The Inner Nature of Music
8 lectures, 2 Q&A sessions, and 2 closing addresses, in various cities, December 3, 1906 - March 16, 1923 (CW 283)"A tone is at the foundation of everything in the physical world."This is one of many astonishing statements made by Rudolf Steiner in this collection of seven lectures on the inner realities of music. These lectures are an unusual treasure, since they are the only two groups of lectures that Steiner gave primarily on music, other than the lecture cycle for the tone eurythmy course, Eurythmy as Visible Singing.In the first group of three lectures, given in 1906, Steiner explains why music affects the human soul so powerfully. Music has always held a special position among the arts because it is the only art form whose archetype, or source, lies not in the physical world, as with architecture, sculpture, and painting, but purely in the spiritual world-the soul's true home. Music thus directly expresses through tones the innermost essence of the cosmos, and our sense of wellbeing when we hear music comes from a recognition of our soul's experience in the spiritual world.In the remaining lectures, given in 1922 and 1923, Steiner discusses our experience of musical intervals and shows how it has undergone profound changes during the course of evolution. The religious effects of music in ancient times and the union of music with speech are considered, as well as the origin of musical instruments out of imaginations that accompanied singing. New insights are offered on the nature of the major and minor modes and on future directions of musical development."Major and minor keys, this strange bond between music and human subjectivity, the actual inner life of feeling--insofar as this life of feeling is bound to the earthly corporeality--came into being only in the course of the fourth post-Atlantean epoch and are related to the experience of the third. The difference between major and minor keys appears; the subjective soul element relates itself to the musical element." -- Rudolf Steiner (lect. 5)This volume is a translation of 7 lectures (of 8) in Das Wesen des Musikalischen und das Tonerlebnis im Menschen, published by Rudolf Steiner-Nachlaftverwaltung, Dornach, 1969 (GA 283).
Circle of Fifths for Guitar
Boost your guitar fretboard and guitar theory skills, your memorization and recall of the notes on your guitar neck, your music theory for guitar understanding, your knowledge of chords and chord theory, your songwriting and composition skills... and much more with the awesome power of the circle of fifths!Many guitar players never have the circle of fifths explained to them in a way that makes sense, so they never learn to use this amazing, visual tool for musicians. If you want the circle of fifths made easy, without the confusion you experience with most guitar theory books, then this title, with its accompanying 45 minute downloadable Circle of Fifths Video Masterclass and bonus resources is exactly what you need.In this book, I show you straightforward secrets or 'recipes' for using the circle of fifths chord wheel to: Learn your guitar fretboard and painlessly memorize all the notes on your guitar neck so that you never forget them (using a single easy chord shape!)Create guitar exercises for memorizing chord shapes, scale patterns, arpeggios, and licks, so that you can practice smarter and more efficiently than ever before and see greater progressLearn all the notes in every major scale and all the chords in every major and minor key so that you understand chord theory and chord progressions on a whole new level (essential knowledge for all musicians and songwriters)Understand, memorize and learn the songs you play more easily than ever before, and change key quickly and easily when you need toWork out the chords for a 12 bar blues or I-IV-V chord sequence in any key instantly using a simple 'one forward, one back' patternWork out and memorize relative minors, I-VI-II-V, II-V-I, III-VI-II-V-I chord progressions, major scale 'tricks' and shortcuts, and moreWith bite-sized lessons revealing crucial circle of fifths secrets, practical exercises, and quizzes to check your understanding, plus downloadable bonus content including a video masterclass, any guitar player can master what they need to know about the circle of fifths with this book.
Force Balance and Error Suppress OF Vibrating Silicon Micro-gyroscope
Micro vibrating ring gyroscope is a two-dimensional axisymmetric structure solid fluctuation gyroscope that evolved from a three-dimensional hemispherical resonant gyroscope. On the premise of inheriting the characteristics of hemispherical resonant gyroscope such as high accuracy, high reliability, long life, and overload resistance, it is compatible with the current mainstream MEMS processing technology, and thus has better CSWaP, and has an extensive application prospect. Therefore, the vibration ring gyroscope has become one of the research hotspots of MEMS gyroscope.
Playing The Horn
Playing The Horn: Technique and Beyond by Julian Baker, offers horn players of any age - amateur, professional, teacher, or student - to play better. It is the product of Julian Baker's long and distinguished career as a player and teacher of the horn. This book offers a rich store of deeply considered advice and guidance on horn playing, but also on musicianship in general, with many subheadings that can be found in virtually every chapter of the book.
The Just Intonation Primer
Do you want to start making music in Just Intonation, but don't know where to begin? Have you tried to read other books or articles on Just Intonation, only to be baffled by arcane terminology and strings of numbers? Or do you just want to find out what all the talk is about? The Just Intonation Primer will give you the information you need, in a succinct and readable form. With 84 pages of text and over 50 charts and diagrams, The Just Intonation Primer explains the essential concepts of Just Intonation in terms that practicing composers and musicians will understand.About the AuthorDavid B. Doty is a composer, author, instrument builder, and synthesist, and a leading authority on Just Intonation. He is a founding member of the Just Intonation Network and edited the network's journal, 1/1, from its inception in 1984 until 2006. He has worked exclusively in Just Intonation since 1975, composing primarily for American Gamelan and MIDI systems. His compositions in Just Intonation can be heard on his CD Uncommon Practice and Elliot Simpson's CD The Wayward Trail.
