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Vendor: Brian Kane
Sound Unseen: Acousmatic Sound in Theory and Practice
Sound coming from outside the field of vision, from somewhere beyond, holds a privileged place in the Western imagination. When separated from their source, sounds seem to manifest transcendent realms, divine powers, or supernatural forces. According to legend, the philosopher Pythagoras lectured to his...- $42.99
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Vendor: Rolando Newman
Learn How to Play Spinet Beginners Guide: A Step-By-Step Handbook To Mastering The Spinet For New Musicians With Easy-To-Follow Lessons, Practice Tips
"LEARN HOW TO PLAY SPINET: BEGINNERS GUIDE" In his fifties, my uncle-a busy accountant with no musical training-decided to pick up the spinet on a whim. At first, he struggled with the unfamiliar keyboard and complex techniques. But armed with determination and this very...- $10.99
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Vendor: Preston Hoffman
Music Theory: For Beginners - Bundle - The Only 3 Books You Need to Learn Music Theory Worksheets, Chord Theory and Scale Theory Tod
3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Music Theory, How to Play Chords and How to Play Scales!Book 1)Music Theory: For Beginners - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Music Fundamentals and the Elements of Written Music TodayYou will learn the following: -A...- $27.99
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Vendor: Bruce E. Arnold
Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two
The exercises in the second volume concentrate on sixteenth note rhythmic patterns, touching upon modern innovations commonly found in twentieth century classical music and preparing the student to deal confidently with complex rhythmic situations. Additionally, the Muse-Eek Publishing Company hosts two online resources in...- $24.99
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Vendor: Henry Bahrou
Three-Note-Per-String Fretboard System: A 3-Note-Per-String Scale Collection for Guitarists
Three-Note-Per-String Fretboard System: A 3-Note-Per-String Scale Collection for Guitarists is a complete visual reference for players who want to understand scale shapes, fretboard layout, and modal patterns with clarity and consistency. Designed as a clean, practical, and easy-to-navigate resource, this book presents every major...- $13.99
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Vendor: Thomas MacMillan
"I Might Be Wrong": Modal Fluctuation in the Music of Radiohead
The study offers an alternative approach to music-theoretical analyses of harmony and tonality in Radiohead's work by examining "modal fluctuations" in their music. By identifying modal fluctuation as a key element of their harmonic style, these fluctuations are interpreted in the analysis as interactions...- $71.50
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Vendor: Lynn Madlala
Playing The Violin For Beginners: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide To Playing Violin Learning Techniques Music Theory Practice Exercises Bowing Fingeri
Playing The Violin For BeginnersAre you ready to start your musical journey with the beautiful violin but don't know where to begin? Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, Playing The Violin For Beginners is the perfect guide to help...- $11.00
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Vendor: Frank Davies
Hexadecimal & Binary Scale Notation
The purpose of this book is to help folks understand and use this new hexadecimal or 'hex' notation for scales.It is an introduction, covering binary and hexadecimal numbers and their use in naming and illustrating scales.It is intended to be suitable for novice and...- $24.95
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Vendor: George Dimitri Sawa
Rhythmic Theories and Practices in Arabic and Persian Sources from the Tenth to the Fifteenth Century
The book deals with rhythmic theories and practices in Arabic and Persian sources from the 10th to the 15th century. Sources prior to the 10th century are summarized as a basis for the theories that follow from the 10th to the 15th century. They...- $190.00
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Vendor: Richard Middleton
Musical Belongings: Selected Essays
One of the pioneers of popular music studies, Richard Middleton has made an important contribution not only to this particular field but also to the critical and cultural theory of music more generally. Sixteen of his essays, dating from the late 1970s to the...- $62.99
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Vendor: Francis William Galpin
Textbook of European Musical Instruments: Their Origin, History, and Character
Author: Francis William Galpin,Brian J. Galpin,John L. GalpinISBN-10: 083718648XISBN-13: 9780837186481Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/1976Pages: 278Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d- $65.00
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Vendor: Max Wilk
The Making of the Sound of Music
The Sound of Music was the last - and most successful - collaboration of two giants of the musical theater, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Enjoying a long run on Broadway and then transformed into a major hit film--recently reissued in a 40th anniversary...- $52.99
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Vendor: Jerry N. Tabor
Otto Laske: Navigating New Musical Horizons
Revolutionary approaches to compositional practice and musicological research have been associated with Otto Laske's work for over a quarter of a century. Laske's scientific understanding of the compositional process has made it possible to systematically formalize computer-assisted and computer synthesized music. In this book,...- $95.00
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Vendor: Kathryn Seow Phing Lee
Beautiful Transforms of Fibonacci Sequence and Golden Section in the Violin Bach Chaconne
