Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing about Music
"[An] excellent resource...I cannot recommend this volume highly enough...One of the most valuable books available in today's commercial market." --John Woodford, musicteachers.co.uk"A commendably thorough survey...Clearly expressed and logically ordered, Herbert's concise guide offers helpful, common-sense advice...Will serve as an invaluable reference tool." --The Strad"Well-written and easy to read... I can commend this volume to anyone considering undertaking further professional development in music...An accessible and thorough source of guidance...A useful reference tool."--Ensemble"For the student and aspiring scholar, this is life-saving stuff...For its ideas and information, music students, performers and writers of all types should treasure this book...A most worthwhile reference work."--EPTA Piano Journal"Should become the standard reference work for all serious writers about music." --The Trombonist"Presented with impeccable clarity."--Music Teacher"Not only a valuable quick-reference compendium of information but also a lively and enjoyable book that triggers as well as offers ideas." --Australian Music Teacher Magazine"Packed with practicalities, ideally suited to the needs of the undergraduate and postgraduate student...A valuable reference book."--South African Music Teacher