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by Gary Giddins (Author)In a companion to his collections Riding on a Blue Note and Faces in the Crowd, Gary Giddins has assembled a mosaic of pieces that provide an essential guide to the jazz world. Moving with ease from sweeping surveys of jazz history to precise, vivid assessments of individual performers including Thelonius Monk, the Marsalis brothers, Ornette Coleman, and David Murray, Giddins demonstrates once again why he is lauded as "the best jazz critic now at work" (Newsweek).Auth...
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by Charles A. Perrone (Author)Masters of Contemporary Brazilian Song is a critical study of MPB (música popular brasileira), a term that refers to varieties of urban popular music of the 1960s and 1970s, incorporating samba, Bossa Nova, and new materials.Author BiographyCharles A. Perrone is Professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Culture and Literature at the University of Florida.
Number of Pages: 293
Dimensions: 0.84 x 8.94 x 5.99 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 1993
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by Margaret Olson (Author), Ingo R. Titze (Foreword by)This handbook offers a unique perspective of choral singing from a soloist's viewpoint, providing a clear outline of several issues facing the solo singer in the choral setting. It discusses concepts as diverse as body position in rehearsal and acoustic sound production, and it offers practical ideas and solutions to these challenges. Teaching examples and case studies help illustrate the problems and potential solutions for handling the ...
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by Américo Paredes (Author)The folksongs of Texas's Mexican population pulsate with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women. In his cancionero, or songbook, Américo Paredes presents sixty-six of these songs in bilingual text-along with their music, notes on tempo and performance, and discography. Manuel Peña's new foreword situates these songs within the main currents of Mexican American music.Back JacketThe folksongs of Texas's Mexican populatio...
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by Marjorie Perloff (Editor)When the great avant-gardist John Cage died, just short of his eightieth birthday in 1992, he was already the subject of dozens of interviews, memoirs, and discussions of his contribution to music, music theory, and performance practice. But Cage never thought of himself as only (or even primarily) a composer; he was a poet, a visual artist, a philosophical thinker, and an important cultural critic. John Cage: Composed in America is the first book-length work to a...
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by Joseph Banowetz (Author)" . . . a most precious book which every serious pianist and teacher must own." --Journal of the American Liszt SocietyJoseph Banowetz and four distinguished contributors provide practical suggestions and musicological insights on the pedaling of keyboard works from the 18th to the 20th century.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.96 x 9.18 x 6.16 IN
Publication Date: September 22, 1992
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by Frederic Spotts (Author)Germany's cultural glory and for a time Germany's political shame: the operatic festival established by Richard Wagner in 1876 is one of the most intriguing phenomena in modern European intellectual history. The oldest and best known of all musical festivals, Bayreuth soon after Wagner's death in 1883 became the center of a reactionary and nationalistic ideological cult. This book is the first to provide a frank and fully rounded account of the institution and the w...
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by George Plasketes (Author)George Plasketes provides a comprehensive chronicle of Warren Zevon's 40-year, 20-record career and his enduring cultural significance. Throughout, Plasketes explores the musical, cinematic, and literary influences that shaped Zevon's distinctive style and songwriting themes.Author BiographyGeorge Plasketes is professor of media studies and popular culture in the School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University in Alabama. He has written on a variety of ...
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by Jacqueline Cogdell Djedje (Author)Fiddling has had a lengthy history in Africa which has long been ignored. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje corrects this oversight with an expansive study on fiddling in the Fulbe, Hausa, and Dagbamba cultures of West Africa. DjeDje not only explains the history of the instrument itself, but also discusses the processes of stylistic transference and adaptation, suggesting how these may have contributed to differing performance practices. Additionally, DjeDje delv...
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by Ronald M. Radano (Editor)"A specter lurks in the house of music, and it goes by the name of race," write Ronald Radano and Philip Bohlman in their introduction. Yet the intimate relationship between race and music has rarely been examined by contemporary scholars, most of whom have abandoned it for the more enlightened notions of ethnicity and culture. Here, a distinguished group of contributors confront the issue head on. Representing an unusually broad range of academic disciplines and g...