Explorations in Music Theory
Explorations in Music Theory: Harmony, Musicianship, Improvisation offers an innovative learning approach to music theory, centered on instrumental skills, improvisation, and composition. Providing a comprehensive textbook to support music theory curricula, along with an accompanying workbook, it includes extensive performance-based exercises in each chapter, alongside written theory and analysis. This book teaches harmony as a series of historical practices, each with different advantages and disadvantages. Classes are empowered to critically compare these practices and adopt those that they find most effective. Designed to support multiple learning modalities, and incorporating repertoire from a diverse array of composers, this book offers instructors and students a comprehensive and engaging foundation in music theory.Features of this book include: Modular lessons centered on inquiry-driven pedagogy, offering flexibility Lesson difficulty is marked to allow instructors to easily organize their course A wide variety of exercises and practice tasks incorporated throughout the chapters Improvisation Labs allow students to practice concepts through improvisation Historical Minutes introduce students to historical theorists and enable them to understand music theory as a living practice Composer Spotlights highlight the stories of composers whose work is featured in the chapter, bringing forward underrepresented composers Explore Online features provide additional exercises and coverage of advanced topics through an accompanying online resource A flexible, modular organization allows the book to be used in a variety of course structures, accommodating a wide variety of schools. Enhancing improvisation and composition skills, introducing historical perspectives, incorporating diverse repertoire, and enabling students to better connect theory concepts with practical applications, this text provides a new and effective way to teach harmony.
Eight Symphonic Masterworks of the Nineteenth Century
Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium, providing tips that will help bring these works to life on the stage. He covers works by Mussorgsky, Berlioz, Brahms, Dvor獺aacute;k, Sibelius, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Tchaikovsky.
Mentaltraining als Unterst羹tzung im Klavierspiel
The book "Mental Training as a Support for Piano Playing" is dedicated to the topic of mental training and its application in the musical field, especially in piano playing. It provides an introduction to various techniques based on the theories of Kl繹ppel and Orloff-Tschekorsky and explains how these methods can be used specifically to improve musicians' mental strength and ability to concentrate.Another focus is on the biological processes that are triggered in the brain through practicing and mental training. It examines how these methods can promote not only playing technique, but also emotional and mental well-being. In addition, the book presents a survey that sheds light on musicians' experiences with mental training methods and how they integrate them into their everyday practice.
Sound & Music Projects for Eurorack and Beyond
Open-source technologies have created new expressive opportunities by expanding the creative music palette into the realm of circuits and source code, democratizing the line between design and creative application. Sound & Music Projects for Eurorack & Beyond explores the intersection of music, computer science, and electronics in the context of Eurorack, a popular framework for mounting and interconnecting modular synthesizers. This book provides a practical path for musicians and other artists to envision and build custom electronic instruments using freely available software and a modest collection of tools and electronic components. Hands-on projects are based on Teensy microcontrollers, a category of USB-based devices that are easy to program for a variety of music and sound-design applications including music synthesis, digital signal processing, and the Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Mini projects include a genetic step sequencer, interactive arpeggiator, custom effects unit, and synthesizers based on several typologies including frequency modulation, subtractive, additive, and granular synthesis. Sound & Music Projects for Eurorack & Beyond is comprised of four sections that explore music synthesis and digital signal processing, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, Eurorack concepts, and Eurorack projects. The text culminates with several custom Eurorack modules including an audio mixer, audio effects unit, MIDI to control-voltage converter and Eurorack synthesizer. Throughout the book, readers will develop relevant skills including microcontroller programming, circuit design, PCB design, and instrument fabrication in a building-block fashion that fosters experimentation and creative application.
Assimilation v. Integration in Music Education
Assimilation v. Integration in Music Education engages with an existential question for American conservatories and orchestras: What does it mean to diversify Western classical music? Many institutions have focused solely on diversifying the demography of their participants, but without a deeper conversation about structural oppression in classical music, this approach continues to isolate and exclude students of color. Rooted in the author's experience working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students at a major American conservatory, this book articulates the issues facing minority students in conservatories and schools of music, going beyond recruitment to address the cultural issues that alienate students. The author argues that the issue of diversity should be approached through the lens of aesthetics, and that the performance and pedagogy of Western classical music must change if a more diverse membership is to thrive in this genre.Reflecting on the author's experience through the lens of recent critical theory in music education, this volume presents the viewpoints of Black and Latinx music students in their own words. Addressing the impact of racialized aesthetics on the well-being of BIPOC music students, the author shows how students are alienated when attempting to assimilate into conservatory environments and envisions an alternative, integrative approach to conservatory education. Offering a deep dive into the psychological and cultural reasons for the racialization of Western classical music, and potential institutional solutions, this concise book is relevant to performers, students, and institutional leaders.
Perspectives on Contemporary Music Theory
Kevin Korsyn is a renowned music theorist, musicologist, and pedagogue who has taught at the University of Michigan since 1992. He has published widely and influentially in areas as diverse as Beethoven and Brahms studies, chromatic tonality, disciplinarity and metatheory, history of theory, musical meaning and hermeneutics, poststructuralism (deconstruction, intertextuality, etc.), and Schenkerian theory and analysis. Because of the scope and caliber of his published work, and also his legacy as a pedagogue, Korsyn has had a profound impact on the field of music theory, along with the related fields of historical musicology and aesthetics.This book, a festschrift for Korsyn, comprises essays that constellate around his numerous scholarly foci. Represented in the volume are not only familiar music-theoretical topics such as chromaticism, form, Schenker, and text-music relations, but also various interdisciplinary topics such as deconstruction, disability studies, German Idealism, posthumanism, and psychoanalysis. The book thus reflects the increasingly multifaceted intellectual landscape of contemporary music theory.
