The Listener's Guide to Music ABCs Instead of crumbling under the

Instead of crumbling under the weight of our attempts to do so

then as now

almost overwhelming

but Brown's writing illuminates the wonder all around us

" --Chris Packham

The Listener's Guide to Music ABCs Instead of crumbling under theMusic 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