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  • For the Love of Music

    A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

    by John Mauceri ...
    With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the ... Read more

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  • Violin Playing as I Teach It

    by Leopold Auer ...
    Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this ... Read more

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  • Wired for Music

    A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound

    by Adriana Barton ...
    “Beautifully written… a riveting account of how melodies and rhythms connect us, and help us deal with alienation and anxiety.”—Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the ScoreIn this captivating blend of science and memoir, a health journalist and former cellist explores music as a source of health, resilience, connection, and joy.Music isn’t just background noise or a series of ... Read more

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  • Louder Than Hell

    The Definitive Oral History of Metal

    by Jon Wiederhorn, Katherine Turman ...
    The definitive oral history of heavy metal music, Louder Than Hell by renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includes hundreds of uncensored interviews with the giants of the movement, conducted over the past 25 years.Unlike many forms of popular music, metalheads tend to embrace their favorite bands and follow them over decades. Metal is not only a pastime for the true ... Read more

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  • Songwriting Without Boundaries

    Lyric Writing Exercises for Finding Your Voice

    by Pat Pattison ...
    Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail!Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to:• tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details• effectively use metaphor and ... Read more

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  • Big Keyboard and Piano Chord Book: 500+ Keyboard and Piano Chords in a Unique Visual Format

    by MoranEducation ...
    The Big Keyboard and Piano Chord Book presents over 500 Keyboard and Piano chords in our unique easy to read format. With large clear and concise diagrams, we show you all the keyboard chords you'll ever need to know in full color.If you've just started playing, you'll appreciate our Introductory Pages, which explain how to get the most out of the book, and common chord substitutions. The more ... Read more

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  • Cinderella

    The Love of a Daddy and His Princess

    by Steven Curtis Chapman ...
    As the clock strikes midnight, remember . . .Each moment we have to spend with our children is a blessing from above. But as we cherish this chapter of life, we realize the pages of time will keep turning. Alternating between the voices of a father and his daughter, Cinderella celebrates the blessings of childhood, family, love and life. You will be enchanted by this modern fairytale that teaches ... Read more

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  • Writing Better Lyrics

    by Pat Pattison ...
    The Must-Have Guide for SongwritersWriting Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to ... Read more

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  • Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know

    "What Ukulele Players" guidebooks, #3

    by Barry Maz ...
    Series Book 3 - "What Ukulele Players" guidebooks
    Barry Maz, author of the bestselling ukulele handbook series 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and the Got A Ukulele website returns with a handy addition to the ukulele players bookshelf.Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know provides clear chord diagrams for the most common ukulele tunings in a format that can be carried around on an ereader, iPhone or iPad. In other words, ... Read more

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  • Songs and Gifts at the Frontier

    by Jose S. Buenconsejo ...
    Series series Current Research in Ethnomusicology: Outstanding Dissertations
    This book investigates the particular history and social experience by a marginalized society in Mindanao Island, Philippines, through an analysis of the speech, song and dance in spirit possession ritual. Using the concepts of exchange and reciprocity, Buenconsejo connects the performativity of ritual song to the formation and maintenance of sociability, personhood and subjectivity. Also ... Read more

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  • Music Is History

    by Questlove ...
    A New York Times bestseller, Music Is History combines multi-Grammy Award winner Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way ... Read more

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  • How To Cancel Amazon Music Subscription

    Simple and Easy to Follow Step by Step Guide on How to Cancel Amazon Music and Audible Subscription

    by Robbin Harris ...
    Are you struggling to cancel your Amazon Music subscription? or your Audible Subscription? Look no further than getting this guide straight away!This easy-to-follow guide takes you step-by-step through the process of cancelling your Amazon Music subscription and Audible, no matter what device or platform you're using. With clear instructions and helpful screenshots, you'll learn how to navigate ... Read more

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  • Left-Hand Guitar Chord Book

    by William Bay ...
    Contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major, minor, altered 7ths, diminished, augmented and many more. All forms are shown in picture and diagram form for the left-handed guitarist. ... Read more

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  • Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings

