Music - Reference

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eudaimonia: Perspectives for Music Learning asserts the fertile applications of eudaimonia-an Aristotelian concept of human flourishing intended to explain the nature of a life well lived-for work in music learning and teaching in the 21st century.Author: Gareth Dylan SmithISBN-10: 0367210290ISBN-13: 9780367210298Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2020Pages:...

The complete illustrated guide to microphone technologyAuthor: Ray RayburnISBN-10: 0240820754ISBN-13: 9780240820750Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2011Pages: 466Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.00lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.50w x 1.00d

We only ever get glimpses of Ian Dury; nothing is as it seems. From irascible rogue to national treasure, pop star to social commentator, cockney geezer to artist, he was a man greater than the sum of his parts. Part teddy boy, part punk,...

This is Volume 1 of 12 of the Universal Encyclopedia of Scales.Volume 1 covers Source Scales & Related Modes. The complete encyclopedia is also available as a book set of 12 volumes.A complete encyclopedia of scales has always been on every musician's wish-list. There...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1864 Edition.Author: William W. KeysISBN-10: 1497966736ISBN-13: 9781497966734Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

The Singing Girl is a comic opera in three acts, written by Stanislaus Stange and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Rosalind, who is a talented singer and performer. Rosalind falls in love with a young...

From Please Please Me to Abbey Road, this collection of essays tells the fascinating story of the Beatles - the creation of the band, their musical influences, and their cultural significance, with emphasis on their genesis and practices as musicians, songwriters, and recording artists....

Pain and injury are near constant companions for professional musicians. Aching hands, painful joint swelling, back problems, among other ailments were all thought to be part of the price musicians had to pay to be performers. However, thanks to an increasing awareness of both...

A Guide to Library Research in Music introduces the process and techniques for researching and writing about music, providing concrete examples and offering a thorough introduction to music literature. This second edition addresses new matters in digital technology and the expansion in musical genres...

""The Meaning of Music: A Study in Psychological Aesthetics"" by Carroll C. Pratt is a comprehensive exploration of the psychological and aesthetic aspects of music. The book delves into the ways in which music affects our emotions, thoughts, and behavior, and how it can...

Bernie Williams' ability to play major league baseball at a high level was directly influenced by his musical training and his deep understanding of the similarities between musical artistry and athletic performance. Through a series of conversations, narratives, and sidebars, the authors (Bernie Williams,...

The Fortune Teller: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts (1898) is a musical masterpiece by Harry Bache Smith. The story follows the misadventures of a group of travelers who become entangled with a band of gypsies and their mysterious fortune teller. The opera features...

Modern literature has always been obsessed by music. It cannot seem to think about itself without obsessing about music. And music has returned the favour. The Routledge Companion to Music and Modern Literature addresses this relationship as a significant contribution to the burgeoning field...

Discover the secrets of violin maintenance with "The Repairing & Restoration of Violins" by Horace Petherick. Part of 'The Strad' Library, this volume provides detailed insights into the techniques and practices of repairing and restoring these cherished stringed instruments. Whether you're a seasoned luthier...

Videos featuring opera singers were initially released in the mid 1980s. This companion volume to Opera Mediagraphy: Video Recordings and Motion Pictures (Greenwood, 1993) indexes opera singers on video and film in concert, recital, and non-operatic feature film and includes VHS videotape, optical video...

Author: Alan GreenwoodISBN-10: 188488315XISBN-13: 9781884883156Publisher: Vintage Guitar Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2025Pages: 644Format: Paperback

Author: Martin FreresISBN-10: 1969068078ISBN-13: 9781969068072Publisher: Kimber BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d

'The Rhythm Within' is the ideal companion book to your drumming practice sessions. It is filled with practical advice and exercises to help you approach and structure your learning.Unlock your creativity and feel confident in your drumming, following supportive philosophies and creative workflow guides,...

This book and its accompanying website present the selected proceedings of the inaugural, 'The Performer's Voice: An International Forum for Music Performance and Scholarship', directed by Dr Anne Marshman (editor) and hosted by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore....

It is clear that the digital age has fully embraced music production, distribution, and transcendence for a vivid audience that demands more music both in quantity and versatility. However, the evolving world of digital music production faces a calamity of tremendous proportions: the asymmetrically...

