The Art of Listening: Developing Musical Perception

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that exhibits some wear. There are minor edge tears and creasing on the jacket, but it remains intact. The binding is solid, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

"The Art of Listening: Developing Musical Perception" by Howard Brofsky and Jeanne Shapiro Bamberger, published by Harper & Row in 1969, is a hardcover edition that delves into the intricacies of enhancing musical perception. Illustrated by Virgil Burnett, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in music education and the development of listening skills. Brofsky, affiliated with Queens College, and Bamberger, from the University of Chicago, bring academic rigor to this exploration of auditory understanding. This edition, printed in New York, Evanston, and London, is a testament to the authors' dedication to improving musical literacy. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, including minor edge tears and creasing, but remains intact. This work is ideal for music educators and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of musical perception.