Young Adult Nonfiction

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The People and the Music: Country and Bluegrass That Is! - Paperback

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by Barbara Martin Stephens (Author), Michelle S. Martin (Editor), Lindsey Martin (Cover Design by)The People and the Music: Country and Bluegrass, that is! is a first-hand look at how the music business has been conducted, and the people involved each day, on 16th & 17th Avenues South (now known as Music Row or Music Block) in Nashville, Tennessee. The People and the Music guides you on a journey through the evolution of how the music business has evolved, beginning in the 1960s through t...

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by Kevin Whitehead (Author)What was the first jazz record? Are jazz solos really improvised? How did jazz lay the groundwork for rock and country music? In Why Jazz?, author and NPR jazz critic Kevin Whitehead provides lively, insightful answers to these and many other fascinating questions, offering an entertaining guide for both novice listeners and long-time fans. Organized chronologically in a convenient question and answer format, this terrific resource makes jazz accessible to a broad ...

21 Nights in Accra: Culture, Excursions and discussions in Africa's favorite city. - Paperback

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by Gabriel Myers Hansen (Author) Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 07, 2025

Piano Songs for Advanced Beginners: The Best Classical Pieces Color-Coded + Audio - Paperback

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by Damian Hermann (Author)Features: Color-Coded Songs & Audio FilesThis book simplifies learning with color-coded versions of each song and offers three different difficulty levels.Every piece has accompanying audio files to enhance your understanding and learning experience!Piano Songs for Advanced Beginners offers a carefully curated selection of classical masterpieces designed to accelerate your learning and make reading music more intuitive-no need to read sheet music beforehand!This ...

Worship Songwriting Tips: 30 Days to Better Writing - Paperback

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by David J. Pedde (Author)Want to spark your songwriting creativity? Take up the challenge and read Worship Songwriting Tips one chapter each day for 30 days. You will find yourself well on your way to your best writing. Written in a conversational style, this easy to read volume is a concise compilation of "things I've heard myself say over and over again to countless numbers of developing songwriters." The 30 tips captured here are intended to inspire the new writer as well as to re-awaken ...

Ukulele for Beginners: Bundle - The Only 2 Books You Need to Learn to Play Ukulele and Reading Ukulele Sheet Music Today - Paperback

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by Preston Hoffman (Author)2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Ukulele and How to Read Music!Book 1)How to Play Ukulele: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele TodayYou will learn the following: -How to buy a ukulele-The different parts of a ukulele-How to hold your ukulele-The chords of the ukulele-Chord transitioning-Chord progression-How to strum the ukulele-How to read tabs-Learnng fingerstyle-Songs you can play-A...

Gabriel Fauré - Cello Sonata No.2 - Op.117 - A Score for Cello and Piano - Paperback

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by Gabriel Fauré (Author)In this book the Classical Music Collection presents the sheet music for Cello Sonata No.2 - Op.117 By Gabriel Fauré composed in 1921. Made up of 3 movements: 1. Allegro, 2. Andante, 3. Allegro vivo. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 25, 2012

Intro to Piano: Class Piano for Adult Beginners - Paperback

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by Donna Gielow McFarland (Author)"Intro to Piano: Class Piano for Adult Beginners" is an approach to beginning piano that primarily uses the guidenote method for learning to read music - a method which has proven to be very effective at helping students become good sight readers. Easier sight reading makes for a more enjoyable experience for the beginning piano student. Suitable for both individual and classroom use, this book includes pieces for sight reading practice, rhythm practice, perf...

Disciplining the Arts: Teaching Entrepreneurship in Context - Paperback

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by Gary D. Beckman (Author), Angela Myles Beeching (Contribution by), Bonnie E. Brookby (Contribution by)Increasingly, the availability of entrepreneurship education is becoming a factor in college choice as fine arts students demand training that helps them create an arts-based career after graduation. Disciplining the Arts explores the policy, programming, and curricular issues in the emerging field of arts entrepreneurship. Author BiographyA proud New Englander, Gary D. Beckman received de...

