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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: 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: 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: 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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Vendor: Jason Stonerook
Rock 'n' Politics: A State of the Union Address
It is common to hear people say rock and roll music has lost its edge. Disillusioned by the sound of modern pop radio, many fans wonder why a revolutionary voice has not yet emerged to define these tumultuous times the way Bob Dylan, The...- $27.95
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Vendor: Douglass Green
The Principles and Practice of Modal Counterpoint
Covering modal music from Gregorian chant through the seventeenth century, The Principles and Practice of Modal Counterpoint is a comprehensive textbook combining stylistic composition, theory and analysis, music history, and performance. By supplementing a modified species approach with a wealth of complete musical examples...- $86.99
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Vendor: Gareth Loy
Musimathics, Volume 1: The Mathematical Foundations of Music
A commonsense, self-contained introduction to the mathematics and physics of music; essential reading for musicians, music engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and science."Mathematics can be as effortless as humming a tune, if you know the tune," writes Gareth Loy. In...- $50.00
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Vendor: Kevin Bartig
Sergei Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky
Audiences have long enjoyed Sergei Prokofiev's musical score for Sergei Eisenstein's 1938 film Alexander Nevsky. The historical epic cast a thirteenth-century Russian victory over invading Teutonic Knights as an allegory of contemporary Soviet strength in the face of Nazi warmongering. Prokofiev's and Eisenstein's work...- $23.99
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Vendor: Craig Havighurst
Musicality for Modern Humans: How To Listen Like An Artist
Musicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century. It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated. It's for anyone...- $21.99
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Vendor: Andy Birtwistle
Film Sound Modernism
Despite the key contribution of sound to the development of cinema as a modern (and modernist) art form, analyses of the relationship between film and modernism often overlook the key role played by sound in film. Film Sound Modernism addresses this critical neglect by...- $115.00
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Vendor: Rachel Payne
Notecracker: Music Theory
(Music Sales America). Notecrackers are handy little packs of facts, tips and entertainment on musical topics. They give instant reference to things like chords and music theory as well as musical trivia and jokes, making them perfect pocket-sized gifts. Each pack is 1-1/8 high...- $4.99
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Essentials of Music Theory ..; Volume 1
Essentials of Music Theory is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory, suitable for students of all levels. From basic notation to complex harmonic concepts, this book covers the essential elements of music theory in a clear, accessible manner.This work has been...- $15.95
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Vendor: Robert Pace
Bosco and Kitty's Piano Magic [With CD]
(Pace Piano Education). This lavishly illustrated story book introduces the very young child to the basic notion that musical sounds can be either high or low, soft or loud, slow or fast, or combined in various ways. These musical concepts are explored via the...- $10.95
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Vendor: David Burnand
European Film Music
Miguel Mera and David Burnand present a volume that explores specific European filmic texts, composers and approaches to film scoring that have hitherto been neglected. Films involving British, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Polish and Spanish composers are considered in detail. Important issues that...- $56.99
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Vendor: Shaun Baxter
Advanced Blues Guitar Soloing: Move Beyond Pentatonics to Solo with Advanced Scales, Arpeggios & Substitutions
Advanced Blues Guitar SoloingMove Beyond Pentatonics to Unlock Advanced Scales, Arpeggios & SubstitutionsEver wondered why your favourite blues guitar players sound harmonically rich, expressive, and endlessly fresh, while others seem stuck repeating the same pentatonic licks? Want to achieve that same fluency and expression...- $19.99
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Vendor: Susan Boynton
Liturgy of Empire: Reading the Mozarabic Rite in Early Modern Europe, 1500-1800
Liturgy of Empire examines the European reception of the neo-Mozarabic rite created under the patronage of the Archbishop of Toledo, Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1495-1517), in relation to the history of the Mozarabs of Toledo, the development of bibliophilia and libraries, the scholarly study...- $129.00
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Vendor: Sazi Dlamini
Musical Bows of Southern Africa
Musical Bows of Southern Africa brings together current scholarly research that documents a rich regional diversity as well as cultural relationships in bow music knowledge and contemporary practices. The book is framed as a critical appraisal of traditional ethnomusicological studies of the region -...- $130.00
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Vendor: Hal Leonard Corp
Sing: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). 16 songs from the original motion picture soundtrack to this 2016 Illumination animated film featuring familiar classic songs, plus the original song "Faith" performed by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande, are included in this collection for piano, voice and guitar. Other songs...- $24.99
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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.

