Music - Reference

Discover the Music that Changed Everything Embark on a complex and inspiring journey through the last 101 years as told through some of the most memorable hits and the artists behind them. Noah Lefevre, creator of Polyphonic, explores how our favorite music does more...

With this easy-to-follow guide, you can learn how to play the alto saxophone in just one week!This book is for people who have never played an instrument before and wants to learn how to play one of the most creative and flexible ones in...

Towards the tail end of the 1980s, Neil Hannon: a talented singer/songwriter from Northern Ireland, formed his first line-up of The Divine Comedy. In 1989, he signed a deal with independent label, Setanta Records, which led to The Divine Comedy becoming the label's most...

Murray's Expanded Encyclopedia Of Southern Gospel Music Volume Two is the second in a series of books describing individuals, music groups, and organizations in the Southern Gospel industry from the early 1900s to the present. Histories/biographies, discographies, lists of group members, and album cover...

This is an exhaustive reference work of sheet music published in the United States from the late 18th century to the year after adoption of the 19th amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote. In chronological order, the entries present bibliographic...

Bridging the genres of music, art illustration, collectible song sheets, Native American history and American popular culture, this book is definitive in its scope and coverage. It is the first comprehensive guide to American Indian images featured on over 700 colorful song sheet covers....

Against the odds, 90125, released towards the end of 1983, was Yes' best-selling album. Yet it was never intended to be a recording by one of the 1970s rock dinosaurs, but a combination of commercial expediency and luck saw an album by a new...

Bridging the genres of music, art illustration, collectible song sheets, Native American history and American popular culture, this book is definitive in its scope and coverage. It is the first comprehensive guide to American Indian images featured on over 700 colorful song sheet covers....

In Classical Music Explained, teacher and musician John M. Punt draws connections between the worlds of composers and the music they made. With these guides through history and the minds of composers, classical music comes to life and leads you to an appreciation, perhaps...

Between 1977 and 2012, INXS went from touring the Australian pub scene to conquering the world with their unique hybrid of rock, pop and funk. Despite soaking up a vast number of influences along the way, INXS transcended all music scenes, retaining their individuality...

The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Electric Bass Guitarby Rob PanickAre you a bass player looking to unlock the full potential of your instrument? Or perhaps you're an aspiring luthier eager to learn the art of setting up electric bass guitars? Look no...

""Music For The People: A Retrospect Of The Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888"" is a book written by Robert A. Marr in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the Glasgow International Exhibition that took place in 1888. It discusses the music that was...

Dr. Suzuki's writings and addresses, some of which are not generally available, are collected here to present his philosophies on the Mother Tongue Approach and the education of children with the Suzuki Method.Author: Shinichi SuzukiISBN-10: 0874875889ISBN-13: 9780874875881Publisher: Suzuki Method InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1993Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This third edition is a basic textbook on the development of pipe organ composition in geographically diverse schools. Its nineteen chapters include charts of organ composers and a historical background of contemporary events and figures for each organ composition school. Chapter bibliographies cover readings...

The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business is the industry bible and the ultimate guide to making money in the music business.Music is a business of money, contracts, decisions and making the most of every opportunity. To succeed--to make money--to have...

(Book). Back in the good old days, all of America was infatuated with the singing cowboys of movies and radio. This huge interest led to the production of "cowboy guitars." These were guitars manufactured with western scenes painted right on the guitar, and were...

As part of Scarecrow Press's Music Finders series, this go-to reference source provides pertinent information about the standard repertoire of works heard today in the great concert halls and recorded by the most prominent professionals. Drawing on extensive research of musical programs performed on...

Ah, the music list. Music journalists love to create them and fans love to shred them. However, by aggregating hundreds of best-of lists, Dave's Music Database has stripped away subjectivity in favor of cold, hard numbers. Commentaries about the albums consolidate the views of...

""A Psychology of Music: The Influence of Music on Behavior"" by Charles M. Diserens is a comprehensive exploration of the psychological impact of music on human behavior. The book delves into the various ways in which music affects our emotions, thoughts, and actions, and...

The Biographical Dictionary of Popular Music is an incredible and opinionated collection of celebrated cultural critic Dylan Jones's thoughts on more than 350 of the most important artists around the world--alive and dead, big and small, at length and in brief. This A to...

""What Music Can Do For You: A Guide For The Uninitiated"" (1920) by Harriet Ayer Seymour is a comprehensive guide that aims to introduce readers to the world of music and its many benefits. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Considered an essential resource for students at the Royal Conservatory in Milan and other schools of music, Pasquale Bona's comprehensive guide to rhythmic articulation is written for singers and instrumentalists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Bona provides 120 騁udes featuring practical methods...

In this, the second of two volumes on Lou Reed, we will see the phoenix-like rebirth of his career occur in terms of both critical and public resurrection and redemption. Starting in 1989, Lou Reed would release a trio of stunning LPs that would...

Released in 1977 during the height of disco fever and punk rock, Bat Out of Hell is an ambitious debut album that bucked the trend and confounded critics. With the help of several hit singles, it struck a chord with record buyers and became...

Written in 1985, the year before Feldman's death, this single movement 80-minute composition is heralded by many to be the composer's crowning achievement. The book is a complete analysis of the work, including the aural experience, and includes interviews with notable Feldman performers: David...

