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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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  • Louder Than Hell

    The Definitive Oral History of Metal

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

    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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  • Songs and Gifts at the Frontier

    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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  • Wired for Music

    A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound

    “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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Cinderella

    The Love of a Daddy and His Princess

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Accessible Orchestral Repertoire

    An Annotated Guide for Community and School Orchestras

    by Daniel Chetel ...
    Series series Music Finders
    Accessible Orchestral Repertoire is a reference volume for conductors who lead non-professional symphonic orchestras, offering practical and insightful commentary on music appropriate for intermediate and advanced youth, community, and collegiate orchestras. Modeled on and complimentary to Daniels’ Orchestral Music, it is a repertoire and programming resource for youth, academic, and community ... Read more

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  • The Philadelphia Orchestra

    An Annotated Discography

    The Philadelphia Orchestra is the most-recorded orchestra in the United States, and its recordings have contributed much to its reputation as “The World’s Greatest Orchestra.” In The Philadelphia Orchestra: An Annotated Discography, Richard A. Kaplan documents more than 2,000 commercial recordings made by the Philadelphia Orchestra over almost a century. The discography contains a chronological ... Read more

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  • Rhythms of the Game

    The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance

    Bernie Williams' ability to play major league baseball at a high level was directly influenced by his musical training and his deep understanding of the similarities between musical artistry and athletic performance. Through a series of conversations, narratives, and sidebars, the authors (Bernie Williams, Dave Gluck, and Bob Thompson) discover and reveal the influence of music and its rhythms on ... Read more

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  • The Musical from the Inside Out

    An entertaining and informative new guidebook to the creation of the musical show, filled with anecdotes, practical advice, and sparkling commentary from the biggest Broadway insiders. ... Read more

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  • Strings of Memories

    by Jim LaDiana ...
    During the 1930s and ‘40s, the Big Band Era and national radio broadcasts found the guitar slowly emerging from its status as a rhythm instrument to a viable, natural melodic voice. A minute number of guitarists would later capture the infectious sound of the guitar in the recording studios, releasing lasting audio impressions of the instrument, on a grand scale, onto the masses via records, early ... Read more

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  • गुलफ़ाम

    किताब-ए-ग़ज़ल

    प्रस्तुत पुस्तक मुख्यतः गजलों का एक संग्रह है जिसमें लगभग 70 ग़ज़लें हैं। पुस्तक की अनूठी विशेषता यह है कि इसमें ग़ज़ल संग्रह के साथ, ग़ज़ल की साहित्यिक और सांगीतिक उत्पत्ति कैसे हुई तथा ग़ज़ल साहित्य के निर्धारित मापदंड क्या हैं, इन सभी विषयों का वर्णन भी किया गया है। एक ही पुस्तक में यह सब जानकारी पाठकों के लिए एक नवीन विषय है। ... Read more

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  • Church and Worship Music in the United States

    A Research and Information Guide

    Series series Routledge Music Bibliographies
    This fully updated second edition is a selective annotated bibliography of all relevant published resources relating to church and worship music in the United States. Over the past decade, there has been a growth of literature covering everything from traditional subject matter such as the organ works of J.S. Bach to newer areas of inquiry including folk hymnology, women and African-American ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary for the Modern Clarinetist

    Series series Dictionaries for the Modern Musician
    Titles in Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series offer both the novice and the advanced artist key information designed to convey the field of study and performance for a major instrument or instrument class, as well as the workings of musicians in areas from conducting to composing. Unlike other encyclopedic works, contributions to this series focus primarily on the knowledge required by the ... Read more

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  • Remembering Hit Songs - 1950s

    by Ron Celano ...
    Discover the vibrant sounds and iconic artists of a transformative decade in music with Remembering Hit Songs - 1950s.This comprehensive, interactive ebook is a treasure trove for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike featuring the following:Artist Biographies: Learn about the lives of the legendary performers who brought these hits to life. Discover fascinating insights into their careers, ... Read more

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  • Music Business Made Simple: A Guide To Becoming A Recording Artist

    Enhance your chance for success as a recording artist by following the real-world advice found within the pages of the book. Step-by-step suggestions for:Setting career goalsDeveloping your songs and stage presenceRecording your first demo and full-length albumDesigning your promotional materialsKnowing where to hire an attorney, manager, booking agent, and producerAnd, of course, getting a record ... Read more

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  • Escuchame una cosa

    Herramientas para disfrutar y entender la música

    La música nos acompaña a diario. Se ha convertido en una parte importante de nuestra vida. Este libro recorre los fundamentos de ese lenguaje y cómo los compositores hacen uso intencional de ellos. Priorizan elementos e ignoran otros, con el objetivo de crear una experiencia estético-emocional. Estas páginas proponen reflexiones y desafíos musicales para resolver y aprender. Dividido en dos ... Read more

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  • Strings and Ivory: Chords and Inversions

    by Jeffrey Carl ...
    ebookIntroducing an innovative new music reference book about chords and inversions that encourages creativity and innovation…and allows each musician to create their own unique chord voicings and arpeggios!Whether you are an intermediate or advanced musician or songwriter, Strings & Ivory: Chords & Inversions is an empowering music reference book that you can use to improve musical instrument ... Read more

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  • Música de museu

    repensando um acervo

    by Aline Azevedo ...
    O livro promove uma reflexão sobre a perspectiva museológica, a partir das funções museais de preservação, pesquisa e comunicação, em diálogo com a musicologia. Propõe uma aproximação entre os conceitos de música e museu, aplicando essa análise ao Núcleo de Acervos da Escola de Música da UEMG. Dessa forma, é apresentada uma nova forma de atuação em acervos musicais, principalmente quanto à ... Read more

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