This title provides a systematic examination of the philosophy of Chinese art, exploring the peculiarity of artistic forms and distinctive conceptions and artistic principles of Chinese art which are grounded in the life awareness of the ancient Chinese and interconnect with the Chinese philosophy of life. Synthesizing Chinese theories of

Steve Larson drew on his 20 years of research in music theory, cognitive linguistics, experimental psychology, and artificial intelligence—as well as his skill as a jazz pianist—to show how the experience of physical motion can shape one’s musical experience. Clarifying the roles of analogy, metaphor, grouping, pattern, hierarchy, and emergence

What if some of the greatest thinkers in the history of music education could meet? Author Edwin E. Gordon imagines a time and place where they meet, become friends, and grapple with each other's theories as well as the theores of today.

Books about Learning Sequences in Music

What all good musicians have in common is a good rhythm and meter. Some may think that the musicality of professional musicians is unreachable however, in reality, keeping a good rhythm and meter is just a part of developing good musicianship. Rhythm and Meter are complicated ideas but this book