Kaleidoscopes for Violin Book 2
Kaleidoscopes Book 2 is designed to foster agility, grace, and emotional expression in the young violinist. These diverse, international songs - including Slovak, African American, Swedish, Irish, and other traditions - appeal to students' need for uniqueness and variety, and are the perfect size to provide both challenge and momentum. The book fosters by-ear learning through the inclusion of various "fill-in-the-blank" measures in each piece, encouraging the child to figure out the missing notes using the recording as an auditory model. By the end of the book, students can play confidently by ear. Writing the missing notes into their part develops and reinforces students' understanding of meter, pitch, rhythm, and notation.Skills introduced include vibrato, spiccato, lowered first finger, crescendo and diminuendo, spiccato, rapid 16th notes, 6/8 meter, Bb major, C major (utilizing a lowered first finger), grace notes, and 5/4 meter.
The Marvelous Illusion
The Marvelous Illusion: The Viola in My Life I-IV is a detailed analytical study of four of Morton Feldman's most important works. Morton Feldman was one of the most original composers of the 20th century, and throughout his career he attempted to locate sound at the moment the listener becomes conscious of its presence. Focusing on the listener's attention on the sounds themselves, Feldman created the "marvelous illusion" of sounds shaping into coherent music through the act of perceiving them, rather than through the act of composing. Each work appears to assemble itself for the listener as they experience it. Author Thomas DeLio examines each work from the perspective of pitch/interval content, temporal evolution, register and timbre. Spectrographs are used to visualize what a listener actually hears, not just what is notated on a printed page, offering a window into dimensions of sound that clearly, deeply affect our experience of a musical work but which are typically not considered when analyzing music through traditional means. This perspective prioritizes timbre as central to the creative impulses of Feldman's work. This book frames these analyses with a discussion of Feldman's relationships to important contemporaries in other arts. Feldman was one member of the so-called New York School of composers which also included John Cage, Christian Wolff, and Earle Brown. He was also connected to painters, writers, and poets of the New York School as well, including Mark Rothko, Philip Guston and Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and notably Frank O'Hara. DeLio takes the specific analytical details of Feldman's compositions and fashions a tapestry of interconnections and context to reveal that above all Morton Feldman's music is about sound and spontaneity, connections arising for the listener as the composition is heard.
Musicality
The 'missing manual' which every musician and music-learner should have been handed on day one.Have you ever wondered how the musical "greats" do what they do?Whether it's the child prodigy who masters instrument technique and new music ultra-fast... the creative genius who can conjure up incredible-sounding music on-the-fly and write songs that are remembered for generations... or the campfire hero who can sit with any music group, any time, and nail any song that gets called out, no sheet music in sight.It's easy to assume that those musicians have some special "talent" or "gift". But the surprising truth is that every single skill we associate with "being a natural" in music is, in fact, learnable-by anyone.Written based on 15+ years of experience helping 30,000+ adult music-learners of all kinds at Musical U, Musicality covers all the topics and skills which are never normally taught... but can enable anyone to achieve the musical feats most assume take "talent".Including detailed chapters on: - Musicality and Musical Mindset- Active Listening- Audiation- Ear Training (incl. Solfa, Intervals, Chords and Progressions)- Playing By Ear- Improvisation- Songwriting/Composing- Singing in Tune- Mastering Rhythm- Playing With Expression- Spell-Binding Performance... and even the modern "Superlearning" techniques which let you learn up to 10x faster.This book was written with the average adult musician in mind, from hobbyist/beginner through to pro.Musicality is suitable for all instruments, from piano/keyboard, guitar and bass through to ukulele, trumpet, saxophone, violin, harmonica, mountain dulcimer... And for every genre, from rock/pop, jazz, country, folk and classical through to electronic, dance, punk, R'n'B and techno. The "inner skills" of music are universal.Its 840+ pages are packed with the information, explanations, methods, and tips and tricks you need to finally become the musician you've dreamed of being."An incredible resource."- David Reed, Improvise For Real"'Musicality' leads us to a musical land of success and ease. A valuable, meaningful and important text that will be a beacon for musicians for years to come."- Tim Topham, Top Music"With this comprehensive yet accessible book Christopher Sutton heartfully guides us into the new era of musicianship, where practice and performance alike can be realms of genius-level play and excellence. The H4 model alone makes this book worth reading. By debunking common myths - and providing models of "superlearning" music practice, accessing one's innate talent, and addressing the true fundamentals of musicianship, this much-needed book can guide anybody to greater enjoyment and effectiveness in their musical journey."- Mars Gelfo, creator of the Modacity practice app
Old-Time Festival Tunes for Fiddle & Mandolin
Teaching Difficult Topics
Teaching Difficult Topics provides a series of on-the-ground reflections from college music instructors working in a wide variety of institutional settings about their approaches to inclusive, supportive pedagogy in the music classroom. Although some imagine the music classroom to be an apolitical space, instructors find themselves increasingly in need of resources for incorporating issues of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and historical trauma into their classrooms in ways that support student learning and safeguard their classroom communities. The teaching reflections in Teaching Difficult Topics examine difficult themes that fall into three primary categories: subjects that instructors sense to be controversial or emotionally challenging to discuss, those that derive from or intersect with real-world events that are difficult to process, and bigger-picture discussions of how music studies often focuses on dominant narratives while overlooking other perspectives. Some chapters offer practical guidance, lesson plans, and teaching materials to enable instructors to build discussions of race, gender, sexuality, and traumatic histories into their own classrooms; others take a more global view, reflecting on the importance and relevance of teaching these difficult topics and on how to respond in the music classroom when external events disrupt daily life.
