Play and Play Piano Book for Beginners
PLAY AND PLAY PIANO BOOK is a unique approach to teaching piano to beginners exclusively using game songs. Students play the singing games then play the music on the piano.PLAY AND PLAY APPROACHExclusively uses game songs to teach beginner piano to children.Music literacy progresses through game songs to music symbols.Child developmental approach; follows the way a child learns.Relates to the child's own physical and intellectual development.SEQUENCE AND STRUCTUREPREPARE: Students learn a new music concept through game songs that have the new concept in them.PRESENT: The new music concept is presented to the students after they have experienced the game songs.PRACTICE: Each concept is practiced through a variety of game songs and activities.BENEFITSThe Teacher's Edition has a user-friendly design where the teacher instructions are displayed on the left-hand page, offering clear and concise instructions for both the game songs and activities as well as the music instructions.The corresponding student pages are conveniently positioned on the right-hand side, allowing you to seamlessly reference and guide the students through each lesson.You can say goodbye to time-consuming page-flipping. With TE instructions and student pages side-by-side, planning and conducting lessons has never been easier or more efficient.Each lesson plan includes instructions for the singing games as well as the music instructions.Reproducible activity pages are found throughout the book.Each student page includes a picture to color, allowing the teacher to work with students individually while the others color.Lessons can be adjusted if more time is needed for the concepts.
The Music Producer’s Guide To Distortion
Welcome to The Music Producer's Guide, your comprehensive guide to creating incredible music that stands out in a crowded industry. This series of books is your ultimate resource for developing your music production skills and taking your music to the next level. Each book is designed to demystify a music production concept, bringing professional results to your tracks.Within The Music Producer's Guide To Distortion, you'll learn the secrets that underpin the use of distortion in contemporary music production. Whether it's warming up a synth using analogue-emulating distortion, or using bitcrushing to create dissonance, you'll learn both the art and science required to use distortion effectively.But that's not all. The Music Producer's Guide To Distortion is filled with practical exercises and real-world examples that will help you put your new knowledge into practice.In the Music Producer's Guide to Distortion, you will learn: The processes and techniques that underpin contemporary music.Which types of distortion are most suitable for your productions.Pitfalls to watch out for when distorting common instruments.How to bring distortion into your mixing workflow.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced producer, The Music Producer's Guide To Distortion is the ultimate resource for taking your music production skills to the next level. Get started today, and unleash your full creative potential!
Contemporary Gospel Lyrics
This book aims to explore the anthology of Gospel Music as the primary resource, the songs which determined the factors behind building the identities of the natives of Zimbabwe. And they are as follows: Mali Music - Glory to the Lamb, Zimbabwe Lyrics by Bob Marley, We Are Family Lyrics by Spirit of Praise, Namata (Pray) by Mkhululi Bhebhe etc. Limpopo River song, Tomurumidza (We praise Him) Tembarami ft Wellington, Bayate lyrics by Tembalami ft zowie mutangadura and Primrose Njewa, Zulu song, Senzeni na? Song and Wasara Wasara (Delay and you will be left behind) lyrics by Mkhululi Bhebhe. Like other forms of Christian music, the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of Gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
The Ancient Art of Modern Drumming
The Ancient Art of Modern Drumming is a coffee table book for people who keep a practice pad and a pair of drumsticks at their coffee table. It is a snare drum method book interwoven with a historical context of how the American snare drum style originated and evolved. Contained within, the curious drummer will find many practical skills-building exercises and etudes accompanied by thorough narrative explanations of techniques and their theory. This book results from a lifetime of drumming combined with a keen interest in history and in-depth research of source documents dating back to the Revolutionary War.
Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns
2023 Reprint of 1947 Edition. A comprehensive reference book of scales and melodic patterns, arranged in the form of piano scales and melodic studies, but adaptable for all instruments. Since its publication in 1947, great musicians and composers of all genres - from Arnold Schoenberg and Virgil Thomson to John Coltrane and Freddie Hubbard - have sworn by this legendary volume and its comprehensive vocabulary of melodic patterns for composition and improvisation.
Key Constellations
Key is one of the simplest building blocks of music and is among the foundational properties of a work's musical identity--so why isn't it a standard parameter in discussing film music? Key Constellations: Interpreting Tonality in Film is the first book to investigate film soundtracks--including original scoring, preexisting music, and sound effects--through the lens of large-scale tonality. Exploring compelling analytical examples from numerous popular films, T獺hirih Motazedian shows how key and pitch analysis of film music can reveal hidden layers of narrative meaning, giving readers exciting new ways to engage with their favorite films and soundtracks.
A Portrait of Contemporary U.S. Teachers of Piano
Drawing on historical and social science literatures and interviews with current piano teachers, the book explores the contemporary U.S. piano teacher through a social science lens.