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by Ludwig Van Beethoven for Solo Piano (180 (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: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 23, 2010

Before the Baton: Musical Direction and Conducting in Stuart and Georgian Britain - Hardcover

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by Peter Holman (Author)How was large-scale music directed or conducted in Britain before baton conducting took hold in the 1830s? This book investigates the ways large-scale music was directed or conducted in Britain before baton conducting took hold in the 1830s. After surveying practice in Italy, Germany and France from Antiquity to the eighteenth century, the focus is on direction in two strands of music making in Stuart and Georgian Britain: choral music from Restoration cathedrals to th...

The Poodle Diaries: A Guide To The Live Music Of Frank Zappa - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby W. Surface (Author)Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Frank Zappa's live music with "The Poodle Diaries." This comprehensive guide serves as your ultimate companion, meticulously chronicling the extraordinary concert legacy of one of music's most enigmatic and influential figures. Explore the depths of Zappa's mesmerizing performances, unraveling the secrets behind his creative genius and immersing yourself in the magic that unfolded on stage.Discover...

Conozca las escalas y comience a improvisar - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Miguel Antonio Martinez Cuellar (Author)Conozca las escalas y comience a improvisar "Curso completo de guitarra acústica nivel 2"No importa si está comenzando desde cero o si ya tiene conocimientos, nuestro curso completo de guitarra acústica le ayudara a lograr todas las metas que tenga con la guitarra.Al terminar este segundo nivel usted: Podrá interpretar solos de dificultad media Usted podrá transportar canciones a diferentes tonalidades. Usted podrá crear...

Bass Guitar Tablature Bass Guitar Picks EADG Bass Tab - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby L. Fields (Author)This bass guitar tablature notebook makes a great bass player gift idea. Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.43 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 25, 2018

Playing Accordion Beginners: Complete Procedural Melody Guide To Understand, Learn And Master How To Play Acordion Like A Pro Even With No Former E - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Jara (Author)Unlock the enchanting world of accordion music with "Playing Accordion Beginners," your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering this versatile instrument. This meticulously crafted guide is designed to empower beginners with no prior experience, providing a step-by-step roadmap to transform you into an accordion virtuoso. Inside, you'll find a carefully curated curriculum that demystifies the complexities of accordion playing, ensuring ...

Easiest 40: classical piano for beginners - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Veronicapiano88 (Author)Easiest 40 classical piano for beginners - edited for beginner piano with easy bass notescontents: 1. Bach - Arioso2. Beethoven - Ecossaise3. Boccherini - Minuet4. Borodin - Polovetzian Dance5. Brahms - Lullaby6. Brahms - Hungarian Dance7. Brahms - Intermezzo8. Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu9. Chopin - Grand Waltz10. Chopin - Mazurka11. Dvorak - Graceful Waltz12. Faure - Berceuse13. Gounod - Juliet's Waltz14. Grieg - In the Hall of the Mou...

Step by Step Guide on How to Play Jazz Piano: Expert Manual To Master The Art Of Jazz Piano Playing, From Basic Chords To Advanced Improvisation Techn - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Mishra Sylas (Author)The "Step by Step Guide on How to Play Jazz Piano" book is an extensive and invaluable tool for budding pianists who want to explore the complex genre of jazz. The author skillfully walks readers through the basics of jazz piano in the first few chapters, offering 'Getting Started' and 'Essential Techniques, ' which serve as a strong foundation and introduce key ideas. These sections also create a framework for the rest of the book.A signif...

Thirteen Week Guitar Technique Bootcamp - Advanced Level: Your 13 Week Practice Plan to Master Picking, Legato, Sweeping & Tapping - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Brooks (Author), Joseph Alexander (Author), Tim Pettingale (Editor)Welcome To The Advanced Guitar Technique BootcampReady to take the final step in developing perfect guitar technique?Wondering how to go from merely "good" to superhero guitarist?Rock guitar technique virtuoso Chris Brooks is here to guide your practice and take you beyond ordinary......and knowing that time is at a premium, he shows you how he structures his practice, to help you get the ...