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by Michael Murray (Author)This engaging book discusses the colorful personalities and beloved music of the French romantic organist-composers. Michael Murray draws vivid portraits of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll (1811-1899), the greatest and most influential organ builder of his time, and of seven other musicians with connections to Cavaillé-Coll and to one another: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), César Franck (1822-1890), Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Marcel Dupré (18...
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by Nicola Vicentino (Author), Nicola Vincentino (Author), Claude V. Palisca (Editor)First published in Rome in 1555, Nicola Vicentino's treatise was one of the most influential music theory texts of the sixteenth century. This translation by Maria Rika Maniates is the first English-language edition of Vicentino's important work. Unlike most early theorists, Vicentino did not simply summarize the practice of his time. His aim was to change how composers wrote and how musicians thought about mu...
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by Barbara Owen (Author)"In this book, Barbara Owen has created a rich resource of historical information coupled with strategies for interpreting that information on today's instruments." --Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society". . . Barbara Owen has succeeded admirably in distilling three centuries of organ registration practice into a volume less than three hundred pages long. . . . Anyone with an interest in the history of the organ and its music . . . will not want to ignore...
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by Gottfried Finger (Composer), Robert Rawson (Editor), Petr Wagner (Editor)Gottfried Finger (1665-6 to 1730). The solo music for viol, edited by Richard Rawson and Peter Wagner. Aria et Variationes; Sonatas; Sonatina; Prelude; Balletti Scordati. Parts available from the publisher. Published in 2009.
Number of Pages: 70
Dimensions: 0.19 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN
Publication Date: December 30, 2020
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by Fernando Benadon (Author)The way rhythm is taught in Western classrooms and music lessons is rooted in a centuries-old European approach that favors metric levels within a grand symmetrical grid. Swinglines encourages readers to experience rhythms, even gridded ones, as freewheeling affairs irrespective of the metric hierarchy. At its core, this book is a nuts-and-bolts study of durational comparisons in the context of creative expression. It shows that rhythms traditionally framed as "dev...
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by Marshall Haning (Editor), Jocelyn A. Stevens (Editor), Brian N. Weidner (Editor)For decades, scholars in the field of music education have recognized the need for growth and change in our approach to teaching music, yet despite these calls for change, the music education curriculum today remains remarkably similar to that of a century ago. Points of Disruption in the Music Education Curriculum, Volume 2: Individual Changes is one of two volumes that bring together applied suggestions, anal...
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by Hanover Wolfen Verlag (Author)Music Composition book for Banjoists. This 9.25" x 12" composition book contains 100 pages, 12 Banjo TABs, and 7 staves of tabs for notation and fingering, formatted specifically for songwriters for voice and Banjo. Black ink, printed on 60 pound (74-90 GSM) cream paper. Ideal for any Banjoist, song writer, musician, composers, music teachers, and music students. Codify your ideas and bring new music to life using this convenient, high-quality book. Any seriou...
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by Thomas J. Saunders (Editor), Jack Ryan (Author)The Motown story involved many people including writers, singers, musicians, disc jockeys and professionals who built the foundations of "The Sound Of Young America". Coming from Detroit and spreading to the entire world, Motown and its unique sound won the hearts and the love of millions from its start in 1959 until today. Relive the magic, the music, the love and the fabulous dancing in "Recollections The Motown Sound By The People Who Made ...
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by Carl Van Vechten (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Number of Pages: 248
Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: March 15, 2007
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by Menzie Pittman (Author), Barbara Wight (Foreword by)In today's rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is an art that is just as vital as creativity--one that all musicians must master for a successful and sustainable career.In The New Musician: The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today's Music Business, award-winning industry veteran Menzie Pittman provides insights from world-class artists, music business leaders, educators, and professionals who share invaluable reflections on th...
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by Hyacinth Abele (Author), Geoffrey Alwyn (Author), Strad Library (Created by)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 ...