We Declare!
We Declare! Songs, Chants, Dances, and Multimedia Projects by composer and musician Merrill Collins presents a unique melding of music, interactive projects, and learning about musical instruments from around the world. This collection of songs are based on Towards a Global Ethic: An Initial Declaration, a document that outlines the common values of all the world's religions. This book contains instructions, lyrics, scores and educational materials for songs, chants, dances, and multimedia projects based on the music, rich with photos and facts about instruments from around the world. * * * There are instructions for eight musical experiences in this book, adaptable for all ages, from preschoolers to children to teens to adults to senior citizens. The parts for participants are largely chant and percussion, which can stand alone or be played with the instrumental music soundtrack, which is available wherever music is streamed or sold (see www.spiralingmusic.com). * * * The text of Towards a Global Ethic: An Initial Declaration, reprinted with permission from the Council for a Parliament of World Religions. * * * We Are Interdependent "We are interdependent. Each of us depends on the well-being of the whole, and so we have respect for the community of living beings, for people, animals, and plants, and for the preservation of the Earth, the air, water and soil."Golden Rules "We must treat others as we wish others to treat us. We make a commitment to respect life and dignity, individuality and diversity, so that every person is treated humanely, without exception. We must have patience, and acceptance. We must be able to for- give, learning from the past but never allowing ourselves to be enslaved by memories of hate. Opening our hearts to one another, we must sink our narrow differences for the cause of the world community, practicing a culture of solidarity and relatedness."Forsaking Violence "We commit ourselves to a culture of non-violence, respect, justice, and peace. We shall not oppress, injure, torture, or kill other human beings, forsaking violence asa means of settling differences. Make a just and peaceful world, with nature-friendly ways of life."Humankind Is Our Family "We consider humankind our family. We do not live for ourselves alone, but also serving others, never forgetting the children, the aged, the poor, the suffering, the disabled, the refugees, and the lonely."Opening Our Hearts "Opening our hearts to one another, we can move mountains."Cause and Effect "We take individual responsibility for all we do. All our decisions, actions, and failures to act have consequences."Every Man, Woman, and Child* "Give every man, woman, and child our human rights." * * * *this bonus track is from the song, Every Man, Woman, and Child, which is a musical setting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More info can be found in the Every Man, Woman and Child volume of the We Agree! series. * * * This is book two of the We Agree! series by Merrill Collins. Learn more at www.spiralingmusic.com
Learn the Highland Bagpipe - first steps for absolute beginners
About the Bagpipe Tutorial - first steps: Recommended by the best pipers in the world! Bruce Hitchings, Michael Grey, Robert Watt, Willie McCallum, Dixie Ingram, Rory Grossart and many more. The book includes all the finger techniques, and in contrast to other bagpipe books it has many exercises that you will need to learn the bagpipes successfully. The book is suitable for absolute beginners all the way to intermediate pipers. You can study on your own or use it as a classroom companion book. You will find crystal-clear instructions on how to play the bagpipes from scratch. This book is also used for training purposes by many professional bands and bagpipe schools. The Bagpipe Tutorial App, which is available from your app store, is perfectly matched to the Bagpipe Tutorial book. Besides the tunes in the book, it contains more than 250 exercise videos covering all the fingering techniques, embellishments and grace notes that you will need in bagpipe playing. The information is in soundtracks and visual displays, with close-ups of the chanter fingerings at different speeds to help you learn them more easily. You will also need a practice chanter to train your finger technique and your first songs. What you learn will only be transferred to the big set of bagpipes after a couple of months. The practice chanter will accompany you all through your life with the bagpipes. You will learn the fingering of new tunes on the chanter and continuously improve your fingering technique with it. This book, a milestone in the teaching of the Scottish bagpipes, will help beginners and intermediate players to achieve rapid success. It is a professional educational tool for playing and understanding the bagpipes.
Learn to Read and Play Notes
Playing with Sheet Music is a series of accessible textbooks for music lovers of all ages. In this first book, you will learn to read and play sheet music. The exercises help you progress, step by step. And before you know it, you'll be playing notes off sheet music. You will learn the most commonly used basic notes for keyboard instruments such as the piano, keyboard and organ.Learn to Read and Play Notes is a reliable method for anyone who wants to develop musically by learning to read notes. This book meets the needs of enthusiasts, students and teachers who want a method for pure reading and playing of notes. It is suitable for self-study and lessons.Through the many simple exercises, you will automatically learn to play all the notes. The exercises have been developed from the practice of music education. Still, they're different from most methods because in this book you won't play melodies and songs. In this book you'll just practise notes, notes and more notes. Did you know that most musicians enjoy doing exercises? That is their daily work, and that is exactly what this method offers you: a lot of practical exercises that you will enjoy doing.We hope that you will learn all you need from the exercises, which are made for and by musicians. Good luck!