Music and Science
Music and Science provides an introduction and practical guidance for a scientific and systematic approach to music research. Students with a background in humanities may find the field hard to tackle and this accessible guide will show them how to consider using an appropriate range of methods, introducing them to current standards of research practices including research ethics, open access, and using computational tools such as R for analysis. These research methods are used to identify the underlying patterns behind the data to better understand how music is constructed and how we are influenced by music. The book focusses on music perception and the experience of music as approached through empirical experiments and by analysing music using computational tools spanning audio and score materials. The process of research, collaboration, and publishing in this area of study is also explained and emphasis is given to transparent and replicable research principles. The book will be essential reading for students undertaking empirical projects, particularly in the area of music psychology but also in digital humanities and media studies.
Total Picking Control - Expanded Speed Mechanics for Guitar with 60 Lessons, Audio Backing Tracks, and Over 17 Hours of Detailed Video Instruction!
(Guitar Educational). Total Picking Control is a comprehensive guide tailored for intermediate to advanced guitar players who aim for complete mastery over their instrument. This exceptional course encompasses 60 sequential lessons, each accompanied by a full song study, and is the brainchild of Troy Stetina, a renowned musician and educator known for his expert techniques and deep understanding of guitar mechanics. The course boasts 17 hours of video performance and instruction, as well as 60 full-band audio play-along backing tracks, offering an exceptionally comprehensive learning experience. Features 60 lessons divided into six sections. Each lesson includes: * Musical Study A complete song presented in standard notation and tablature to focus on specific techniques, spanning a diverse range of musical genres including rock, metal, country, and classical. Certain studies also come with Preparation Examples to assist in mastering the material. * Video Lesson Includes both a full play-through and detailed walk-through of the Musical Study, along with additional insights. * Play-Along Audio Track A high-quality, full-band recording of the Musical Study, minus the featured guitar part, providing a professional backing track for practice. * Advanced Concept Offers "extra credit" assignments for students eager to push beyond the foundational lesson material. With Troy Stetina's guidance, Total Picking Control stands out as a groundbreaking course for guitarists seeking to dominate their craft!
16 Bars
MARCUS A. RAGSDALE AUTHOR/ARTIST Hi, thank you for buying this book. 16Bars was created from the heart, I hope it catches people's attention and will gain appreciation for my angle of Hip Hop Poetry. My idea behind putting a book out before an album was to create a different door to express myself to the hip hop industry. Sometimes people can get lost in the music, I'm passionate about my lyrics and my craft. This book is not ordinary, but it is passionate, honest, and a collective work of poetry that I started at age 19 I would like to thank you for purchasing and supporting my artistic expression. Without you I cannot be the author I dream to be. Thank you, For news, events, and merchandise visit my website at WWW.MARCUSRAGSDALE.COM
Eight Symphonic Masterworks of the Nineteenth Century
Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium, providing tips that will help bring these works to life on the stage. He covers works by Mussorgsky, Berlioz, Brahms, Dvor獺aacute;k, Sibelius, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Tchaikovsky.
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Ready for a more mindful, creative way to develop your technical guitar skills and creativity?Kurt Rosenwinkel stands as one of the most pivotal figures in modern jazz guitar, renowned for his groundbreaking approach that has redefined the genre. His influence extends far beyond his virtuosic playing: his innovative take on composition, harmony, and improvisation has left a lasting imprint on the jazz world, and continues to push the boundaries of what jazz guitar can be.In Creative Exercises for Modern Guitar, Rosenwinkel guides you on a more engaging, creative, and mindful approach to practicing guitar. It brings together all of Kurt's "shedding" video courses into a single pathway, and is packed with over 150 exercises that won't just improve your guitar technique, they'll help you build a deeper connection with your instrument.What You'll Learn: Mindful Practice: Engage in meditative exercises that focus on achieving a state of total immersion with your music.Fretboard Mastery: Play carefully tailored exercises for scales and triads across multiple positions, and master fluid movement with diagonal techniques like sliding on half steps and hand throws.Rhythmic Phrasing: Progress through exercises that increase in rhythmic complexity, helping you to build strong timing and precision.Essential Scales: Develop fresh ways to creatively explore major, pentatonic, and melodic minor scales - the core tools for any contemporary jazz guitarist.Effortless Key Changes: Develop the skill to switch tonal centres using "nearest note concepts" around the Circle of Fourths/Fifths.Kurt's Personalised Concepts: Delve into triad pairs, syncopation, cross rhythms, symmetrical diminished patterns, and the Lydian mode to expand your musical vocabulary.Each exercise is crafted to build a strong foundation of technique while also promoting mindfulness and musicality. By practicing with great attention to each note's integrity, you'll develop the precision and control needed to execute even the most complex ideas with ease.Playing Takeaways: Enhance Technique and Creativity: Strengthen your technical skills while nurturing your musical creativityVisualize the Fretboard: Improve finger memory and fretboard navigationExpand Your Rhythmic and Harmonic Knowledge: Incorporate advanced concepts into your playing to enhance your improvisation and compositionEngage Fully with Your Music: Practice in a way that connects you physically, mentally and spiritually to your instrumentPractice with Kurt: Use the included audio files to practice effectively and apply what you've learned in real-time.Creative Exercises for Modern Guitar is carefully structured to masterfully build your technical abilities, while emphasizing musicality and relaxation during practice. Audio Exercises for Enhanced LearningCreative Exercises for Modern Guitar comes with over 100 downloadable audio tracks, which serve as an invaluable resource for your practice. They allow you to work with the exercises in a truly musical context, and help you to internalize the rhythms, melodies, and articulations central to Rosenwinkel's approach. In Creative Exercises for Modern Guitar Kurt Rosenwinkel will not only enhance your guitar technique and fretboard skills, he'll open the door to a new, creative exploration and mastery of your instrument - all through mindful, meaningful practice.Buy it now!
