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Vendor: Abigail Gardner
Listening, Belonging, and Memory
Listening, Belonging, and Memory puts connected listening at the center of current debates around whose voices might be listened to, who by, and why. Arguing that listening has to be understood in relation to the self, nation, age, witnessing, and memory, it uses examples...- $120.00
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Pattern in Music
This book presents analyses of pattern in music from different computational and mathematical perspectives.The chapters cover both deductive analysis, where music is queried for occurrences of a known pattern, and inductive analysis, where patterns are found using pattern discovery algorithms.Author: Darrell ConklinISBN-10: 1032600942ISBN-13: 9781032600949Publisher:...- $170.00
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Models of the Principal Musical Forms: Extract From Lectures Upon the "evolution of Musical Forms" Delivered
In this seminal work, Goetschius offers detailed insights into the evolution of musical forms in Western classical music. He examines various types of musical forms, including binary and ternary forms, minuets, and fugues, and provides detailed musical examples to illustrate his points. The book...- $26.95
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Vendor: Steven Huebner
Verdi and the Art of Italian Opera: Conventions and Creativity
A long-needed and up-to-date overview of the syntax and principles that make Verdi's operas so effective and so beloved today. Verdi's art emerged from a rich array of dramatic and musical practices operative in the Italy of his day. Drawing the reader into his...- $120.00
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Vendor: Judy Violinjudy Naillon
A Violin Workbook: Learn Your First Notes on the Violin!
Learn the treble self notes on the Violin with these fun note naming and fingering worksheets from veteran violin teacher #ViolinJudy! Learn the real letter names of each note, then decode the fingerings. Start with easy options of A or B then progress to...- $7.99
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Vendor: Howard 1896-1981 Hanson
Harmonic Materials of Modern Music; Resources of the Tempered Scale
An in-depth study of the use of harmony and the tempered scale in modern music, with analysis and examples from a variety of genres.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...- $25.95
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Vendor: Steve Rawlins
Jazz Ballads for Singers - Women's Edition: 15 Classic Standards in Custom Vocal Arrangements Women's Edition
(Vocal Collection). 15 essential standards have been given new arrangements tailor-made for singers, with alternative jazz chord changes, complete verses, introductions and singer-flattering endings. This book is in a traditional jazz format designed for improvising accompaniments, with melody line, lyrics and chords in a...- $19.99
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Vendor: Barbara Schneiderman
Confident Music Performance
Pragmatic and poetic... a rational, eminently workable program of personal exploration and discovery to be embraced along with the nuts and bolts of musical study... advice that a healthy attitude toward performance is a skill which can be learned and will be handsomely rewarded....- $14.95
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Vendor: Babak Eghbali
The Rational Approach to Music Theory
Are you trying to improve your music theory and harmonic ability? As you may have experienced, things can get really complicated as we try to get an in-depth understanding of this subject. Not being very confident about what we learn and how to put...- $14.00
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Vendor: Joseph Davis
A Modern Approach to Naming Guitar Chords Ed. 3
Finally--an intuitive, single-source standardization for naming guitar chords in the 21st century! A honing of guitar theory as a subcategory of music theory. Commonsense approach to all things guitar chord, including how to label alternate chord voicings. New concepts, including natural harmonics chords, unison...- $69.99
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Vendor: Kenneth M. Smith
Desire in Chromatic Harmony: A Psychodynamic Exploration of Fin de Si鐵le Tonality
How does musical harmony engage listeners in relations of desire? Where does this desire come from? Author Kenneth Smith seeks to answer these questions by analyzing works from the turn of the twentieth- century that are both harmonically enriched and psychologically complex. Desire in...- $39.95
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Vendor: Steven G. Laitz
Workbook 1: Writing and Analysis: Workbook to Accompany the Complete Musician
The two workbooks that accompany The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Theory, Analysis, and Listening, Fifth Edition, feature an organization designed specifically for flexibility: Workbook 1: Writing and Analysis, is dedicated exclusively to written and analytical activities; Workbook 2: Skills and Musicianship, focuses...- $75.98
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Vendor: Screech House
FL Studio Beginner's Bundle: FL Studio Beginner's Guide & The Ultimate Melody Guide
