Music Theory & History
How music works — scales, harmony, rhythm, and the historical forces that shaped genres and musical traditions worldwide.
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History of Rock Music: From Blues and Country to Punk, Grunge, and Beyond
A comprehensive history of rock music from its roots in African-American blues and country music through the British Invasion, psychedelia, hard rock, punk, new wave, grunge, and the fragmented rock landscape of the 21st century.
music history
How Orchestration Works: Writing for Instruments and Building the Full Sound
A thorough guide to orchestration — the craft of writing effectively for individual instruments and combining them into a full orchestra, covering the four instrument families, balance, texture, and the principles of effective orchestral writing.
music theory