A Year of Folk Tunes for Viola - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Miriam Troxler (Author)In a year be able to play in all the keys. Improve your technique with major and minor scales and arpeggios. Each month has a featured key and matching folk tune. A practice journal is included. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.15 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 26, 2022

Cómo tocar la armónica para principiantes: Guía definitiva para aprender a tocar y dominar el instrumento - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Arnold Hale (Author) Desbloquea el conmovedor sonido del blues y da rienda suelta al m?sico que llevas dentro! Alguna vez te ha llegado al alma la m?sica de la arm?nica? Quieres aprender a tocar la arm?nica como un profesional? Nunca has tocado, pero quieres intentarlo? No es dif?cil aprender a tocar la arm?nica, y esta gu?a te lleva a trav?s de todo lo que necesitas saber. La arm?nica tiene una larga y variada historia, muy interesante por cierto, y se ha u...

Pentatonic Scales For Guitar: The Ultimate Guide To Exploring 55 Pentatonic Scales And Revolutionizing Your Approach To Improvisation And Harmony - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Matteo Prefumo (Author)"WHEN YOU PLAY, DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE MAJOR PENTATONIC OR THE MINOR PENTATONIC SCALE?"If you've ever asked someone this question or only heard about these two pentatonic scales, it's time to broaden your musical horizons.Here's the second book by Matteo Prefumo! Following his "Guitar Scale Book For Beginners" which sold thousands of copies, Matteo is back with something even more extraordinary: "Pentatonic Scales For Guitar". This is not...

Caged: Mastering Guitar Chords and Fretboard Navigation: Learn to Play Anywhere on the Fretboard with Confidence - Paperback

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by Henry Bahrou (Author)"CAGED: Mastering Guitar Chords and Fretboard Navigation" is a comprehensive guide to the "CAGED" system, a powerful tool for any guitar player looking to develop their skills and understanding of the instrument.This book takes you through 12 Major Chords and shows their neck diagram positions, providing chord grids and highlighting the examples for each chord. The "CAGED" concept can also be applied to minor chords, 7th chords, pentatonic, Major, and Minor scales, and...

Mastering Fingerstyle Guitar: 50 Essential Songs in Tablature - Paperback

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by Hajiba El Kahia (Author)Dive into the rhythm of fingerstyle guitar playing with "Mastering Fingerstyle Guitar: 50 Essential Songs in Tablature." This definitive guide caters to aspiring guitarists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned musicians seeking to expand their mastery over the instrument. Our book is an invaluable resource for enhancing fingerstyle guitar technique and understanding the depth of this unique guitar playing style.The book offers an eclectic compilation of 5...

Chromatic Harmonica Songbook - 35 Songs by Hank Williams: + Sounds Online - Paperback

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by Bettina Schipp (Author), Reynhard Boegl (Author)Songbook with 35 Songs by Hank Williams - simply notated for the chromatic Harmonica.Hank Williams (1923 - 1953) was one of the best known and most successful country musicians and songwriters in the USA. He has influenced numerous musicians and is always in the top third in all polls and listings - best singer, best songwriter, best artist. For example, Rolling Stone ranked him 13th in their list of "Best Songwriters of All Time".The tones o...

25 Beautiful Classical Melodies for Violin Duet - Paperback

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by Mark Phillips (Author)A sequel to 2019's "24 Favorite Classical Themes for Violin Duet," this folio contains another 25 classical gems by a variety of composers. Includes: Andante Cantabile (Tchaikovsky); Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart); Barcarolle (Offenbach); Bist du bei mir (Bach); Caro mio ben (Giordini); Clair de lune (Debussy); Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Gluck); Dance of the Reed Flutes (Tchaikovsky); Flower Duet (Delibes); Gavotte from French Suite No. 5 (Bach); The Happy Farmer (Schum...