SAVE TIME, SAVE EFFORT, SAVE MONEY, AWESOME RESULTS GET TWICE THE VALUE FOR ONLY A SMALL PART OF THE PRICE Do you want to start making music in FL Studio immediately without having to figure out all the intimidating options on your own? Do...- $69.95
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Vendor: Lorraine Chai
Stringstastic Level 1 - Cello
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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Vendor: Andrew Barker
The Science of Harmonics in Classical Greece
The ancient science of harmonics investigates the arrangements of pitched sounds which form the basis of musical melody, and the principles which govern them. It was the most important branch of Greek musical theory, studied by philosophers, mathematicians and astronomers as well as by...- $155.00
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Vendor: René Rusch
Schubert's Instrumental Music and Poetics of Interpretation
Music scholarship's views of Franz Schubert's instrumental works continue to evolve. How might aesthetic values, historiographies, revisions to the composer's biography, and disciplinary commitments affect how we interpret his music?Schubert's Instrumental Music and Poetics of Interpretation explores the aesthetic positions and operations that underlie...- $30.00
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Vendor: Levi Clay
Guided Practice Routines For Guitar - Advanced Level
The Complete Advanced Guitar Practice Method Frustrated with long-term plateaus? Feel like you're wasting time in the practice room? Don't know what to study to improve your guitar playing? If you already practice guitar but struggle with the what, when, and how, then this...- $19.99
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Vendor: René Rusch
Schubert's Instrumental Music and Poetics of Interpretation
Music scholarship's views of Franz Schubert's instrumental works continue to evolve. How might aesthetic values, historiographies, revisions to the composer's biography, and disciplinary commitments affect how we interpret his music?Schubert's Instrumental Music and Poetics of Interpretation explores the aesthetic positions and operations that underlie...- $75.00
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Vendor: Elvo S. D'Amante
Ear Training Vol. I: Scale Forms through Six Basic Tetrachords [With 2 CD's]
EAR TRAINING: A Comprehensive Approach to the Systematic Study of Melodic and Harmonic Structures in Music. Volume I Scale Forms through Six Basic Tetrachords.Author: Elvo S. D'AmanteISBN-10: 0962094129ISBN-13: 9780962094125Publisher: Encore Music Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2017Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.54w x 0.24d- $27.95
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Vendor: Bettina Friedl
Concord in Massachusetts, Discord in the World: The Writings of Henry Thoreau and John Cage
Reading Thoreau's Journal, I discover any idea I've ever had worth its salt, notes the American composer John Cage in 1968. Upon reading the words of nineteenth-century nature philosopher Henry Thoreau, Cage is immediately fascinated with the Transcendentalist's ideas, in particular his views on...- $98.75
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Vendor: Bruce Arnold
Music Theory Workbook for All Instruments, Volume One
This book uses extremely simple language to explain the basics of music theory. Exercises require the student to write out examples using staff notation. Exercises include simple interval to highly complex chords.Author: Bruce ArnoldISBN-10: 1890944467ISBN-13: 9781890944469Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2001Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight:...- $24.99
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Vendor: Elaine Stratton Hild
Music in Medieval Rituals for the End of Life
For centuries of European history, singing for a person at the moment of death was considered to be the ideal accompaniment to a life's ending. In Music in Medieval Rituals for the End of Life, author Elaine Stratton Hild examines and recovers the chants...- $90.00
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Vendor: E. Eugene Helm
Melody, Harmony, Tonality: An Introduction
Where did the major scale come from? Why does most traditional non-Western music not share Western principles of harmony? What does the inner structure of a canon have to do with religious belief? Why, in historical terms, is J.S. Bach's music regarded as a...- $56.00
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Vendor: Frans Wiering
The Language of the Modes: Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality
The Language of the Modes provides a study of modes in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspects of modality. The volume codifies all known theoretical references to mode, all modally ordered musical sources, and all modally cyclic compositions. For...- $59.95
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Vendor: William Wignall Parkinson
The Natural And Universal Principles Of Harmony And Modulation
The Natural and Universal Principles of Harmony and Modulation is a comprehensive guide to music theory, with detailed descriptions of the principles of harmony and modulation that underlie all musical compositions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and science...- $22.95
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Vendor: Kent D. Cleland