This is new in discovering ancient mathematical numbers from Golden Section/Fibonacci Sequence as compliments of beauty in music. Music imageries by graphical plots, breaking the monopoly of music notation is where beauty lies between composer and interpreter, for deviations from the ordinary is the...- $28.00
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Vendor: David Cope
Foundations of Tonal Music
Foundations of Tonal Music covers the basics of music theory from notation to early twentieth-century tonal music with examples, exercises, and explanations. Suitable for anyone wishing to understands the basics of tonal music theory.Author: David CopeISBN-10: 1501082744ISBN-13: 9781501082740Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2014Pages:...- $20.00
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Vendor: Thomas Tapper
First Year Musical Theory (rudiments Of Music)
An introductory textbook designed to teach the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, harmony, and rhythm. Featuring clear explanations and numerous musical examples, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of music.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...- $17.95
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Vendor: James Wierzbicki
Music, Sound and Filmmakers: Sonic Style in Cinema
Music, Sound and Filmmakers: Sonic Style in Cinema is a collection of essays that examine the work of filmmakers whose concern is not just for the eye, but also for the ear. The bulk of the text focuses on the work of directors Wes...- $190.00
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Vendor: Holly Rogers
Music and Sound in Documentary Film
This collection of fourteen essays provides a rich and detailed history of the relationship between and music and image in documentary films, exploring the often overlooked role of music in the genre and its subsequent impact on an audience's perception of reality and fiction....- $59.99
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Vendor: Jeffrey Johnson
Thesaurus of Abstract Musical Properties: A Theoretical and Compositional Resource
The discovery and application of abstract musical properties has had a prominent role in compositional and theoretical literature during the past 40 years, and an accumulation of source material has been produced that makes a single cross-referenced source essential for standard working procedures. Abstract...- $83.00
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Vendor: Samuel N. Dorf
Performing Antiquity: Ancient Greek Music and Dance from Paris to Delphi, 1890-1930
Performing Antiquity: Ancient Greek Music and Dance from Paris to Delphi, 1890-1930 investigates collaborations between French and American scholars of Greek antiquity (archaeologists, philologists, classicists, and musicologists), and the performing artists (dancers, composers, choreographers and musicians) who brought their research to life at the...- $53.00
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Vendor: Abigayle Roemer
Theory for Strings Viola Book 1: A Music Theory Workbook
This workbook provides a priority-based music theory course designed to help string players learn how to read music as quickly and accurately as possible, while gaining a deeper understanding of the way the viola works and the "why" behind music theory concepts-all of which...- $11.99
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Vendor: Kyleen Simon-Robertson
Music Notespeller: Treble & Bass Clef
Teach yourself how to read and write music.Aimed at adult self-learners.Treble Clef and Bass Clef This book includes: Guides and methods for reading and writing notes Treble clef Bass clef Ledger lines Timed practice drills Final test Answer key to check your work 20...- $10.99
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Vendor: Kristin Campbell
The Magic of Music Theory Primer - Cello
The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for young string players who are learning to play the cello by ear before learning to read music. This series teaches music theory, writing, and aural skills from the perspective of the cello fingerboard! Lessons...- $14.95
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Vendor: Frederick Herman Martens
Violin Mastery
"Violin Mastery: Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers" offers invaluable insights into the art and technique of violin playing. Frederick H. Martens presents a timeless collection of conversations with celebrated violinists and instructors, exploring diverse approaches to mastering this demanding instrument. Delve into discussions...- $31.95
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Vendor: Mark Whitfield
Melodic Jazz Guitar Chord Phrasing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Advanced Jazz Guitar Chord Phrases from Melodic Lines
Unlock the Art of Melodic Chord Phrasing to Create Beautiful, Expressive Jazz Guitar HarmonyIf you've ever wondered how the great jazz guitarists, from Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery to George Benson, craft lush, harmonically rich chord passages, this is the complete guitar course for...- $19.99
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Vendor: Daniel Ross
Video Game Music
High quality soundtracks composed for video games have only been around for a few decades, but their popularity is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the way the music has developed in step with gaming technology,...- $16.95
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Vendor: Don J. MacLean
Absolute Essentials of Music Theory: All Instruments
Just what you absolutely need to know!In the Absolute Essentials of Music Theory for All Instruments are all the need-to-know basics, demystified, chapter by chapter.Discover how easy it is to understand: Music notation Scales Intervals Chords Harmonized scales Rhythm Music theory has never been...- $19.99
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Vendor: Tobe a. Richards
The Manuscript 12-Stave Workbook: 1,296 staves for musicians, teachers and students for all your musical ideas
