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Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis

The visionary artists behind Pink Floyd and more...

by Mark Blake ...

'Hugely entertaining history' - MojoBetween the late '60s and early '80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology looked set to usurp vinyl ... Read more

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'Hugely entertaining history' - MojoBetween the late '60s and early '80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology looked set to usurp vinyl
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The Bagpipes

A Cultural History

by Richard McLauchlan ...

In the early second century CE, someone was described as playing a pipe ‘with a bag tucked under his armpit.’ That man, the first named piper in history, was the Roman Emperor Nero. Since then, this improbable conflation of bag and sticks has become one of the most beloved and contested instruments of all time. When another piping emperor, Tsar Peter the Great, watched his pet bear take its last ... Read more

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In the early second century CE, someone was described as playing a pipe ‘with a bag tucked under his armpit.’ That man, the first named piper in history, was the Roman Emperor Nero. Since then, this improbable conflation of bag and sticks has become one of the most beloved and contested instruments of all time. When another piping emperor, Tsar Peter the Great, watched his pet bear take its last
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Longlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason ...

What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC ... Read more

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What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC
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Ukulele In A Day For Dummies

by Alistair Wood ...

Series series In A Day For Dummies
Who doesn't want to learn how to play the ukulele? The uke is hot. And learning to play this instrument at a basic level is quick and easy for even the most inexperienced musicians - especially with Ukulele in a Day For Dummies! With this great introductory package, readers get the information they need to pick up a ukulele and try it out.Ukulele in a Day For Dummies:Covers ukulele ... Read more

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Who doesn't want to learn how to play the ukulele? The uke is hot. And learning to play this instrument at a basic level is quick and easy for even the most inexperienced musicians - especially with Ukulele in a Day For Dummies! With this great introductory package, readers get the information they need to pick up a ukulele and try it out.Ukulele in a Day For Dummies:Covers ukulele
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Ukulele For Dummies

by Alistair Wood ...

Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music!The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, ... Read more

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Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music!The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun,
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Learn To Play Music Together

by Oliver Mack ...

Making music is one of the most exciting things we can do. We all listen to music, many of us dance to music, you might even play an instrument or sing. But for many of us, music making is a dream we could only wish for. Let’s change that!This book is designed for complete beginners and uses a unique approach to music making designed to get you playing instruments quickly, meaning you can enjoy ... Read more

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Making music is one of the most exciting things we can do. We all listen to music, many of us dance to music, you might even play an instrument or sing. But for many of us, music making is a dream we could only wish for. Let’s change that!This book is designed for complete beginners and uses a unique approach to music making designed to get you playing instruments quickly, meaning you can enjoy
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Sound Tracks

Uncovering Our Musical Past

by Graeme Lawson ...

**A transporting voyage of archaeological discovery: Sound Tracks unearths instruments from around the world and across time, releasing the past's musical secrets for the first time.**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2025****‘A thrilling journey into the sonic richness of human experience’ PHILIP BALL, author of The Music Instinct‘A magical book’ FRANCIS PRYOR, author of Britain ... Read more

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**A transporting voyage of archaeological discovery: Sound Tracks unearths instruments from around the world and across time, releasing the past's musical secrets for the first time.**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2025****‘A thrilling journey into the sonic richness of human experience’ PHILIP BALL, author of The Music Instinct‘A magical book’ FRANCIS PRYOR, author of Britain
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Ukulele for Beginners

How To Play Ukulele in Easy-to-Follow Steps

by Will Grove-White ...

Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children ... Read more

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Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children
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Every Good Boy Does Fine

A Love Story, in Music Lessons

by Jeremy Denk ...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' - The Guardian**A uniquely illuminating memoir of the making of a musician, in which renowned pianist Jeremy Denk explores what he learned from his teachers about classical ... Read more

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**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' - The Guardian**A uniquely illuminating memoir of the making of a musician, in which renowned pianist Jeremy Denk explores what he learned from his teachers about classical
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Ukulele Exercises For Dummies

by Brett McQueen, Alistair Wood ...

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunesYou have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and ... Read more

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Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunesYou have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and
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Chromatic Harmonica Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Harmonica (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play harmonica with our easy harmonica lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"An excellent introduction to the chromatic harp. Each song is a little more complex and involves new techniques. This book is a great buy if you are serious about learning the chromatic ... Read more

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Teach yourself how to play harmonica with our easy harmonica lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"An excellent introduction to the chromatic harp. Each song is a little more complex and involves new techniques. This book is a great buy if you are serious about learning the chromatic
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Ukulele For Dummies, Enhanced Edition

by Alistair Wood ...

Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music!The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, ... Read more

£13.18

Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music!The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun,
... Read more
Early Printed Music and Material Culture in Central and Western Europe

Edited by Andrea Lindmayr-Brandl, Grantley McDonald ...

Series series Music and Material Culture
This book presents a varied and nuanced analysis of the dynamics of the printing, publication, and trade of music in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries across Western and Northern Europe. Chapters consider dimensions of music printing in Britain, the Holy Roman Empire, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy, showing how this area of inquiry can engage a wide range of cultural, ... Read more

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This book presents a varied and nuanced analysis of the dynamics of the printing, publication, and trade of music in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries across Western and Northern Europe. Chapters consider dimensions of music printing in Britain, the Holy Roman Empire, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy, showing how this area of inquiry can engage a wide range of cultural,
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How to Set Up a Bass Guitar

by Tim Vincent ...

How to setup a bass guitar describes in detail how you can make adjustments to your instrument so that it both plays well and sounds good. How to setup a bass guitar shows you how to do your own bass guitar maintenance so that it is always working at its best.Most people just put up with the way their instrument is set up when they first get it, either because they can't afford a professional set ... Read more

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How to setup a bass guitar describes in detail how you can make adjustments to your instrument so that it both plays well and sounds good. How to setup a bass guitar shows you how to do your own bass guitar maintenance so that it is always working at its best.Most people just put up with the way their instrument is set up when they first get it, either because they can't afford a professional set
... Read more
Grand Obsession

A Piano Odyssey

by Perri Knize ...

