05 Essential Book Recommendations for Music Lovers
Do you also like music books? Music is present in virtually all places and environments. There are many different styles and rhythms in music today and in the past. These surprising and wonderful sounds are present in different moments of our lives, here are 5 books for music lovers.
I hope you enjoy these recommendations and that these readings provide a good musical experience for you.
Music books for music lovers
Our list does not follow an order of relevance, they are interesting reading for musicians, students and appreciators of this wonderful art. Check out our music book recommendations below:
1. Mozart: Portrait of a Genius| Norbert Elias
The book Mozart Portrait of a Genius deals with the biography of one of the most important composers in the history of music. Author Norbert Elias brilliantly analyzes the relationship between the individual and society in this great composer’s life. Really a wonderful book that shows Mozart’s life as a human being and as a genius artist that he has been since his birth, it is immensely worth reading.
2. Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph| Jan Swafford
Here is the charming book Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph that shows the life and work of one of the greatest music geniuses of all time. There are over a thousand pages of an impressive treatise on Beethoven’s life, where you will find many details of his music and his influences. It is a book for everyone, I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciates music and the great Beethoven.
3. What to Listen for in Music | Aaron Copland
The book What to Listen for in Music is indicated for anyone who wants to know more about the technique involved in a musical composition, especially the classical one. After reading this book, I believe you will be able to identify many interesting things when listening to music. This can enhance your music experience and make the most of the extraordinary world of music and sounds that surround us.
4. Musicophilia | Oliver Sacks
A very good and extremely interesting book, based on real cases and with a simple language reading and easy understanding. The author presents everything with great clarity and richness of detail, several cases of the positive influence of music on people with different difficulties and limitations. If you like music and want to understand more about this intriguing art, I recommend this book. It will be an inspiring journey.
5. This is Your Brain on Music: Understanding a Human Obsession | Daniel J. Levitin
The author of this book Daniel Levitin is an expert in the field with extensive experience in the study of music used in neuroscience and psychology. The book presents the science of music from the perspective of cognitive neuroscience, it is possible to find several references to well-known international music and artists. I recommend the book to everyone who likes music and science.
