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Elementary Harmony - In Three Parts - Hardcover

$69.10

by C. H. Kitson (Author)This antiquarian volume contains a short elementary treatise on musical harmony. This concise yet comprehensive treatise contains a wealth of knowledge on the constitution of a musical harmony, and is intended for beginners, for the use in school, and for students in musical institutions who have to acquire in a short time a knowledge of the main facts of harmony. Written in clear, concise language and full of useful and practicable information, this text is ideal for ...

Cello Practice, Cello Performance - Paperback

$122.31

by Miranda Wilson (Author)Most other works that instruct cellists in the art of playing their instrument come in two predictable forms--emphasizing either the left hand or the right hand or instructing string players in the use of both but separately. Wilson argues that the movements of the hands are vitally interdependent, supporting one another in any technical action.Author BiographyThe New Zealand-born cellist and writer Miranda Wilson has performed on five continents and made several bro...

Bagpipe Sheet Music Song Book With Finger Positions - Paperback

$20.25

by Michael Hamilton (Author)Bagpipe Pocket Music Book - pocket size and ebook Great handy pocket size of 25 tunes for the piper out and about. Great to have on the road in an easily accessible format printed pocket size 8.5 in x 5.5 in. Very handy - smaller size will fit in your pocket or in your case for when you go out with your pipes while large enough to easily read Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.06 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: July 23, 2007

Fiddle Tunes For Dulcimer-The Rights Of Man: Complete Tablature For The Cd - Paperback

$16.13

by Mark Nelson (Author)Recorded in 1979, "Fiddle Tunes for Dulcimer-The Rights of Man" (Kicking Mule Records #218) was one of the very first recordings to feature the Appalachian dulcimer as a lead instrument playing Appalchian, Celtic and European music. The Tab book spotlighted what was a brand new style of playing called "flatpicking." In the next few years, Kicking Mule Records released LPs by many of the country's top dulcimer players; including Holly Tannen, Bonnie Carol, Neal Helman, J...

String Quartet No.4 Op.44 No.2 - A Score for Strings (1837) - Paperback

$18.70

by Felix Mendelssohn (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: 32 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 09, 2013

Haugtussa Op.67 - For Voice and Piano (1895) - Paperback

$21.58

by Edvard Grieg (Author)Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 - 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk music in his compositions, which brought the music of Norway to the international stage. To this day, he is the most celebrated person in the city of Bergen. This volume contains the complete sc...

Guitarist's Tablature Book: Guitar Music Staff and Tablature Pages - Paperback

$17.48

by D. Peterson Harvey (Author)This book is a valuable resource for the working musician, music teacher or student. It provides 200 pages with combined music staff and tablature for note taking, teaching and composition for the guitar. Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.43 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2011

Reminiscences de Don Juan S.418 - For Solo Piano (1841) - Paperback

$34.54

by Franz Liszt (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: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 10, 2013

Prince: The Making of a Pop Music Phenomenon - Paperback

$129.58

by Stan Hawkins (Author), Sarah Niblock (Author)The career of the prolific pop artist Prince has become inextricably intertwined with the history of popular music since the late 1970s. This multi-instrumental icon, who remains one of the highest-grossing live performers in America, has been called a genius for his musicianship, composition and incredible performances. But Prince holds iconic status for more than his music. Best known for his racial blurring and extravagant sexual persona, Pri...

Punk Rock Warlord: The Life and Work of Joe Strummer - Paperback

$93.94

by Barry J. Faulk (Author), Brady Harrison (Author)Punk Rock Warlord explores the relevance of Joe Strummer within the continuing legacies of both punk rock and progressive politics. It is aimed at scholars and general readers interested in The Clash, punk culture, and the intersections between pop music and politics, on both sides of the Atlantic. Contributors to the collection represent a wide range of disciplines, including history, sociology, musicology, and literature; their work examine...

Soirées de Vienne S.427 - For Violin and Piano (1852) - Paperback

$17.26

by Franz Liszt (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: 22 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 09, 2013

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach for Solo Organ Bwv538 - Paperback

$21.58

by Johann Sebastian Bach (Author)This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's solo organ composition "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor", written at some point between 1704 and the 1750s. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated ...

