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Vendor: William Forde Thompson
The Science and Psychology of Music: From Beethoven at the Office to Beyoncé at the Gym
This book provides a broad introduction to the scientific and psychological study of music, exploring how music is processed by our brains, affects us emotionally, shapes our personal and cultural identities, and can be used in therapeutic and educational contexts. Why are some people...- $39.95
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Vendor: Hermann Press
Easy! Piano Note Reading Exercises for Beginners: Learn How to Read Music, with Large Notes, and Easy Examples
Apply theory into practice with more than 300 exercises created to strengthen your grasp of notes, rests, measures, scales, and rhythm.Explore the world of piano music with our detailed guide, Piano Note Reading Workbook. Specifically designed for beginners, this book breaks down the fundamentals...- $14.69
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Vendor: Francis Lodowick York
A Practical Introduction to Composition: Harmony Simplified
This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of music composition and harmony. The author provides clear and concise explanations of basic music theory and offers practical exercises and examples to help readers develop their skills. This book is an essential resource for...- $30.95
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Vendor: Paul Hirst
From Statism To Pluralism: Democracy, Civil Society And Global Politics
This volume traces Paul Hirst's approach to contemporary politics, an approach that reasons from real political problems rather than abstract concepts, arguing for a "third way" between state socialism and "laissez- faire" capitalism.Author: Paul Hirst, B. Paul Hirst of Social TheoryISBN-10: 0415516137ISBN-13: 9780415516136Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...- $72.99
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Vendor: Alfred Lerdahl
The Sounds of Poetry Viewed as Music
Poets, literary critics, and lovers of poetry often speak of the "music of poetry." The Sounds of Poetry Viewed as Music gives substance to the metaphor by building on recent research in linguistics and music theory to propose a theory of the sounds of...- $130.00
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Vendor: Alfred Lerdahl
The Sounds of Poetry Viewed as Music
Poets, literary critics, and lovers of poetry often speak of the "music of poetry." The Sounds of Poetry Viewed as Music gives substance to the metaphor by building on recent research in linguistics and music theory to propose a theory of the sounds of...- $32.00
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Vendor: Chelsea Stevens
Bass Player's Guide to the Galaxy: Chordal Harmony: A comprehensive arc from beginner to expert
Chordal Harmony is the definitive guide to mastering the art of chords on bass. Expertly crafted as a comprehensive, step-by-step method by world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala, this book is designed to leave no musician behind. Whether you have no previous knowledge of music theory...- $24.99
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Vendor: Richard Glover
Being Time: Case Studies in Musical Temporality
Being Time invites a deep consideration of the personal experience of temporality in music, focusing on the perceptual role of the listener. Through individual case studies, this book centers on musical works that deal with time in radical ways. These include pieces by Morton...- $34.95
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Vendor: Xavier Ray Jefferson
Easy Composing for Bass Clef Instruments: Create Your Own Songs In A Snap
Inside these pages, you'll explore the power of diatonic chords and their role in creating rich and expressive music. With straightforward explanations and practical examples, you'll learn how to navigate chord progressions, create engaging bass lines, and infuse your playing with emotion. Whether you're...- $19.98
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Vendor: Metallica
Metallica: (Black) for Drums
(Percussion). Matching folio to their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Includes: Enter Sandman * Sad But True * The Unforgiven * Don't Tread On Me * Of Wolf And Man * The God That Failed * Nothing Else Matters * and 5 more metal crunchers.Author:...- $24.99
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Vendor: Larry McCabe
Music Theory 101
Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician.Author: Larry McCabeISBN-10: 0786659491ISBN-13:...- $14.99
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Vendor: Moritz Hauptmann
The Nature of Harmony and Metre
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,...- $24.95
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Vendor: Michael Pfortmiller
Binary Interval Scale Theory
After many years of music exploration, particularly when it comes to scales, Binary Interval Scale Theory was born. Examining what scales are and ways to use them, this book will appeal to technical musicians as well as musicians with writer's block looking for a...- $44.00
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Vendor: Robert Cunningham
Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Bio-Bibliography