The Finger Drum Genesis
The Finger Drum Genesis is the essential prequel to the renowned Finger Drum Bible Series by Aaron Spacefood. Perfect for beginners and advanced finger drummers alike, this comprehensive guide focuses on foundational knowledge, optimized techniques, and diverse musical styles to help you become a versatile and well-rounded finger drummer.Created by Aaron Spacefood, a seasoned music producer and educator with nearly 20 years of experience, this book offers detailed explanations, practical exercises, and a wealth of resources to enhance your finger drumming journey.Optimized Tablature: Simplified finger drumming patterns for easier playing and better learning.Foundational Knowledge: Comprehensive coverage of essential drumming skills, including rudiments, finger strengthening, and independence exercises.Must-Know Rhythms: Learn foundational rhythms and a selection of the best and favorite beats.Music Chops: A dedicated chapter on various styles, including Chill-Hop, Liquid Drum & Bass, Funk, Metal, and more.Downloadable Resources: Access to sample packs, pre-configured expansions, Ableton Drum Racks, and more.Alternative Layouts: Explore different finger drumming layouts, including a mirrored layout for versatility.Scannable QR Codes: Instant access to audio examples via QR codes for easier learning and practice.By mastering the content in The Finger Drum Genesis, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to consider yourself a proficient and versatile finger drummer.
The Ultimate Guitar Technique Practice Collection
The Ultimate Guitar Technique Practice CollectionUnlock the full potential of your playing with The Ultimate Guitar Technique Practice Collection, a comprehensive three-book bundle designed to elevate your skills through structured, professional practice routines. Whether you're just getting serious about your guitar practice or looking to refine advanced techniques, this collection offers everything you need to become a versatile and skilled rock guitarist.Guitar Practice Warmup RoutinesStart your practice sessions right with Guitar Practice Warmup Routines. The importance of warming up is addressed via 90+ musically meaningful exercises that go beyond traditional drills. These routines are designed to improve your coordination, fretting hand strength, and overall technique while reducing the risk of injury, with a focus on areas like picking hand precision, chord transitions, scales, arpeggios, and fingerpicking.Over 90 musical warmup exercises that develop coordination and fretboard knowledgeFocus on essential techniques like picking hand precision, chord transitions, scales, and arpeggiosSafe practice routines to reduce injury risk while improving technical skillsIncludes clear notation, TAB, and video demonstrations for each exerciseOffers customizable warmup routines tailored to your skill level and goalsThirteen Weeks to Ultimate Guitar TechniqueIn Thirteen Week Guitar Technique Bootcamp - Intermediate Level you'll follow a highly structured program that targets five essential guitar techniques: picking, tapping, sweeping, legato, and speed. This methodical approach combines detailed exercises with weekly practice routines to help you build accuracy, speed, and dynamics in your playing. Take the guesswork out of your practice sessions with carefully planned exercises that progressively challenge you while developing musicianship.Comprehensive 13-week program targeting five essential guitar techniquesStructured practice routines designed to build accuracy, speed, and dynamicsIncludes 117 notated exercises, audio demonstrations and drum loop practice tracksGuides you in creating personalized practice routines that focus on your specific goalsA bonus video course takes you through the entire program step-by-stepAdvanced Guitar Technique BootcampThe Thirteen Week Guitar Technique Bootcamp - Advanced Level revisits and expands the key techniques of picking, tapping, sweeping, legato, and hybrid picking, providing 13 more weeks of intense practice routines. The book also introduces advanced scale knowledge and a challenging solo study integrating all the techniques you've mastered. By the end of this program, you'll have developed the precision and versatility to tackle even the most demanding pieces of music.Builds on foundational skills with advanced practice routines for picking, tapping, sweeping, legato, and hybrid pickingStructured 13-week program that pushes technical skills to professional levels105 notated exercises, audio demonstrations, and a challenging solo studyTeaches advanced scale knowledge and technique integration in musical contextsFeatures a video course that complements the book's exercises, providing a deep dive into advanced techniquesYour Path to Guitar MasteryThe Ultimate Guitar Technique Practice Collection is a complete guide to transforming your guitar practice into professional-level routines. With over 300 exercises, clear instruction, structured schedules, and video support, this collection will help you achieve your full potential as a rock guitarist.Buy it now!
Vibration, Music and Eternity
This book is intended for teachers, students, musicians, composers and music lovers interested in research in the field of art. It contains dissimilar approaches and paradigms which will allow a clearer and more complete musical vision and analysis. In addition, it has a markedly theological and Hellenistic look that reveals its spiritual and divine aspects. It has a strictly empirical part, that is to say, with scientific foundations, taking into account research, theories and musical treatises about the vibratory phenomenon of sound as the main architect of creating forms and relating it to the cosmos. It also contains valuable contributions for modern popular music research, since it demonstrates the use of a novel compositional resource and treatment that was applied not only in melody but also in harmony. Emblematic works were selected from different genres and styles of modern popular music, which were born in the 50's with the digital, industrial and technological revolution.