INTRODUCTIONNearly all of the poems included in Riversong are new.They are expressions of personal love, transcendentalrealization, and my deep involvement with nature and music.STREAM. . .RIVER. . .FLOW, that starts off the FOREVERSONGS Section, for example, is a journey from youth's firstrealization of the...

Hey Suburbia: A Guide to the Emo/Pop-Punk RiseUnearth the Anthems of a GenerationDive into the heartbeat of the Warped Tour era with "Hey Suburbia." Authored by music journalist Mike Damante, this immersive guide traces the meteoric rise of bands like Paramore and My Chemical...

Released in 1969, Let it Bleed was The Rolling Stones' eighth studio album (tenth in the USA). The second in a sequence of four consecutive records that comprised their creative peak, it is considered by many to be their best. After a period of...

AC/DC - a global rock institution and big brand name. The secret to their success has always been they are a rock 'n' roll band, pure and simple, undiluted by trends. They have a solid authenticity with no frills or pretentiousness. Chris Sutton examines...

Author: Howie ThompsonISBN-10: 1479786985ISBN-13: 9781479786985Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2013Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in reading and playing Braille music. It provides a comprehensive guide to Braille music signs, including their meanings and how to read them. Musicians who are blind or visually impaired, as well as educators and...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are: Claude Debussy's La Mer Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony...

Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with The Guitarist's Visual Chord Dictionary. This comprehensive guide is a must-have for both beginners and seasoned players looking to enhance their chord vocabulary.Dive into a visually immersive journey with detailed chord charts and crystal-clear images...

Guns N' Roses emerged from Los Angeles in the 1980s with a reputation for hard-hitting music and a riotous rock & roll lifestyle that earned them the title of "The Most Dangerous Band in the World".Their first album, 1987's Appetite For Destruction, took the...

(Jazz Book). From Thom Mason comes a fun and interesting guide to help you develop aural skills. This book focuses on improving your technique in hearing pitches, rhythms, melodies, and chord progressions, as directly applied to actual music in the jazz repertoire. The text...

This reference work details Frank Sinatra's extensive creative accomplishments and includes biographical information as it relates to his art. A valuable tool for researchers and fans, this book provides access to extensive data, collected from disparate sources, including the first published listing of Internet...

The Music Primer is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory, written by Frederic Herbert Ripley and originally published in 1895. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of notation and rhythm, the principles of harmony and counterpoint,...

At last! An A-to-Z reference guide for readers who want to learn the cryptic language of Rock Snobs, those arcana-obsessed people who speak of "Rickenbacker guitars" and "Gram Parsons." We've all been there--trapped in a conversation with smarty-pants music fiends who natter on about...

A great way for beginning violinists to practice and build up their technique, this classic book of exercises has served generations of music students and their teachers. The studies provide practice in string crossing, bow strokes, shifting, and finger patterns.A native and lifelong resident...

This book presents special exercises to learn (7) Scales such as Major Scale, Natural Minor Scale, Harmonic Minor Scale, Melodic Minor Scale, Blues Scale, Diminished Scale, and Spanish Gypsy Scale by step-by-step method with Arpeggio Technique. Thus, you could create remarkably music notes after...

The Spirit Minstrel is a book of hymns and music compiled by J.B. Packard and published in 1856. It is intended for use by Spiritualists in their circles and public meetings. The book contains a collection of hymns and songs that celebrate the spiritual...

Dolly Parton All the Songs is an album-by-album, track-by-track deep dive into the almost 60 year career of a musical icon. This completist's guide features more than 400 photographs, and tells the little-known stories behind how each of Dolly's albums came together, including behind-the-scenes...

In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy is a historical book written by Jesse A. Shipp and published in 1902. The book is based on the popular musical comedy of the same name, which was first performed on Broadway in 1903. The story of the...

French Organ Music: Past and Present is a book written by Harvey Grace and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of French organ music, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era. It covers the works...

Explore the captivating journey of synthwave through "The History of Synthwave" by Herkimer Throckmorton. From its roots in '80s electronic music to the global spread of this retro-futuristic genre, this comprehensive guide delves into subgenres like Outrun, Dark Synthwave, and Dreamwave. Uncover the influence...

These accounts satisfy the curiosity of those who embrace the Northern Soul culture in the UK, Western Europe and JapanAuthor: Sharon McMahanISBN-10: 8218326383ISBN-13: 9798218326388Publisher: BookbabyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2024Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.91w x 0.71d

Beyond Sound is a must-read for anyone who loves music technology and wants to build a career in this competitive, fast-paced world. Author Scott L. Phillips draws on his seventeen-year career as a technology trainer and educator, and his extensive network of music technology...

The seminal Sniffin' Glue fanzine, collected here in its entirety, is a potent slice of 1967 / 77 punk culture. The book, which reproduces all twelve issues as well as insights from its creator Mark Perry, is back in print and all copies come...

Dive into the musical universe of solo Ian Hunter songs like never before with Ian Hunter On Track. We unlock the secrets behind every lyric, riff, and melody in this one-of-a-kind musical journey. From the soul-stirring anthems that defined an era to the hidden...

One of the the most pivotal albums in the evolution of rock music, no other recording has had more impact than the 1965 classic Bob Dylan, Bringing It All Back Home. In the mid-sixties, Rock Music was about to explode into psychedelia, prog and...