Hal Leonard Fingerpicking Guitar Method by Doug Boduch with Audio & Video
(Guitar Educational). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method has been a mainstay for students of the guitar for many years. In this latest installment, the Hal Leonard Fingerpicking Guitar Method, guitarist Doug Boduch fast-tracks you through the fundamentals, utilizing familiar songs that are guaranteed to help you master this essential way of playing. Topics include how to play with the pick-hand fingers, playing multiple lines at once, accompaniment patterns, Travis picking, and much more! To help you achieve success in the best way possible, we've also included solo guitar audio and video demos of the author playing through the examples. Two dozen songs are featured, including: Africa * Blackbird * Dust in the Wind * Landslide * Rolling in the Deep * Shallow * and more!
Learn to Read and Play Chords
Playing with Sheet Music is a series of accessible textbooks for music lovers of all ages. The method is based on practical experience of piano teaching and is suitable for both self-study and lessons under the guidance of a teacher. In this fourth book, you'll learn to play and recognise chords from sheet music. You will learn to play the major and minor chords in all keys with efficient fingering. Concepts that are regularly used by musicians - such as overtones, triads, inversions, broken chords, seventh chords, harmony and cadences - are explained in an understandable way. The theory has been incorporated into a large number of clear exercises with which you can gradually lay a solid foundation for playing almost all music styles. Learn to Read and Play Chords is the logical continuation of the successful other books in the series, Playing with Sheet Music. In Book 1, you learn to read notes for the left and right hand. Book 2 is entirely devoted to keys and scales. In Book 3, you learn to play measure and rhythm. In this fourth book, you learn harmony and chords. At the end of this book, everything comes together in comprehensive exercises. We wish you a lot of fun with the exercises, which are made for and by musicians.
Learn to Read and Play Scales
Playing with Sheet Music is a series of accessible textbooks for music lovers of all ages. In this second book, you will learn to play scales in all keys from sheet music. Through the exercises, you'll familiarize yourself with accidentals and the difference between major and minor scales. You will learn efficient fingerings for both hands so that you can play accurately. Learn to Read and Play Scales is a reliable method for anyone who wants to take a step further after completing Book 1. This second book will provide your musical development with a solid foundation. Just like Book 1, Book 2 is suitable for self-study as well as for lessons under the guidance of a teacher.
Learn to Read and Play Rhythm
Playing with Sheet Music is a series of accessible textbooks for music lovers of all ages. In this third book, you'll learn to recognize metre and rhythm. With the use of the carefully constructed exercises in this book, you'll practice the lengths of notes and rests, and rhythmic patterns. Also, you'll be able to recognise and play various time signatures. The exercises are focused on practice. You'll practise playing with both hands and with fingering, starting off with simple exercises. Soon you'll become familiar with rhythms that are often used in popular and classical music. At the end of the book, we pay attention to repetitions, and reading and playing longer pieces of music. After completing this book, you will have all the basic skills to be able to play the most commonly used time signatures and rhythms off sheet music. Learn to Read and Play Rhythm is a reliable method for anyone who wants to master metre and rhythm. The exercises are pleasant to do and originate from the practice of music education. Just like Books 1 and 2, Book 3 is also suitable for self-study as well as for lessons under the guidance of a teacher. We wish you a lot of fun with the exercises, which are made for and by musicians.
