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Vendor: Stefan ?stersj?
Teaching Music Performance in Higher Education: Exploring the Potential of Artistic Research
Higher Music Performance Education, as taught and learned in universities and conservatoires in Europe, is undergoing transformation. Since the nineteenth century, the master-apprentice pedagogical model has dominated, creating a learning environment that emphasises the development of technical skills rather than critical and creative faculties....- $53.95
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Vendor: Sublime Studio
Guitar Music Theory: An Essential Beginner's Guide To Learn The Realms Of Guitar Music Theory From A-Z
This insightful book is about guitar music theory. Therein, we have examined the ways in which beginners at playing the guitar can become proficient in this act. In writing the book, several topics were taken into consideration which include the parts and types of...- $19.99
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Vendor: Tristian Evans
Shared Meanings in the Film Music of Philip Glass: Music, Multimedia and Postminimalism
The study of music within multimedia contexts has become an increasingly active area of scholarly research. However, the application of such studies to musical genres outside the 'classical' film canon, or in television and other media remains largely unexplored in any detail. Tristian Evans...- $54.99
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Vendor: Kevin G. Pace
The Comprehensive Book of Chords: For Piano and Keyboard Players
The Comprehensive Book of Chords for Piano and Keyboard Players was written specifically for pianists, but could be used by anyone. This book contains over 100 chords. Each chord is shown with its interesting features, scales that may be used with it, and several...- $29.99
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Vendor: Ebenezer Prout
Musical Form
CONTENTS Introduction Rhythm--Sentences and Phrases The Subdivisions of a Musical Sentence-- Sections and Motives Modulation-- Key-Relationship The Means of Modulation-- Modulation by Means of Triads The Construction of Simple Sentences with Regular Rhythm Irregular and Complex Rhythms The Simple Binary Form The Simple Ternary...- $19.99
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Vendor: Juozas Rimas
Etudes on the Philosophy of Music
Drawing on the author's four decades of experience as a concert oboist, this open access book studies a number of foundational issues in the philosophy of music, such as musical meaning and expression, musical ontology and the existence of the musical work, the relation...- $59.99
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Vendor: August Haupt
Haupt's Theory Of Counterpoint, Fugue, And Double Counterpoint: Prepared Expressly For The Royal Institute For Church Music, At Berlin, Prussia
This classic treatise on counterpoint is an essential resource for music students and scholars, offering clear explanations and practical exercises that illuminate the principles of this challenging art form.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...- $15.95
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Vendor: Abigail Shupe
War and Death in the Music of George Crumb: A Crisis of Collective Memory
This book studies Crumb's Winds of Destiny and Black Angels as artefacts of collective memory and cultural trauma. It situates these two pieces in Crumb's output and unpacks the complex methodologies needed to understand these pieces as contributions and challenges to traditional narratives of...- $54.99
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Vendor: Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton
Rhythm
This book provides a fascinating exploration of the nature of rhythm in music and poetry. The author delves into the mechanics of rhythm, its role in various forms of artistic expression, and its emotional impact on listeners and readers. Readers with an interest in...- $15.95
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Vendor: Lorraine Chai
Stringstastic Level 1 - Double Bass USA
The ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola, cello, and double bass player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner...- $16.99
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Vendor: David J. M. D. Shulkin
Questions Patients Need to Ask
Author: David J. M. D. ShulkinISBN-10: 143636759XISBN-13: 9781436367592Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2008Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d- $19.99
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Vendor: Caroline J. Weage
Music Theory for Little Einsteins & Big Dummies
After a lifetime of music, I am now a music teacher. I traveled with the Sevengettes, an all-girl band, to every state in the union and to 42 countries. After marriage, I played for 44 years with the Plymouth Community Band, and formed a...- $15.49
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Vendor: Leslie David Blasius
The Music Theory of Godfrey Winham
This book serves as an introduction to the work of Godfrey Winham, an influential figure in American music theory circles in the 1960s. Little published in his lifetime, Winham left behind, at his premature death in 1974, a massive collection of notes: correspondence, unfinished...- $37.00
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Vendor: David E. Schneider
Bartok, Hungary, and the Renewal of Tradition: Case Studies in the Intersection of Modernity and Nationality Volume 5
It is well known that B la Bart k had an extraordinary ability to synthesize Western art music with the folk music of Eastern Europe. What this rich and beautifully written study makes clear is that, contrary to much prevailing thought about the great...- $85.00
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Vendor: Stephen C. Meyer
Epic Sound: Music in Postwar Hollywood Biblical Films
Lavish musical soundtracks contributed a special grandeur to the new widescreen, stereophonic sound movie experience of postwar biblical epics such as Samson and Delilah, Ben-Hur, and Quo Vadis. In Epic Sound, Stephen C. Meyer shows how music was utilized for various effects, sometimes serving...- $35.00
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Vendor: Sally MacArthur
Cultures of Work, the Neoliberal Environment and Music in Higher Education
This edited book considers the impact of neoliberalism on music teaching, research and scholarship in a higher education context. As a subject that bears little resemblance to other university practical disciplines, and fares poorly in a model driven by economics, the book considers whether...- $159.99