20 American Folk Songs for Easy Clarinet Duet - Paperback

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by Mark Phillips (Author)20 favorite American folk songs arranged for easy clarinet duet. Includes: All the Pretty Little Horses, Arkansas Traveler, Aura Lee, Careless Love, Clementine, Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens, The Cruel War, Home on the Range, I've Been Working on the Railroad, Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, Michael Row the Boat Ashore, Oh! Susanna, On Top of Old Smoky, Red River Valley, Shenanoah, Sloop John B, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Sweet Betsy from Pike, Swi...

Scorpions Unleashed: The Ultimate Guitar Tab Book - Paperback

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by Hajiba El Kahia (Author)Introducing "Scorpions Unleashed: The Ultimate Guitar Tab Book", a comprehensive guide tailored for every Scorpions fan and guitar enthusiast out there. This unique "Scorpions guitar tabs" compilation is the result of meticulous effort and dedication, aiming to provide you with the most accurate and accessible "Scorpions chords" for all of your favorite hits.Are you eager to master "Scorpions songbook" on your own? Look no further! With our step-by-step "guitar guid...

Playing Guzheng for Beginners: Complete Procedural Melody Guide To Understand, Learn And Master How To Play Guzheng Like A Pro Even With No Former Ex - Paperback

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by Eric Jara (Author)Unlock the enchanting world of the Guzheng with "Harmony in Strings," a meticulously crafted guide designed for aspiring musicians eager to embark on their musical journey. This authoritative book is tailored for beginners, offering a thorough and accessible approach to mastering the art of playing the Guzheng.Inside these pages, you'll discover a step-by-step curriculum that seamlessly guides you through the fundamentals of Guzheng playing. From understanding the instrum...

20 Celtic Folk Songs for Easy Clarinet Duet - Paperback

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by Mark Phillips (Author)20 favorite Celtic folk songs arranged for easy clarinet duet. Includes: All Through the Night, Annie Laurie, The Ash Grove, The Blue Bells of Scotland, Boulavogue, Carrickfergus, Danny Boy (Londonderry Air), Flow Gently Sweet Afton, The Foggy Dew, A Lark in the Clear Air, The Last Rose of Summer, Loch Lomond, The Minstrel Boy, Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels), Mountains of Mourne, The Rose of Tralee, Skye Boat Song, The Water Is Wide, Wild Mountain Thyme (Will Ye G...

10 Easter Hymn Duets for Flute and Clarinet: Volume 2 - Paperback

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by B. C. Dockery (Author)These classic Easter hymns have been arranged for flute and Bb clarinet duet. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Easy enough for early intermediate students to learn and for more advanced players to sight-read. Are You Washed in the Blood?Down at the CrossHe Lives (I Know That My Redeemer Lives!)Jesus SavesO Sacred Head, Now WoundedO the Blood of JesusTell Me the Story of JesusThe Old Rugged CrossThere is a FountainWhen I Survey the Won...

What a Wonderful World for String Quartet - Paperback

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by Giordano Muolo (Editor), Louis Armstrong (Author)If you want to play famous pieces from the most famous jazz repertoire, read on!Often finding effective arrangements for string quartets can be really difficult and complicated. Especially if you look for songs that can excite the audience and that are easy to listen to.This arrangement will give you the opportunity to enrich your repertoire, without neglecting professionalism! Full score Separate parts Audio preview possibility at the follo...

The Secret Black Book of Breakbeats: The Original Breakbeats That Made Hip Hop Famous - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Big Daddy Ozone (Author)This book is a reference guide for Breakbeat DJs and Record Collectors. In this book you will find, song after song with the greatest of breakbeats in them. Some famous, some forgotten, some unheard. These are the songs that the most successful producers in the music industry rely on and DJs dream of. The original songs that made Hip Hop Culture before the first rap was ever put on record. I have been a Disc Jockey since 1984 and I am Hi...