Music-Instruction & Study -Appreciation

Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks, and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But, although Puccini's art still captivates audiences...

Why are some popular musical forms and performers universally reviled by critics and ignored by scholars-despite enjoying large-scale popularity? How has the notion of what makes "good" or "bad" music changed over the years-and what does this tell us about the writers who have...

""Edouard Remenyi: Musician, Litterateur, And Man"" is a biographical book written by Gwendolyn Kelley Hack and published in 1906. The book is about the life of Edouard Remenyi, a Hungarian violinist, composer, and writer who gained fame in the late 19th century. The book...

The Psychology Of A Musical Prodigy by G. Revesz is a book that delves into the mind of a musical prodigy. The author explores the psychological traits that make a person a prodigy in music, and the ways in which these traits can be...

Outspoken Essays on Music is a collection of essays written by the renowned French composer, Camille Saint-Saens, and originally published in 1922. In this book, Saint-Saens shares his thoughts and opinions on various aspects of music, including the role of the composer, the importance...

The musical writings of scientist Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894) have long been considered epoch-making in the histories of both science and aesthetics. Widely regarded as having promised an authoritative scientific foundation for harmonic practice, Helmholtz can also be read as posing a series of...

This project offers an in-depth analysis of the creation myth as described in Plato's Tingeus, in an effort to discuss his overall approach to the relationship between the soul, music in education, and wellness. The immortal soul of humankind, by this approach, shares a...

In what ways does listening to music shape everyday perception? Is music particularly effective in promoting shifts in consciousness? Is there any difference perceptually between contemplating one's surroundings and experiencing a work of art? Everyday Music Listening is the first book to focus in...

Steve Larson drew on his 20 years of research in music theory, cognitive linguistics, experimental psychology, and artificial intelligence--as well as his skill as a jazz pianist--to show how the experience of physical motion can shape one's musical experience. Clarifying the roles of analogy,...

The Band Teacher's Assistant, also known as the Complete and Progressive Band Instructor, is a music instruction book written by Arthur A. Clappe in 1888. This book is designed specifically for band teachers and students, providing a comprehensive guide to the rudiments of music....

Music research has entered something of a Golden Age. Technological advances and scholarly inquiry have merged in interdisciplinary studies--drawing on psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, anthropology and other fields--that illuminate the musical nature of our species. This volume develops, supports and challenges that body of...

A practical handbook for working vocally with children aged 8 to 12 years. Singing means the development of the personality... and this involves more than just performing songs. Illustrated with vivid photographs, drawings and examples in musical notation and clearly organized according to topics...

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""Music For The People: A Retrospect Of The Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888"" is a book written by Robert A. Marr in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the Glasgow International Exhibition that took place in 1888. It discusses the music that was...

This unique WRITING BOOK consists of a series of music history stories. Many of the words appear in notation so that the student will need to read notes in order to comprehend each composer's biography. The Music History Speller" is recommended for all music...

This third edition is a basic textbook on the development of pipe organ composition in geographically diverse schools. Its nineteen chapters include charts of organ composers and a historical background of contemporary events and figures for each organ composition school. Chapter bibliographies cover readings...

This companion to the orchestral concert includes background, biographies, and discussions of 200 masterpieces.Author: D. Kern HolomanISBN-10: 0393029360ISBN-13: 9780393029369Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/1994Pages: 756Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.64lbsSize: 9.57h x 6.45w x 1.87dReview Citation(s): Booklist 02/15/1992 pg. 1080ALA Ref Srces for Small/Med Li...

""A Psychology of Music: The Influence of Music on Behavior"" by Charles M. Diserens is a comprehensive exploration of the psychological impact of music on human behavior. The book delves into the various ways in which music affects our emotions, thoughts, and actions, and...

Music in the Human Experience: An Introduction to Music Psychology, Second Edition, is geared toward music students yet incorporates other disciplines to provide an explanation for why and how we make sense of music and respond to it--cognitively, physically, and emotionally. All human societies...

Author: Roger KamienISBN-10: 1260868079ISBN-13: 9781260868074Publisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2021Pages: 640Format: Loose LeafWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.50w x 0.60d

Play it from the Heart uses stories and concepts from music education as models for success. Making music together requires exceptional cooperation, and ensembles are the ultimate cooperative organizations. J. Steven Moore relates what he and his students have learned about excellence, leadership, responsibility,...

""What Music Can Do For You: A Guide For The Uninitiated"" (1920) by Harriet Ayer Seymour is a comprehensive guide that aims to introduce readers to the world of music and its many benefits. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Michael Macdonald is a classically trained musician who has studied and taught the guitar for more than 30 years. He has developed this programme to teach complete beginners how to play the guitar properly.At the end of the 12 weeks, having worked through the...