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Vendor: Thomas Handel Bertenshaw
Elements Of Music, Harmony & Counterpoint, Rhythm, Analysis, & Musical Form
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Thomas Handel Bertenshaw's Elements of Music provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of music. With detailed explanations of harmony, counterpoint, and musical form, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to...- $38.95
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Vendor: Jeffrey Swinkin
Performative Analysis: Reimagining Music Theory for Performance
This book proposes a new model for understanding the musical work, which includes interpretation -- both analysis- and performance-based -- as an integral component. This book proposes a model for understanding the musical work in which both analysis-based and performance-based modes of interpretation are...- $115.00
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Vendor: Mitchell Ohriner
Flow: The Rhythmic Voice in Rap Music
From its dynamic start at dance parties in the South Bronx in the late 1970s, hip hop and rap music have exploded into a dominant style of popular music in the United States and a force for activism and expression all over the world....- $54.00
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Vendor: Marc Schonbrun
The Everything Music Theory Book, 3rd Edition: Take Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level
Master the fundamentals of music with the updated edition of The Everything Music Theory Book that features online audio examples, challenging practice exercises, and hundreds of illustrations so you can take your understanding to the next level. The Everything Music Theory Book, 3rd Edition...- $19.99
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Vendor: Justine Bayard 1879-1975 Ward
Music, First- Year
In this comprehensive guide to music theory and practice, Elizebeth Ward and Justine Bayard Ward provide students with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of music. Drawing on their extensive experience as educators and performers, the authors offer readers a wealth of practical tips...- $31.95
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Vendor: Jason Martineau
The Elements of Music: Melody, Rhythm & Harmony
What is the secret code behind so many musical compositions? How do you substitute chords to create greater musical complexity? Why is music so good at playing with people's emotions? In this compact book, composer and pianist Jason Martineau presents the elements of music...- $7.95
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Vendor: Timothy Cutler
Anthology of Music for Analysis
Drawing on Timothy Cutler's extensive pedagogical experience, this anthology provides ideal examples for any theory class. Consisting of excerpts organized by topic, the anthology is designed to support any theory text and contains the perfect examples to illustrate every theoretical concept. The Anthology of...- $130.75
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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...- $110.00
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Vendor: Stoll Knecht
Mahler's Seventh Symphony
Gustav Mahler's Seventh Symphony stands out as one of the most provocative symphonic statements of the early twentieth century. Throughout its performance history, it has often been heard as "existing in the shadow" of the Sixth Symphony or as "too reminiscent" of Richard Wagner's...- $120.00
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Vendor: Jonathan Kregor
Program Music
Program music was one of the most flexible and contentious novelties of the long nineteenth century, covering a diverse range that included the overtures of Beethoven and Mendelssohn, the literary music of Berlioz and Schumann, Liszt's symphonic poems, the tone poems of Strauss and...- $30.99
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Vendor: Lorna Fitzsimmons
The Oxford Handbook of Faust in Music
Since its emergence in sixteenth-century Germany, the magician Faust's quest has become one of the most profound themes in Western history. Though variants are found across all media, few adaptations have met with greater acclaim than in music. Bringing together more than two dozen...- $175.00
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Vendor: Peter Van Der Merwe
Origins of the Popular Style: The Antecedents of Twentieth-Century Popular Music
This is an analysis of popular music from a musical, as opposed to a sociological, biographical or political point of view. The author surveys Western popular music in all its forms - blues, ragtime, music hall, waltzes, marches, parlour ballads and folk music -...- $100.00
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Vendor: Philip Lambert
Basic Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis
Basic Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis gives students a thorough, clear, and methodical introduction to post-tonal music theory and its application to music composed since 1900. Designed for students studying post-tonal music at the end of a required theory sequence or taking a stand-alone upper-division...- $137.99
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Vendor: Ying Ying Ng
Music Theory for Young Children, Bk 1
This series of books uses a fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory. Games and stickers are used to introduce all of the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures, key signatures, note values, and rest values....- $10.99
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Vendor: Tobe a. Richards
The American Tiple Chord Bible: Standard 'D' Tuning 1,728 Chords
The American Tiple 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 used by many...- $24.95
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Vendor: Christopher Hatch
Music Theory and the Exploration of the Past
In recent decades, increased specialization has sharply separated music theory from historical musicology. Music Theory and the Exploration of the Past brings together a group of essays-written by theorists and musicologists-that seek to bridge this gap. This collection shows that music theory can join...- $68.00
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Vendor: Bryan Gilliam
Richard Strauss's Elektra