Developing Musicianship Through Aural Skills: A Holistic Approach to Sight Singing and Ear Training
Developing Musicianship through Aural Skills, Third Edition, is a comprehensive method for learning to hear, sing, understand, and use the foundations of music as part of an integrated curriculum, incorporating both sight singing and ear training in one volume. Under the umbrella of musicianship,...- $140.00
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Vendor: Paula Maust
Expanding the Music Theory Canon: Inclusive Examples for Analysis from the Common Practice Period
Paula Maust is Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.Author: Paula MaustISBN-10: 1438495811ISBN-13: 9781438495811Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2023Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 11.10h x 10.00w x 1.50d- $49.95
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Vendor: James Cook
Recomposing the Past: Representations of Early Music on Stage and Screen
Recomposing the Past is a book concerned with the complex but important ways in which we engage with the past in modern times. Contributors examine how media on stage and screen uses music, and in particular early music, to evoke and recompose a distant...- $54.95
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Vendor: Casper Corder
The Musicians Practice Plan
Our book entitled, "The Musicians Practice Plan", is finally here. This book details a plan for worship musicians that will help them start playing songs asap. We detail a plan that will help the worship culture at churches thrive by teaching musicians the chords...- $25.00
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Vendor: Mark Slobin
Global Soundtracks: Worlds of Film Music
The first volume focusing on film music as a worldwide phenomenonThis stimulating collection of essays analyzes the music of films ranging from mainstream and subcultural American films through case studies of those from China, India, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, Latin American, and the Caribbean, and...- $34.95
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Vendor: Thomas Pankhurst
Schenkerguide: A Brief Handbook and Website for Schenkerian Analysis
SchenkerGUIDE is an accessible overview of Heinrich Schenker's complex but fascinating approach to the analysis of tonal music. The book has emerged out of the widely used website, www.SchenkerGUIDE.com, which has been offering straightforward explanations of Schenkerian analysis to undergraduate students since 2001. Divided...- $56.95
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Vendor: Dolores Pesce
The Malmari馥 in the Thirteenth-Century Motet
This monograph offers a comprehensive study of the topos of the malmari馥 or the unhappily married woman within the thirteenth-century motet repertory, a vocal genre characterized by several different texts sounding simultaneously over a foundational Latin chant. Part I examines the malmari馥 motets from...- $59.95
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Vendor: Geoffrey Kidde
Learning Music Theory with Logic, Max, and Finale
Learning Music Theory with Logic, Max, and Finale is a groundbreaking resource that bridges the gap between music theory teaching and the world of music software programs. Focusing on three key programs-the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Logic, the Audio Programming Language (APL) Max, and...- $46.95
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Vendor: John Riley
Dmitri Shostakovich: A Life in Film
Author: John RileyISBN-10: 1850434840ISBN-13: 9781850434849Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/26/2004Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.12h x 5.98w x 0.48d- $30.95
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Vendor: Sonata Fox
Piano Scales FOR KIDS: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide for Kids to Learn about the Realms of Piano Scales and Music from A-Z
Children have a unique ability to assimilate new information at an impressive rate. In other words, they can learn new things quickly, creating a need for constant knowledge. It is the goal of this book to provide such knowledge as it relates to piano...- $19.99
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Vendor: Timothy A. Johnson
Foundations of Diatonic Theory: A Mathematically Based Approach to Music Fundamentals
Foundations of Diatonic Theory: A Mathematically Based Approach to Music Fundamentals is an introductory, undergraduate-level textbook that provides an easy entry point into the challenging field of diatonic set theory, a division of music theory that applies the techniques of discrete mathematics to the...- $73.00
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Vendor: Tom Manoff
The Music Kit
By encouraging students to be active learners and providing for varied learning styles, The Music Kit has continued to foster the development and mastery of the basic skills needed for further study in music. Students perform frequent exercises, listen to music while examining music...- $137.25
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Vendor: Karin S. Hendricks
The Oxford Handbook of Care in Music Education
The notion of care is at times misunderstood in the context of music education--equated simply with kindness or associated with lowered expectations--and is often dismissed without consideration of its full value to music learning. When viewed through a student "deficit" perspective, concepts of care...- $165.00
