Music - Reference

The Wonder of Jazz not only shares the history, influences, and impact of jazz music but explores its true origins, development and impact on out culturak, historical, art, fashion, societal and political outlooks. Jazz has influenced us in ways we may not realise -...

A pictorial history of 1980s alternative Americana featuring hundreds of previously unseen images of bands including: Faith, Rites of Spring, Dinosaur Jr, Embrace, Opal, Galaxie 500, Beat Happening, Sonic Youth, Scratch Acid, Pussy Galore and early Nirvana. Interviews by key band members make this...

The biggest edition yet - expanded and updated with 35,000 words of new material Critically acclaimed in its previous editions, The Complete David Bowie is widely recognized as the foremost source of analysis and information on every facet of Bowie's career. The A-Z of...

A must-have for any conductor, conducting student and orchestral librarian. How does a conductor know whether the score they use is what the composer wrote? How do orchestral players know that their parts are reliable and reflect the latest scholarship? As Jonathan Del Mar...

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,...

Organized into four large sections of carefully graded exercises that correspond to the progression of material in most theory courses, A New Approach to Ear Training offers instructors remarkable flexibility, enabling them to use the book as an assigned text or as a supplement...

Central to the repertoire of Western art music since the 18th century, the symphony has come to be regarded as one of the ultimate compositional challenges. In his five-volume series The Symphonic Repertoire, the late A. Peter Brown explores the symphony from its 18th-century...

Famous Pianists and Their Technique has been a standard in the field since its first publication in 1974. This widely used and acclaimed history of piano technical thought includes insights into the techniques of masters such as C.P.E. Bach, Bart, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Clementi,...

Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire is the most definitive publication on the status of the euphonium in the history of this often misunderstood and frequently under-appreciated instrument. This volume documents the rich history, the wealth of repertoire, and the incredible discography of the euphonium....

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire is the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken into the literature and discography of any single musical instrument. Under the direction of R. Winston Morris and Daniel Perantoni, this publication represents more than 40 years of research by dozens of...

A reference guide to the vast array of art song literature and composers from Latin America, this book introduces the music of Latin America from a singer's perspective and provides a basis for research into the songs of this richly musical area of the...

Making Music and Enriching Lives fills an important niche in the very large world of books about music. It's unlike any other instructional book in the way it addresses comprehensive, across-the-board issues that affect all teachers, students, and musicians. In this book, you will...

Face to Face with Orchestra and Chorus is a crucial guide for choral conductors who are presented with the daunting task of conducting a full-size orchestra. This book provides a survival kit for both novice and experienced choral conductors, with an overview of the...

"This book comes from a very fine music educator with exceptional experience, who has common sense and a real understanding of what a beginning teacher should know. The book puts into print issues that are widely discussed at conventions and at conferences, and that...

Now in paperback!Music for More than One Piano An Annotated GuideMaurice HinsonWhen one piano is simply not enough."Maurice Hinson's [Music for More than One Piano] ought not only to stand in the bookshelf for reference, but as a true dictionary in the best sense,...

This is a thorough summary of an important body of music written by a musician of extraordinary, perhaps unrivaled knowledge of the repertory,Author: Maurice HinsonISBN-10: 0253214564ISBN-13: 9780253214560Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2001Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.60d

Now in paperback!Little Labels --Big SoundSmall Record Companies and the Rise of American MusicRick Kennedy and Randy McNuttForeword by Al KooperA wild ride through American popular music."[T]hese cats had their ears to the ground and cut vinyl that created the hip sounds of the...

Praise for the cloth edition: "Commendable in its scholarship . . . should prove of interest to linguists, medievalists, and Renaissance academicians, as well as to fastidious performers of early music." --Choice"Singing Early Music is a pioneering work of surpassing quality that cannot be...

Blending creative insights with wisdom of the masters, professional violinist Maureen Taranto-Pyatt shares practical guidance in her new methodology, Progressive Form.With The Living Art of Violin Playing, violinists will learn to appreciate the physics and geometry of movement to facilitate a nuanced flow of...

Blending creative insights with wisdom of the masters, professional violinist Maureen Taranto-Pyatt shares practical guidance in her new methodology, Progressive Form.With The Living Art of Violin Playing, violinists will learn to appreciate the physics and geometry of movement to facilitate a nuanced flow of...

In this expanded and updated edition, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide features over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts catalog published works for piano with two or more instruments with information...

Harps and harp music have enjoyed a renaissance over the past century and today can be heard in a broad array of musical contexts. Guide to the Contemporary Harp is a comprehensive resource that examines the vibrant present-day landscape of the harp. The authors...

Harps and harp music have enjoyed a renaissance over the past century and today can be heard in a broad array of musical contexts. Guide to the Contemporary Harp is a comprehensive resource that examines the vibrant present-day landscape of the harp. The authors...

This comprehensive, annotated resource of solo repertoire for the horn documents in detail the rich catalogue of original solo compositions for the instrument. Intended as a guide for practical use and easy reference, it is organized into three large sections: works for unaccompanied horn,...

