This anthology brings together eleven stories from the authors, Jerry Purdon, Trevor Abbud, Benjamin B. White, Patrick Scott, Keith Raymond, Katie Ness, Deborah Sullivan Brennan, Christopher Pender, Neepa Sarkar, Scott Chaddon, and Cris Morris. For those who might have never heard of the World of CURE, this is an excellent introduction to the vastness and ways in which so much has changed from the beginning of the appearance of the werewolves, the people who discover them, and the world fo...

In 2013, at the age of sixty-nine, with some time on my hands, I decided to learn to play a musical instrument (again); this time, I decided on the harmonica. Thank goodness that I did. I have since learned the beauty and versatility of the harmonica. I started by buying a set of DVDs over the Internet and started my journey into the harmonica. At the end of the lessons on the DVDs, I met my first hurdle. Where do I go from here? I searched music stores and bookstores for books of songs in...

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 understand, it makes it easy to learn from." - Nish...

The Bass Player's Guide to Scales & Modes is a complete reference manual featuring all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. The construction of each scale and mode is covered in detail and the reader is encouraged to learn the content of the scale rather than the prescribed fretboard patterns found in other books. 'Real world' bass grooves clearly demonstrate the sound and use of each scale. Audio files for these exercises are available as a free download f...

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 up or just don't know how to do it themselves.You don't need any specialised t...

Songs are reflections of the writers' emotions, culture and ideas too. You would notice that each genre evolved from a specific period of time. Lyrics and melodies also change through the years. This book details some of the best songs the world has ever heard. If you look closely, you will see patterns that will make you understand and appreciate music more. Reserve your copy today!

The trombone is a member of the brass family that produces resonant tones and thrilling melodies. The trombone can take years to master, but in the right hands makes beautiful music. This guide will walk you through how to play trombone for beginners.Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Shpil: The Art of Playing Klezmer is both a history of this popular form of traditional Jewish music and an instructional book for professional and amateur musicians. Since the revival of klezmer music in the United States in the mid-1970s, Yiddish songs and klezmer dance melodies have served as the soundtrack for a resurgence of interest in Ashkenazic Jewish culture across the globe. Klezmer has taken root not only in America’s major urban centers—New York City, Chicago, San Francisco—but...

Have you ever wondered whether musicians notice the audience or are influenced by them? Wanted to know how performers might learn particularly difficult pieces? Thought about the terms 'old' and 'young' in reference to music?Using the letters of the alphabet as her starting point, Susan Tomes presents a series of lively reflections on performing music, and on the classical music world. Drawing on her international experience as a solo pianist and chamber musician, she offers intrig...

Becoming an Orchestral Musician takes you on a journey into the musical profession. It is the first comprehensive guide for professional musicians on how to succeed in joining an orchestra or ensemble, and how to survive as an orchestral musician. Such crucial topics as how to obtain the right tuition, music college versus university, auditioning, nerves, the secrets of ensemble playing and intonation, conductors, the mechanics of the orchestra, performing philosophies and strategies for s...

Teach Yourself Singing If You Can Talk You Can Sing teaches anyone, any age how to tune their voice using sounds, words, sentences, songs and stories. Your voice can be tuned just like a guitar or a violin or a piano can be tuned. An out of tune voice does not sound musical and can not carry a tune or sing on key. Thousands and thousands of out of tune voices audition for American Idol and other talent and singing shows each year and go home with broken hearts and crushed dreams because th...

Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the en...