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Classical music was never meant to be an art for snobs! In the 1700s and 1800s, classical music was popular music. People went to concerts with their friends, they brought snacks and drinks, and cheered right in the middle of the concert. Well, guess what? Three hundred years later, that music is just as catchy, thrilling, and emotional. From Bach to Mozart and Chopin, history's greatest composers have stood the test of time and continue to delight listeners from all walks of life. And in Classical Music For Dummies, you'll dive deeply into some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. You'll also get: A second-by-second listening guide to some of history's greatest pieces, annotated with time codesA classical music timeline, a field guide to the orchestra, and listening suggestions for your next foray into the classical genreExpanded references so you can continue your studies with recommended resourcesBonus online material, like videos and audio tracks, to help you better understand concepts from the bookClassical Music For Dummies is perfect for anyone who loves music. It's also a funny, authoritative guide to expanding your musical horizons—and to learning how the world's greatest composers laid the groundwork for every piece of music written since.

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique.Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers – as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you're likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain: More strengthGreater flexibilityBetter body alignmentConfidence in movementComfort through stress reductionInfinite grace – for lifeFrom covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe and sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps, this expert reference shows you how to: Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up.Choose the best practice space and equipment.Warm up to your leap into the movements.Locate musical options for each exercise.Look for certain lifts in a stage performance.Tell a story with gestures.Picture a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer.Identify best-loved classic and contemporary ballets.Speak the language of ballet.Today you can find a ballet company in almost every major city on earth. Many companies have their own ballet schools – some for training future professionals, and others for interested amateurs. As you fine-tune your classical ballet technique – or even if you just like to read about it – you'll become better equipped to fully appreciate the great choreography and many styles of the dance. Ballet For Dummies raises the curtain on a world of beauty, grace, poise, and possibility!P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Ballet For Dummies (9780764525681).

Klassik ist altmodisch und langweilig - das sind nur zwei von vielen Vorurteilen über klassische Musik. David Pogue und Scott Speck zeigen Ihnen, dass das ganz und gar nicht der Fall ist. Sie bringen Ihnen unterhaltsam und informativ die Musikgeschichte vom Mittelalter bis heute nahe: die bedeutendsten Komponisten, ihre wichtigsten Stücke und die spannendsten Anekdoten. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie alles über die verschiedenen Instrumente und ihre Rolle im Orchester. Ein wenig nützliche Musiktheorie und ein kleiner Konzert-Knigge runden das Buch ab. Ein Rundumwohlfühlbuch für Neulinge in der Welt der Klassik.

Hier spielt der Spaß an der Musik die erste Geige! Sie möchten mehr über klassische Musik erfahren, wissen aber gar nicht, wo Sie anfangen sollen? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie. David Pogue und Scott Speck zeigen Ihnen, wie spannend, aktuell und mitreißend klassische Musik sein kann. Sie bringen Ihnen unterhaltsam und informativ die Musikgeschichte vom Mittelalter bis heute nahe: die bedeutendsten Komponisten, ihre wichtigsten Stücke und viele lustige Anekdoten. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie alles über die verschiedenen Instrumente und ihre Rolle im Orchester. Ein wenig nützliche Musiktheorie und ein kleiner Konzert-Knigge runden das Buch ab. Sie erfahren Wie Sie herausfinden, welche Musik Ihnen eigentlich gefälltWas es mit Sonaten, Sinfonien und Co. auf sich hatWie Sie sich bestens auf ein klassisches Konzert vorbereiten