Bagpipe Tutorial incl. app cooperation
About the Bagpipe Tutorial: Recommended by the best pipers in the world! Bruce Hitchings, Michael Grey, Robert Watt, Willie McCallum, Dixie Ingram, Rory Grossart and many more. You have purchased one of the most professional and popular books for learning the bagpipes. It includes many famous and traditional melodies (Amazing Grace, Happy Birthday, Highroad to Gairloch, Scotland the Brave, Green Hills of Tyrol, etc.), all the finger techniques, and in contrast to other bagpipe books it has many exercises that you will need to learn the bagpipes successfully. The book is suitable for absolute beginners all the way to intermediate pipers. You can study on your own or use it as a classroom companion book. In 28 easy-to-understand lessons, you will find crystal-clear instructions on how to play the bagpipes from scratch. This book is also used for training purposes by many professional bands and bagpipe schools. Its aim is to give the student a technically and musically solid foundation and expert guidance on the route to becoming an accomplished piper. The Bagpipe Tutorial App, which is available from your app store, is perfectly matched to the Bagpipe Tutorial book. Besides the tunes in the book, it contains more than 250 exercise videos covering all the fingering techniques, embellishments and grace notes that you will need in bagpipe playing. The information is in soundtracks and visual displays, with close-ups of the chanter fingerings at different speeds to help you learn them more easily. You will also need a practice chanter to train your finger technique and your first songs. What you learn will only be transferred to the big set of bagpipes after a couple of months. The practice chanter will accompany you all through your life with the bagpipes. You will learn the fingering of new tunes on the chanter and continuously improve your fingering technique with it. This book, a milestone in the teaching of the Scottish bagpipes, will help beginners and intermed
Beauty, Reason, and Power; Music Education in a Pluralist Society
Music, when approached as a part of a classical liberal arts education, is a profoundly humanizing endeavor which can facilitate individual musical and moral growth within communities of practice. A classical approach to music education contrasts with common progressive and critical curriculum frameworks through a philosophically realist analysis. From this perspective, a classical education serves as an induction into the liberal arts as a living tradition of cultural memory rooted in the transcendentals of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Further, because a classical liberal arts education is an education in virtue, it equips students to contribute to the common good as a member of their broader communities. Music education, as part of a classical education, can cultivate shared loves across political, religious, or cultural lines in a pluralist society. Studying music allows practitioners to expand the circle of internal goods of a musical tradition while respecting existing individual and community moral commitments. Students learn music classically through ethical apprenticeship, a foundational method of induction into existing musical traditions which draws its pedagogical authority from both the internal standards of the craft and the practice's hierarchical relation to an external moral order. Music education ultimately contributes to the life well lived when it reflects a narrative unity encompassing myth and reason, lived virtuously through the mastery of desire as measured by normative standards that are intrinsically meaningful beyond the limitations of the self. "Every serious person in music education needs this book. William Perrine, impressively well read and deeply thoughtful, makes the convincing case for a classic liberal, aesthetic music education, and does so in the even-handed way of the true scholar. Perrine's book points the way for the needed renaissance in music education, a rebirth which would revive the importance of art and contemplation in human experience."--Charles Peltz, Director of Wind Ensemble Activities, New England Conservatory "At long last, a major work that forwards a traditionalist approach to music education, firmly rooted in the core tenets of Classical education and foundational thinkers. Although written primarily with the Western context in mind, its insightful analyses and comprehensive coverage of timeless and transcultural themes like beauty, goodness, and music education as a humanizing enterprise appeals and speaks to a broad array of international readers."--Leonard Tan, Associate Professor of Music at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Stringstastic Level 1 - Double Bass
The ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola, cello, and double bass player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group lesson.These interactive books use a variation of different methods (traditional, Suzuki, Kodaly, Orff, etc) which allows the students to decide which method best suits the lesson. They also contain a combination of fun, friendly characters (as well as exciting written exercises) that help and capture the interest of the students to learn in an enjoyable way.Level 1 workbook features these concepts and more!INTRODUCTION - String instrumentsNOTATION - Using the open strings as the main reference, all the notes on the stave and each string, and accidentalsPATTERNS - Fingering of each stringNOTE & REST VALUES - crotchet, minim, dotted minim, semibreve notes and rests (stem direction)TIME SIGNATURE - 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 timeCOMPOSE
Life of Liszt
Life of Liszt, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.
Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations
Coronations are the grandest of all state occasions. This is the first comprehensive in-depth study of the music that was performed at British coronations from 1603 to the present, encompassing the sixteen coronations that have taken place in Westminster Abbey and the last two Scottish coronations. Range describes how music played a crucial role at the coronations and how the practical requirements of the ceremonial proceedings affected its structure and performance. The programme of music at each coronation is reconstructed, accompanied by a wealth of transcriptions of newly discovered primary source material, revealing findings that lead to fresh conclusions about performance practices. The coronation ceremonies are placed in their historical context, including the political background and the concept of invented traditions. The study is an invaluable resource not only for musicologists and historians, but also for performers, providing a fascinating insight into the greatest of all Royal events.
Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book
This is a complete easy-to-understand music theory method book for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you'll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely no music reading necessary, with hundreds of practical examples to play and study.Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book also comes with over 100 downloadable audio lessons, demonstrations, backing tracks and practice drills to help you become the musician, guitar player or songwriter you always wanted to be.A complete method to take your knowledge to pro-level without the years of confusion and frustration most players experience.Volume 1 teaches you the basics all players need to know. Learn about the major scale, triads, basic intervals, major and minor keys, pentatonic scales, chord progressions and moreIn Volume 2 you'll build on the basics with lessons on learning the fretboard, chord inversions, compound intervals (9ths, 11ths etc.), sus and add9 chords, seventh chords, the Circle of Fifths, and 2 chapters devoted to the modes of the major scaleVolume 3 takes your music theory to almost pro-level. Master your fretboard with the CAGED System, learn about extended chords, improvising with modes, harmonic minor scale, diminished and augmented chords, key change/modulation techniques, 'stand-in' and substitute chords and much moreIncludes quizzes and assignments to test your understanding plus over 100 downloadable audio tracks so you can listen and hear how many of the concepts are taught in a musical settingNo music reading skills required!For a complete easy-to-understand music theory method book for guitar players look no further than Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book.
