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The Aesthetical Writings of Giacinto Scelsi - Hardcover

$171.00

by Franco Sciannameo (Other), Alessandra Carlotta Pellegrini (Other)Giacinto Scelsi, an innovative and often controversial force in modern music, has been the subject of a vast amount of literary criticism, philosophical discussion, and performance. For the first time, this volume brings selected writings, spanning from the early 1940s to 1987, into English with historical, social, and cultural contextualization.Author BiographyFranco Sciannameo is College of Fine Arts Distinguished Scholar &...

20 Greatest Hymns for Trumpet and Trombone Duet with Piano Accompaniment - Paperback

$18.88

by B. C. Dockery (Author)These classic hymns have been arranged for Bb trumpet and trombone duet with piano accompaniment. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Includes scores and parts. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodAll Hail The Power Of Jesus' NameAmazing GraceBe Thou My VisionBlessed AssuranceCome, Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusHe Leadeth ...

Women's Leadership in Music: Modes, Legacies, Alliances - Paperback

$108.00

Various modes of women's contemporary cultural, social and political leadership can be found in music. Informed by different histories and culturally bound social mores but also by a comparative perspective, the contributors of this volume ask what can be considered leadership in culture from women's point of view. They deconstruct the notion of leadership as corporative and career-related modes of success by showing how women's agency, power and negotiation in and through music can and shoul...

Piano: Christmas Sheet Music: 41 Simple to Intermediate Holiday Hits - Paperback

$17.53

by Adele Meyer (Author)Learn to play Christmas Hits - Fast!Do you wish to play the piano and sing your favorite Christmas carols?Do you want to learn new things more rapidly and develop your skills?The worst error you may make when learning the piano is attempting to play challenging pieces too soon. You might need more time to grasp a piece, which could soon sap your enthusiasm for playing the piano. Because of this, many beginners keep going for a short period.Therefore, it's critical that ...

Beginning Ukulele Kids Songbook Learn And Play 10 Classic Children Songs: Uke Like The Pros - Paperback

$16.07

by Terry Carter (Author)Finally, a complete Beginning Ukulele Kids Course Songbook that will teach kids and beginning ukulele players how to play ukulele in a fun and easy way. By the end of this songbook you will learn how to play 10 of the most popular children songs using the most used chords and strum patterns on the ukulele. With special thanks to Guitars In The Classroom, the Beginning Ukulele Kids Course Songbook teaches how to play the ukulele in the open C tuning. The open C tuning m...

Violin from the Beginning: Violin Repertoire for Traditional Lessons - Paperback

$20.18

by Nicholas Wilbur (Author)Violin from the Beginning is a collection of repertoire designed to be used by traditional violin instructors and their students, without the book providing a one-size-fits-all method like similar collections. A good violin teacher knows that each student learns in their own way, and this book aims to provide the repertoire and space for lesson notes necessary for each student to succeed. Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.08 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September...

$30.17

by Carl Van Vechten (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, re...

The Anglo-Saxon Harp Owner's Manual - Paperback

$16.29

by Aelfric Avery (Author)This 40 page booklet is the 2nd edition of the first ever instructional material for the Anglo-Saxon harp/Germanic lyre, written by Aelfric, a professional musician, music instructor and harp-builder, to be an owner's manual for the harps that were sold by THEOD and HallDream. However, the booklet serves as an excellent piece of instructional material for any Germanic lyre enthusiast and has remained in demand since its first publication in the early 2000s. Covering e...

Delavar-e-Sahand: An Opera in Two Acts - Paperback

$40.30

by Ahmad Pejman (Composer)The Ultimate Epic Opera/ An Opera in Two Acts.Full Music Sheets By Composer Ahmad Pejman.Delavar and Sahand Opera is based on the life of 8th century Iranian freedom fighter, Babak Khorramdin, who is a symbol of resistance against the Arab occupiers in Iran. Born in Ardebil during the reign of Abbasid Caliphate, Babak who was of the Zoroastrian faith, became the leader of Khurramites movement who fought fearlessly for over 20 years to overthrow the Arab rulers. He wa...

Mandolin Songbook - 33 Songs by Hank Williams: + Sounds online - Paperback

$22.54

by Bettina Schipp (Author), Reynhard Boegl (Author)Liederbuch (in deutsch und english) mit 33 Songs von Hank Williams, notiert für die Mandoline.Hank Williams (1923 - 1953) war einer der bekanntesten und erfolgreichsten Country-Musiker und Songwriter der USA. Er hat zahlreiche Musiker beeinflu t und ist in allen Umfragen und Listungen - bester Sänger, bester Songwriter, bester Künstler - stehts im vorderen Drittel zu finden. Das "Rolling Stone" reiht ihn z.B. in der Liste der "Besten Songwrit...