Music Lessons for a Living Planet
This volume shows music educators how music teaching and learning can help address humanity's greatest challenge--the ecological crisis. It provides the essential background knowledge in ecomusicology, from compositions about nature, soundscape experiences, activist songs, to practical lesson ideas.Motivated by the urgent need for increased ecological awareness and sustainable practices, and the ecological aspects of music and musical aspects of ecosystems, the book explores the powerful role that music educators can play in protecting and preserving the natural environment. Each chapter includes a narrative and potential lesson ideas that include listening, singing, playing instruments, moving, and contextualizing, with the goal of translating research in ecomusicological theory into a sustainable, creative, and critical music teaching practice.Bridging the gap between recent scholarship and pedagogical work, this book will be a valuable resource for educators, P-12 classroom teachers, and music specialists, as well as in undergraduate music education methods courses.
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.
The Songwriter’s Handbook
Platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, and lyricist Mark Winkler provides a handbook on writing great lyrics, chock full of songwriting exercises and engaging personal vignettes. This book crosses a variety of genres andteaches the craft of modern commercial songwriting as practiced by the likes of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars. The book includes: Highlights of great songwriters and their songsExercises that focus on storytelling and rhyming while adding specificity and color Practical tips for writing great lyrics with accompanying templates Annotated examples of songs to illustrate effective exercisesInformation about people you need on your creative and business team Next steps after you've written a great songTips on being a successful live performer to make songs popBy using great songwriters and their songs as blueprints, Winkler reveals the tricks of the trade and shows how you can improve your songwriting skills.
Music theory for drummers Book 1
The Music Theory for Drummers series provides a clear path for drummers who want to learn music theory in focused steps, working through practical exercises designed specifically for drummers. Book 1: An introduction to rhythm is an accessible introduction to the established conventions in music notation, with clear examples, and advice on how to approach music reading and organise a workable practice routine. Topics include note and rest values, simple time signatures, counting methods, how to read and write notation, and much more.This book is suitable for drummers coming to music theory for the first time, and for those looking to improve their general music literacy and understanding of music theory. Books 2 and 3 offer a natural progression from Book 1 and explore additional areas of rhythm-based notation, including compound time, tuplets and navigating lead sheets.Book 1: An introduction to rhythm is an accessible introduction to the established conventions in music notation, with clear examples, and advice on how to approach music reading and organise a workable practice routine. Topics include note and rest values, simple time signatures, counting methods, how to read and write notation, and much more.This book is suitable for drummers coming to music theory for the first time, and for those looking to improve their general music literacy and understanding of music theory. Books 2 and 3 offer a natural progression from Book 1 and explore additional areas of rhythm-based notation, including compound time, tuplets and navigating lead sheets.
Holistic Musical Thinking
Holistic Musical Thinking presents a comprehensive view of how people engage with music from a hands-on and heart-felt perspective. This approach embraces the teaching and learning processes as a multi-dimensional amalgamation of knowing, doing, and feeling through musical experiences. The result is a five-dimensional model that synthesizes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning with curricular integration.With pedagogical applications, Holistic Musical Thinking offers a multi-faceted perspective that benefits both music teachers and their students. This innovative approach uses established research for a new model of musical thinking and taxonomy of musical engagement. Complete with classroom vignettes and pedagogical strategies, this book reframes musical thinking as a new direction in music education. Written for music teachers, teacher-educators, and their students, this book provides practical applications of the multi-dimensional Model of Holistic Musical Thinking for K-12 music education, and beyond.
Two-Dimensional Sonata Form
Two-Dimensional Sonata Form is the first book dedicated to the combination of the movements of a multimovement sonata cycle with an overarching single-movement form that is itself organized as a sonata form. Drawing on a variety of historical and recent approaches to musical form (e.g., Marxian and Schoenbergian Formenlehre, Caplin's theory of formal functions, and Hepokoski and Darcy's Sonata Theory), it begins by developing an original theoretical framework for the analysis of this type of form that is so characteristic of the later nineteenth and early twentieth century. It then offers an in-depth examination of nine exemplary works by four Central European composers: the Piano Sonata in B minor and the symphonic poems Tasso and Die Ideale by Franz Liszt; Richard Strauss's tone poems Don Juan and Ein Heldenleben; the symphonic poem Pelleas und Melisande, the First String Quartet and the First Chamber Symphony by Arnold Schoenberg, and Alexander Zemlinsky's Second String Quartet.
A New Philosophy of Songwriting
Songs, pervasive sonic ephemeral acts that combine words and music, live in a contemporary world of commercialization as commodity. Flowing through our everyday lives as a given and oft-underacknowledged artifact to accompany our shopping, car trips, date nights, and gym days. Yet songs have a history as long as humanity and language. They hold a place, up until recently in our evolution, as an oral history library of the human species. Why then is there limited scholarship about how songs tell stories, and the ways in which those stories come together with sounds? And why is there a disconnect between songwriting as industrial practice and academic thought? A New Philosophy of Songwriting argues that all songwriting choices are storytelling choices and asks the question: how can we think about Song as one of the most memorable, potent, multimodal, and portable storytelling devices ever devised? In doing so, Andy Ward and Briony Luttrell make the case for rethinking the analysis of songs and practice of songwriting with an emphasis on listening. This is a book for songwriters, scholars, and song lovers alike. Ultimately, the authors challenge contemporary thinking on music and song itself and argue for a new theorisation of song as a multimodal storytelling sonic act.