Mephisto Waltz No.2 S.515 - For Solo Piano (1881) - Paperback

$24.46

by Franz Liszt (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: January 09, 2013

Opera as Art: Philosophical Sketches - Hardcover

$198.00

by Paul Thom (Author)In Opera as Art: Philosophical Sketches, Paul Thom argues for opera as an art, standing alongside other artforms that employ visual and sonic media to embody the great themes of human life. Thom contends that in great operatic art, the narrative and expressive content collaborate with the work's aesthetic qualities towards achieving this aim. This argument can be extended to modern operatic productions. At their best, these stagings are works of art in themselves, whether...

Basic Steps to Drumming: Drumming Made Easy - Paperback

$27.49

by Jeremy Yeo (Author)Basic Steps to Drumming is basic drum method book to help anyone young and old who wants to pick up drumming on the drumkit. This desires to empower kids and adults to learn the drumkit in an easy and engaging way and this book is a great starting point for all beginners to pick the instrument up. This book is concise and easy to learn even on your own without a drum instructor. It is also a great teaching tool for any drum instructor who needs drumming materials to guid...

Practical Scales and Arpeggios for Cello: In preparation for All-State and similar Auditions - Paperback

$13.48

by Rob Kinch (Editor), Spookie T2i (Illustrator), Stephen Symbolik III (Editor)Don't let scales hold you back any longer!Scales are the foundation of music and must be learned by everyone. However, most musicians struggle learning their scales and placing well in region, all-state, and ensemble auditions. But it's not your fault! Most scale books are hard to use, confusing, overwhelming, and not user friendly. Current resources fail musicians in the following ways: Specific scales are diffi...

The History of Orchestration - Paperback

$21.78

by Adam Carse (Author)2022 Reprint of the 1925 Edition. Includes illustrations. Exact facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This well-known study by an eminent musicologist constitutes one of the best mid-level explorations of the nature and function of the orchestra. Tracing the beginnings of modern music from the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries, the survey presents forty-four musical excerpts and thirteen sketches of instrument...

The Cello Etude System, Part 1A; Closed First Position, Solo Book - Paperback

$18.65

by Cassia Harvey (Author)Compiling and organizing some of the most effective etudes written for cello, this series of foundation studies gives you a comprehensive step-by-step method for perfecting your cello playing!The Cello Etude System presents both rare and classic etudes interspersed with newly written material, in order of difficulty, providing cello teachers and students with a library of essential resources for teaching and learning cello. Recognizing that students learn at different...

Perfect Italian Diction for Singers: An Authoritative Guide - Hardcover

$198.00

by Timothy Cheek (Author), Anna Toccafondi (Author), Lawrence Brownlee (Foreword by)Perfect Italian Diction for Singers: An Authoritative Guide provides the steps and tools for singing beautifully and expressively in this language. Timothy Cheek and Anna Toccafondi systematically home in on the essential features of the most beautiful Italian, pitfalls of non-native singers, and how to overcome those issues. In addition to delving to the heart of Italian sounds and inflection, they present co...

An Analysis of the Art of Practising - Being a Complement of the Making of a Violinist - Paperback

$30.22

by Editha G. Knocker (Author)"These Examples of technical problems are in no way intended to take the place of the recognized "classics" of violin-exercise literature. They are to show how difficulties may be analysed and prepared for. They are divided into three sections: Bowings in elementary form Bowings in more varied form Left hand. I have, in many cases written only a bar or two, leaving the student to work out the suggestion for himself. The keys in which they are written should be cha...

A Modern Approach to Naming Guitar Chords Ed. 3 - Hardcover

$115.18

by Joseph Davis (Author)Finally--an intuitive, single-source standardization for naming guitar chords in the 21st century! A honing of guitar theory as a subcategory of music theory. Commonsense approach to all things guitar chord, including how to label alternate chord voicings. New concepts, including natural harmonics chords, unison chords, and octaval chords. A massive Instructional Glossary with clear and precise definitions, benefiting both guitarists and music theorists alike. Appendic...

Making a Laminated Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Paperback

$53.48

by Jim English (Author)If you think that making a guitar is impossible, then this book is for you. The only one of its' kind, this book will teach you how to make a laminated archtop guitar. It can be done in a relatively small space and does not require many tools or expensive machinery, just a desire to do it. The book came about as the result of a suggestion and urging of my friend, Bob Benedetto. Because no other book is available for this type on construction, it is written in an easy to...