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a renowned composer, pianist, and conductor. Because he was a member of the Russian aristocracy, he fled the country after the tsar's abdication, and eventually relocated in the United States. Many of his compositions are for piano, yet he also composed...- $83.00
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Vendor: Preston Hoffman
Chord Theory: For Beginners - Bundle - The Only 2 Books You Need to Learn Chord Music Theory, Chord Progressions and Chord Tone Soloing Today
2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Music Theory and How to Play Chords!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 brief history of music-Why...- $23.99
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Vendor: George Rushford
Essentials of Elementary Music Theory
(Method). An inexpensive, student-friendly softcover text on the elements of music theory from the renowned Rubank library. With 24 beginning lessons and a student workbook format, this text is ideal to use alongside any beginning band, orchestra or piano method.Author: George RushfordISBN-10: 1540001563ISBN-13: 9781540001566Publisher:...- $7.99
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Vendor: Kenneth M. O'Gorman
Jazz Improvisation Fundamentals: Black and White Edition
There are three fundamentals to any great solo: Chords, Scales, and Tone Selection. Learn to use the fundamentals as your three-step approach to jazz improvisation. Over 80 images for Treble and Bass Clef. This book is perfect for beginners, struggling intermediates, and jazz instructors...- $13.20
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Vendor: William Jones
A Treatise On the Art of Music: In Which the Elements of Harmony and Air Are Practically Considered, and Illustrated by an Hundred and Fifty Examples
This is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of music. It covers the elements of harmony and melody, and provides numerous examples of musical notation from the works of great composers. The book is intended as a course of lectures, and is...- $30.95
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Vendor: Timothy Brennan
Secular Devotion: Afro-Latin Music and Imperial Jazz
Illuminating exploration of Afro-Latin music s challenge to Western cultural imperialism.Author: Timothy BrennanISBN-10: 1844672913ISBN-13: 9781844672912Publisher: VersoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2008Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.18h x 6.14w x 0.90d- $34.95
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Vendor: Edina Balczo
Learn to Improvise on Guitar with Exercises
Author: Edina BalczoISBN-10: 1836880995ISBN-13: 9781836880998Publisher: Independent Publishing NetworkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2025Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.28d- $22.99
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Vendor: L. Dow Balliett
Universal Music: The New Note
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...- $18.95
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Vendor: Beate Julia Perrey
Schumann's Dichterliebe and Early Romantic Poetics: Fragmentation of Desire
Schumann's famous song cycle Dichterliebe of 1840 is one of the most enigmatic works in the Western musical repertoire. This book employs Romantic poetics and recent critical thought to help explain the mysterious magnetism of this essentially fragmentary work. A musico-poetic analysis demonstrates the...- $63.00
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Vendor: Michael J. Puri
Musical Meaning and Interpretation: Perspectives, Reflections, Critique
Revived with new intensity at the end of the twentieth century, questions of meaning and interpretation in music continue to generate widespread interest and give rise to new research directions and methods. This collection of essays brings together leading musicologists and music theorists working...- $132.00
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Vendor: Van Wert
The Science of Music: A Practical Look at Music Theory
Music theory done as a science. No more gatekeeping. It is an upgrade and contains unique views and a more accurate representation of reality for music based on some interesting findings. This is a better system and more accurate to our reality. Centuries of...- $38.50
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Vendor: Jim Aikin
A Player's Guide to Chords and Harmony: Music Theory for Real-World Musicians
If you'd like to know about music theory but don't want to get bogged down in a stuffy college-level textbook, this guide was written just for you! It's a practical, no-nonsense book ideal for: young musicians learning guitar so they can play rock, folk...- $19.95
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Vendor: Heinrich Schenker
Piano Sonata in a Major, Op. 101: Beethoven's Last Piano Sonatas, an Edition with Elucidation, Volume 4
Heinrich Schenker ranks among the most important figures in the development of western music theory in the twentieth century. His approach to the analysis of music permeates nearly every aspect of the field and continues to this day to be a topic of great...- $110.00
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Vendor: Arthur Foote
Theory Of Music