Becoming Noise Music
Becoming Noise Music tells the story of noise music in its first 50 years, using a focus on the music's sound and aesthetics to do so. Part One focuses on the emergence and stabilization of noise music across the 1980s and 1990s, whilst Part Two explores noise in the twenty-first century. Each chapter contextualizes - tells the story - of the music under discussion before describing and interpreting its sound and aesthetic. Stephen Graham uses the idea of 'becoming' to capture the unresolved 'dialectical' tension between 'noise' disorder and 'musical' order in the music itself; the experiences listeners often have in response; and the overarching 'story' or 'becoming' of the genre that has taken place in this first fifty or so years. The book therefore doubles up on becoming: it is about both the becoming it identifies in, and the larger, genre-making process of the becoming of, noise music. On the latter count, it is the first scholarly book to focus in such depth and breadth on the sound and story of noise music, as opposed to contextual questions of politics, history or sociology. Relevant to both musicology and noise audiences, Becoming Noise Music investigates a vital but analytically underexplored area of avant-garde musical practice.
Next Level Ukulele
Easy play-along intermediate ukulele method book for adults, for understanding music, building confidence and learning to jam like a pro, with over 100 downloadable audio play-along practice tracks.If you play ukulele to a basic level but want to reach the next level by being able to hear, follow and understand the music and songs you play then this book is for you. Follow the methods in this Next Level Ukulele book to: Dramatically boost your confidence when performingDevelop your music theory knowledge, rhythm and listening skillsImprove your ability to play and remember songsTransform your all-round skills as a musicianDoes the world really need another uke book? We think it does - you see, many experienced beginner/intermediate ukulele players grow frustrated by their inability to understand and follow the music they play. Instead of blindly following the chords on the page, they want to be able to 'hear and feel' the music they play in the same way an experienced musician does!This is where Next Level Ukulele comes in - simply follow the step-by-step method in this book (with over 100 downloadable play-along tracks included) and see your musical skills improve dramatically. By focusing on really listening and learning to recognise the sounds in the music you play, you can go beyond basic ukulele playing and begin to think, hear and feel like a real musician.Next Level Ukulele comes with over 100 downloadable play-along backing tracks demonstrating most of the examples in the book. These are used to teach you to hear and recognise what you hear in the songs you play - chords, chord progressions, keys and key changes, common rhythmic patterns and more.Next Level Ukulele shows you how to: Learn to play 'by ear'. This is how many musicians can work out and play songs they've never even played before! Develop the skills you need to be able to do thisUnderstand and recognise the common elements we see in the popular ukulele repertoire - major and minor chords and keys, different rhythms and time signatures, 'seventh' chords, common chord sequences, key changes, 'borrowed' chords and much moreRecognise common song forms and structures like the 12 bar blues, 'IV' chord chorus songs, and songs based on simple repeating chord patternsLearn to 'feel the rhythm' - nail common rhythmic feels and strumming patterns such as swing rhythms, shuffles, 'train' rhythms, waltz time and moreThis book is perfect for you if: You want to improve your ukulele playing skills, feel more confident when playing with other musicians, and simply enjoy your playing moreYou'd like to become one of those players who can hear songs and work them out simply by using their ears!You want to improve your ability to listen to and follow the music you playYou want to learn some of the skills you need to jam with others (and feel comfortable and confident doing so!)You'd like to play music and songs on the spot 'by ear' instead of always following a chord sheetYou want a deeper understanding of the music you playYou'd like to be able to recognise the common chords, chord progressions, song forms and key changes used in the popular ukulele repertoire
The Best Guitar Method
Attention Beginning Guitar Players and Teachers! On release, The Best Guitar Method received the #1 New Release rating from Amazon because it offers a new approach to the traditions established by publishers like Hal Leonard, Mel Bay and Alfred. You will learn the real guitar skills you need to play the songs you love. Your purchase includes the 218-page instruction book, plus 118 online videos, 355 online audio recordings, and several printable resources. And, you will also have access to a dynamic database of popular songs organized according to the skills you have developed from the book and videos.You will be learning from Brian Rivers himself, who is an accomplished musician with decades of experience in teaching guitar to beginners of all ages. You will learn the same time-tested