Pixel Soundtracks
Tim Summers provides an engaging introduction to video game music aimed at gamers, music enthusiasts, budding composers, music professionals, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Pixel Soundtracks explore a wide variety of topics, including: the history of game musicsound technology and chip musicinteractive and generative music compositionhow game music tells stories, creates worlds & characters, and evokes emotions classical and pop music in gamesbattle and boss musicnostalgia, remakes, and fandomgame music concerts and albumsSummers dives deeply into twenty beloved games across the decades to illustrate crucial concepts. These games include Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros., BioShock Infinite, Dark Souls III, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, and more. The book is separated into five stages and a "final boss," and sections build off each other into increasingly broader topics--starting with the specifics of computer chips and ending with questions of game music's engagement with identity. The "final boss" brings together ideas presented throughout the book.Based on the latest research, this book will allow readers to better understand the fantastic experiences and meanings that arise when games and music fuse together.
Growing Songwriting
Growing Songwriting is a groundbreaking book on the pedagogy of songwriting that starts with the essential question: How do I begin to write songs myself and with my students? In this book, Randles suggests that we start with cover songs, then explore the middle ground of remixes and sampling, and finally, jump into the world of lyric writing and the musical world of original songs. A growing metaphor also features throughout: lesson "seeds" are presented along with "water" in the form of stories of how people have written songs in the past and "sunlight" in the shape of ideas for continuation and inspiration. It is all about growing! In this book, you will be inspired by stories of how riffs were created, how lines were penned, and how songwriters capture their ideas in journals. Original music making is part inspiration and mostly hard work. This book gives you a window into the world of craft that surrounds the working lives of professional songwriters and pulls you into that world in small manageable steps. In looking to the metaphor of nature for pedagogical answers--answers that may very well usher in the most profound curricular growth period in the history of music education--Growing Songwriting aims to sow the seeds of songwriting in your life so that it can also flourish in the lives of your students.
On the Principles and Practice of Conducting
A practical manual for building musical understanding and physical skills, intended for conductors at all stages of development. This book is a practical manual for anyone who stands on a podium helping an ensemble make music. The four main chapters address the major obligations of the conductor: (1) bringing the musical tones to life in the most beautiful, most moving way possible; (2) freeing the mind to fully absorb all the tones; (3) freeing the body of unnecessary tension; and (4) effectively using the freed mind and body to influence the sounds. Each chapter begins with a summary of the underlying principles, presents real-life applications, and offers exercises for developing skills. Video demonstrations of the exercises as well as downloadable scores and parts are available on a companion website. The parts, in multiple transpositions, allow for hands-on experience where standard instrumental complements are unavailable. Markand Thakar, music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, is an internationally renowned pedagogue of conducting. A prot矇g矇 of the legendary Sergiu Celibidache and former assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Thakar is author of Looking for the "Harp" Quartet: An Investigation into Musical Beauty (University of Rochester Press, 2011) and Counterpoint: Fundamentals of Music Making (Yale University Press, 1990).
Learn Faster, Perform Better
Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory can feel terrifying and an insurmountable challenge, and overcoming bad habits can seem impossible at times. Molly Gebrian applies the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing, giving musicians the tools to learn music more effectively and experience greater confidence on stage. Researchers working in the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience have discovered many important principles about how the brain learns new information, retains this information both short- and long-term, and how to make this learning reliable in high-pressure situations like performances. Musicians often choose practice strategies that don't align well with the optimal ways in which the brain learns, leading to frustration while practicing and inconsistency in performance. The author offers a practical guide, using accessible language for non-scientists and non-academics, to help musicians get more out of their practicing by applying this research. Gebrian starts with general principles of learning and how the brain works, and then progresses through increasingly specific topics. Throughout the book, the science behind the various topics is explained in layman's terms, accompanied by practical, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately, to give musicians of all levels better tools while practicing and greater confidence on stage.
Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities
The latest edition of the landmark text Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Label-Free Approach--designed for music education faculty, in-service music administrators, in-service music teachers, and preservice music teachers--offers a comprehensive manual and reference guide that introduces those in the field of music education to best practices when teaching music to students with differences and disabilities. Acclaimed pedagogues and clinicians Alice Hammel and Ryan Hourigan addresses a variety of topics such as research-based strategies for methods courses, practical approaches for in-service music educators, and professional development grounded in research, special education law, and best practice. Like previous editions, a core focus this book is that a student with differences and disabilities is an individual who deserves a music education that is free of labels. This philosophical premise of a label-free approach is centered in the preservation of the individual personhood of each student. Through this approach, music educators will be able to gain and advocate for support, understand their rights and responsibilities, and offer an affective and effective music education for students with and without disabilities. This includes learning strategies for effective collaboration with special educators, teacher educators, and classroom teachers. The authors also include curriculum development ideas, lesson plan strategies, observation strategies (methods classroom), and practical ideas (methods classroom).