The Manuscript 12-Stave Workbook is the ideal companion for musicians wishing to quickly jot down ideas, song arrangements, orchestral arrangements, band arrangements and student work projects. The workbook features no fewer than 1,296 blank staff diagrams with twelve staves to a page.Author: Tobe a....- $11.95
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Vendor: John Williams
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
(Easy Piano Songbook). Star Wars composer John Williams returned to compose the soundtrack to this installment of the blockbuster franchise, and he has approved the easy piano arrangements in this songbook. Includes 12 selections: Ahch-To Island * The Battle of Crait * Canto Bight...- $16.99
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Vendor: Brett Clement
Rock Tonality Amplified: A Theory of Modality, Harmonic Function, and Tonal Hierarchy
Rock Tonality Amplified presents an in-depth exploration of rock tonality. Building on several decades of research, this book develops a comprehensive music theory designed to make sense of several essential components of tonality. Author: Brett ClementISBN-10: 1032291451ISBN-13: 9781032291451Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2024Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...- $54.99
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Vendor: Benjamin Nagari
Music as Image: Analytical psychology and music in film
Chapters present a Jungian approach to music in film, highlighting how 'music-image' functions both independently and in conjunction with the visual image, and suggesting further directions in areas of research including music therapy and autism. Divided into three cumulative parts, Part I explores the...- $56.99
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Vendor: Michael Spitzer
Music as Philosophy: Adorno and Beethoven's Late Style
Beethoven's late style is the language of his ninth symphony, the Missa Solemnis, the last piano sonatas and string quartets, the Diabelli Variations, the Bagatelles, as well as five piano sonatas, five string quartets, and several smaller piano works. Historically, these works are seen...- $46.00
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Vendor: Kristina Knowles
Experiencing Musical Time
Author: Kristina KnowlesISBN-10: 0197668240ISBN-13: 9780197668245Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2025Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.33h x 6.51w x 0.94d- $99.00
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Vendor: Ellen Grolman Schlegel
Emma Lou Diemer: A Bio-Bibliography
Emma Lou Diemer--a composer who successfully combines a classicist's interest in form with a fresh, contemporary, harmonic vocabulary--has produced a diverse, sophisticated, and largely unheralded opus, including 350 works composed for orchestra, symphonic band, chamber ensemble, keyboard, chorus, voices, and solo and electronic instruments....- $83.00
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Vendor: Joseph Machlis
American Composers of Our Time
Author: Joseph MachlisISBN-10: 0313221413ISBN-13: 9780313221415Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/1990Pages: 237Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d- $95.00
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Vendor: Javier Arau
Anatomy of a Melody: The Interactive Guide to Jazz Improvisation
Anatomy of a Melody: The Interactive Guide to Jazz Improvisation unlocks the mysteries of jazz improvisation - one of music's greatest enigmas. Musicians are guided step-by-step through engaging, interactive material, developing an understanding of (and an ear for) the essential details needed to learn...- $59.95
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Vendor: Robert Sutton (Music Master )
The Elements Of The Theory Of Music
The Elements Of The Theory Of Music offers a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental principles governing musical composition and structure. Authored by Robert Sutton, a seasoned music master, this book meticulously dissects the core components of music theory, providing readers with a strong foundation...- $17.95
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Vendor: Tommy Swindali
Piano + Music Theory: Start Playing The Piano, Songwriting & Reading Music Theory Right Away. Lessons For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via Thi
Grab your chance to own this comprehensive guide by Tommy Swindali for Learning To Play The Piano For Beginners Or Refreshing The AdvancedIncluding: Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The...- $29.98
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Vendor: Victoria Williams
Grade Five Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates: 2nd Edition
Grade Five Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates (2nd Edition, 2023)This new 2nd edition has a number of updated lessons and exercises aligned with the new digital-style ABRSM music theory exams.A complete course for students taking the ABRSM Grade 5 music theory exam. Important: this...- $15.96
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Vendor: James Jeans
Science & Music
Originally published in the 1930s. A fascinating book describing the main outlines of such parts of science, both old and new, as are specially related to the questions and problems of music. It conveys such information in a simple non-technical manner making the subject...- $29.99
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Vendor: Thomas Tapper
First Year Musical Theory (rudiments Of Music)
An introductory textbook designed to teach the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, harmony, and rhythm. Featuring clear explanations and numerous musical examples, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of music.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...- $30.95
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Vendor: Lee A. Rothfarb
Ernst Kurth as Theorist and Analyst