    Volumes 3 and 4

    by Steve Sullivan ...
    Volumes 3 and 4 of the The Encyclopedia of More Great Popular Song Recordings provides the stories behind approximately 1,700 more of the greatest song recordings in the history of the music industry, from 1890 to today. In this masterful survey, all genres of popular music are covered, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. ... Read more

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  • How to Play Ukulele

    In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele Today

    by Preston Hoffman ...
    Series Book 4 - Music
    Achieve Your Dream of Learning the Ukulele with 'How to Play Ukulele: In 1 Day'Have you always wanted to learn the ukulele?Do you want to start playing immediately though?If so, "How to Play Ukulele: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele Today" is THE book for you!This book covers everything you need to know about how you can play ... Read more

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  • The Berklee Contemporary Dictionary of Music

    by Kari Juusela ...
    (Berklee Guide). A comprehensive reference to terms used in the performance, creation, and study of music today. Covering instrumental and voice performance, audio technology, production, music business, and other dimensions of the modern music industry, its 3,400+ entries include many terms that are common among practicing musicians, but are found in no other dictionary. At the same time, it ... Read more

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  • Story Behind the Song

    by Danny O’Kelly ...
    This book is about the story behind the song. I personally feel that every song has a story to tell or a reason for that song being written. I also believe that if you knew the story behind the song, it would make the song more interesting. This is just a few of the songs that I have written and the story behind the song. ... Read more

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  • The Rockin' 60s: The People Who Made the Music

    by Brock Helander ...
    The Rockin' '60s is a comprehensive guide through the decade that produced the greatest music of all time: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Phil Spector, The Beach Boys, Aretha Frankin and hundreds more emerged from this era. Delve into a narrative history of each group and examine the people behind the music, along with an analysis of key recordings, ... Read more

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  • The Bloomsbury Handbook of Rock Music Research

    Edited by Professor Allan Moore, Dr. Paul Carr ...
    Series series Bloomsbury Handbooks
    The Bloomsbury Handbook of Rock Music Research is the first comprehensive academic survey of the field of rock music as it stands today. More than 50 years into its life and we still ask - what is rock music, why is it studied, and how does it work, both as music and as cultural activity? This volume draws together 37 of the leading academics working on rock to provide answers to these questions ... Read more

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  • BBC Radio 6 Music's Alternative Jukebox

    500 Extraordinary Tracks That Tell the Story of Alternative Music

    by BBC Radio 6 Music ...
    BBC Radio 6 Music is the station for people who are passionate about music: its award-winning presenters are constantly bringing a wealth of fresh tracks to the airwaves, from both new and established artists.In this book, BBC Radio 6 Music draws on its pool of knowledge and experience to provide an alternative offering to the mainstream music most radio stations play, bringing the reader an ... Read more

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  • The Opera Manual

    by Nicholas Ivor Martin ...
    Series series Music Finders
    You are getting ready for a performance of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore and you have a few questions. How many clarinets are in the orchestra? How many orchestra members appear onstage? How many different sets are there? How long does the opera typically run? What are the key arias? Are any special effects or ballet choreography required? Who owns the rights? Where was it premiered? What are the ... Read more

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  • A Research Guide to Film and Television Music in the United States

    by Jeannie Gayle Pool, H. Stephen Wright ...
    Unlike traditional music, film music sources are often difficult to locate and do not follow the patterns that researchers are trained to identify. Although there have been several self-described introductions to the field and articles that summarize the problems and state of research, there is no resource that gathers together all of the basic information that is vital to film music research. In ... Read more

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  • The Band's Guide To Getting A Record Deal (Second Edition)

    by Will Ashurst ...
    Will Ashurst provides tangible answers as he delves deep into the music industry. With sensible goals and pitfalls to avoid, this book will guide you through the fog that stands between you, your demo and your deal! 10,000 unsigned bands are desperate for recognition from recording and publishing companies. All bands in this position, whether or not they have the requisite talent, are certainly ... Read more

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  • Guitar Encyclopaedia of Scale: 200 Scales

    by Ashley J. Saunders ...
    This unique collection of 200 scales laid out for guitar players is one of a kind!Each scale covered is shown in the key of G and you can see how the scale looks in both notation and across the whole fretboard. Where possible, the scale shapes have been included. ... Read more

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