Music-General Books

Author: Lisa FeurzeigISBN-10: 1009571966ISBN-13: 9781009571968Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2025Pages: 66Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

This book describes Ayuo Takahashi's growing up during the socially turbulent 1960s in New York City. The book will be most appreciated by individuals who are interested in Asian culture and the problems that Western-educated Asians confront when they return to their ancestral homelands.Author:...

Kishore Kumar is the most favorite singer of the common people. His song's lyrics and its western notations are presented in this book in an easy method. One who knows the basics of music can play the songs on one's instrument and can sing...

The musica secreta or concerto delle dame of Duke Alfonso II d'Este, an ensemble of virtuoso female musicians that performed behind closed doors at the castello in Ferrara, is well-known to music history. Their story is often told by focussing on the Duke's obsessive...

Simply Red, Bob Marley, Massive Attack, REM, Matchbox Twenty, The Pixies, Elvis Costello, Genesis, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, Tom Petty, Peter Gabriel.....and many more, it is not for nothing that U2's manager, Paul McGuinness, has said, "Tony Michaelides has long been one...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: Rudolph Richard RetiISBN-10: 0837198755ISBN-13: 9780837198750Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/1978Pages: 374Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.66w x 1.07d

Learn from the best. Grandpa Jones was a country music legend and a memberof the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was very well known and respected for his own style of clawhammer banjo. The instructions are helpful for the beginner, with tips on...

Author: Lisa J. Lehmberg, C. Victor FungISBN-10: 100916435XISBN-13: 9781009164351Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2025Pages: 218Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

Author: Anna SchultzISBN-13: 9798349482564Publisher: Anna SchultzLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/19/2025Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Explanations (suitable for any age) of the basic elements of music, with suggested activities for introducing the each concept to children at early elementary school level. The course may be used by instructors not trained in music.Author: Catherine Schmidt-JonesISBN-10: 1616101016ISBN-13: 9781616101015Publisher: Orange Grove Texts...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This impressive compilation offers a nearly complete listing of sound recordings made by American minority artists prior to mid-1942. Organized by national group or language, the seven-volume set cites primary and secondary titles, composers, participating artists, instrumentation, date and place of recording, master and...

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson reveal the untold stories of their upbringing from their iconic grandparents Ozzie and Harriet to their legendary father Ricky Nelson. What Happened To Your Hair? details their journey to not only hit #1 on the charts but also navigate one...

My Decades in Tribute Bands In the pages of my autobiography, I seek to paint a vivid picture of my personal and musical journey. Readers will be transported back to the scenes of my first performance, major concerts, and unforgettable interactions with fans through...

CONTENTS 1. ALL THE GOOD GILRS GO TO HELL 2. BAD GUY 3. BELLYACHE 4. BILLIE BOSSA NOVA 5. BIRDS OF A FEATHER 6. BURY A FRIEND 7. COPYCAT 8. GETTING OLDER 9. HAPPIER THAN EVER 10. HOTLINE BLING 11. I LOVE YOU 12....

This book offers critical insights into contemporary mass-market entertainment across various geographical and cultural contexts, blending theoretical reflections with empirical case studies. It examines cultural phenomena and objects from both Western and non-Western perspectives, analyzing representations, production, and consumption practices. By highlighting the interplay...

Impressionism was a painting movement that emerged in Paris in 1874 and influenced other artistic manifestations, including literature. In their paintings, artists sought to represent an environment or a scene in such a way as to faithfully capture movement, light and colour. The ephemeral...

This book is extraordinary. It introduces the reader to the behind-the-scenes world of the ballet dancers of the famous Beryozka Dance Ensemble. He tells about the difficult preparation of that lyrically beautiful, and sometimes enchanting dance festival, which is seen by spectators who come...

This is a classic introduction to the principles of acoustic theory, written by one of the foremost experts in the field. Donkin provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts and equations that govern the behavior of sound waves, and offers practical...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Corey Hamilton's latest self aggrandizing book is a collection of essays that are half about music related events and half about topics that piqued his interest. Topics ranging from the Mohawk uprising, NSBM, his parents and grandparents and more.Author: Corey Wayne Wayne Hamilton, Karlie...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 1446516814ISBN-13: 9781446516812Publisher:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Music in the Human Experience: An Introduction to Music Psychology, Third Edition, explores the ways in which we make sense of music and how we respond to it-cognitively, physically, and emotionally. Author: Donald A. Hodges, Gary E. McPhersonISBN-10: 1032606967ISBN-13: 9781032606965Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2025Pages: 520Format:...

