A complete and harmonious history of music from prehistory to the present day! Have you ever
wondered how blues influenced rock music? Or why jazz went Latin? Classical or rock everyone
has their favourite music style but how did your top choice come about? If you find yourself
asking these musical questions and more then this may be the book for you! Music is a
compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore
the roots of all genres from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical
period to the modern rhythm of blues jazz hip-hop and pop. Music includes illustrated
histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular
galleries display families of instruments from around the world while special features
showcase the evolution of key instruments such as the piano and the guitar and profile iconic
innovators such as Mozart Billie Holiday and David Bowie. Charting every musical revolution
from bone flutes to electronica and from jazz to hip-hop this visually stunning history of
music will hit the right note whether you are into pop or rock or disco or rap classical or
opera. Explore the magical world of music like you've never known it before and discover:
-Revolutionary musical developments outlined step by step -Biographies profiling the lives and
works of groundbreaking musicians -Collection spreads feature families of instruments such as
the gamelan -Story of spreads chart the evolution of individual instruments -Key Works boxes
provide listening suggestions for different music styles -Illustrated glossary clearly explains
musical terminology and genres This magnificent book about music charts and explains the entire
global history of music whether it's music in the Middle Ages to the Sounds of Soul music in
the Romance period to Renaissance and so much more. This new edition of Music has been updated
with the latest facts and information including the latest on streaming music with
specially-comissioned photography including a Stradivarus guitar the earliest cello known to
survice and a guitar used personally by Bob Dylan! A must-have volume for musicians music
students or simply those wanting to learn about the history of their favourite music genre or
their chosen instrument Music is sure to delight!
