A self-training manual as well as a classroom text; this book is a complete step-by-step course to develop the musicians ability to hear and notate any style of music. Personal training; thoery and exercises produce techniques which are combined in an integrated craft which may be applied to composition; orchestration; arranging; improvisation and performance. A kind of finishing school for those who wish to pursue a career in composing; orchestrating; arranging or performing. -- The Score; Society of Composers and Lyricists A myriad of practical information. Comprehensive ear training; important because aural skills are among the most overlooked in music education. -- Survey of New Teaching Materials; Jazz Educators journal A synthesis of the authors vast knowledge and his quest to define the question; "How do we hear?" -- ITG Journal A wonderfully systematic approach to ear training . . . neatly designed and structured; it just flows. Direct and easily understood. -- New books; Jazz Educators Journal Bernard Brandt says: "Hearing and Writing Music"; by Ron Gorow; is a superb book. It makes a simple and elegant presentation of the internal process by which we hear sounds and music; how we recognize intervals; chords; melody; harmony; counterpoint; and the timbre of instrumentation/ orchestration; how we can develop the skills of listening; auditory memory and imagination; and how to use these skills to hear and to write down music of any sort. The hallmark of an expert is the ability to explain the basics of his field as simply as possible. By that standard; Mr. Gorow has proven his expertise in this book. I note that the other reviews; both for Amazon and in musical journals; tend to limit the importance of "Hearing and Writing Music" to ear training. I believe that Mr. Gorows book is valuable for much more than ear training. I have studied it; and as a result of that study; I believe that my auditory memory and imagination and my abilities in score reading have improved enormously. Further; I have been able to use the skills in this book to transcribe melodies; harmonies and counterpoint almost effortlessly; both those that I have heard; and those which existed only in my imagination. This book has opened many doors for me. I believe that it can do so for many others.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Really REALLY enjoy this!By cearaabc123So Im a freelance wedding photography but I know NOTHING of studio photography... I bought this book because Ive recently opened my own indoor studio and I was in desperate need of indoor studio tips and I bought this on a whim because it came with a dvd. I fell in love with the book and the dvd.Sure some of the tips were basic but for someone starting off. this is excellent and super great for beginners!this is a great purchase for someone looking to start off and with some basic equipment and someone looking for easy ideas and basic know how with reflectors and basic info.As a photographer...I thought this book was an excellent how to book. I loved it. Its an excellent addition to my collection and i picked up a few pointers for my studio :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not very informativeBy Tak1024In the first 9 pages it is mentioned 3 times that this is the authors 34th book. I am not surprised. He does not put a lot of information in each one. judging by this book. The font is unusually large and reminds me that I might be reading a childrens book. Combine that with the many pics that actually are pretty nice and there is not much content. This is great for a beginner but not for someone with more than basic knowledge looking to advance their art.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Borrow this book...By John WoodsI like Rick Sammons work and his style of teaching but this book falls flat. "Secrets" is a misnomer for the information provided in this book. I get the impression that someone else prodded him to write this book. it doesnt seem an endeavor of his own. While its intent is to instruct. it fails to inspire. so its really quite hard for a reader to get excited about trying any of these techniques. If you have a friend that has this book. it would be a good item to borrow. I wouldnt spend my money on it again.