A fascinating, lyrical memoir about one woman's obsessive search for the perfect piano-and about finding and pursuing passion at any ageHow can a particular piano be so seductive that someone would turn her life upside down to answer its call? How does music change human consciousness and transport us to rapture? What makes it beautiful? In this elegantly written and heartfelt account, Perri Knize ... Read more

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A fascinating, lyrical memoir about one woman's obsessive search for the perfect piano-and about finding and pursuing passion at any ageHow can a particular piano be so seductive that someone would turn her life upside down to answer its call? How does music change human consciousness and transport us to rapture? What makes it beautiful? In this elegantly written and heartfelt account, Perri Knize
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The Right Instrument For Your Child

by Atarah Ben-Tovim, Douglas Boyd ...

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might ... Read more

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'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might
... Read more
On the Track

A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring

by Fred Karlin, Rayburn Wright ...

On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. Covering all styles and genres, the authors, both noted film composers, cover everything from the nuts-and-bolts of timing, cuing, and recording through balancing the composer's aesthetic vision with the needs of the film itself. Unlike other books that are aimed at the person "dreaming" of a career, this is truly a ... Read more

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On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. Covering all styles and genres, the authors, both noted film composers, cover everything from the nuts-and-bolts of timing, cuing, and recording through balancing the composer's aesthetic vision with the needs of the film itself. Unlike other books that are aimed at the person "dreaming" of a career, this is truly a
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Guitar Chords

intervals foundations for beginners

by Nikolay Rantsev ...

“All the books out now telling you how to play don`t mean a thing. What you feel is what you should be playing, not something someone else wrote down. All I can say is learn the fundamentals on your guitar, get to know your guitar, and don`t get a big head. There`s always going to be someone else better. Just play what you know, what`s inside of you”Pee Wee Crayton“Guitar Player”, July 1977This ... Read more

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“All the books out now telling you how to play don`t mean a thing. What you feel is what you should be playing, not something someone else wrote down. All I can say is learn the fundamentals on your guitar, get to know your guitar, and don`t get a big head. There`s always going to be someone else better. Just play what you know, what`s inside of you”Pee Wee Crayton“Guitar Player”, July 1977This
... Read more
How to Play the Harmonica

A Beginners Guide to Learn How To Play The Harmonica

by Jason Randall ...

Be a Musician – Learn the Harmonica Today!When you open up The Basics of Harmonica Playing, you’ll discover all the ins and outs of this fascinating musical instrument. For example, did you know the harmonica originated in China, where it developed from an instrument called the sheng? This unique wind instrument, which makes sound on both the inhale and exhale, has become a global favorite – ... Read more

£2.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

Be a Musician – Learn the Harmonica Today!When you open up The Basics of Harmonica Playing, you’ll discover all the ins and outs of this fascinating musical instrument. For example, did you know the harmonica originated in China, where it developed from an instrument called the sheng? This unique wind instrument, which makes sound on both the inhale and exhale, has become a global favorite –
... Read more
Make Your Own Wooden Flute

by Steve Schmeck ...

"Make Your Own Wooden Flute" is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating a simple wooden flute you can play and enjoy. You can build your own wooden flute by following the well illustrated steps presented in this compact book.The book covers:– Tools– The process– Stock selection– Boring and roughing the blank– Turning the tube– Marking and drilling the finger holes– Tuning and finishing the ... Read more

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"Make Your Own Wooden Flute" is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating a simple wooden flute you can play and enjoy. You can build your own wooden flute by following the well illustrated steps presented in this compact book.The book covers:– Tools– The process– Stock selection– Boring and roughing the blank– Turning the tube– Marking and drilling the finger holes– Tuning and finishing the
... Read more
Paramount Method For Tenor-Banjo

by W. M. Foden ...

This vintage book contain a complete guide to playing the tenor banjo. Covering everything from the role of the treble clef to mastering a variety of tunes, this guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in learning to play the tenor banjo. Contents include: “Rudiments of Music”, “The Staff and Notes”, “Leger Lines and Notes”, “Treble Clef”, “The Time Value of the Notes and Rests”, “The Different ... Read more

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This vintage book contain a complete guide to playing the tenor banjo. Covering everything from the role of the treble clef to mastering a variety of tunes, this guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in learning to play the tenor banjo. Contents include: “Rudiments of Music”, “The Staff and Notes”, “Leger Lines and Notes”, “Treble Clef”, “The Time Value of the Notes and Rests”, “The Different
... Read more
1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before You Die

by Terry Burrows ...

Series series 1001
Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance ... Read more

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Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance
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Jack Bruce Composing Himself

The authorised biography

by Harry Shapiro ...

When Cream broke up in 1968 it was by no means a foregone conclusion that it would be Eric Clapton who would enjoy continued commercial success. After all, it was Jack Bruce who had the looks, and who co-wrote and sang all the band’s major hits, including ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’, ‘I Feel Free’ and ‘White Room’. But he was a singular talent who wanted to be a pioneer, not just a pop star, and he ... Read more

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When Cream broke up in 1968 it was by no means a foregone conclusion that it would be Eric Clapton who would enjoy continued commercial success. After all, it was Jack Bruce who had the looks, and who co-wrote and sang all the band’s major hits, including ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’, ‘I Feel Free’ and ‘White Room’. But he was a singular talent who wanted to be a pioneer, not just a pop star, and he
... Read more
Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Ukulele (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to ... Read more

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Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to
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