The story of the first roughly half century of jazz is really the story of some of the greatest musicians of all time. Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald all made...

This second volume of graded repertoire for guitar continues the goal of providing students a stylistically comprehensive collection of attractive and inspiring music which also meets the pedagogic needs of teachers. While some of this music is very well known, much of it is...

Point Blank (Quick Studies) is the first major publication of Bob Dylan's artwork in over a decade, featuring nearly 100 never-before-seen drawings. Bob Dylan is a master at telling stories, creating moods and provoking feelings--not only in music and the written word but also...

Author: Lisa FeurzeigISBN-10: 1009373366ISBN-13: 9781009373364Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2025Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d

Author: Christopher J. GrecoISBN-10: 3639088816ISBN-13: 9783639088816Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 10/30/2008Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d

How can the studio teacher teach a lesson so as to instill refined artistic sensibilities, ones often thought to elude language? How can the applied lesson be a form of aesthetic education? How can teaching performance be an artistic endeavor in its own right?...

This is the story of a wee boy from a family in Glasgow, Scotland who grew up to experience the dream of appearing with the legendary Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) on Cartoone's debut album on the famous Atlantic Record label, and also touring the...

This collection of beautiful hymns and insightful meditations is perfect for anyone seeking spiritual solace and inspiration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Gypsy, the groundbreaking 1959 Broadway musical by Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, introduced the world of musical theater to one of the most formidable female characters ever to strut onto the stage: Madam (Momma) Rose. She embodies the archetypal "stage mother" whose...

Gypsy, the groundbreaking 1959 Broadway musical by Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, introduced the world of musical theater to one of the most formidable female characters ever to strut onto the stage: Madam (Momma) Rose. She embodies the archetypal "stage mother" whose...

In the last few years, digitizations and reissues of historical recordings of Spanish zarzuela - from wax cylinders in the 1890s to long-play records in the 1950s - have revealed a range of contrasting vocal performance styles. By focusing on portamento, this Element sets...

Muller's work is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the major agreements prevalent in the recording and music entertainment industry today. Muller begins with the basics of the personal management and agency agreement and then examines the types of agreements a successful musician/group...

In a warmly personal and evocative memoir, George Manos recounts the highlights of his long and varied career as classical pianist, conductor, composer, and teacher. Manos served as President Harry S. Truman's personal pianist; performed at famed classical music venues like the Bethlehem Bach...

Early Music History is devoted to the study of music from the early Middle Ages to the end of the seventeenth century. It demands the highest standards of scholarship from its contributors, all of whom are leading academics in their fields. It gives preference...

The Directory provides an indepth examination of the growth of the American disc record industry from the introduction of Berliner's disc Gramophone through the Petrillo recording ban. It examines the histories of more than 330 labels and their manufacturers, chronicalling the growth of the...

American Music Librarianship is a biographical and historical review of the musical situation in American libraries from its roots in the late 19th century to the 1980s. Beginning with the period from 1854-55 when the Boston Public Library began to buy music for its...

Intended for anyone interested in music, folklore, history, and the vanishing cowboy way of life, this book features 29 of the most iconic cowboy songs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each with musical transcriptions plus comprehensive analytical and background information about...

Although he was one of the 1930s most celebrated big band leaders (whose credits included leading the renowned NBC Orchestra), Don Ricardo was also known for his award-winning collection of antique cars (which he collected, restored, and raced himself). Ricardo's love of music began...

This book itemizes Bob Dylan's copyright registrations and copyright-related documents from his first copyrighted work ("Talkin' John Birch Blues" in February 1962), to his first registration ("Song to Woody"), up to "Keep It With Mine" in the movie "I'm Not There." Also included are...

Students come to this course because they love music and want to know more. But understanding music is challenging and students need a framework. That is what The Enjoyment of Music provides. With its focus on what to listen for using rich, integrated media,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Intended for anyone interested in music, folklore, history, and the vanishing cowboy way of life, this book features 29 of the most iconic cowboy songs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each with musical transcriptions plus comprehensive analytical and background information about...