strategies that have led to many of Brian's former students going on to become professional musicians. These learning strategies are delivered with warmth and humor to support you in conquering your challenges as you become the guitarist you have always wanted to be!The author, Brian Rivers, is a professional recording and performing guitarist who has formal training in music education from the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. While some teachers see themselves as being on a pedestal, Brian's goal is to lift YOU onto the pedestal! Brian explains, I have always been frustrated by the available beginning guitar method books because of the disconnect between their outdated approach to teaching guitar, and what really works in developing students into guitar players-and so I wrote The Best Guitar Method. I like to think of The Best Guitar Method as a 'craft' publication that bridges the worlds of popular guitar and music education to a far greater degree than the cookie-cutter method books marketed by commercial music publishers.Frequently thought of as the "Bob Ross" of guitar education, Brian delivers the entire multi-media package in a way that feels encouraging and accessible. Finally, you have access to a guitar method that really works! The Best Guitar Method is guaranteed to excite aspiring guitarists!Who is The Best Guitar Method written for?Guitar students, from ages 9 to 99Private guitar teachersClassroom music educatorsMusic TherapistsWhy is The Best Guitar Method the best?Students are able to play in a wide variety of musical stylesStudents learn modern playing techniquesStudents learn foundational concepts to promote lifelong musical expressionEach lesson provides detailed instruction on how to playEach lesson includes a "Play and Do" that explains what and how to practiceStudents learn accompaniments and melodiesStudents establish proper left-hand and right-hand playing techniquesInternet access is not required - the book provides a stand-alone curriculumFree online demonstration videos compliment printed instructionOnline audio is available at a variety of temposThe book provides standard notation, TAB, and innovative chord grids that show fingerings, note names, and scale degreesStudents are provided access to an online database of popular songs that they can play using the chords they have learned in the lessonsWhat will students learn?Strum patternsFlatpicking and FingerstyleThe primary chords (I, IV, V, and V7) and secondary chords (ii, iii, and vi) in the major keys of G, D, A, C and EThe primary chords (i, iv, v, and V7) in the keys of E minor and A minorThe first position single note fingerings for all the keys listed aboveThe ability to play popular songs with chordsThe ability to read standard notation
Music Education Research
Designed to be used as a primary text in introductory research methods courses, Music Education Research: An Introduction aims to orient even the most novice researchers toward basic concepts and methodologies. Offering sustained attention to historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and action research approaches, the book includes overviews of how to read, interpret, design, and implement research within each framework. Readers will also find advice for conducting a review of research literature, scholarly writing, and disseminating research. All in all, the book serves as an invitation to consider how conducting research can serve to satisfy curiosities while also contributing to our collective professional knowledge. Drawing from classroom-tested material and the authors' many collective years of experience as instructors of research method courses and mentors to music education graduate students, this book is a must-have resource for masters and doctoral students in search of a thorough and approachable overview of music education research.
Music by Numbers
This edited collection examines statistics within the music industry. Its aim is to expose the historical and contemporary use and abuse of these numbers, both nationally and internationally. It addresses their impact on consumers' choices, upon the careers of musicians and upon the policies that governments and legislators make.
Power and Prose
This book is an anthology of poems, short stories, and songs written over several years. It contains interesting tidbits of humor along with some thought-provoking content. The last few pages of this book include some post card pictures of places of interest in Sabine County, Texas.May you be encouraged and edified as you read these life experiences. Encouragement and enjoyment are the intended purposes of this book. May you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing and composing it!
Power and Prose
This book is an anthology of poems, short stories, and songs written over several years. It contains interesting tidbits of humor along with some thought-provoking content. The last few pages of this book include some post card pictures of places of interest in Sabine County, Texas.May you be encouraged and edified as you read these life experiences. Encouragement and enjoyment are the intended purposes of this book. May you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing and composing it!
