How Long to Read The American Songbook

How Long Does it Take to Read The American Songbook?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read The American Songbook by Ann van der Merwe

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

With their unforgettable melodies, timeless messages, and stylistic indebtedness to both jazz and Broadway, American popular standards have proven to be among the most widely performed and enjoyed songs of the past century. Shaped in many ways by the technological and cultural developments of the early twentieth century, they have also managed to transcend these origins and become an enduring part of the American musical landscape. Ann van der Merwe explores how and why American songbook standards developed in the early twentieth century and how these standards have shaped American—and even...

How long is The American Songbook?

The American Songbook by Ann van der Merwe is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The American Songbook Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The American Songbook aloud.

What Reading Level is The American Songbook?

The American Songbook is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The American Songbook?

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