Music - Reference

The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. This beautiful book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall. From The Beatles to the Suffragettes, Albert Einstein to Winston...

A colorful, imaginative, and highly absorbing introduction to music theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory for a young instrumentalist.Author: Lina NgISBN-10: 9679856062ISBN-13: 9789679856064Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2008Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.60h...

On Stage: Phish - The Baker's Dozen provides an in-depth exploration of Phish's monumental 13-night residency at Madison Square Garden in 2017. Phish, a celebrated jam band with a dedicated following, performed 237 unique songs without any repeats across these shows, each night themed...

Exploding onto the late 1960s scene, The Stooges were a band unlike any other before. A bunch of misfit Mid-Western delinquents, their charismatic frontman, Iggy Pop, was a performer extraordinaire. Confrontational and theatrical, this maniacal entertainer was originally joined by the Asheton brothers, Ron...

Dinner with David Bowie, kissing with Jackie Wilson, close encounters with Iggy Pop, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood. Not even 20, still less a rock goddess, but Chrissie Hynde wasn't hanging around. The talented, charismatic writer-singer escaped Ohio for Britain in 1973, hoping to...

In 2024, Deep Purple celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their reunion by releasing their 23rd album, =1. Some band members thought the 1984 reunion would fizzle out after one album, but it flourished despite internecine strife, illness and the loss of two founders. As...

This book examines the meanings, uses, and agency of voice, noise, sound, and sound technologies across Asia.Including a series of wide-ranging and interdisciplinary case studies, the book reveals sound as central to the experience of modernity in Asia and as essential to the understanding...

Welcome to the wonderful world of guitar! If you're an absolute beginner, rest assured that this book is designed with you in mind! The guitar is a versatile and captivating instrument, capable of evoking an endless array of emotions and creating lasting memories. In...

Whether introduced via cassette, CD's or digital download, for most of us 90's R&B provided the soundtrack to our lives, from childhood and young adult life, good times and hard times, falling in love, heartbreak, weddings, vacations, losing loved ones, and of so much...

Popular music scholars have long been interested in the connection between place and music. This collection brings together a number of key scholars in order to introduce readers to concepts and theories used to explore the relationships between place and music. An interdisciplinary volume,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: John S. AdamsISBN-10: 1408666391ISBN-13: 9781408666395Publisher:...

Through a wealth of archival documents and printed materials, Entangled Histories shows how, over the first half of the nineteenth century, opera helped redefine questions of collective identity in the Austrian empire, serving as a testing ground for, among others, theories of language and...

In this book, you will learn exercises by the Arpeggio technique to understand (7) Modes such as Ionian mode, Dorian mode, Phrygian mode, Lydian mode, Mixolydian mode, Aeolian mode, and Locrian mode. You have to work out all exercises by step-by-step methods.Author: Peter KapISBN-10:...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.Author: Hans Von WolzogenISBN-10: 1498181775ISBN-13: 9781498181778Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

The Analysis of Musical Composition by Charles Dawson is a comprehensive guide to understanding the construction of musical pieces and the principles of harmony. Originally published in 1845, this book provides a detailed analysis of various musical compositions, including symphonies, sonatas, and operas. Dawson...

""Mother-Play and Nursery Songs"" is a book written by Friedrich Froebel in 1898. The book is a collection of poetry, music, and pictures intended to promote the noble culture of child life. It is specifically designed for mothers to use as a resource for...

Few bands can claim anything like the longevity, sincerity, and sheer creative breadth of The Cure. From their beginnings as literate punks through their early bleak masterpieces that ended with Pornography (1982), to the pop years that followed and their worldwide success with the...

Ariana Grande's legacy goes beyond numbers and awards. Her ability to connect with audiences through her music, her authenticity, and her commitment to the greater good has left an indelible mark on pop culture. Ariana has proven that it is possible to be a...

A behind-the-scenes look at the music and creative process of worldwide phenomenon Taylor Swift, as told through the writing and recording of every song. Step into the world of Taylor Swift from her beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking "Eras Tour."...

2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Scales and How to Play Guitar!Book 1)How to Play Scales: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Scales, Piano Scales and Ukulele Scales TodayYou will learn the following: -How...

For the first, Dr. David Whitwell presents a thorough study of the performance of music in society together with the philosophical views on art versus entertainment, the role of performance in education and character formation and how earlier philosophers viewed the interplay among Reason,...

OPEN YOUR EARS THINK OF A NUMBER From his bar stool on New York's Lower East Side, surrounded by a colorful crew of locals, David Klein sets out on a quest for the infinite,
hidden somewhere -everywhere?- in songs featuring
numbers in their titles. The book...

When we think of rock stars - particularly those in rough, "edgy" bands - we are entrained to think of them as having come from regular, working-class backgrounds, and having worked their way up the slippery pole to success through hard work and talent...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

In the 1960s, brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine created the California Sound through contagious riffs and songs about hot rods, surfers and blossoming romance. Then, in the mid-1960s, a youthful Brian Wilson changed the face...

