How to listen to what you like--How to like what you hear. — This is a book for all people who like music--and for those who wish they could. — Mr. Thompson's warmhearted and imaginative approach is a refreshing departure from the notion that music is the special domain of the intellectual and the artist. — In clear, simple terms, Mr. Thompson discusses and analyzes the nature of music, and shows how the understanding of music is gained through the music itself. A brilliant list of over 500 recommended recordings has been included as a special feature. Stimulating and richly informative, HOW TO UNDERSTAND MUSIC opens the door for fresh adventures in the miraculous world of sound.