Music - Reference

The Roman Ritual And Its Canto Fermo Compared With The Works Of Modern Music is a book written by Henry Formby in 1849. The book is a detailed comparative analysis of the Roman Ritual and its traditional plainchant, known as Canto Fermo, with the...

Music And Moonlight: Poems And Songs is a collection of poetry and songs written by Arthur O�������Shaughnessy and published in 1874. The book features a variety of themes, including love, nature, and the supernatural. O�������Shaughnessy was known for his romantic and mystical style, which...

This book collects the best of Ben Watson's music and culture writing from 1985-2002, including reviews and essays on significant music--jazz, pop, punk, and classical--written from the author's distinctive "militant aesthetix" point of view; plus reflections on the intersection of madness and music, the...

""Teaching Music and Making It Pay"" by Doran K. Antrim is a comprehensive guide for music teachers and aspiring music teachers who want to build a successful career in the music industry. The book provides practical advice on how to start and run a...

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""The Music of the Most Ancient Nations"" by Carl Engel is a comprehensive exploration of the music of three ancient civilizations: Assyrians, Egyptians, and Hebrews. The book provides a detailed analysis of the musical practices of these civilizations, with a focus on recent discoveries...

Andrew Carnegie On Art, Music And Literature is a collection of essays and speeches by the famous industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. In this book, Carnegie shares his thoughts and opinions on various aspects of art, music, and literature. He discusses the importance of...

Chopin the Man and His Music is a biographical and critical study of the Polish composer Fr�����d�����ric Chopin, written by James Huneker. The book provides a detailed account of Chopin's life, from his childhood in Poland to his years as a celebrated composer and...

""Fatinitza: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical work by Austrian composer Franz von Suppe, first performed in Vienna in 1878. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire and follows the adventures of Fatinitza, a beautiful and cunning young woman who...

This book is intended as an introduction to the species of art music which bears the misleading appellation of Classical Music. It contains brief summaries of the most important creators in the artform over the past millennium, the forms it uses, as well as...

In the middle of the conservative 1950s, rock and roll hit popular culture like an explosion a Big Bang, Baby! And the fallout from that explosion is still electrifying music fans today. Popular music expert Richard Crouse has ventured deep into the far reaches...

(Book). Learning musical notation can be intimidating. But regardless of instrument or proficiency in reading music, there's hope and help for all musicians in this practical guide. Writing in a friendly manner that puts readers at ease, author Dave Stewart starts with the basics:...

Olivier Messiaen: A Research and Information Guide, Second Edition presents researchers with the most significant and helpful resources on Olivier Messiaen, one of the twentieth century's greatest composers. With multiple indices, this annotated bibliography will serve as an excellent tool for librarians, researchers, and...

Author: Adam CarseISBN-10: 1025715470ISBN-13: 9781025715476Publisher: Tradd Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 372Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

"Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing" is a foundational treatise on the art of the piano, authored by the legendary virtuoso Josef Lhevinne. Designed to demystify the complexities of professional keyboard performance, this work provides a clear and systematic approach to developing a superior technique...

DISCOVER THE COMPOSERS WHO DEFINED WESTERN MUSIC THROUGH FINE SCHOLARSHIP, ORIGINAL VISUAL ART, AND PRECISE HISTORICAL INSIGHTThe 50 Greatest Classical Composers of All Time by bestselling author, composer, and award-winning historian Lochlainn Seabrook is a richly illustrated examination of the figures who shaped the...

Cultivating Epistemic Justice in Music Education helps music educators understand how to support minoritized populations in their capacities as knowers. The book puts forward important considerations for ways to better serve individuals across multiple minoritized identity categories, including racialized, gender-expansive, trans, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBQ+...

The Daddy-O of the Radi-O is back with Koop Kooper stepping up to the plate once again in the sequel to his first book Koop Koopers Cocktail Nation The Interviews. From the Sydney Penthouse the Lounge Lothario has been working overtime putting in the...

This is the second in a series of books devoted to providing an all inclusive source for high school percussion. The series is arranged chronologically to coincide with the school year, so information is presented when it is needed.Author: Cory RobbinsISBN-10: 1463680643ISBN-13: 9781463680640Publisher: Createspace...

Canada's music scene was magical in the 50s, 60s & 70s. As The Years Go By tells the stories behind more than 145 bands and solo performers, including The Diamonds, Lighthouse, Steppenwolf, Mashmakhan, Patsy Gallant, Skylark, Bobby Curtola, Edward Bear, Susan Jacks, Denny Doherty,...