Sonic Meditations
Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016) Pauline Oliveros' life as a composer, performer and humanitarian was about opening her own and others' sensibilities to the universe and facets of sounds. Her career spanned fifty years of boundary dissolving music making. In the '50s she was part of a circle of iconoclastic composers, artists, poets gathered together in San Francisco. In the 1960's she influenced American music profoundly through her inclusive work with improvisation, meditation, electronic music, myth and ritual. The recipient of four Honorary Doctorates, and, among her many recent awards, the William Schuman Award for Lifetime Achievement, Columbia University, New York, NY; The Giga-Hertz-Award for Lifetime Achievement in Electronic Music from ZKM, Center for Art and Media, Karlsruhe, Germany; and The John Cage award from from the Foundation of Contemporary Arts. Oliveros was Distinguished Research Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, and Darius Milhaud Artist-in-Residence at Mills College. She founded 'Deep Listening(R), ' which came from her childhood fascination with sounds and from her works in concert music with composition, improvisation and electro-acoustics. She described Deep Listening as a way of listening in every possible way to everything possible to hear no matter what you are doing. Such intense listening includes the sounds of daily life, of nature, of one's own thoughts as well as musical sounds. 'Deep Listening is my life practice, ' Oliveros explained, simply. Oliveros founded Deep Listening Institute, formerly Pauline Oliveros Foundation, now the Center For Deep Listening at Rensselaer, NY. Her creative work is currently disseminated through Pauline Oliveros Publications and the Ministry of Ma疇t, Inc(PoPandMoM Productions)
Othello
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The Sound of Zizek
Over the last three decades Slavoj Zizek has become an iconic figure of intellectuel engag矇 and his works have engendered ongoing reflection within as different academic disciplines as philosophy, literature or cultural, gender, postcolonial and film studies. But when it comes to music, things look different. With an emphasis on the German modernist tradition from Wagner to Sch繹nberg, a whole range of references to music are scattered throughout Zizek's copious body of works. However, these efforts seem to go almost unnoticed within academia - at least on first glance. Looking more closely, one notices a subtle but nevertheless consistent adoption of Zizek's theories within musicology, spreading across a broad range of topics and approaches. So, Zizek has become part of musicology, even if his presence is still uncharted territory. The present volume, which appeals to musicologists and philosophers alike, intends to map different ways in which Zizek's philosophy has been adopted in order to approach many of musicology's core questions, from musical analysis to the opera studies, from contemporary music to the history of the discipline itself. At the same time it both reflects on and questions Zizek's positions on musical aesthetics as expressed in his writings. Last but not least, the volume also features two essays by Zizek himself, reflecting his different approaches to writing about music.
Music Theory
When I was a child, my first music teacher told me that my poor sense of rhythm would prevent me from ever becoming a successful musician. Now, I make my living as a rhythm guitarist. How do you count time in music? Are you in time when playing your songs? Do you want the music and rhythm to sound exactly as intended when learning a new song? This course, which includes 50 videos and 14 exercises at 7 difficulty levels, will provide you with an easy method for counting time in music; teach you how to use the metronome as a practice aid; show you how to change rhythm within a beat. If you feel that you have a terrible sense of rhythm, I can assure you that like any other music-related topic, rhythmic sense is something which can be learned. The included exercises will help you to master off-beats, triplets, and the ability to count and clap any rhythm in rock-steady time. This course will work for any musical instruments, as music theory is a universal language. You will learn: All the note and rest values, triplets, dotted notes, off beats, etc.How to count and clap any rhythm.How to remain in time and change rhythm within a beat.This course also includes a guitar song example for each level and a flamenco guitar bonus lesson (not obligatory), so you can see how the rhythms sound when played on a real instrument. If you play an instrument, you will almost certainly have to learn how to read rhythm. Furthermore, if you plan to play with other people, everyone involved needs to be able to maintain the same and consistent rhythm. So, for anyone contemplating a future in music, the material covered in this course is essential. Whether you're a beginner seeking to unlock your natural rhythm, or an experienced player looking to resolve timing issues when playing your instrument - improve your rhythm with me and start your course today! What others say: "Just Wow, I had a blockade from the early ages where they kicked me out of Music School because I didn't get this at the age of 7. So, I just moved on making music for 20+ years, without ever being able to understand this with various teachers and tutorials. Now - No More Problems with the help of this tutorial! I'm so amazed, thank you so much! You really know how to teach it and have the perfect examples to train this, thank you!!!" - Ady "This is what I was looking for many years" - Kris "Really helpful, easy to progress through exercises - I recommend it to anybody trying to learn to read rhythms." Sasa "I liked the class, helped me quite good reading rhythm!" - Sarah
Improvising Fugue
Improvising Fugue: A Method for Keyboard Artists is a guide for those who aspire to the highest levels of fluency as inventors of spontaneous music at the piano, fortepiano, harpsichord, organ, or digital keyboard. Written for professional performers, conservatory students, and devoted amateurs, this book leads the reader along the arduous journey from score dependency to improvisational freedom. Improvising Fugue begins with a comprehensive course in 18th century Italian partimento, the system of musicianship training that simultaneously strengthens improvisation, counterpoint, harmony, keyboard skills, and audiation. The reader then encounters fugue improvisation in a gradual, methodical, and rigorous manner. Every concept is accompanied by extensive and clear explanation, examples from music literature, and practical exercises. The book covers every aspect of fugue improvisation in depth, including subjects, countersubjects, tonal and real answers, episodes, presentations, pedal points, and stretti. Author John J. Mortensen draws on experience as a concert improviser on the international stage; the book's pragmatic, real-world instruction comes from a seasoned performer who knows firsthand exactly what is required to improvise fugues in the presence of a live audience.
