The Listener's Guide to Music (Yesterday's Classics) by Percy A. Scholes Trees and much of his writing

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The Listener's Guide to Music (Yesterday's Classics) by Percy A. Scholes Trees and much of his writingAn engaging introduction to the art of listening, starting with folk music familiar to all, and proceeding to the ways musical pieces are constructed from parts. Using a conversational style, the author draws out from the reader the points he wants to make, illustrating them with short musical pieces that appeal to a broad audience. Along the way he gives tips of what to listen for, strengthening his reader's listening skills by such games as