Experience Music

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Experience Music, 6th Edition, is a textbook by Katherine Charlton designed to build active and critical listening skills.

The volume introduces core musical elements such as sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, key, texture, and form. Historical coverage spans early European traditions, including Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music, through twentieth-century American developments in jazz, musical theater, and film scoring.

Learning resources feature interactive listening guides and Spotify playlists paired with McGraw Hill's Connect platform to support listening practice and course preparation.