Musical Mastery
Discover the secrets to becoming a master musician in just 30 days with Musical Mastery: Learning an Instrument in 30 Days by Melody Mike.This comprehensive guide takes aspiring musicians through every step of the learning process, from choosing the right instrument to refining technique and preparing for performances.Jam-packed with practical tips, exercises, and resources, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to unlock their musical potential
White Ideal
This title offers several advantages: Intrigue: "Beyond Skin Deep" sparks curiosity about the underlying reasons. Clarity: "Skin Lightening" defines the focus. Historical Context: "History of Skin Lightening" emphasizes the long-standing nature of the practice. Here's a breakdown of the content it could cover: A Global Phenomenon: Briefly introduce skin lightening as a practice found in many cultures, not just limited to a specific region. Evolving Ideals: Discuss how the association of lighter skin with beauty and status has changed throughout history and across cultures. Unpacking the Roots: oHighlight the potential historical and social factors that contribute to the trend, such as: Colonial influences and power dynamics Class distinctions and perceptions of labor Evolving ideas about health and cleanliness A Complex Issue: oBriefly touch upon the ongoing debate surrounding skin lightening, including: Colorism and its impact on self-esteem The influence of media and advertising
Fewer Clicks, Faster Maps
Remote sensing, using satellites and aircraft to gather Earth data, is crucial for tasks like disaster response, monitoring deforestation, and tracking crop health. However, analyzing this data often requires labeling - identifying features like buildings, forests, or flooded areas - which can be a tedious, time-consuming process. This title highlights the importance of streamlining this process. "Fewer clicks" refers to developing techniques that reduce the number of clicks or actions needed to label each feature. This could involve automating repetitive tasks or using machine learning algorithms to assist with labeling. "Faster maps" emphasizes the ultimate goal - generating accurate and detailed maps more quickly. By optimizing labeling, scientists and analysts can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time extracting valuable insights from remote sensing data. This leads to faster decision-making and a more efficient response to various challenges.
From Coal Country to Hephzibah
This title offers several advantages: Intrigue: "Dust Bowl to Destiny" creates a sense of dramatic transformation. Clarity: "Isaiah 62:4" references the source, and "Personal Journey" clarifies the perspective. Specificity: "Hephzibah" (a word meaning "delight") adds a unique twist on renewal. Here's a breakdown of the content it could cover: A Personal Connection: Briefly introduce the author's background, perhaps in a struggling coal mining community ("Coal Country"). Finding Hope in Scripture: Discuss how the message of Isaiah 62:4 resonated with the author during a challenging time. Hephzibah's Promise: Highlight the concept of "Hephzibah" from Isaiah 62:4, signifying God's delight in his people. Explain how this concept offered personal renewal and hope for the author. A Transformed Landscape: Briefly mention how the author's perspective shifted, finding "destiny" (a positive future) even amidst hardship.
The Magical Flutist
The Magical Flutist - Exercises for Tone and Technique was inspired by the tuition of the Finnish flute pedagogue Rainer Risberg. This intermediate level book includes detailed instructions, various exercises and fun images for improving your tone and technique. The exercises have been organized thematically, so that you can customize different practice sessions by choosing a couple of exercises from each chapter to meet your needs. Flutists all around Finland have had the pleasure of enjoying the captivating tuition of Rainer Risberg. The collection includes all the best exercises, tips and creative instructions to help you to create a beautiful tone and learn an effortless technique. The practice book is suitable for teaching material in flute lessons. It is also well suited for an intermediate level self-study.
Overview Guide to Learning Piano
Learning to play the piano can be a rewarding and transformative experience, but for many beginners, the journey can feel overwhelming. Whether you're just starting out or picking up where you left off, finding the right approach is key to your success. Introducing: Overview Guide to Learning Piano: From Piano Method to Level 8. Jamie Mellway and Adrian Charles Preston bring readers an all-encompassing guide designed for adults diving into the world of piano learning. This guide takes readers from initial piano methods through the Royal Conservatory of Music's Level 8, transitioning them from complete beginners to elementary players, then to intermediate levels, and finally to the brink of advanced playing. Readers will embark on a journey through the musical world that expands traditional methods and fosters a deeper connection to music. This guide provides readers with: Books and Recommended Reading: Detailed exploration of the RCM curriculum and supplemental material, ensuring readers have the essential materials needed to excel in the program.Technical Exercises and Practice Strategies: Effective methods to prepare for each stage of the program, ensuring success in exams.Repertoire for Each Learning Stage: Carefully selected pieces to help beginners ease into the program and build a strong musical foundation.?tudes Targeting Crucial Piano-Playing Skills: Challenges and exercises designed to enhance coordination, agility, and dexterity.Additional Resources Beyond Classical Solo Piano: Diverse learning materials to ensure long-lasting success and a well-rounded musical education.Comprehensive Program Overview: A thorough look at what a full program entails beyond the exam minimum requirements, so students know exactly what they are signing up for.This beginner-friendly guide is a must-read for musicians ready to fulfill their aspirations and hone their skills. Overview Guide to Learning Piano: From Piano Method to Level 8 makes a perfect gift for pianists or a valuable companion for students aiming to master the art of this timeless instrument!
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle Violin with Online Material
(String Method). This book teaches the techniques of all the main branches of country fiddle. It brings structure, clarity, and purpose to your learning, and allows you to fluidly play through a country song, differentiating between the intro, the backing, the fills on verse and chorus, the fiddle solo, and the outro, all in a style appropriate to the type of song. Old time, early string band music, western swing, bluegrass, honky tonk, Cajun and commercial country are all covered here. You will also learn about specific players from the history of country, so that you can absorb and master the techniques which they pioneered. The style of the book is practical and down-to earth, but also entertaining, spiced with anecdotes from the many colourful characters we meet along the way, be they heroes or villains!