Description
Aural Matters serves as a comprehensive resource for advanced aural training, presented in a single volume accompanied by two compact discs. The first section is filled with a variety of dictation and discrimination exercises, meticulously arranged by difficulty level. These recordings enable students to practice independently at home while also providing teachers with valuable materials for classroom instruction. The text adopts a systematic approach to aural training, covering aspects such as melody and two-part dictation, harmonic recognition, and error identification in performance, supplemented by practical tips to help students build their skills and confidence.
The second part features a recorded anthology showcasing the compositional techniques that students are expected to master at the Advanced level. It includes a diverse selection of extracts from British folk songs, world music, jazz, pop, and significant periods of art music, spanning from the late Renaissance to contemporary styles. A thorough commentary aids in recognizing various periods, styles, structures, instruments, and techniques, all illustrated with examples from the recordings. This complete work is an essential resource not only for the Advanced level aural syllabus but also for broader studies in style and analysis across the diverse musical landscape encountered today.