Elektra was the fourth of fifteen operas by Strauss and opened his successful partnership with the librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Gilliam's study of this major work examines its musical-historical context and also provides a detailed analysis of some of its musical features. He establishes...- $72.00
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Vendor: Fred Lerdahl
Tonal Pitch Space
Building on the foundation of Lerdahl and Jackendoff's influential A Generative Theory of Tonal Music, this volume presents a multidimensional model of diatonic and chromatic spaces that quantifies listeners' intuitions of the relative distances of pitches, chords, and keys from a given tonic. The...- $89.00
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Vendor: Derek B. Scott
From the Erotic to the Demonic: On Critical Musicology
From the Erotic to the Demonic demonstrates how different musical styles construct ideas of class, sexuality, and ethnic identity. This book will serve as a model for musicologists who want to take a postmodern approach to their inquiries. The clear and lively arguments are...- $83.00
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Vendor: Eric Clarke
Empirical Musicology: Aims, Methods, Prospects
The study of music is always, to some extent, "empirical," in that it involves testing ideas and interpretations against some kind of external reality. But in musicology, the kind of empirical approaches familiar in the social sciences have played a relatively marginal role, being...- $110.00
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Vendor: Holly Rogers
The Music and Sound of Experimental Film
This book explores music/sound-image relationships in non-mainstream screen repertoire from the earliest examples of experimental audiovisuality to the most recent forms of expanded and digital technology. It challenges presumptions of visual primacy in experimental cinema and rethinks screen music discourse in light of the...- $60.00
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Vendor: Greg Steinke
Basic Materials in Music Theory: A Programed Approach
NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook....- $133.32
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Vendor: Hugo Pinksterboer
Tipbook Music on Paper: Basic Theory
Music on Paper is a handy, accessible guide to reading music and the basics of music theory, for musicians in any style, playing any instrument, at any level. Tipbook Music on Paper teaches you how to read music, covering, pitch, staffs, clefs, time signatures,...- $19.00
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Vendor: Preston Hoffman
Guitar Theory: For Beginners - Bundle - The Only 2 Books You Need to Learn Guitar Music Theory, Guitar Method and Guitar Technique To
2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Music Theory and How to Play Guitar!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: Jonathan Rhodes Lee
Film Music in the Sound Era: A Research and Information Guide, Volume 1: Histories, Theories, and Genres
Film Music in the Sound Era: A Research and Information Guide offers a comprehensive bibliography of scholarship on music in sound film (1927-2017). Thematically organized sections cover historical studies, studies of musicians and filmmakers, genre studies, theory and aesthetics, and other key aspects of...- $54.99
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Vendor: Bill Farrish
Basic Musicianship: Workbook and Text
covers the basics, how to read notes on the staff, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, triads, inversions, basic rhythms and song forms, chord charts and lead sheets. Designed for complete beginners regardless of instrument. It's the same text I use in my...- $30.00
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Vendor: Ralph Turek
Theory for Today's Musician Textbook
Theory for Today's Musician, Third Edition, recasts the scope of the traditional music theory course to meet the demands of the professional music world, in a style that speaks directly and engagingly to today's music student. It uses classical, folk, popular, and jazz repertoires...- $140.00
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Vendor: William Kinderman
Wagner's Parsifal
William Kinderman's detailed study of Parsifal, described by the composer as his "last card," explores the evolution of the text and music of this inexhaustible yet highly controversial music drama across Wagner's entire career. This book offers a reassessment of the ideological and political...- $53.00
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Vendor: Isador Miller
Becoming Talented: A Systematic Method for the Development of Ear Training and Music Reading Skills
Have you ever felt like you lacked musical talent? Becoming Talented is here to help. Becoming Talented contains an unprecedented self-guided method to rewire your brain so that understanding musical sound and notation becomes easy. With Becoming Talented, you can achieve the musical mastery you...- $41.99
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Vendor: Preston Hoffman
Ukulele: For Beginners - Bundle - The Only 4 Books You Need to Learn Ukulele Lessons, Ukulele Chords and How to Play Ukulele Mu
4 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Ukulele, Music Theory, How to Read Music and How to Play Chords!Book 1)How to Play Ukulele: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele...- $30.99
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Vendor: Percy Goetschius
Lessons in Music Form
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,...- $31.95
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Vendor: Isabella Anna Maria Van Elferen
Timbre: Paradox, Materialism, Vibrational Aesthetics
Timbre is among the most important and the most elusive aspects of music. Visceral and immediate in its sonic properties, yet also considered sublime and ineffable, timbre finds itself caught up in metaphors: tone "color", "wet" acoustics, or in Schoenberg's words, "the illusory stuff...- $130.00
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Vendor: Rob Silver
The Bebop Major Scale and its Modes for Guitar
This guide maps out BEBOP MAJOR and its Modes, including BEBOP MAJOR, DORIAN ADD b5, PHRYGIAN add 3, LYDIAN add b3, MIXOLYDIAN ADD b2, LYDIAN AUGMENTED #2 ADD b2, AEOLIAN ADD 7 and LOCRIAN ADD 6 for you on 6 string guitar in standard...- $10.99
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Vendor: Frans Wiering
The Languages 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...- $160.00
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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.