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Vendor: Maureen Cox
Music Theory is Fun: Book 3
Music Theory is Fun Book 3, is the third in the five-book series by Maureen Cox, newly revised to include North American terms. Using an attractive layout with clear examples and illustrations together with activities to reinforce learning and understanding, this book covers in...- $5.95
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Vendor: Thomas Tapper
First Year Harmony
This classic music textbook provides an introduction to the principles of harmony, with a focus on classical music theory and composition. Suitable for beginners and experienced musicians alike, this book covers everything from the basics of chord structure and harmonic progression to more advanced...- $31.95
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Vendor: Joanna K. Love
Soda Goes Pop: Pepsi-Cola Advertising and Popular Music
From its 1939 "Nickel, Nickel" jingle to pathbreaking collaborations with Michael Jackson and Madonna to its pair of X Factor commercials in 2011 and 2012, Pepsi-Cola has played a leading role in drawing the American pop music industry into a synergetic relationship with advertising....- $94.95
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Vendor: Walter Piston
Orchestration
Again he draws upon his own wide knowledge and experience as composer and teacher to present all phases of the subject. No practical aspect of instrumentation for the orchestra is neglected, and comprehensive treatment is given to each significant component. The author approaches orchestration...- $91.00
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Vendor: Tatiana Bandurina
Little Music Lessons for Kids: Lessons 1-5: Five Sweet Stories about the Musical Notes, Piano Keyboard, Treble Clef and Musical Staff
Here is the package of five unforgettable stories from the series "Little Music Lessons for Kids". Interesting content, vivid images and practical exercises help parents and musical teachers make a child's start in the magic world of music easy and fun. To learn the...- $39.95
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Vendor: John Thompson
Theory Drill Games - Book 2: Elementary Level
(Willis). Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner. Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the...- $7.99
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Vendor: Jered Cutler
Tonality, Measured: The Specific Sounds of Scales & Chords
Musicians have the encouragement to "just feel it" in their creative process. While that should always remain a factor, now you can have an encyclopedic knowledge of various scales and chords to inform your music-making decisions. This book expands upon pre-existing concepts of tonality...- $43.49
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Vendor: Victoria Rogers
Postgraduate Research in Music: A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Thesis
Postgraduate Research in Music: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Thesis is an essential text for music students who are undertaking postgraduate research. Unique in its approach and scope, this is a "how to" book, a practical guide that sets out, step-by-step, how to...- $29.95
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Vendor: Guerino Mazzola
Cool Math for Hot Music: A First Introduction to Mathematics for Music Theorists
Part I: Introduction and Short History.- The 'Counterpoint' of Mathematics and Music.- Short History of the Relationship Between Mathematics and Music.- Part II: Sets and Functions.- The Architecture of Sets.- Functions and Relations.- Universal Properties.- Part III: Numbers.- Natural Numbers.- Recursion.- Natural Arithmetic.- Euclid...- $69.99
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Vendor: Tobe a. Richards
The Baritone Guitar Chord Bible: Low A Tuning 1,728 Chords
The Baritone Guitar (Low A Tuning) Chord Bible, with its 1,728 chords offers a complete solution for both beginner and experienced professional musician alike. The layout is uncomplicated and follows a logical musical progression from standard major chords up to the more esoteric thirteenths...- $21.95
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Vendor: Xavier Ray Jefferson
Easy Composing for Piano: Create Your Own Songs In A Snap
Inside these pages, you'll embark on a musical adventure, uncovering the power of diatonic chords and their ability to bring your melodies to life. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, you'll learn how to harness the expressive potential of these chords on the piano....- $19.98
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Vendor: Joseph Alexander
Guitar Scales Collection - Pentatonic & Guitar Mode Soloing Connections: Go From Pentatonics to Modes & Solo All Over the Guitar Neck in this Three-Bo
Master Pentatonic & Modal Scales and Achieve Complete Fretboard Freedom!Three best-selling modern guitar method books in one definitive collection: Minor Pentatonic Soloing ConnectionsFrom Pentatonic Scales to ModesGuitar Mode Soloing ConnectionsJoseph Alexander is the most popular and highly rated guitar author on Amazon.In this collection...- $49.99
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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.

