Music - Reference

For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/rms/rms_cc003.htmAuthor: Tom R. WardISBN-10: 1595513132ISBN-13: 9781595513137Publisher: American Institute of MusicologyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1980Pages: 320Format: Hardcover

Compiled by the University of Illinois Musicological Archives for Renaissance Manuscript Studies. Herbert Kellman and Charles Hamm. For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/rms/rms_cc001.htmAuthor: Herbert KellmanISBN-10: 1595514872ISBN-13: 9781595514875Publisher: American Institute of MusicologyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1993Pages: 376Format: Hardcover

A historical and musical study of a rich set of sources newly discovered, with inventories (giving melodic incipits of unica or works not available in modern editions). Includes color frontispiece not included in pagination. For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/rms/rms_cc002.htmAuthor: David CrawfordISBN-10: 1595513124ISBN-13: 9781595513120Publisher:...

Containing details of 390 L.P. and E.P. recordings, African Music on LP: An Annotated Discography contributed to the scholarship of African music at a time when very little had been written. Organized by record label and arranged in alphabetical order, Allen P. Merriam assesses...

"A Dictionary of Modern Music and Musicians" is an expansive and detailed reference work that captures the landscape of musical evolution during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edited by the distinguished musicologist Arthur Eaglefield-Hull, this volume serves as a comprehensive guide to...

1974 was probably the last of the 'golden years' of the first wave of progressive rock. It was a year in which the classic bands that came to define the genre released some of their most acclaimed albums, the long players that, more than...

Whether you're a total novice about to buy your first guitar or you have already started playing and want to take your fretboard wizardry to the next level, The Complete Guitar Manual is the definitive fast-tract guide to becoming a guitar god. Learn how...

The Modes of Ancient Greek Music by David Monro is a comprehensive study of the musical modes that were used in ancient Greece. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various modes, including their history, structure, and use in different types of music....

This volume, "Proceedings, Volume 29," presents a collection of scholarly papers and reports from the Royal Musical Association and the International Musical Society. Detailing diverse aspects of music history, theory, and performance practice, the book offers valuable insights into the musical landscape of its...

This comprehensive collection, "Proceedings, Volumes 1-2," captures the historical discourse and scholarly activities of both the Royal Musical Association and the International Musical Society. A valuable resource for musicologists, historians, and enthusiasts, this compilation offers a deep dive into the critical analysis, theoretical debates,...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

De Fidiculis Bibliographia, Volume 4, by Edward Heron-Allen, is an essential resource for musicians, historians, and collectors. This volume is part of a comprehensive attempt to create a bibliography of the violin and all other instruments played with a bow, covering both ancient and...

This book presents a comprehensive list of music subject headings as used on printed catalog cards by the Library of Congress. It serves as a valuable reference for librarians, musicologists, and researchers seeking to navigate and understand the classification of musical works within a...

The Tuners' Magazine V3 is a monthly journal that was published in 1915 and is devoted to the mutual interests of the tuners and manufacturers of musical instruments. The author of the book is Sumner L. Bales. This book is a comprehensive guide for...

The Physical Basis of Music is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Wood in 1913. The book explores the scientific principles and theories behind music, and how they relate to the physical world. Wood delves into topics such as sound waves, harmonics, resonance, and...

Hora Novissima: The Rhythm Of Bernard De Morlaix On The Celestial Country, Set To Music For Soli, Chorus, And Orchestra (1893) is a book written by Horatio William Parker. It is a musical composition that sets to music the poem ""Hora Novissima"" by Bernard...

This comprehensive reference guide offers a complete listing of every song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1974. Featuring detailed artist and song information, as well as notes on the historical and cultural context of each track, this book is...

The goal of the MLA Basic Manual Series is to present definitive discussion on specific aspects of the music library profession, but this third volume in the series is a bit atypical. Although it focuses uniquely on instruction in the music library, because music...

Author: Molly-Ann LeikinISBN-10: 1423441982ISBN-13: 9781423441984Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2008Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.94h x 6.06w x 0.38d

Author: Chris SuttonISBN-10: 1789525039ISBN-13: 9781789525038Publisher: DecadesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2025Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.38d

Cool can't be taught. That's the received wisdom, yet this wry, entertaining compendium by Thomas W. Hodgkinson (author of the indispensable How to Sound Cultured) shows that, on the contrary, anyone can increase their cool quotient by learning from the masters and the methods...

Absolutely a landmark text! Author Mike Christiansen spent countless hours researching the scale forms used in all major musical idioms and also those found in other non-Western musical cultures. In addition to a myriad of scale forms (both conventional and rare) for major, minor,...

"Rational Principles of Pianoforte Technique" is a cornerstone of twentieth-century piano pedagogy, authored by the legendary pianist and educator Alfred Cortot. This comprehensive method offers a systematic and analytical approach to mastering the physical and intellectual challenges of piano performance. Instead of mere mechanical...

"Introduction to Music Appreciation and History" by Dorothy Tremble Moyer is a comprehensive guide designed to deepen the reader's understanding and enjoyment of music through its historical context and structural evolution. The work traces the development of musical art from its earliest origins through...

