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  • The Study of Fugue

    by Alfred Mann ...
    Series series Dover Books On Music: Analysis
    Classic study comprises two parts. The first is a comprehensive historical survey of writings on the fugue from the beginning of fugal teaching (c. 1350) to the present. Part Two explores in depth four 18th-century studies which are its classical presentations: Steps to Parnassus, J. J. Fux (1725), A Treatise on Fugue, F. W. Marpurg (1753–54), Fundamental and Practical Essay on Fugal Counterpoint, ... Read more

    S$ 17.10 SGD

  • No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

    Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

    by James Shipway ...
    Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
    With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

    S$ 14.95 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Synthesizer Cookbook: How to Use Filters

    Sound Design for Beginners, #2

    by Screech House ...
    Series Book 2 - Sound Design for Beginners
    INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best ... Read more

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  • Music Theory For Dummies

    Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

    S$ 25.99 SGD

  • Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible

    Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible, #2

    Series Book 2 - Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible
    This outstanding book has over 100 chord progressions for you to write that hit!A chord progression or harmonic progression is a series of chords in a musical piece. From the common practise era of Classical music through the twenty-first century, chord progressions have been the cornerstone of harmony in Western musical heritage. Chord progressions are the cornerstone of Western popular music ... Read more

    S$ 12.77 SGD

  • On Music Education, Psychology & Different Abilities

    On Music Education, Psychology, and Different Abilities is a diverse and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in music, psychology, and education. Chapter 1 delves into the history of violin-playing schools, analyzing and researching the methods to facilitate future development in violin pedagogy. Chapter 2 explores how music can influence our lives, offering anecdotes and helpful tips for ... Read more

    S$ 14.60 SGD

  • How to Write Melodies

    by Rikky Rooksby ...
    Melody is the true heart of music—the identity of a composition, the vessel that carries the lyrics, the tune that you keep whistling on your way home from a concert. Composing melodies is often thought of as a mysterious process—a lightning bolt of inspiration delivered by the songwriter's muse—but in fact melody is an art that can be learned, honed, and perfected. This book teaches that art in ... Read more

    S$ 24.30 SGD

  • Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works

    Enriched edition. A Practical Guide to Orchestral Color, Texture & Instrumentation

    Translated by Edward Agate ...
    In "Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works," Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov presents an insightful exploration of orchestration techniques, weaving together theoretical understanding and practical application. The book balances detailed discussions of orchestral color, texture, and instrumental capabilities with numerous musical examples, primarily sourced from his ... Read more

    S$ 2.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3

    Guitar Theory and Fretboard Concepts to Help Intermediate to Advanced Players Master Scales, Modes and Chord Progressionso

    by James Shipway ...
    Series Book 3 - Music Theory For Guitarists
    In Volume 3 of the groundbreaking Music Theory for Guitarists series, you’ll discover even more essential guitar theory concepts to expand your music theory knowledge and give you an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. After using this book you’ll have a near ‘pro-level’ understanding of music theory and how it relates to the guitar, enabling you to become a more accomplished ... Read more

    S$ 14.95 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Music Theory, 3E

    Series series Idiot's Guides
    Many people find music theory a tough subject-- but it doesn't have to be! The best-selling Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician (and even more experienced ones) how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. This book covers:- The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales, ... Read more

    S$ 28.11 SGD

  • A Geometry of Music

    Harmony and Counterpoint in the Extended Common Practice

    Series series Oxford Studies in Music Theory
    How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval ... Read more

    S$ 100.38 SGD

  • Beethoven

    Missa Solemnis Y Otros Compositores

    Se presenta en este libro una de las ms bellas expresiones de la msica vocal e instrumental, la cual resume todas las exigencias que el ritual exige para el sacrificio desarrollado a travs de la Liturgia. La Missa Solemmnis que se celebra en las ms grandes fiestas de la iglesia catlica, empieza por la entonacin del Salmo Judica me Deus y el Confiteor recitado por el sacerdote as como el canto ... Read more

    S$ 6.49 SGD

  • El Modo Lidio & DERIVADOS: Exploraciones en cada tonalidad

    escalas modales artificiales, #4

    Series Book 4 - escalas modales artificiales
    "El Modo Lidio & DERIVADOS: Exploraciones en cada tonalidad" es una guía profunda y moderna para músicos, compositores y educadores interesados en expandir su paleta armónica y melódica. A través de siete variantes del modo lidio incluyendo el lidio dominante, el lidio aumentado, el lidio menor, y otros modos híbridos y exóticos este libro ofrece análisis, aplicaciones prácticas y ejemplos en las ... Read more

    S$ 11.38 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Theory of Harmony

    With A New Introduction by Paul Wilkinson

    by Ernst Levy ...
    The classic work on Levy's theory of negative harmony.Ernst Levy was a visionary Swiss pianist, composer, and teacher who developed an approach to music theory that has come to be known as "negative harmony." Levy's theories have had a wide influence, from young British performer/composer Jacob Collier to jazz musicians like Steve Coleman. His posthumous text, A Theory of Harmony, summarizes his ... Read more