Bollywood Odyssey: The Singing Taxman's Journey Into Film Music - Paperback

$21.58

by Ajay Mankotia (Author)How did OP Nayyar 'disrupt' the Hindi film song? Why Ravi did not find his rightful place at the hightable? How did Usha Khanna give Rafi his confidence back? Why did Jaidev die in penury? What didLeo Tolstoy have to do with Khayyam? Why did the classical titan Manna De sing comic songs? Whydid Noor Jehan become better with age? Why do male singers generally fare better than femalesingers in tandem songs? What are vicarious songs and what is their role? Why do Judges ...

Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music: America Changed Through Music - Paperback

$108.52

by Ross Hair (Editor), Thomas Ruys Smith (Editor)Released in 1952, the Anthology of American Folk Music was the singular vision of the enigmatic artist, musicologist, and collector Harry Smith (1923-1991). A collection of eighty-four commercial recordings of American vernacular and folk music originally issued between 1927 and 1932, the Anthology featured an eclectic and idiosyncratic mixture of blues and hillbilly songs, ballads old and new, dance music, gospel, and numerous other performanc...

Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church - Hardcover

$47.45

by John Lafayette Girardeau (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be prese...

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by Larry Blank (Author)FOREWARD BY MICHAEL FEINSTEINWorking with Steve Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Marvin Hamlisch Larry Blank describes growing up in the NY Theatre of the 60's till the present. He shares his experiences of being mentored by music business legends and with time, achieving the ability to pay it forward Barbara Cook addresses seasonal music in a variety of moods and settings on Count Your Blessings. Cook is backed by an orchestra in detailed orchestrations by Larry Blank that supp...

Finger Exercise Collection for Scales - Paperback

$13.48

by Kathryn Lee Carpenter (Author)"Finger Exercise Collection for Scales" * Exercises are like mini songs! A fun way to practice scales with chords!* Includes finger exercises, chords, and scales for the key of C major, D major, E major, F major, G major, and A major!* Exercises are the same for each key!* 14 exercises for C major* 14 exercises for D major* 14 exercises for E major* 14 exercises for F major* 14 exercises for G major* 14 exercises for A major Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.0...

A Portrait of Contemporary U.S. Teachers of Piano: A Musical Journey - Paperback

$73.71

by Barbara Ann Stolz (Author)Drawing on historical and social science literatures and interviews with current piano teachers, the book explores the contemporary U.S. piano teacher through a social science lens. Number of Pages: 294 Dimensions: 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 06, 2023

The Life of Johannes Brahms Volume 1 - Paperback

$29.61

by Florence May (Author)The Life of Johannes Brahms Volume 1, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February...

The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I - Paperback

$34.94

by Alexander Wheelock Thayer (Author)The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies. Number of Pages: 392 Dimensions: 0.87 x 9 x 6 IN Publica...

Cowboy Junkies: The Nomad Series - Hardcover

$100.00

by Michael Timmins (Author), Rick Wallach (Author), Enrique Martínez Celaya (Author)Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Whale and Star Press This limited edition book documents the creation of four music albums in the Nomad Series. The 144-page full-color, hardcover book, wrapped in linen with a CD inset designed to hold the four volumes of the series, was designed and produced by Enrique Mart nez Celaya. The book includes work drafts and photos relating to the creation of the...

Guitar Practice Notebook: Instrumental diary for guitarists - Paperback

$10.35

by Ged Brockie (Author)ABOUT GUITAR PRACTICE NOTEBOOKGuitar Practice Notebook is all about helping you keep track of your guitar lesson work as well as understanding the progress you are making.Fifty two lessons are accommodated for over two pages per lesson. Your guitar teacher remarks are offered for pieces, scales/arpeggios/chords as well as a space for your own notes and/or lyrics. Each lesson plan comes with a two musical staffs/TAB and eight five fret chord boxes per lesson for teacher ...

Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market - Paperback

$51.77

by Robin Frederick (Author)Tens of thousands of songs are needed each year for TV, movies, and commercials. The songwriting techniques and marketing tips in this book will show you how to craft your music and lyrics to give the Film and TV industry what it needs, make broadcast quality recordings, and pitch your songs to today's fastest growing and largest market for music. You'll learn: 16 secrets to writing powerful lyrics that will work in hundreds of scenes, 10 techniques for creating ene...