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by Wallas Pena (Author)The Vibrato Mastery for Double Bass book is going to lead you towards the highest levels of vibrato control and artistry. After studying the greatest artists of the past and present, I discovered that every great vibrato is based on logical rhythmic patterns and nothing else! My vibrato system was designed entirely around these patterns and their sophisticated nuances. This book will make your brain understand vibrato in the most reliable and artistic way possible. No g...
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by Edmund S. (Edmund Simon) 185 Lorenz (Created by), Ira B. Wilson (Author), Herman Von Berge (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 believ...
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by Tijs Krammer (Author)With this book you can learn to accompany songs on the piano in a smooth way. You don't need to be able to read music for this book. Instead, you learn the chords with images that are easy to understand. With the pictures you quickly master the chords. You can accompany a first song after half an hour. Each lesson will take about 30-45 minutes (depending on your skills of course). There are four blocks and there are nine lessons in each block. So in total there are 36 ...
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by David Nevue (Author)A "must-have" songbook for fans and admirers of David Nevue's piano music, this sheet music compendium contains scores for the "Top 30 Most Requested" original songs David receives at his concert events. This collection spans his discography, containing music from TEN of his popular albums. Most of David's scores range from "easy" to "intermediate" with just a couple at the "early advanced" level. This makes this songbook a perfect choice for pianists just starting out,...
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by Ian Carroll (Author)From starting out in the Runaways to stadium shows with the Blackhearts, Joan Jett is the original Riot Grrrl Where in the Runaways Lita Ford brought the 'Rock and Metal', Joan brought the 'Punk, both in her attitude, her playing and the songs that crossed all genre borders of music.This is the 14th Book in the 'Fans Have Their Say Series' and the first featuring a female artist and one of the most loved, most remembered and most appreciated female rock stars of all ti...
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by Ivo-Jan Van Der Werff (Author)In A Notebook for Viola Players, Ivo-Jan van der Werff offers a guide to playing the viola with the greatest freedom, dexterity, and ease. It includes right and left hand exercises to build a sound technique, sections on how to practice them, how to hold the viola and bow, how to think about good posture, how to create a good sound, how to play with the least amount of tension, how to deal with anxiety, and thoughts on wellness and practice techniques. Alongsi...
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by Nathaniel Elliott (Author)Bach 2-Part Inventions for Electric Guitar features the complete set of 15 Inventions by J.S.Bach transcribed for 6 and 7-string electric guitar in standard music notation and guitar tablature. All pieces are presented in their original key and octave, and keyboard ornamentation has been preserved to every extent possible. This collection of unprecedented musical studies offers a treasure-trove of musical wealth to guitar students and is a welcome addition to the ...
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by Primo Scagnetti (Author)Depeche Mode, an 80's synth pop band that is still going strong will release their 15th album, entitled MEMENTO MORI, in March 2023.This book only focuses on 1990s Depeche Mode and the three studio albums released during the decade, which culminated with their 9th studio album ULTRA (1997) and a 1998 singles compilation album. This project simply pairs the alphabet with 26 corresponding songs from their discography of this time period. This is an alphabet book and i...
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by Hajiba El Kahia (Author)Are you ready to rock like Guns N' Roses? Look no further than "Guns N' Roses, G N' R Lies: Guitar Tabs And Chords," the definitive guide for guitarists who want to master the iconic band's second album.Inside this comprehensive tabs and chords book, you'll find accurate and detailed transcriptions for all eight tracks on "G N' R Lies," complete with chords and lyrics. From the haunting acoustic ballad "Patience" to the raw, energetic "Reckless Life," each song has ...
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by Rashad Skyla Mitchell (Author)Hip Hop started on August 11th 1979 since then there have been countless hip hop groups but there can only be one greatest group of all time. Check out who was the#1 hip hop greatest group in hip hop history.Author BiographyRashad Mitchell is a Self-Published Author from Paterson, New Jersey.He hopes to inform readers about the history of hip hop and much more
Number of Pages: 28
Dimensions: 0.06 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: November 08, 2014
