Music in Words : Researching and Writing About Music

by Trevor Herbert

An invaluable reference tool giving much needed advice on how to research and write about music, it addresses all the issues that anyone might be confronted with when undertaking a writing task. It introduces methods and procedures that provide a framework for independent research. It has a two-part format with a 'how-to' section and a quick-reference compendium of information. It provides further reading suggestions and details of useful websites and ideal support for anyone undertaking a writing task, from students to professional musicians.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Brian Zhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Music in Words is a nonfiction book that teaches people how to write about music. This book includes strategies on how to use different research tools, the different musical tools, how to describe different types of music, and how to make sure that when writing it does not seem like you are talking. For me, this book was very interesting and I learnt a lot about writing in general from this book. I would give it a 4/5. However, I would not recommend this book to anyone that just wants to have a fun and short read.