The complete story of 1980's UK Top 40 - 370 singles, 225 artists, 25 chart toppers. Step back into 1980, a year when pop music was shifting into a new decade of sounds and styles. This book takes you on a nostalgic journey through...

Explores the complete first half of Pet Shop Boys' career, analyzing every song, album, and project in depth.Pet Shop Boys--Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe--are the most successful duo in the history of the UK pop charts, worldwide superstars, and legends in dance music on...

The Book of Songs by Rohsad Faraj is a collection of powerful and heartfelt lyrics that bring music, passion, and life together. Through these verses, Faraj explores themes of love, ambition, faith, and determination, creating songs full of energy and emotion. From the confidence...

Michael Hienzsch grew up in a musical family and took up piano at the age of six.He earned a degree in Music Composition from U.C. Berkeley, and took private instruction in conducting, orchestration, and jazz arranging.Michael has been the music director on over 75...

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music--jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their...

"Theory and Composition of Music" is an authoritative and practical guide designed for students and music enthusiasts who seek to master the fundamentals of musical creation. Written by the esteemed educator and composer Preston Ware Orem, this work provides a structured path through the...

"Theory and Composition of Music" is an authoritative and practical guide designed for students and music enthusiasts who seek to master the fundamentals of musical creation. Written by the esteemed educator and composer Preston Ware Orem, this work provides a structured path through the...

The Beatles changed the course of pop history - and the UK singles chart was never the same again.Every UK Number 1: The Beatles and Their Solo Years is the ultimate deep dive into the chart-topping story of John, Paul, George and Ringo -...

Understanding the value of vinyl records is rarely as straightforward as it first appears.While price guides are often expected to provide quick answers, the reality is that record values are influenced by a combination of factors, including condition, pressing differences, demand, and timing. This...

"Project Lessons in Orchestration" serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to the intricate art of scoring for the modern orchestra. Authored by Arthur E. Heacox, this work is structured as a series of progressive lessons designed to build a student's technical proficiency in...

Explore the fascinating stories behind every song and every album ever recorded by the band that has won more Grammys than any other musical act. U2 All the Songs is the complete, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the five-decade-long recording history of one of the most...

For a few short years in the 1970s, the unique music of Focus entertained the world. Built around the prodigious instrumental talents of Dutch masters Jan Akkerman (guitar) and Thijs van Leer (keyboards and flute), the band produced three classic hit albums in quick...

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.Author: Corinne HelineISBN-10: 1494069873ISBN-13: 9781494069872Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.59d

""Boccaccio or The Prince of Palermo"" is a comic opera written by Franz von Suppe in 1880. The story revolves around the famous Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio and his encounters with the Prince of Palermo. The opera is divided into three acts and features...

The Harpsichord and Clavichord, An Encyclopedia includes articles on this family of instruments, including famous players, composers, instruments builders, the construction of the instruments, and related terminology. It is the first complete A-Z reference on this important family of keyboard instruments. The contributors include...

Whether you are designing a new system or need to update and get the most out of the one in place Sound of Worship will offer essential information to guide and inform you choices. Written to give the context to help you focus your...

The Encyclopedia of Organ includes articles on the organ family of instruments, including famous players, composers, instrument builders, the construction of the instruments, and related terminology. It is the first complete A-Z reference on this important family of keyboard instruments. The contributors include major...

This is a one-of-a-kind reference work to the history of vaudeville, performance art, burlesque, revue, and comic opera. Most of these artists are not profiled in other reference books and the author has done deep research, including archival work and personal interviews, to uncover...

The Encyclopedia of the Piano was selected in its first edition as a Choice Outstanding Book and remains a fascinating and unparalleled reference work. The instrument has been at the center of music history with even composers of large symphonic work asserting that they...

The Madrigal: A Research and Information Guide is the first comprehensive annotated bibliography of scholarship on virtually all aspects of madrigal composition, production, and consumption. It contains 1,237 entries for items in English, French, German, and Italian. Scholars, students, teachers, librarians, and performers now...

Author: Ahgun LabyaISBN-13: 9798196798993Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2026Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.18d

Author: Theo BakerISBN-10: 1025600231ISBN-13: 9781025600239Publisher: Tradd Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

In this short, graphic volume, Josh MacPhee explores the role of music and sound in the student and worker revolt on May 1968 in France through the lens of the vinyl records that emerged out of--and were produced to comment on--the struggle. From the...

"The International Library of Music" stands as a monumental compilation of musical knowledge and scores, curated for students, educators, and enthusiasts of the classical tradition. This first volume introduces a vast repository of works by some of history's most celebrated composers, including Edvard Grieg,...

Have you always admired the powerful rhythms of the dholak but felt unsure where to begin?Many beginners pick up the dholak with excitement, only to feel stuck by unclear techniques, inconsistent timing, and confusing rhythm patterns that never seem to come together.If your hands...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Lynyrd Skynyrd have been playing their patented brand of Southern Rock music for over fifty years. The term 'Southern Rock' has been a contentious one, and their use of the Confederate flag has been controversial. However, the...