Textbooks
Written by Robert J. Frank
Materials for the Contemporary Instrumentalist was developed through years of teaching and application to today’s college music student. Written for performers and conductors, this single text covers the most commonly found contemporary musical notation, approaches, and techniques, including improvisation and interaction with technology, for standard orchestral instruments. Organized by topic, it covers contemporary approaches to use of time, pitch, rhythm and meter, form, improvisation, and use
Fundamentals for the Aspiring Musician is a new, innovative text that goes beyond eBooks and hard copy only texts by means of its interactive, multi-pane interface. Written in clear, direct language, and with a thoughtful pedagogical flow, this text comes with both a traditional hard copy text, including workbook exercises to hand in, in which students may take notes or study while away from their computer. It also includes a CD-ROM that installs a fully integrated hypertext with an identical la