Walter Willson Cobbett (1847-1937), Businessman, Violinist and Author. This is volume two of a two-volume encyclopaedia of chamber music which was first published in 1929/1930 and is a comprehensive work on the subject.Author: Walter Willson CobbettISBN-10: 1906857849ISBN-13: 9781906857844Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Walter Willson Cobbett (1847-1937), Businessman, Violinist and Author. This is volume one of a two-volume encyclopaedia of chamber music which was first published in 1929/1930 and is a comprehensive work on the subject.Author: Walter Willson CobbettISBN-10: 1906857822ISBN-13: 9781906857820Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Pop Music Legends fondly reviews all eras and aspects of the music industry.Author: Hank MooreISBN-10: 1631959670ISBN-13: 9781631959677Publisher: Morgan James PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2022Pages: 296Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Pop Music Legends fondly reviews all eras and aspects of the music industry.Author: Hank MooreISBN-10: 1631959654ISBN-13: 9781631959653Publisher: Morgan James PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2022Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.67d

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finland's most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works. Many...

Master's Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Musicology - Miscellaneous, grade: 8.5, language: English, abstract: The present work attempts to study the impact of Hindustani Classical Music on Bollywood in a legitimate manner using a statistical approach emphasizing on statistical modeling of...

This might be my last year--not because I let it beat me but because I have finally found the happiness that I've been searching for all my life. Ironically, I found it in a place that has nothing to do with music. You see,...

This might be my last year--not because I let it beat me but because I have finally found the happiness that I've been searching for all my life. Ironically, I found it in a place that has nothing to do with music. You see,...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). The list from this very popular VH1 special is comprised of hits from rock, country, hip-hop, R&B and more. Includes: Smells like Teen Spirit * I Want It That Way * I Will Always Love You * Vogue * Baby Got Back...

This limited edition silver-embossed, facsimile-autographed, slipcase holds both books. These books are essential for anyone who is interested in a comprehensive account of the modern guitar, and how a highly responsive guitar is made. They offer info from one of the most-revered luthiers of...

This Futurist opera was presented in snowy Petrograd in December 1913 to a riotous audience. The atonal music composed by Mikhail Matiushin accompanied the alogical libretto by Aleksei Kruchenykh, the action taking place in the 10th Land where "the windows of houses all face...

Levon Helm's Rambles have quickly become the stuff of legend. Helm, of course, is the charismatic drummer, singer, and sometimes mandolin picker for The Band, a group whose songs and stature have made them a pillar of classic rock and rootsy Americana. Beyond their...

(Book). This book by Bass Drum Control (06620020) author Colin Bailey is written for drummers with limited experience in playing jazz and the kind of soloing it requires. Colin helps drummers become more comfortable with phrasing drum solos, and teaches stock phrases (licks) around...

From the author of Amps comes an essential survival guide for every guitar player and amp owner. Packed with concise, clearly written tips on troubleshooting and repairs, this guide teaches the secrets of maintenance and fixing it yourself, with straightforward, step-by-step instructions using simple,...

A classic and invaluable reference work. Soon after its initial publication, the Harvard Dictionary of Music by Willi Apel was firmly established as a standard and essential resource for everyone concerned with music. The product of exceptional scholarship, it was praised as being comprehensive,...

Expanded, updated, and fully revised--the definitive introduction to electronic music is ready for new generations of students. Essential and state-of-the-art, The Computer Music Tutorial, second edition is a singular text that introduces computer and electronic music, explains its motivations, and puts topics into context....

"Suddenly, this skinny, longhaired kid who had been lounging against the wall inside sprang forward to confront me, rolling and popping his eyes, intensely vibing me with his own personal voodoo. He looked electric, on fire--as if he was about to jump out of...

From 1958 to 1963, Neil Sedaka sold 25 million records--more than anyone except Elvis Presley. He thought he could do no wrong, but a year later he was all but off the charts, swept away by The Beatles and the British Invasion--a blow he...

Since its initial publication in 1980, the Dictionary has been widely acclaimed as an indispensable resource and a classic reference. The word "updated" doesn't begin to describe the thousands of new articles, topics, cross-references, and areas of scholarship incorporated into The New Grove II....

A potted history of Slade's year in 1969.Day by day with rarely seen gig adverts, venue photos, interviews, records, etc.Illustrated with beautifully restored images.Author: Tony CharlesISBN-10: 8437673003ISBN-13: 9798437673003Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/22/2022Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d

For over twenty-five years Lisa Campbell Albert and Bill Lynch have been collaborating on and in Musical Theatre; working in professional productions, conducting workshops, teaching song study, and coaching both professional and aspiring Musical Theatre artists. Over the years (and the occasional beers), they...

Morton Feldman viewed Piano and String Quartet as his capstone work--the culminating example of the aesthetic that Feldman spent his life seeking. Written in 1985, the year before Feldman's death, this single movement, roughly eighty-minute composition was heralded by Steve Reich as "the most...

The ultimate guide to starting, keeping, and tracking your music collection with this guided journal, including expert advice, lists, and a log to keep track of over 300 records. Vinyl records are back--in a big way. Music lovers are turning back to vinyl for...

The field of Sound Studies has changed and developed dramatically over the last two decades involving a vast and dizzying array of work produced by those working in the arts, social sciences and sciences. The study of sound is inherently interdisciplinary and is undertaken...

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music and Youth Culture provides a comprehensive and fully up-to-date overview of key themes and debates relating to the academic study of popular music and youth culture. While this is a highly popular and rapidly expanding field of research,...

Experiencing Music Composition in Middle School General Music is designed to help teachers and students create original music through materials and activities that are enticing and accessible. The text offers an innovative approach to composition teaching and learning to promote the development of the...