This classic book on music theory has been a staple of music education for over a century. Written by composer Arthur Foote, it covers topics such as harmony, melody, and rhythm, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles of music.This work has been selected...- $24.95
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Vendor: Mark Lindley
Lutes, Viols, Temperaments
To tune a lute or viol really well one must see to the exact spacing of the frets tied round the neck of the instrument. In this authoritative work Mark Lindley surveys different approaches to the problem as described from the 1520s to the...- $53.00
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Vendor: Lawrence Beaumont Shuster
Trends in World Music Analysis: New Directions in World Music Analysis
This volume brings together a group of analytical essays exploring traditional genres and styles of world music, capturing a vibrant and expanding field of research. Author: Lawrence Beaumont ShusterISBN-10: 103219734XISBN-13: 9781032197340Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2024Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d- $54.99
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Vendor: Lina Ng
My Second Music Theory Book
A colorful, imaginative, and highly absorbing introduction to music theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory for a young instrumentalist.Author: Lina NgISBN-10: 9679856062ISBN-13: 9789679856064Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2008Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.60h...- $5.99
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Vendor: Jennifer Rushworth
Song in the Novel
Song in the Novel investigates the variety of types of songs present in novels, from French romances, ballads, folk songs, opera, and op?ra-comique, to caf?-concert music, blues and jazz, and more recent popular music. Throughout, literary scholars, musicologists, and cultural historians analyse novels written...- $100.00
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Vendor: Angelo Berardi
Arcani Musicali
Arcani Musicali is a comprehensive treatise on music theory and composition. Written by Angelo Berardi, a renowned Italian composer and music theorist of the 17th century, this book covers a wide range of topics including harmony, counterpoint, and composition techniques. Arcani Musicali is an...- $13.95
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Vendor: Roman Fire
Guitar Scales: What They Are and the Best Exercises to Learn Them Easily
If You Want to Learn the Guitar Scales Easily and Give Personality to Your Music, Then Keep Reading...With the study of the scales you can acquire mastery, technique, safety, and precision to improvise and compose the quality of the sound.Mastering the scales makes the...- $15.99
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Vendor: Glory St Germain
LEVEL 7 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory: LEVEL 7 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory (identical to the LEVEL 7 Supplemen
The LEVEL 7 Supplemental Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the LEVEL 7 Supplemental Workbook. Bonus - Free Resources - Videos for all music history listening activities in the workbook.The LEVEL 7 Supplemental Workbook is designed to...- $19.97
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Vendor: Glory St Germain
Advanced Rudiments Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory: Advanced Music Theory Answer Book (identical to the Advanced Theory Workbook), Saves Time for
The Advanced Music Theory Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the Advanced Music Theory Workbook (Ultimate Music Theory).Advanced Music Theory Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory features these concepts and more!Ultimate Music Theory's time-saving accelerated learning techniques...- $34.97
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Vendor: William J. Coppola
Egotism, Elitism, and the Ethics of Musical Humility
Egotism, Elitism, and the Ethics of Musical Humility examines how cultures of superiority pervade our musical lives and explores ways in which we can challenge them. Combining philosophical inquiry, empirical research, and pop culture examples, William J. Coppola takes a look at how striving...- $99.00
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Vendor: Ethan Hayes
Guitar Music Theory: Tips and Tricks to Guitar Mastery
If you have started reading this book with the intention of mastering your guitar skills, then I believe that congratulations are in order. Welcome to one of the most exciting things you can do with your time. You can be sure of a thrilling...- $19.99
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Vendor: Alexander Wood
The Physical Basis Of Music
An in-depth exploration of the scientific principles behind music, including the physics of sound and the physiology of the human ear. This book is an essential resource for music students and professionals wishing to gain a deeper understanding of their craft.This work has been...- $31.95
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Vendor: Judith Lang Zaimont
The Musical Woman: An International Perspective Volume III: 1986-1990
Emphasizing group dynamics, The Musical Woman series charts the accomplishments of women in the field of music in almost every capacity. Moving beyond the exception, articles highlight the group presence of musical women. The series equally commits itself to highlighting creative individuals, surveying particular...- $83.00