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...

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.____________How did modern classical music develop over the 20th Century?What enabled women to get their music performed in the early 1900s?Which classical composers borrowed from jazz?How did composers respond to politics and war?DISCOVER the stories behind Mahler's, Symphony...

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...

Author: Ginny Greene,Ras RoloISBN-10: 0984018697ISBN-13: 9780984018697Publisher: Rmc BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2014Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

If you're new to mixing and aren't sure what to do, or your mixes aren't anywhere near where you'd like them to be, then The Music Mixing Workbook is exactly what you need. Written by Bobby Owsinski, the author of the award winning and...

Build Strength, Speed, and Groove-One Exercise at a TimeThe foundation of every great bass player is consistent, focused practice. Bass Guitar Exercise by Isaac Koeny is your complete guide to developing strong technique, clean tone, and rhythmic confidence through structured daily workouts. Whether you...

BRITISH 1980S EUROVISION WINNERS' SHORT CAREER DISSECTED In January 1981, the four members of Bucks Fizz - Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Jay Aston, and Bobby G - met each other for the first time. Three months later, they were catapulted to international success when...

In the early 1970s, the music industry was already facing major challenges. New technologies such as cassette tapes and compact discs were becoming more prevalent, leading to a decline in vinyl record sales. Additionally, the rise of illegal music downloading and bootlegging was becoming...

Music has a remarkable power to transport us to different times and evoke a range of emotions. It can take us on a journey through the annals of history, connecting us to the people, places, and events that shaped our world. In this book,...

Designed to aid the student, librarian, teacher, or professional singer, this annotated bibliography provides access to more than 500 books, journals, and electronic resources. Included as well are chapters listing dictionaries and encyclopedias for opera and musical theater, biographical sources, guides to vocal literature...

In his 21st and latest book, Screen Gems: Pop Music Documentaries & Rock and Roll TV Scenes, pop culture historian Harvey Kubernik - native Angeleno, child of Hollywood, and a music journalist for more than 50 years - offers a bio-regional memoir perspective as...

In his 21st and latest book, Screen Gems: Pop Music Documentaries & Rock and Roll TV Scenes, pop culture historian Harvey Kubernik - native Angeleno, child of Hollywood, and a music journalist for more than 50 years - offers a bio-regional memoir perspective as...

As Love's most revered album is titled Forever Changes, it's little wonder that their superior back catalogue encompasses a multitude of genres: folk rock, garage, jazz rock, baroque, psychedelia, soul, funk, and reggae - or certainly Arthur Lee's does. But who can separate Love...

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...

Of all the loud, rebellious rock groups forged in the white heat of America's Motor City, MC5 were the most uncompromising. A high-octane force of nature, saluted now as punk pioneers, MC5 were streetwise Detroit factory rats, assembly-line escapees who lit the touchpaper on...

This lavishly illustrated book, the first in English on Montemezzi, is a documentary record of La Nave's creation and critical reception and an exploration of its composer's ultimate failure to claim a central place in the history of Italian opera. This revised and expanded...

The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most significant productions from around the world. The entries in this volume encompass a range of subjects that including straightforward biographies, rockumentaries, and even the occasional mockumentary. The scope also allows for the inclusion...

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...

Lowell Mason, Horatio Parker, Amy Beach, Charles Ives, Edward MacDowell, and Arthur Foote are but some of the American composers featured in this guide.Author: David P. DevenneyISBN-10: 0914913085ISBN-13: 9780914913085Publisher: Scarecrow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1987Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d

The Official Punk Rock Book of Lists features over 200 of the funniest, craziest lists - from the Most Offensive Songs to Stupidest Band Names, from Punk Sell-Outs to Fashion Don'ts - culled from historical archives and generated by celebrity guests. Contributors include rock...

UK Top 40: 1970-2025 From vinyl to streaming - every era, every anthem. Take a musical time machine through fifty-five years of chart history - from glam rock and disco to punk, pop, Britpop, and the digital revolution. UK Top 40: 1970-2025 celebrates the...

If you have been searching for the full story behind the biggest music comeback of the decade, this book was written for you. bts world tour 2026 is not just a headline. It marks the return of a group that changed global pop culture,...

Author: Mati KlarweinISBN-10: 849248019XISBN-13: 9788492480197Publisher: RmLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2012Pages: 184Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.63lbsSize: 11.90h x 11.90w x 0.90d