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...

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...

In the history of sound recording, the years from 1896 to 1926 mark the transformation of a carnival toy into a serious means of musical reproduction. This work documents for the first time an index of this transformation: the expansion of the repertoire from...

This book provides a straightforward method that simplifies the principles essential for developing a healthy, beautiful voice. With clear explanations and correlating exercises, the science of singing is made accessible. Each rudimentary area of vocal production - energy, vibration, and resonance - is logically...

PRONOUNCING and DEFINING DICTIONARY of MUSIC is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher...

(Banjo). Follow along with Todd as he takes you through his easy-to-follow, step-by-step book and online video. Contains 9 chapters filled with details, techniques and over 60 photos on how to set up and keep your 5-string banjo maintained and sounding good. You'll learn...

(Reference). Teaching is one of the greatest responsibilities in society. It's an art form that requires craft, patience, creativity, and intelligence. Practice Personalities: What's Your Type? will help teachers, parents and students realize the challenges of practicing, understand the benefits of correct practicing, identify...

Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland's forgotten corner is home to Scotland's most famous song writer Robert Burns. Yet the music of this region goes widely unrecognised. This 5 book collection represents the past, the present and the future of South West Scotland's musical heritage....

Here is another indispensible cross-reference manual to the music of the 2000's. It was an era where the individual performer really outshone the groups and collaboration took on a new style as multiple artists would work together rather than the standard duets. Hip hop...

Witch house (also known as drag or Haunted house) is an occult-themed dark electronic music genre and visual aesthetic that emerged in the late 2000s. The music is heavily influenced by chopped and screwed hip-hop soundscapes, industrial and noise experimentation, and features use of...

This is the fifth indispensable cross-reference manual in this series, a listing to the music of the 1990's. This era created what some have called the best decade in music. That might be pushing it a little far, but the decade did have a...

Experience the rich history of the Mary Pappert School of Music, one of the most prestigious music schools in the nation. In 1926, Duquesne University, a Catholic college in Pittsburgh, humbly founded its music school with a handful of students. The institution quickly grew...

Palmer's Theory of Music is a comprehensive guide to the study of music theory, specifically focusing on thorough-bass, harmony, musical composition, and form. Written by Horatio Richmond Palmer in 1876, this book provides a practical approach to understanding the fundamental concepts of music theory....

Opera Stories is a collection of tales about famous operas, written by Henry Lowell Mason and first published in 1910. The book covers a range of well-known operas, including Don Giovanni, Carmen, and Aida, and provides an overview of the plot, characters, and music...

Five Thousand Musical Terms: A Complete Dictionary of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, French, German, Spanish, English is a comprehensive reference book for musicians, music students, and music enthusiasts. Written by John Stowell Adams and originally published in 1861, this book provides an extensive list...

Birds Through An Opera Glass is a book written by Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey in 1889. It is a comprehensive guide to birdwatching, providing detailed descriptions of various species of birds found in North America. The book includes information on the behavior, habitat, and...

Author: Diane DelaneyISBN-10: 1436375088ISBN-13: 9781436375085Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2008Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

The Study of Indian Music is a comprehensive book written by Frances Densmore. The book delves into the intricacies of Indian music, exploring its history, theory, and practice. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different genres of Indian music, the instruments...

Ceremonial Songs of the Creek and Yuchi Indians with Music Transcribed by Jacob D. Sapir is a book that explores the musical traditions of two Native American tribes, the Creek and Yuchi. The book is written by Frank G. Speck and includes music transcribed...

""How Theodore Thomas Brought The People Nearer To Music"" is a book written by Orison Swett Marden that chronicles the life and career of Theodore Thomas, a renowned conductor and music educator in the late 19th century. The book explores the ways in which...

""Carols Their Origin, Music and Connection with Mystery Plays"" by William J. Phillips is a comprehensive book that explores the origins and evolution of Christmas carols, their music, and their connection with mystery plays. The book delves into the history of carols, tracing their...

The Doobie Brothers On Track tells the story of a band that helped define one of the most transformative decades in popular music. Formed in California in 1970, The Doobie Brothers blended blues, folk and R&B with tight harmonies and road-tested musicianship. Their early...

