Music: An Appreciation

Music: An Appreciation by Roger Kamien is a landmark textbook in music education, used in introductory music courses at universities and colleges worldwide. The book guides students through the elements of music, major historical periods from the Baroque to the contemporary, and the lives and works of the most influential composers in the Western tradition. Kamien's writing is accessible and enthusiastic, making complex musical concepts understandable to students with no prior formal training. Accompanied by recordings, the text provides a complete and engaging introduction to listening to and appreciating great music.