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar
(Guitar Book). Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar
(Guitar Book). Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar
(Guitar Book). Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
The Music in the Data
Putting forward an extensive new argument for a humanities-based approach to big-data analysis, The Music in the Data shows how large datasets of music, or music corpora, can be productively integrated with the qualitative questions at the heart of music research. The author argues that as well as providing objective evidence, music corpora can themselves be treated as texts to be subjectively read and creatively interpreted, allowing new levels of understanding and insight into music traditions.Each chapter in this book asks how we define a core music-theory topic, such as style, harmony, meter, function, and musical key, and then approaches the topic through considering trends within large musical datasets, applying a combination of quantitative analysis and qualitative interpretation. Throughout, several basic techniques of data analysis are introduced and explained, with supporting materials available online. Connecting the empirical information from corpus analysis with theories of musical and textual meaning, and showing how each approach can enrich the other, this book provides a vital perspective for scholars and students in music theory, musicology, and all areas of music research.Winner, Emerging Scholar Award (Book), Society for Music Theory, 2023
LEVEL 5 Music Theory Exams Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory Supplemental Exam Series
The LEVEL 5 Music Theory Supplemental Exams Answer Book - Ultimate Music Theory Supplemental Exam Series, is a "must have" teacher resource for instantly marking all Eight Exams in the LEVEL 5 Music Theory Supplemental Exams Workbook.The UMT Exam Series is the ONLY exam series with matching Answer books!MATCHING BOOK - Same orientation & page numbers as exam bookEASY FORMAT - Hand-written answers to provide effortless readingSAVES TIME - Quick and accurate marking during lesson timeCONVENIENT - Answer Book contains Eight ExamsBONUS - Includes Final Exam, Theory MAP & Tips to Score 100%UMT Exams are specially designed to help students prepare for Nationally Recognized Music Theory Exams including the Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations.The Ultimate Music Theory(TM) Program and Supplemental Workbooks help students prepare for nationally recognized theory examinations including the Royal Conservatory of Music.Note: UMT Answer Books are available for ALL Levels.Ultimate Music Theory's time-saving accelerated learning techniques will empower you to: Learn Music Faster - Proven Step-by-Step System! Master Musicianship Skills - Excellence in Online Courses! Teach with Passion - UMT Techniques Build Confidence! Make More Money - UMT Certification Course for Teachers!Build Knowledge - Online Music Courses, Music Theory Workbooks & Answers, Theory Exams & Answer Books, Ultimate Music Theory App and More!"Enriching Lives Through Music Education"
LEVEL 5 Music Theory Exams Workbook - Ultimate Music Theory Supplemental Exam Series
LEVEL 5 Music Theory Exams Workbook - Ultimate Music Theory Supplemental Exam Series: LEVEL 5, 6, 7 & 8 - Eight Exams in each Workbook PLUS Bonus Exam, Theory MAP & 10 Tips to Score 100%!The LEVEL 5 Music Theory Supplemental Exams Workbook - Ultimate Music Theory Supplemental Exams Series is a "must have" for successful preparation for the LEVEL 5 Music Theory Exam.Preparing for nationally recognized music theory exams including the Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Exams, just got easier!EXAM SET - Each workbook contains Eight ExamsUMT TIPS - Ten Tips to build confidence on how to score 100%ACCUMULATIVE - Complete all 8 exams - The Way to Score Success!BONUS - Includes Final Exam & Music Theory MAP for exam prepFor maximum learning, complete the LEVEL 5 Supplemental Exams and both Basic Exams Set 1 & Set 2. Get the matching Exam Answer Books for quick, easy, and accurate marking.The Ultimate Music Theory(TM) Program and Supplemental Workbooks help students prepare for nationally recognized theory examinations including the Royal Conservatory of Music.Note: UMT Answer Books are available for ALL Levels.Ultimate Music Theory's time-saving accelerated learning techniques will empower you to: Learn Music Faster - Proven Step-by-Step System!Master Musicianship Skills - Excellence in Online Courses!Teach with Passion - UMT Techniques Build Confidence!Make More Money - UMT Certification Course for Teachers!Build Knowledge - Online Music Courses, Music Theory Workbooks & Answers, Theory Exams & Answer Books, Ultimate Music Theory App and More!"Enriching Lives Through Music Education"
The Double Bass, How It Works
This book is designed to expand a student's music study experience by learning about the parts of the double bass and how it works, how to Care for it, how it is made, its history, useful accessories, and how to plan practice sessions.
Anton Bruckner
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The Theory And Practice Of Tone Relations
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Artistic Piano Playing As Taught by Ludwig Deppe Together With Practical Advice On Questions of Technique
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Military Music
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The Skinner Organ
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Richard Wagner in Venedig
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Richard Wagner, sa vie et ses Oeuvres
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A Rudimentary And Practical Treatise On Music
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