    S$ 43.92 SGD

  • Structurally Sound

    Seven Musical Masterworks Deconstructed

    by Eric Wen ...
    Series series Dover Books On Music: Analysis
    "A well-written textbook by a learned musician practicing his craft. The analyses are clearly argued, and Wen projects a reassuring sense of authenticity in his approach to tonal music analysis. The book will be of interest to many musicians, especially those focused on Schenkerian theory and analysis. I believe the book will be a welcome addition to the range of teaching manuals on the subject." ... Read more

    S$ 25.06 SGD

  • Five Graphic Music Analyses

    Series series Dover Books On Music: Analysis
    The concepts of theorist Heinrich Schenker offer a unique method of structural analysis that differentiates between harmonic and contrapuntal functions of chords, emphasizing the relative significance of all tones in terms of motion and direction in the achievement of organic tonal unity.These sketches study the musical architecture of five compositions from three stylistic periods: two ... Read more

    S$ 13.94 SGD

  • Choral Orchestration

    by Cecil Forsyth ...
    Series series Dover Books On Music: Analysis
    This volume is geared toward organists seeking a brief, convenient guide to developing technical grounding for the scoring of compositions. Noted musicologist Cecil Forsyth takes readers bar by bar through a complete choral orchestration in this excellent and inexpensive tutorial.Forsyth discusses general principles in terms of their application to everyday orchestral necessities. He further ... Read more

    S$ 8.71 SGD

  • Como hacer tu Primera Cancion - Aprende a Hacer Tu Propia Música

    ¿Siempre has querido crear tu propia música pero no sabes por dónde empezar?Como Hacer tu Primera Canción es una guía práctica y sencilla para principiantes que te enseña paso a paso cómo componer, estructurar y producir tu primera canción desde cero, incluso sin experiencia previa. Aprende los fundamentos de la música moderna y convierte tus ideas en canciones reales. ... Read more

    S$ 7.66 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Guerrilla Film Scoring

    Practical Advice from Hollywood Composers

    by Jeremy Borum ...
    As the movie and music industries have changed, film scoring has become an overwhelmingly independent process. Film composers have more responsibilities than ever before, and they must fulfill them with smaller budgets and shorter schedules. As a result, composers are increasingly becoming armies of one.In Guerrilla Film Scoring: Practical Advice from Hollywood Composers,Jeremy Borum provides ... Read more

    S$ 46.42 SGD

  • Essential Guitar Chords for Beginners

    by Tiff Bryan ...
    At last! An easy, stress-free way to learn chords all in one place. Essential Guitar Chords for Beginners is the ultimate guitar chord reference book that shows you how to play the most commonly used basic chord shapes found in your favourite songs.The chords are alphabetically listed and easy to find and show finger positions, notes, and intervals. Plus, there are lesson guides that answer all ... Read more

    S$ 11.49 SGD

  • Making Music with Computers

    Creative Programming in Python

    Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing
    Teach Your Students How to Use Computing to Explore Powerful and Creative IdeasIn the twenty-first century, computers have become indispensable in music making, distribution, performance, and consumption. Making Music with Computers: Creative Programming in Python introduces important concepts and skills necessary to generate music with computers. ... Read more

    S$ 128.20 SGD

  • Electronic Visual Music

    The Elements of Audiovisual Creativity

    by Dave Payling ...
    Series series Sound Design
    Electronic Visual Music is a comprehensive guide to the composition and performance of visual music, and an essential text for those wanting to explore the history, current practice, performance strategies, compositional methodologies and practical techniques for conceiving and creating electronic visual music.Beginning with historical perspectives to inspire the reader to work creatively and ... Read more

    S$ 69.67 SGD

  • The Music Room

    A Story of Art, Friendship, and Gathering in Betty Freeman's Beverly Hills Home

    by Jake Johnson ...
    From 1981 to 1994, music patron and art collector Betty Freeman (1921--2009) hosted a series of monthly musicales, or salons, in Los Angeles. Most of these salons were held in a room off the den of Freeman's Beverly Hills home--a space she dubbed "the music room." Freeman saw these salons as an important space to foster the development of contemporary composition among leading and upcoming ... Read more

    S$ 34.43 SGD

  • HowExpert Guide to Becoming a Country Singer-Songwriter

    101 Lessons to Become a Country Singer-Songwriter

    Do you want to become the next star country music singer-songwriter but don’t know where to start? Congratulations, you’ve come to the right place! This HowExpert guide contains everything you need to know.Written by country music singer-songwriter Caroline Watkins, this guide goes into detail on every topic you need to understand in order to make it big in the country music industry. In this ... Read more

    S$ 13.92 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus