Music - Reference

Author: Joel WhitburnISBN-10: 0898202442ISBN-13: 9780898202441Publisher: Record Research Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2026Format: Hardcover

"New Musical Resources" is a foundational text in twentieth-century music theory and a manifesto of modernist composition. Written by the visionary American composer and pianist Henry Cowell, this work systematically explores the expanding boundaries of sound, rhythm, and harmony. Cowell presents a radical approach...

#1 SINGLES IN THE 1980s: All the Top Songs in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom & United States The 1980s music scene across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States was a bold, electrifying mix of pop innovation, rock power and irresistible hooks-driven...

Who's Who in Music and Drama is an invaluable biographical reference work, offering a comprehensive overview of notable figures in the performing arts. This encyclopedia provides detailed entries on a wide array of individuals who have made significant contributions to music and theater. From...

Delve into the rich tapestry of musical history with "Cyclopedia Of Music & Musicians, Volume 1". This comprehensive volume, meticulously compiled by John Denison Champlin and William Foster Apthorp, offers a detailed exploration of music and the lives of musicians.From insightful biographical sketches to...

This is Volume 1 of the "Catalogo / Supplemento" published by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig. A crucial reference for music historians and collectors, this catalog provides a detailed overview of the publisher's offerings during a significant period in music history. Breitkopf & Härtel...

Explore the vibrant musical landscape of 19th-century Berlin with the "Berliner Musikzeitung Echo, Volume 1857." This meticulously preserved volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the musical tastes, trends, and critical discourse of the era. As a primary source, it provides invaluable insights for musicologists,...

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...

"Gleanings From the History of Music" by Joseph Bird offers a comprehensive exploration of music's evolution from its earliest origins to the beginning of the eighteenth century. This meticulously researched volume provides readers with a deep understanding of the historical context, key figures, and...

The Euterpean is a comprehensive resource dedicated to the world of music. This volume encompasses a wide range of topics, offering insights into music history, theory, and criticism. It serves as an invaluable reference for both enthusiasts and scholars, presenting detailed information in an...

""German and French Poems for Memorizing: With the Music to Some of the German Poems"" is a book published in 1895 by New York State University. This book is a collection of German and French poems that are intended to be memorized by the...

""Impressions of Europe, 1873-1874: Music, Art, and History"" is a travelogue written by Philo Adams Otis, originally published in 1922. The book is based on Otis's travels in Europe in the years 1873 and 1874, during which he visited several countries including England, France,...

A Beginner's Guide to Backing Irish Traditional MusicLearn to accompany Irish traditional music with confidence-even if you've never played in a session before.Have you ever sat in the corner of a pub session wondering when to join in? Have you watched experienced bouzouki players...

The modern music industry offers more opportunities for independent artists than ever before, but successfully releasing and promoting music requires more than talent alone. Understanding the business behind the music is essential for artists who want to build sustainable careers.In Comprehensive Music Business Bassics:...

The world's greatest band in the second half of their career, song by song The Beatles 1967-1970 picks up where The Beatles 1962-1966 left off, tracing song-by-song the band's most daring and transformative years. As the Beatles abandon touring and turn the studio into...

Showing Up: The Room You Are In Matters More Than You ThinkExpanded EditionThe first edition of Showing Up gave musicians the map. This edition tells the story of how the map was drawn.For any musician who has ever felt like the next level was...

Learn to play smooth, beautiful Kalimba melodies with confidence - even if you've never played music before.Fingerstyle Kalimba for Beginners is the practical step-by-step guide designed to help complete beginners develop finger control, smooth melody flow, and effortless thumb piano playing through easy exercises,...

This book explores how technological advancements revolutionized music consumption in the early twentieth century.Focusing on the evolution of sound technology, it examines the development of music production and transmission, from gramophones and radio to early recording formats. It also considers how music became a...

Piano, forte, adagio, vivace, alla marcia, sforzando, ritardando... If you play an instrument, you have certainly come across these Italian words, and many more, while reading music. You also use Italian words, or words of Italian origin, when you talk about music, such as...

The sneaker person culture from the average person's point of view and describing the high and lows of the culture in the golden era of the 80s and 90s before Ebay, Google and social media, back when you heard about sneakers either by word...

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...

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...

"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 -...