Music - Reference

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...

While popular music in all its varied forms is a source of common interest and an insatiable curiosity among readers of all ages, thorough biographical information about its stars and superstars can be difficult to find.Consult this ongoing reference series for biographical information on...

Ongoing series that provides comprehensive information on more than 4, 500 musicians and groups from around the world.While popular music in all its varied forms is a source of common interest and an insatiable curiosity among readers of all ages, thorough biographical information about...

Ongoing series that provides comprehensive information on more than 4, 500 musicians and groups from around the world.While popular music in all its varied forms is a source of common interest and an insatiable curiosity among readers of all ages, thorough biographical information about...

Guitar Scales and Arpeggios is for intermediate to advanced guitarists interested in learning how to work out guitar scales and arpeggios for themselves. Being able to create guitar scales and arpeggios yourself can give a better understanding, while knowing the logic behind them can...

A Journey Into the Soul of American StringsThe banjo, the fiddle, and the mandolin are more than instruments-they are survivors, shape-shifters, and witnesses to history.In this interconnected series, Kevin L. Whitworth traces the hidden lives of these iconic stringed instruments, following their paths from...

Mandan and Hidatsa Music is a book written by Frances Densmore that explores the music and culture of the Mandan and Hidatsa Native American tribes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the music traditions of these tribes, including their songs, dances, and musical...

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) is recognized as one of the great composers and orchestra leaders of the twentieth century and is credited for raising jazz to its highest plateau. He remained musically active through his entire life, creating a prolific musical output. Ellingtonia:...

American composer George Gershwin, an icon of the American Jazz Age, indelibly marked 20th-century music, with many of his works becoming standards in the popular and jazz music repertory, not to mention his world-famous classical works such as Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and Porgy...

"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...

"Modern Organ Stops" is a definitive treatise on the art and science of organ voicing and tonal design. Written by the esteemed authority Noel A. Bonavia-Hunt, this work serves as an essential guide for organists, builders, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate nuances...

A comprehensive and practical reference guide for students and professionals alike, "Handbook of Musical Terms" provides clear, authoritative definitions of the essential vocabulary of music. Written by Karl Wilson Gehrkens, a distinguished figure in music education, this work serves as an indispensable tool for...

"The Anatomy of Music: A Complete Popular Outline of Musical Theory" serves as an accessible and comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles that govern the art of sound. Written for the layperson and the student alike, Winthrop Parkhurst breaks down the complex mechanics of...

The 1980s was one of the most innovative periods in the history of pop music--and even forty years on, it remains one of the most beloved. Celebrated across radio, television, advertising, theater, and film, the decade continues to resonate, with many of its defining...

In 1994, the death of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain not only initiated the decline of grunge's chart dominance but concurrently marked the MTV Generation's ascent to adulthood. Soon after came the Backstreet Boys, the Spice Girls, and the invention of AutoTune, as mainstream pop...

NOTORIOUS US PUNK LEGEND'S SOLO CAREER There's more to Iggy Pop than The Stooges, wild tales, and the occasional 'Lust For Life' sync in a commercial. Much of his solo career, spanning decades of reckless reinvention, is often overlooked, reduced to a handful of...

Are you ready to reclaim your voice, unleash your inner song and truly belong? In a world that often demands we dim our light, Earth Roots Sing is both a fierce and tender invitation to rediscover the powerful, authentic voice that resides within you....

The Choral Ne Plus UltrasContents ALMIGHTY GOD SAID... Opus 10 No. 1 He is the Image of the Invisible God Opus 10 No. 2 The Separating Veil is Torn! Opus 10 No. 3 Christ the Rising Star, Blink to the Moon! Opus 10 No....

With a population of close to 25 million and a size greater than many independent countries, Texas is home to an incredible variety of vibrant musical communities. Contemporary art music flourishes in disciplines ranging from experimentalism to concert music to film-scoring. While cataloguing the...

During the one and a quarter centuries since recording began, entirely new kinds of music have been invented and within those genres, different variations have been explored. At the beginning of the twentieth century, jazz, the blues, and country had barely started. Rock music...

For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/misc/misc_cc004.htmAuthor: John P. Cutts,Roger SmithISBN-10: 1595513205ISBN-13: 9781595513205Publisher: American Institute of MusicologyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1972Pages: 64Format: Paperback

For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/msd/msd_cc036.htmAuthor: Paul CutterISBN-10: 1595512721ISBN-13: 9781595512727Publisher: American Institute of MusicologyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1979Pages: 512Format: Hardcover

Author: Michaël AbecassisISBN-10: 1527503542ISBN-13: 9781527503540Publisher: Cambridge Scholars PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2017Pages: 688Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.90w x 1.80d

Donizetti's Opera, Don Pasquale: Containing The Italian Text, With An English Translation, And The Music Of All The Principal Airs (1888) is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to the famous Italian opera, Don Pasquale, by the renowned composer, Gaetano Donizetti. The book...

Music and Musicians: Essays and Criticisms is a collection of essays and critiques written by Robert Schumann, a German composer, critic, and music theorist. The book was first published in 1877 and is considered to be one of the most influential works on music...

Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1566), Collected Works. Vol. 3. Versos y Fugas. 8 Psalm tone works, 8 Magnificats, and 2 fugues for keyboard. For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/cw/cw04.htmAuthor: Charles Jacobs,Antonio de Cabezo´nISBN-10: 0912024623ISBN-13: 9780912024622Publisher: Institute of Mediaeval MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1976Pages: 56Format: Hardcover

This work is a handy desk reference for academic and public library music reference collections as well as teachers, musicians, and composers. The more than 250 books discussed represent a core bibliography on this late 20th-century phenomenon that is very much in transition as...

Music education takes place in many contexts, both formal and informal. Be it in a school or music studio, while making music with friends or family, or even while travelling in a car, walking through a shopping mall or watching television, our myriad sonic...

The Oxford Handbook of Computer Music offers a state-of-the-art cross-section of the most field-defining topics and debates in computer music today. A unique contribution to the field, it situates computer music in the broad context of its creation and performance across the range of...

"The Art of Violin Playing" stands as one of the most influential and comprehensive treatises on violin pedagogy ever written. Authored by the renowned pedagogue and virtuoso Carl Flesch, this seminal work offers an exhaustive exploration of the technical and artistic foundations required for...

Explore the exquisite world of stringed instruments with the "Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos, Also Bows of Rare Makes" by Lyon & Healy. This meticulously compiled catalog, dating back to 1916, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of...

The Violin; Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a...

Finding scholarly research on the choral music by significant American composers is limited. Moreover, finding scholarly resources by significant African-American composers is more limited. Spiritual arrangements by well-known African-American composers had a tremendous impact upon the cultural development of African-Americans in North America. Equally,...