needs, every student can make steady progress in pitch and rhythm perception. This approach frees up valuable time to focus on other significant musical elements that are often neglected. Pratt directs attention toward the more abstract and qualitative aspects of music, such as timbre. This book provides a practical guide for developing a more complete and well-rounded musical perception.