The Listener's Guide to Music

Music is more than sound-it is thought, feeling, and design woven together. The Listener's Guide to Music invites readers to step inside that design. From simple melodies to complex orchestral works, Percy Scholes explains how to recognize themes, follow development, and listen with intelligence and delight. No dry textbook, his guide brims with clarity and enthusiasm, empowering readers to hear more, feel more, and love more of the world's greatest music. An indispensable companion for any music lover