In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of the music industry during the year 1910, recording artists and musicians faced a multitude of challenges asthey navigated the rapidly growing realm of recorded sound. This era marked a significant turning point in the industry, with the...

Author: Gillian B. AndersonISBN-10: 1839310529ISBN-13: 9781839310522Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2011Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.57lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.56d

A comprehensive guide to the men and women who contributed to and defined these musical genres in South CarolinaIn An Encyclopedia of South Carolina Jazz and Blues Musicians, Benjamin Franklin V documents the careers of South Carolina jazz and blues musicians from the nineteenth...

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Music Production provides a detailed overview of current research on the production of mono and stereo recorded music. The handbook consists of 33 chapters, each written by leaders in the field of music production. Examining the technologies and places of...

""A Hundred Years of Music in America"" is a comprehensive account of the evolution of music in America over the past century. Written by William Smythe Babcock Mathews, a renowned musicologist and historian, the book explores the various musical genres and styles that emerged...

First published in 2011. Johannes Brahms: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions, and his influence...

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...

Robert Shaw is considered to be the most influential choral conductor in American history. This is the first collection of his letters and notes about music ever published--at another time, it is the book Shaw would have written himself.The letters are an invigorating mix...

Unlock the hauntingly beautiful sound of the erhu-even if you've never played an instrument before.If you've always wanted to learn the erhu but felt overwhelmed by complicated lessons or confusing tutorials, this beginner-friendly guide is your shortcut to confident playing.How to Play Erhu for...

Indexes the printed music of spirituals with publications dating from 1867 to the present.African American spirituals constitute one of the largest bodies of American folk song and have survived into the twenty-first century. They are the root of American music. This book indexes some...

Turn on the radio anywhere in the world, and sooner or later you will hear 'Africa'. Along with just a handful of songs by other artists, Toto's worldwide hit is one of the most ubiquitous musical works of our time, written by a group...

The success of Orlando furioso in Italian musical theatre is vast and complex. This book examines the main phases of the circulation and influence of Orlando furioso on the seventeenth-century music scene by reconstructing an overall historical and critical profile, but also through the...

Women in Music: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography emerging from more than twenty-five years of feminist scholarship on music. This book testifies to the great variety of subjects and approaches represented in over two decades of published writings on women,...

In Listening Subjects, David Schwarz uses psychoanalytic techniques to probe the visceral experiences of music listeners. Using classical, popular, and avant-garde music as texts, Schwarz addresses intriguing questions: why do bodies develop goose bumps when listening to music and why does music sound so...

(Book). 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...

In Listening Subjects, David Schwarz uses psychoanalytic techniques to probe the visceral experiences of music listeners. Using classical, popular, and avant-garde music as texts, Schwarz addresses intriguing questions: why do bodies develop goose bumps when listening to music and why does music sound so...

Author: Allen Van WertISBN-13: 9798990789821Publisher: Allen Van WertLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2024Pages: 238Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

As the 1980s commenced, The Bee Gees were ensnared by a fervent backlash stemming from their unparalleled late-1970s commercial halcyon. Undeserving of the anti-disco ire that came to an eruptive peak in 1979, the Gibbs found themselves embargoed from the same airwaves that propelled...

A music trivia game that classic rock fans will flip over, featuring straightforward "A-side" questions and trickier themed "B-side" quizzes. In each round of Dad Rock, players can choose to answer "A-Side" questions for one point, or, if they're feeling adventurous, try a "B-Side"...

Bob Leszczak is a longtime radio personality, actor, singer, historian and author. A New Jersey native, The Answer Is: A Guide to the Lost Art of the Answer Record is Leszczak's twelfth pop culture book. "Answer Records" all but disappeared in the mid to...

This is a theoretical analysis of BWV 226 by J. S. Bach. It contains information from other writers for theoretical and historical information, as well as original information from the author. Graphs, tables and charts are included. The information is from many perspectives, and...

"I have always had in mind to write a book on numerous performable chords on the long-neck Tembûr which is known by various names in different parts of Kurdistan; it is known as Tembûr in the northern and western Kurdistan, it is known as...