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: Hazel Gertrude KinscellaISBN-10: 1494119412ISBN-13: 9781494119416Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 574Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.67lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.16d

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.Author: John ErskineISBN-10: 1494118947ISBN-13: 9781494118945Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 566Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.15d

Shakespeare: His Music and Song is a book written by A. H. Moncur-Sime and originally published in 1917. The book explores the musical and lyrical elements of William Shakespeare's plays and poems, analyzing the ways in which music and song are used to enhance...

Tin Pan Alley: A Chronicle of the American Popular Music Racket is a comprehensive book by Isaac Goldberg that explores the history of the American popular music industry from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century. The book delves into the rise of Tin...

""Yuman and Yaqui Music and the Village of the Great Kivas on the Zuni Reservation New Mexico"" is a book written by Francis Densmore. The book explores the music and culture of the Yuman and Yaqui tribes, as well as the Great Kivas village...

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...

The Music Section of the World's Great Madonnas by Cynthia Maus is a comprehensive guide to the iconic depictions of the Madonna in music. The book explores the many musical interpretations of the Madonna, from classical compositions to modern pop songs. Each chapter focuses...

Recent Music And Musicians: As Described In The Diaries And Correspondence Of Ignatz Moscheles (1873) is a book written by Ignatz Moscheles, a renowned musician and composer of the 19th century. The book is a collection of Moscheles' personal diaries and correspondence, which provide...

Shakespeare and Music: With Illustrations from the Music of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries is a book written by Edward Woodall Naylor and first published in 1896. The book explores the relationship between William Shakespeare's plays and the music of his time, specifically the...

Music In Its Relation To Intellectual Life is a book written by Frederic Louis Ritter and published in 1891. This book explores the relationship between music and intellectual life, examining how music can influence and enhance intellectual development. Ritter delves into various aspects of...

""A Treatise On Byzantine Music"" is a comprehensive study of the music of the Byzantine Empire, written by Stephen Georgeson Hatherly and originally published in 1892. The book explores the history, theory, and practice of Byzantine music, including its origins in ancient Greek music,...

The Quantity And Music Of The Greek Chorus Discovered is a book written by William Willis Moseley in 1847. The book is a comprehensive study of the Greek chorus and its role in ancient Greek drama. Moseley explores the quantity and music of the...

This is a deliberately provocative book crossing many disciplinary boundaries and locating music and art education within a context of contemporary social and political problems in a time of growing disruption and authoritarianism. Intended firstly for music teacher educators, practicing music teachers, and graduate...

Music Education for Social Change: Constructing an Activist Music Education develops an activist music education rooted in principles of social justice and anti-oppression, raising the question: amidst racism and violence targeted at people who embody difference, how can music education contribute to changing the...

Explore the rich history of classical music with "Philip Hale's Boston Symphony Programme Notes." This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of musical analysis as presented to audiences of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Penned by Philip Hale, a renowned figure...

Explore the rich tapestry of American music history with Henry Charles Lahee's "Annals of Music in America: A Chronological Record of Significant Musical Events." This meticulously compiled chronology offers a detailed look at the evolution of music in the United States throughout the 19th...

Unlock the captivating world of opera with "The Standard Operaglass: Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas" by Charles Annesley. This comprehensive guide offers concise and accessible plot summaries of a vast repertoire of beloved operas. Delve into the stories behind the...

Unlock the captivating world of opera with "The Standard Operaglass: Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas" by Charles Annesley. This comprehensive guide offers concise and accessible plot summaries of a vast repertoire of beloved operas. Delve into the stories behind the...

This comprehensive dictionary of music offers an encyclopedic look at the terminology, history, and major figures in the world of music. A must-have resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich and varied world of musical traditions.This work has been selected by...

A Bibliography of Early Secular American Music is a comprehensive collection of early American sheet music. Compiled by Oscar George Theodore Sonneck, this book provides an in-depth look at the development of music in America, making it an essential reference for music scholars, historians,...

A Bibliography of Early Secular American Music is a comprehensive collection of early American sheet music. Compiled by Oscar George Theodore Sonneck, this book provides an in-depth look at the development of music in America, making it an essential reference for music scholars, historians,...

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed survey of the music published by the League of Composers during its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s. With extensive documentation and analysis of each work, it is an essential resource for scholars and performers of modern classical...

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,...

In this volume, sixty-eight of the world's leading authorities explore and describe the wide range of musics of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Nepal and Afghanistan. Important information about history, religion, dance, theater, the visual arts and philosophy as well as their relationship...

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...