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Vendor: Ron Ngoun
Exercises To Develop Guitarists: Legato, Rhythm And Expressive Techniques: Step By Step To Develop Guitar Rhythm
To learn how to play the guitar well, you first have to learn the basics. This book destroys the notion that aspiring players must spend all their practice time accelerating through progressively more difficult and obscure exercises. This book focuses on only the exercises...- $9.99
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Vendor: Glory St Germain
LEVEL 5 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory: LEVEL 5 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory (identical to the LEVEL 5 Supplemen
The LEVEL 5 Supplemental Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the LEVEL 5 Supplemental Workbook. Bonus - Free Resources - Videos for all music history listening activities in the workbook.The LEVEL 5 Supplemental Workbook is designed to...- $19.97
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Vendor: Glory St Germain
LEVEL 2 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory: LEVEL 2 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory (identical to the LEVEL 2 Supplemen
The LEVEL 2 Supplemental Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the LEVEL 2 Supplemental Workbook. Bonus - Free Resources - Videos for all music history listening activities in the workbook.The LEVEL 2 Supplemental Workbook is designed to...- $19.97
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Vendor: Glory St Germain
LEVEL 8 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory: LEVEL 8 Supplemental Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory (identical to the LEVEL 8 Supplemen
The LEVEL 8 Supplemental Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the LEVEL 8 Supplemental Workbook. Bonus - Free Resources - Videos for all music history listening activities in the workbook.The LEVEL 8 Supplemental Workbook is designed to...- $19.97
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Vendor: Mya Scarlato
Remixing the Classroom in Practice: Stories from the Field
"Remixing the Classroom" In Practice engages directly with Randall Allsup's groundbreaking Remixing the Classroom: Toward an Open Philosophy of Music Education by sharing what democratic, creative, and student-centered approaches to music education look like when applied in the field.Through narrative essays covering a spectrum...- $35.00
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Vendor: Mya Scarlato
Remixing the Classroom in Practice: Stories from the Field
"Remixing the Classroom" In Practice engages directly with Randall Allsup's groundbreaking Remixing the Classroom: Toward an Open Philosophy of Music Education by sharing what democratic, creative, and student-centered approaches to music education look like when applied in the field.Through narrative essays covering a spectrum...- $85.00
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Vendor: Kevin J. Donnelly
Haunted Soundtracks: Audiovisual Cultures of Memory, Landscape, and Sound
The turn of the millennium has heralded an outgrowth of culture that demonstrates an awareness of the ephemeral nature of history and the complexity underpinning the relationship between location and the past. This has been especially apparent in the shifting relationship between landscape, memory...- $39.95
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Vendor: Annegret Fauser
Performing Commemoration: Musical Reenactment and the Politics of Trauma
Public commemorations of various kinds are an important part of how groups large and small acknowledge and process injustices and tragic events. Performing Commemoration: Musical Reenactment and the Politics of Trauma looks at the roles music can play in public commemorations of traumatic events...- $34.95
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Vendor: Leonard Ellinwood
The Musica of Hermannus Contractus
The renowned treatise on music, by an eleventh-century monk, in a critical edition with annotated English translation, introduction, and detailed indexes. Long recognized as one of the most important medieval treatises on music, the Musica of Hermannus Contractus is here presented in a newly...- $110.00
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Vendor: Glen Haydon
Introduction To Musicology: A Survey Of The Fields, Systematic And Historical, Of Musical Knowledge And Research
Introduction to Musicology: A Survey of the Fields, Systematic and Historical, of Musical Knowledge and Research is a comprehensive guide to the academic study of music. Written by Glen Haydon, this book provides an overview of the various branches of musicology, including historical musicology,...- $48.95
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Vendor: Kyle Morris
The Big Banger Theory: The essential elements and language of music for the modern producer
Save time producing better music and rid yourself of the headaches and frustration of always playing the guessing game. What if you could learn all major and minor chords by learning just 7 chords and 2 concepts? Imagine the next time an artist comes...- $14.99
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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.