商品簡介
Brown (computer music, Queensland U. of technology, Brisbane, Australia) provides an overview of the use of computers in music education for educators teaching all ages of students. It focuses on the use of computers in the music classroom and how they can facilitate and enhance musical experiences. It takes a broad look at the role of computers in music publishing, MIDI sequencing, sound recording, live performance, music research and analysis, musicianship and aural training, music distribution in the age of the internet, sound analysis, and educational administration. It does not provide prescriptive lesson plans. Each chapter addresses how computers can add specifically to music education, relevant software applications and their strengths and weaknesses, and effective usage and general teaching strategies. Setting up a system, distance education and e-learning, and integrating new technologies are subjects covered in the final section. Brown stresses the role of the computer as an instrument, the student's engagement with music making, and how the computer can enhance that. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Andrew Brown is Program Manager for Digital Media and a lecturer in computer music at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. He previously taught music education at the University of Melbourne. He is President of the Australasian Computer Music Association, and has served as an educational consultant to The Learning Federation for the development of online materials to teach creativity. He is also a performer and composer of electronic music.