Other than 'I Me Mine' and some minor overdubs, The Beatles' entire EMI/Apple catalogue was recorded in fewer than seven years: from 4 September 1962 through to 20 August 1969. Twelve albums, twenty-two singles, two standalone EPs, 213 songs. That in itself is remarkable...

Despite the influence of African American music and study as a worldwide phenomenon, no comprehensive and fully annotated reference tool currently exists that covers the wide range of genres. This much needed bibliography fills an important gap in this research area and will prove...

Music is central to any film, creating a tone for the movie that is just as vital as the visual and narrative components. In recent years, racial and gender diversity in film has exploded, and the making of musical scores has changed drastically. Hearing...

The Cincinnati Organ: With A Brief Description Of The Cincinnati Music Hall (1878) is a book written by George Ward Nichols. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Cincinnati Organ, which was considered one of the most magnificent instruments of...

Ideal as a core or supplementary text for the standard two-year music theory course and for graduate courses in theory review, Music Theory Resource Book covers all the topics typically studied in the basic music theory sequence. Concise and accessible, it features a basic...

Tone: it's the concept that gear-obsessed guitarists discuss more than any other, and the Tone Manual is the first book to take this hallowed concept seriously. In the course of breaking down the individual components of the electric guitar rig, the book both examines...

PLAYING THE KAZOO BEGINNERS GUIDE Author: Brenda HarmseISBN-13: 9798305797107Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2025Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d

Although he is the son of J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach is an important composer in his own right, this long-awaited annotated bibliography presents a complete listing of the works of C. P. E. Bach. This volume in the RoutledgeMusic Bibliographies series...

Baroque composer George Frideric Handel easily ranks among the world's greatest composers. The first edition of this research guide on Handel appeared in 1988; since that time a great deal of scholarly work has been published on Handel and related areas, including the discovery...

Guitar Chords for Beginners contains 65 different chords arranged in easy fingerings. - Technique Fretting hand technique for playing guitar chords is looked at in detail with diagrams. Where necessary, some chords are taught incrementally because taking on only the harder aspects of a...

Fr d ric Chopin: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions, and his influence as a...

Twelve-tone and serial music were dominant forms of composition following World War II and remained so at least through the mid-1970s. In 1961, Ann Phillips Basart published the pioneering bibliographic work in the field.Author: Stephan D. LindemanISBN-10: 0415976197ISBN-13: 9780415976190Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/23/2006Pages: 664Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: A Research and Information Guide is a valuable tool for any scholar, performer, or music student interested in accessing the most pertinent resources on the life, works, and cultural context of the composer. It is an updated, annotated bibliography of resources...

Over 500 illustrated chords are covered for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz and Classical music. This compact dictionary is designed to fit in your bag and is completed with fingering diagrams for each chord and photographs showing how each one is played. Over 360,000...

The unfiltered story of womenin the punk scene-- celebrating the highs, confronting the lows, and proving thepower of community. From the gritty streets of 1970sLondon to the sun-soaked beaches of 2000s California, Rebel Grrrls: The RealStory of Women and Punk is a raw and...

Over 250 pages packed with essential music information Alfred's Mini Music Guides provide essential information in a convenient size. With over 2,500 entries of clear, practical definitions, explanations, and information, Dictionary of Music is the most useful compact music dictionary available. It includes pronunciation...

Everyone knows someone who is obsessed with music; that is if they're not obsessed themselves. Whether it is impossible for you to step inside the car without turning on the stereo, or whether you just have to have every mix, remix and variation of...

In order to promote new ways of thinking about musical meaning, this volume brings together scholars in music theory, musicology, and the philosophy of music, disciplines generally treated as separate and distinct. This interdisciplinary collaboration, while respecting differences in perspective, identifies and elaborates shared...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Almost every guitarist knows the guitar companies Fender and G&L. Both these companies grew from the successful friendship and business partnership of George Fullerton and Leo Fender. George tells, in his own words, the amazing story of his celebrated collaboration with Leo that, for...

Two eight-page B&W and color photo insertsAuthor: John KruthISBN-10: 1476886792ISBN-13: 9781476886794Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2013Pages: 246Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d

The Piano Music of Claude Debussy is a book written by Alfred Cortot in 1922. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the piano music composed by the French composer Claude Debussy. Cortot, a renowned pianist himself, provides a detailed examination of each of...

Making the Responsive Guitar is the second volume on a two-volume set of books that set out the principles and methods of building fine hand-made guitars. Where Volume 1 sets up the knowledge, this book is about how to build a guitar, from the...

The Fender Telecaster is regarded as the first commercially successful solid body electric 'Spanish' guitar. Designed by Leo Fender at a time when the words rock and roll were not even coined, the 'Telly' is the senior member of a family of instruments whose...

This classic reference work, the best one-volume music dictionary available, has been brought completely up to date in this new edition. Combining authoritative scholarship and lucid, lively prose, the Fourth Edition of The Harvard Dictionary of Music is the essential guide for musicians, students,...