Heavy Metal in Baghdad: The Story of Acrassicauda - Paperback

$19.99

by Vice Media (Author), Andy Capper (Author), Gabi Sifre (Author) documentary Heavy Metal in Baghdad featuring the members of Iraq's only heavy metal band--Acrassicauda--and their daily struggle to survive and rock on even as their country fell into a bloody insurgency. Acrassicauda (Latin for a deadly black scorpion) is Iraq's only heavy metal band. Inspired by groups like Metallica, Slayer, and Slipknot, the band began writing and playing metal in 2001, performing a handful of shows before ...

Orchestral Conducting - A Textbook for Students and Amateurs - Paperback

$50.38

by Adam Carse (Author)Originally published in 1935, this work on orchestral conducting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is designed as an instructional textbook and covers conducting techniques and the qualities of the various instruments involved. This is a fascinating work and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in orchestral conducting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are re...

Morton Feldman's Piano and String Quartet: Analysis, Aesthetics, and Experience of a 20th-Century Masterpiece - Hardcover

$198.00

by Ray Fields (Author)Morton Feldman viewed Piano and String Quartet as his capstone work-the culminating example of the aesthetic that Feldman spent his life seeking. Written in 1985, the year before Feldman's death, this single movement, roughly eighty-minute composition was heralded by Steve Reich as "the most beautiful work [of Feldman's] I know." Ray Fields presents a detailed analysis of the complete piece and examines the elements that contribute to its formal and expressive design. He...

A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian Pandeiro - Paperback

$18.23

by Jonathan Gregory (Author)A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian Pandeiro is the ultimate technical study for brazilian pandeiro. The book covers a wide range of the essential techniques used to play the pandeiro. It also includes extensive rhythms, stylistic transcriptions of authentic brazilian rhythms, and a brief history about each style. The material is designed to improve skill, help facility and independence on the instrument. It also covers the fundamentals for developing the rhythmic v...

Sheram: Songs with music notation in Armenian and transliterated English lyrics - Hardcover

$59.40

by Girgor (Sheram) Talyan (Author)It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of one of Armenia's most important ashoughs' works in transliterated English for the first time in history. Ashough Sheram is one of the most prominent Armenian traditional ashoughs (bard singers). Having been born in 1857 in Aleksandropol (currently Gyumri) as Grigor Talyan, he received "Sheram" as his musical avatar for weaving beautiful melodies.More than 100 songs of Sheram are included in this bo...

$19.42

by Andrew Hanna (Composer)A Change of Heart, composed by Andrew Hanna, is a composition composed for a jazz-fusion trio featuring alto sax, bass guitar, and drum set. It's a ballad featuring changing odd meters, ostinato bass line, and unorthodox harmonies. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 07, 2022

Hearing Beethoven: A Story of Musical Loss and Discovery - Paperback

$22.00

by Robin Wallace (Author)Wallace demystifies the narratives of Beethoven's approach to his hearing loss and instead explores how Beethoven did not "conquer" his deafness; he adapted to life with it. We're all familiar with the image of a fierce and scowling Beethoven, struggling doggedly to overcome his rapidly progressing deafness. That Beethoven continued to play and compose for more than a decade after he lost his hearing is often seen as an act of superhuman heroism. But the truth is tha...

Basic Principles of Pianoforte Playing - Paperback

$14.38

by Josef Lhévinne (Author)Regarded as one of the premier virtuosos of his day, Russian pianist Josef Lhévinne was acclaimed for his effortless technique, supreme tone, and sensitive musicianship. While Lhévinne left only a handful of recordings, those that remain have achieved near mythical status among pianists, even when compared to fellow masters such as Hofmann and Rachmaninoff. Unlike these more prolific contemporaries, Lhévinne always preferred teaching to recording, and his book Princi...

Charles-Simon Catel's Treatise on Harmony and the Disciplining of Harmony at the Early Paris Conservatory - Hardcover

$198.00

by Michael J. Masci (Author)This book traces the formation of the discipline of harmony at the Paris Conservatory, focusing on the seminal work of Charles-Simon Catel, and outlines the processes that would determine the content and scope of the discipline for much of the nineteenth century.Author BiographyMichael J. Masci is associate professor of Music Theory at SUNY Geneseo. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 15, 2023

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 &...