Writing About Music: An Introductory Guide

Key differences between 4th and 3rd editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 7 years (2008 vs 2001).
• Wingell's book was first published in 1989.
• The Seventh Ed. has been extensively updated with several new important recent works such as Burkholder, Bonds, Wright and Simms, lexicon and multivolume histories revisions, and exciting new links to key internet resources.
• Resourceful Revisions and Additions on advising how to avoid plagiarism in a digital age, using the new author-date system of citation, formatting for citing electronic resources, updated references to the Chicago Manual of Style, and a list of entertaining educational references to guides like, Eats, Shoots and Leaves for students to learn and enjoy.
• Scope of Discussion has been expanded to include material on musical works in relation to analytical approaches and broader cultural topics.
• Critical Thinking Section.