Music-Instruction & Study -Appreciation

Former students often thank their music teachers for what they were taught about music and about life. Play it from the Heart uses stories and concepts from music education as models for success. Making music together requires exceptional cooperation, and ensembles are the ultimate...

""What Music Can Do For You: A Guide For The Uninitiated"" (1920) by Harriet Ayer Seymour is a comprehensive guide that aims to introduce readers to the world of music and its many benefits. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Michael Macdonald is a classically trained musician who has studied and taught the guitar for more than 30 years. He has developed this programme to teach complete beginners how to play the guitar properly.At the end of the 12 weeks, having worked through the...

Urban communities throughout the United States and the world are in a phase of rebuilding, whether it is economically, socially, spirituality, or culturally. It is important in these times that diverse communities retain values that distinguish them and celebrate those cultural traditions. In the...

There is much music in our lives -yet we know little about its function. Music is one of man's most remarkable inventions - though possibly it may not be his invention at all: like his capacity for language his capacity for music may be...

The Music Primer is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory, written by Frederic Herbert Ripley and originally published in 1895. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of notation and rhythm, the principles of harmony and counterpoint,...

A Survey for Solo Works for the Violoncello is a resource for cellists and non-cellists alike. Spanning the history of the cello through the lens of the pieces written for it, the reader will gain insight into the pieces, composers, and players that shaped...

Whenever a person engages with music--when a piano student practices a scale, a jazz saxophonist riffs on a melody, a teenager sobs to a sad song, or a wedding guest gets down on the dance floor--countless neurons are firing. Playing an instrument requires all...

Discourses on the transformative power of music, now brought to life for a new generation.Music has long been an important part of Sufi culture and practice, and Hazrat Inayat Khan's musical qualifications are well known. He became a professor of music at an early...

The Spirit Minstrel is a book of hymns and music compiled by J.B. Packard and published in 1856. It is intended for use by Spiritualists in their circles and public meetings. The book contains a collection of hymns and songs that celebrate the spiritual...

In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy is a historical book written by Jesse A. Shipp and published in 1902. The book is based on the popular musical comedy of the same name, which was first performed on Broadway in 1903. The story of the...

French Organ Music: Past and Present is a book written by Harvey Grace and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of French organ music, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era. It covers the works...

Supercharge your music career with the Music Business Blueprint, the ultimate guide to achieving success in the dynamic world of the music industry. Whether you're a budding artist, A&R, music managers, aspiring producers, or talented songwriters, this comprehensive book is your essential companion on...

Imagine a powerful listening experience that you want to share with others. You could describe it to someone with words, or you may choose a flashier alternative. You could, for example, costume yourself and take to the stage in a famous concert venue, delivering...

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this...

This book was created by Grand Master Drummer Mamady Keita, from Guinea, West Africa for his international schools, the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, International Schools of Percussion. Specifically, this is curriculum and instruction for traditional djembe and dunun (djembe orchestra) music. It also...

A fun and innovative way to learn about musical instruments These are real playing cards divided into four suits, each representing a different family of instruments: brass, woodwind, string, and percussion. Each card shows an instrument's image and includes facts about its origin, design,...

Debussy's sublime music is often associated with the Golden Ratio. His Impressionist music broke much ground, and it has a modernity that continues to be a source of inspiration for composers today. Debussy sought to free music up from the constraints of textbook harmony,...

Seeing Opera Anew offers a "stereo" perspective to opera, adding insights from the sciences closely related to human life, including evolutionary biology, psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience. It has a novel approach, and a "cultural and biological perspective."Author: Joseph ConeISBN-10: 1032184272ISBN-13: 9781032184272Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2023Pages:...

William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti, and Peter Mennin were three of the most significant American composers of the 20th century, yet their music has largely disappeared from view since their respective deaths. Because they each spent the majority of their careers working at the Juilliard...

Experiencing Organised Sounds investigates a wide horizon of sound-based works using a template consistently across its 16 studies. It aims to address means of increasing appreciation and understanding related to the experience of sonic creativity (music involving any sounds, not just musical notes).Author: Leigh...

Irony, one of the most basic, pervasive, and variegated of rhetorical tropes, is as fundamental to musical thought as it is to poetry, prose, and spoken language. In this wide-ranging study of musical irony, Michael Cherlin draws upon the rich history of irony as...

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: W. H. HadowISBN-10: 1494086514ISBN-13: 9781494086510Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

In Sensing Sound Nina Sun Eidsheim offers a vibrational theory of music that radically re-envisions how we think about sound, music, and listening. Eidsheim shows how sound, music, and listening are dynamic and contextually dependent, rather than being fixed, knowable, and constant. She uses...

Loss, Improvisation, Depression, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression.● Discover WHY a lonely girl from the UK won the John Lennon Songwriting Award, and why an Israeli composer, impacted by the holocaust, became...