The Teacher and Student Method Drum Set Studies Exercise Book One - Paperback

$20.18

by Owen Liversidge (Author)The Teacher and Student method series of books have been designed so that the student can work with their teacher in covering all of the skills needed to perform with a particular instrument. There are many self-teaching and highly detailed instructional books on the market, but none have been created for a one-on-one teaching environment. Why do you need diagrams and instruction, when you have a well-qualified teacher sat right next to you in the room? The answer i...

Strauss Waltzes for Easy Piano - Paperback

$16.18

by Mark Phillips (Author), Johann Strauss (Author)Twelve waltzes by Johann Strauss made easy for piano. Includes: The Artist's Life - The Blue Danube - Cagliostro Waltz - Emperor Waltz - Kiss Waltz - Roses from the South - Tales from the Vienna Woods - A Thousand and One Nights - Treasure Waltz - Vienna Life - Where the Lemon Trees Bloom - Wine, Women and SongAuthor BiographyAustrian composer Johann Strauss (1825-1899) wrote many famous waltzes, including "The Blue Danube" and "Tales from the...

Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book of Yoh - Paperback

$26.98

by Travis Yoh Phillips (Author), Amir Ali Said (Editor), Amir Said (Editor)Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book of Yoh encapsulates one of the defining voices in hip hop music criticism today. Each essay in this collection is written by Yoh (Travis Phillips), a writer whose work has been featured in various leading hip hop publications, including DJBooth, Mass Appeal, and The Hundreds. Yoh's writing is engaging, enticing, and often daring. Edited by Amir Ali Said and Best Damn Writing series c...

World Music Pedagogy, Volume III: Secondary School Innovations - Paperback

$89.08

by Karen Howard (Author), Jamey Kelley (Author)World Music Pedagogy, Volume III: Secondary School Innovations provides a rationale and a resource for the implementation of World Music Pedagogy in middle and high school music classes, grades 7-12 (ages 13-18). Such classes include secondary general music, piano, guitar, songwriting, composition/improvisation, popular music, world music, music technology, music production, music history, and music theory courses. This book is not a depository o...

How to Be a DJ: The Complete Step by Step Guide to Getting Your First Show - Paperback

$10.78

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Guitar Tablature Notebook: Designed By And For Guitar Players - Great For Composition, Songwriting and Live Performance - Paperback

$13.48

by Edward J. Espuma (Author)Guitar Tablature NotebookAn amazing music notebook designed for guitar players and students. If you are just starting out playing electric or acoustic guitar or are already proficient with the instrument, this music tab notebook is certain to help you write down all the chords, progressions and songs you are learning and practicing. Add To Cart NowA perfect gift for the music lovers and fan of rock, pop, and country guitar playingFeatures: Five blank chord spaces,...

$129.58

by Theo Cateforis (Editor)This eclectic compilation of readings tells the history of rock as it has been received and explained as a social and musical practice throughout its six decade history. This third edition includes new readings across the volume, with added material on the early origins of rock 'n' roll as well as coverage of recent developments, including the changing shape of the music industry in the twenty-first century. With numerous readings that delve into the often explosive ...

Glenn Miller: The Life and Legacy of Early 20th Century America's Most Popular Musician - Paperback

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by Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality." - Glenn MillerSprightly swing music spills across the dimly lit club. The grayish curtains of cigarette smoke part every once in a while to reveal a sparkling stage and tables upon tables of patrons, some incurably inebriated and others high on the fast-paced nightlife. Fabulous flappers in shimmery cocktail dresses and stylish f...

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by Primo Scagnetti (Author)An A - Z selection of 26 of her songs from the 1980's, a decade that the phenomenal Tina Turner simply dominated. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: May 25, 2023

A Cultural Dictionary of Punk: 1974-1982 - Paperback

$80.91

by Nicholas Rombes (Author)Neither a dry-as-dust reference volume recycling the same dull facts nor a gushy, gossipy puff piece, A Cultural Dictionary of Punk: 1974-1982 is a bold book that examines punk as a movement that is best understood by placing it in its cultural field. It contains myriad critical-listening descriptions of the sounds of the time, but also places those sounds in the context of history.Â Drawing on hundreds of fanzines, magazines, and newspapers, the book is-in the spir...

The Dawn of Indian Music in the West - Paperback

$95.31

by Peter Lavezzoli (Author), Ravi Shankar (Foreword by)A little more than 50 years ago, in 1955, Ali AkbarKhan issued an LP called Music of India: Morning and Evening Ragas, with spoken introduction by violinist Yehudi Menuhin. Until then, Indian music was terra incognita in the West. When the same album was reissued as a CD in 1995, under the title Then and Now, it was nominated for a Grammy. In the last 50 years, there has been the explosive influence of Indian music and culture in the West...