Ernst Kurth as Theorist and Analyst is the first book length study devoted to the writings of one of this century's most important music theorists. In contrast to previous discussions, Lee A. Rothfarb's study explains Kurth's theories in light of his analyses of specific...- $95.00
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Vendor: Uri Ayn Rovner
You Can Teach Yourself Blues Piano
The exciting sound of the blues, born in America, finds its way into all styles of music heard around the world. These days everyone hears that familiar "color" in rock, pop, folk, classical, and other jazz styles. This easy-to-follow and complete programmed course teaches...- $19.99
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Vendor: Jonathan Townes
Interval Transformations
Interval Transformations is the third and final chapter in a series of books devoted to melodic transformation. The journey began with Octo Gradus Transformationis, which introduced scalar variation through the logic of eight structured contours. It continued with Pentatonic Transformations, applying that same logic...- $12.99
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Vendor: Melissa Forbes
Making Music That Matters: Positive Music Leadership for Social Health
This book presents a transformative vision for musicians seeking meaningful careers while revitalising community wellbeing. It speaks to musicians seeking to diversify their career portfolios, educators developing future music leaders, and health professionals interested in harnessing music's connective power through social programs.Author: Melissa ForbesISBN-10:...- $48.99
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Vendor: David Nivans
Introduction to Music Fundamentals and Lead-Sheet Terminology
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS AND LEAD-SHEET TERMINOLOGY is intended for the beginning commercial musician. This book assumes no technical knowledge of music and starts from the premise that the reader is either currently (or soon to be) involved in private music study with someone...- $25.00
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Vendor: Janet K. Halfyard
The Music of Fantasy Cinema
Fantasy has had a modern resurgence in cinema due largely to the success of superhero narratives and the two major fantasy series, the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Often regarded as mere escapism, works of both literature and cinema wishing to be...- $99.95
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Vendor: Maurice Johnson
Maurice Johnson's Guitar Chord Diagrams
Maurice Johnson's GUITAR CHORD DIAGRAMSfor guitar teachers, students and guitarists in general. Inside there's plenty of room to draw a new chord voicing for yourself or as a student assignment. Maurice Johnson's GUITAR CHORD DIAGRAMS is the IDEAL guitar study work-book with an easy...- $11.10
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Vendor: Elaine Lombardi
The Musical Alphabet on the Keys
Every song tells a story. Miss Elaine tells the story of the musical alphabet using a storyboard that matches the character mnemonics she uses to teach piano students the musical alphabet on the keys. Sheet music is included. Also included are suggestions for helping...- $9.95
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Vendor: Lorraine Chai
Stringstastic Level 1 - Viola
Ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group...- $16.99
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Music Instruction Study Theory Books
Music instruction study theory books are a diverse collection of resources designed to assist musicians of all levels in expanding their knowledge and skills in music theory and performance. These books cover a wide range of musical subjects, ranging from basic music theory to advanced instrumental techniques.
One of the primary purposes of music instruction study theory books is to teach musicians the fundamental principles of music theory. This includes topics such as notation, rhythm, harmony, and melody. In addition to theory, music instruction study theory books also focus on developing practical skills in various instruments and musical styles. There are books dedicated to specific instruments, such as piano, guitar, violin, and many more. These instrument-specific books provide detailed instruction on technique, fingerings, and exercises to improve proficiency and mastery of the instrument. They delve into the specific techniques, styles, and improvisation methods associated with each genre, enabling musicians to broaden their musical horizons and explore new avenues of expression. Furthermore, music instruction study theory books often include comprehensive exercises and practice materials. These exercises are designed to reinforce the concepts and techniques taught in the book, allowing musicians to develop a solid foundation and improve their musical abilities through regular practice.
Whether you are a beginner just starting your musical journey or an advanced musician looking to deepen your understanding and skills, music instruction study theory books offer a wealth of knowledge and guidance. They are ideal for self-study or can be used as supplementary materials in music lessons or classes.
Intermediate and advanced musicians can also benefit from our extensive collection. We have books that delve deeper into music theory, offering in-depth explanations of topics such as harmony, counterpoint, composition techniques, and more. These resources are designed to challenge and inspire you, helping you expand your repertoire and unlock new artistic possibilities.
At White Rain Book House, we believe that music instruction study theory books should be comprehensive and informative, but also engaging and enjoyable to read. That's why we carefully curate our collection, ensuring that each book we offer is written by knowledgeable and experienced authors who have a passion for their subject matter. We want to provide you with books that not only teach but also inspire and ignite your creativity.