Physical Abuse, Confusion, Rehabilitation, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression. Discover WHY a director from Australia went from head injury to coach and why a frustrated Hong Kong pianist inspired a music development...

Musical Scotland, Past and Present is a comprehensive dictionary of Scottish musicians from the year 1400 to the present day. Written by David Baptie and originally published in 1894, this book provides a thorough account of the musical history of Scotland, including biographical information...

A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory written by John Wall Callcott and published in 1817. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers an essential aspect of...

Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. The banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. The bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a...

This exhaustive chord reference shows chords from simple triads through myriad extensions of the dominant seventh chord, all in grid format only. All voicings and variants of chords are shown chromatically from the root tone beginning with C, Cm, C6, C7, C diminished, C...

Author: Roger KamienISBN-10: 1264029713ISBN-13: 9781264029716Publisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2021Pages: 992Format: Loose LeafWeight: 2.30lbsSize: 10.50h x 7.90w x 0.90d

"Mastering Fingerstyle Ukulele: A Comprehensive Guide to Ukulele Fingerpicking"Are you a passionate ukulele player eager to elevate your fingerpicking skills to new heights? Look no further than "Mastering Fingerstyle Ukulele," the ultimate guide for players of all levels. Within the pages of this comprehensive...

Concert Chronicles, the ultimate concert journal and memory book designed specifically for concert lovers and music enthusiasts. This concert diary serves as a perfect gift for music fans, allowing them to document and relive their cherished concert experiences as a form of passport or...

""Street Music in the Metropolis"" is a book written by Michael Thomas Bass in 1864 that explores the topic of street music in London. The book is a collection of letters and observations that Bass wrote while researching the existing laws and proposed amendments...

Musical understanding has evolved dramatically in recent years, principally through a heightened appreciation of musical meaning in its social, cultural, and philosophical dimensions. This collection of essays by leading scholars addresses an aspect of meaning that has not yet received its due: the relation...

A clearly written and organized text on the production, propagation, and perception of the sound we call music. Organized into six major parts (each with three chapters) treating the sources of sound and production of musical sound; the propagation of sound and those environmental...

""Five Thousand Musical Terms"" is a comprehensive dictionary of musical terms, compiled by John Stowell Adams and originally published in 1861. The book contains definitions and explanations of over 5,000 musical terms from various languages, including Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and...

Delve into the rich history of music with this comprehensive course of study. From the earliest forms of recorded music to the experimental sounds of the avant-garde, this book covers it all. With listening exercises, discussion topics, and suggested reading materials, it's the perfect...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This comprehensive book covers the entire spectrum of music learning, from the basics of music theory to playing multiple instruments, understanding tonality in Western and Eastern traditions, exploring the rich history of Italian and Greek music, and even delving into advanced topics and becoming...

This book is a comprehensive study of Bach's monumental work, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Through analysis of each of the forty-eight preludes and fugues, Gray provides insight into Bach's compositional techniques and the historical context in which the work was created. Musicians of all levels...

The greatest musical prodigy since Mozart (some would say he was even greater), Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) excelled in everything he did, musical or otherwise, and during his brief life became Europe's most respected and beloved composer. Yet no musician suffered more drastic swings in...

From the timpanist's first triplet to the last sforzando G-sharp, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is a percussionist's dream. Dueling timpani parts, scraped tam-tam, antique cymbals, and unique bass drum rhythms distinguish the score that changed classical music and percussion writing forever. In this...

The History of American Music by Louis C. Elson is a comprehensive guide to the development of music in the United States. The book details the evolution of American music from the colonial period to the early 20th century, covering a wide range of...

""Choctaw Music"" is a comprehensive exploration of the music and culture of the Choctaw people, written by renowned ethnomusicologist Frances Densmore. The book delves into the history and traditions of the Choctaw, including their migration to the southeastern United States and their interactions with...

Improve your musical skills with this comprehensive guide to harmony and ear-training. From chord progressions to melody writing, from tonal harmony to atonal techniques, this book covers all the essential aspects of modern music. With clear explanations, helpful exercises, and numerous examples, it is...

At last, a single volume that helps you find the right anthem for the specific worship day. Numerous publishers, many styles, all difficulty levels are included. Sure to become a favorite of every church musician.Author: Bradley EllingboeISBN-10: 0806646896ISBN-13: 9780806646893Publisher: Augsburg Fortress PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2004Pages:...

Techniques, tricks, and pro tips to make your sound the very best it can be!Do you want to make better music? How about achieving a professional sound? Or even being able to work in professional studios?If you're serious about improving your music production, songwriting,...

Great Players. How do they do it Great Playing. How is it done Have I got the Talent? This book offers a comprehensive guide to the techniques used by great brass players. Consider this Sports scientists can find no physical differences between athletes of...

Music Appreciation: For Little Children, In The Home, Kindergarten, And Primary Schools (1920) is a book written by Frances Elliott Clark that aims to introduce young children to the world of music. The book is designed to be used by parents and teachers in...