Urban communities throughout the United States and the world are in a phase of rebuilding, whether it is economically, socially, spirituality, or culturally. It is important in these times that diverse communities retain values that distinguish them and celebrate those cultural traditions. In the...

There is much music in our lives -yet we know little about its function. Music is one of man's most remarkable inventions - though possibly it may not be his invention at all: like his capacity for language his capacity for music may be...

The Music Primer is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory, written by Frederic Herbert Ripley and originally published in 1895. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of notation and rhythm, the principles of harmony and counterpoint,...

A Survey for Solo Works for the Violoncello is a resource for cellists and non-cellists alike. Spanning the history of the cello through the lens of the pieces written for it, the reader will gain insight into the pieces, composers, and players that shaped...

Whenever a person engages with music--when a piano student practices a scale, a jazz saxophonist riffs on a melody, a teenager sobs to a sad song, or a wedding guest gets down on the dance floor--countless neurons are firing. Playing an instrument requires all...

Discourses on the transformative power of music, now brought to life for a new generation.Music has long been an important part of Sufi culture and practice, and Hazrat Inayat Khan's musical qualifications are well known. He became a professor of music at an early...

The Spirit Minstrel is a book of hymns and music compiled by J.B. Packard and published in 1856. It is intended for use by Spiritualists in their circles and public meetings. The book contains a collection of hymns and songs that celebrate the spiritual...

In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy is a historical book written by Jesse A. Shipp and published in 1902. The book is based on the popular musical comedy of the same name, which was first performed on Broadway in 1903. The story of the...

French Organ Music: Past and Present is a book written by Harvey Grace and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of French organ music, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era. It covers the works...

Supercharge your music career with the Music Business Blueprint, the ultimate guide to achieving success in the dynamic world of the music industry. Whether you're a budding artist, A&R, music managers, aspiring producers, or talented songwriters, this comprehensive book is your essential companion on...

Imagine a powerful listening experience that you want to share with others. You could describe it to someone with words, or you may choose a flashier alternative. You could, for example, costume yourself and take to the stage in a famous concert venue, delivering...

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this...

This book was created by Grand Master Drummer Mamady Keita, from Guinea, West Africa for his international schools, the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, International Schools of Percussion. Specifically, this is curriculum and instruction for traditional djembe and dunun (djembe orchestra) music. It also...

A fun and innovative way to learn about musical instruments These are real playing cards divided into four suits, each representing a different family of instruments: brass, woodwind, string, and percussion. Each card shows an instrument's image and includes facts about its origin, design,...

Debussy's sublime music is often associated with the Golden Ratio. His Impressionist music broke much ground, and it has a modernity that continues to be a source of inspiration for composers today. Debussy sought to free music up from the constraints of textbook harmony,...

Seeing Opera Anew offers a "stereo" perspective to opera, adding insights from the sciences closely related to human life, including evolutionary biology, psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience. It has a novel approach, and a "cultural and biological perspective."Author: Joseph ConeISBN-10: 1032184272ISBN-13: 9781032184272Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2023Pages:...

Schuman, Persichetti, and Mennin were three of the most significant American composers of the 20th century; yet their music has largely disappeared from view since their respective deaths. This book provides a thorough examination of their lives and work, and thereby clarifies their considerable...

Experiencing Organised Sounds investigates a wide horizon of sound-based works using a template consistently across its 16 studies. It has been written for both specialist and non-specialist readers aiming to address means of increasing appreciation and understanding related to the experience of sonic creativity...

Are you trying to improve your music theory and harmonic ability? As you may have experienced, things can get really complicated as we try to get an in-depth understanding of this subject. Not being very confident about what we learn and how to put...

Irony, one of the most basic, pervasive, and variegated of rhetorical tropes, is as fundamental to musical thought as it is to poetry, prose, and spoken language. In this wide-ranging study of musical irony, Michael Cherlin draws upon the rich history of irony as...

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: W. H. HadowISBN-10: 1494086514ISBN-13: 9781494086510Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

In Sensing Sound Nina Sun Eidsheim offers a vibrational theory of music that radically re-envisions how we think about sound, music, and listening. Eidsheim shows how sound, music, and listening are dynamic and contextually dependent, rather than being fixed, knowable, and constant. She uses...

Loss, Improvisation, Depression, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression.● Discover WHY a lonely girl from the UK won the John Lennon Songwriting Award, and why an Israeli composer, impacted by the holocaust, became...

Physical Abuse, Confusion, Rehabilitation, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression. Discover WHY a director from Australia went from head injury to coach and why a frustrated Hong Kong pianist inspired a music development...

Musical Scotland, Past and Present is a comprehensive dictionary of Scottish musicians from the year 1400 to the present day. Written by David Baptie and originally published in 1894, this book provides a thorough account of the musical history of Scotland, including biographical information...

A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory written by John Wall Callcott and published in 1817. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers an essential aspect of...

Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. The banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. The bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a...