The Little Guitar Book That Could
This LITTLE GUITAR BOOK THAT COULD showcases the C A G E D chord and scale sequence exclusively in the FIFTEENTH POSITION, for all to see, use and reference. But, before thumbing through this book, there's some subject matter that the guitarist may need reminding of...even though he or she may have played for years. For example, in this book, six consecutive frets is what constitutes a guitar position, and each position spans a full two octaves plus a perfect fourth so long as the guitar remains in standard tuning. Also when in the FIFTEENTH POSITION the second and third fingers on the fretting hand are to remain stationary in their respective frets or "slots", for the most part, as their stationary qualities are the very thing that allows the first and or fourth finger to stretch or slide to their notes in the outermost frets. On the other hand, literally the picking hand, a very useful and important picking pattern occurs down by the sound hole or bridge, where that hand predominantly resides. This pattern involves every other string, and is best evidenced when the center most C A G E D main root notes are plucked alphabetically, starting with the A note found on the first or thinnest guitar string. Start by picking the A root there (first string, third finger); then pick the C (third string, third finger); then the D (fifth string, third finger); move onto the E (second string, third finger); the G (fourth string, third finger), and conclude with the low A (sixth string, third finger). The one-three-five-two-four-six string pattern naturally fits the picking hand and is looped, forwards or backwards (six-four-two-five-three-one) as the A's on the first/sixth string(s) are deemed interchangeable octaves. Moving on, there are also three important music vocabulary terms used in this book, those three being main root notes, octaves and unisons. Here, main root notes represent a specific set of root notes that fall or cluster underneath the, again mostly stationary second and third fingers of the fretting hand. Typically, both the second and third fingers are involved in fretting them, however in this position the third finger is the only finger used. Even so, once the placement of each main root note is actually memorized, the attention then moves to their matching octaves, which is defined as the interval between one musical pitch and another with half or double its own frequency. Some correctly call the interval a "perfect octave", and in guitarland, octaves are usually "one string one fret away". This handy fact helps memorize their location on the fretboard straightaway, even though, occasionally, two strings and or two frets are involved (the same concept applies in that there will be some sort of string skipping.) The last term used is unison, which occurs when two or more musical notes happen to sound the exact same pitch. In guitarland this usually means "same note different string or fret", and the unison in question typically occurs in the given position. After showcasing all the above C A G E D material, THE LITTLE GUITAR BOOK THAT COULD for the FIFTEENTH POSITION then concludes with an A B C D E F G A or alphabetical appendix, in which the C A G E D material is thus reorganized to include the B and F material. And even there the book's uncomplicated, straightforward "picture worth a thousand words" format allows one to take full musical advantage of the material straight away. You'll have fun discovering some fresh perspectives on the same old same old, while also adding some new twists and turns to your own fingering technique, plus THE LITTLE GUITAR BOOK THAT COULD also contains copious amounts of manuscript and fretboard paper too, for jotting down any technical or compositional aspirations you may get from your own musical ideas. As always, thank you very kindly for welcoming THE LITTLE GUITAR BOOK THAT COULD into your library of fretboard knowledge needs..Enjoy!
The sound image of the accordion in the modern national artistic space
The monograph examines the specifics of the theoretical (scientific and pedagogical-methodical) and artistic (presentational-representative creativity) understanding in the modern Ukrainian artistic space of the sound of author's music, focused on the timbre-acoustic, technical and expressive possibilities of the accordion. The materials that make up the content of the monograph reveal various aspects of musical creativity focused on the sound image of the accordion, from the standpoint of musicological understanding, which reveals and significantly enriches the researched topic.The monograph is intended for musicologists, practicing musicians, teachers and students of art educational institutions.
Postgraduate Research in Music
Postgraduate Research in Music: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Thesis is an essential text for music students who are undertaking postgraduate research. Unique in its approach and scope, this is a "how to" book, a practical guide that sets out, step-by-step, how to write a thesis. It discusses all key aspects of the research process in the order in which they are encountered, from the initial stages of a research project to completion of a thesis. It also offers a music-specific focus, with explanations and examples that are immediately relevant for all music research and which take into account the special characteristics of music as a discipline. At the same time, the book provides a useful teaching framework for lecturers. All key concepts are illustrated with music-relevant examples. Exercises, and in some chapters class seminar topics as well, are included to reinforce the concepts being discussed. Reading lists are appended at the end of most chapters, enabling students to explore topics in greater depth. Valuable supplementary information, such as referencing examples, is provided in the appendices. Postgraduate Research in Music is based on the premise that there are certain principles that underpin good scholarship, regardless of the area in which the research is conducted. In distilling and discussing these principles, this book speaks to all scholars working within the discipline of music.
Foundation to Flute Playing
Ernest Frederick Wagner's Foundation to Flute Playing is an exceptional instructional guide that caters to the needs of both novice and seasoned flutists. This comprehensive book offers technique drills and musically challenging short pieces to help learners progress from medium-easy exercises to more complex compositions. The book provides a detailed guide on fundamental adjustments and care for the instrument and meticulously outlines lessons on fingering, rhythm, and tuning. Various lessons, including scale studies, articulate tonguing exercises, syncopation rhythms, staccato practices, and embouchure strengthening exercises, will help train agility and precision. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced flutist, this book is designed to help you achieve technical excellence and musical mastery.
Britten’s Gods
Ebook available to libraries exclusively as part of the JSTOR Path to Open initiative.In his views on the music of other composers, Benjamin Britten had strong preferences, and his particularly active life as a performer meant that these preferences were often expressed in his programming choices, in particular for his own Aldeburgh Festival. Six composers in particular (Purcell, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Verdi and Mahler) received special attention and two others Verdi and Mahler) received as much as possible given the limitations of resources at the Festival.He also showed his admiration for these composers in the way in which he allowed these programmed works to influence his own compositions. This book frames discussion of each composer and his influence around the relationship between a particular work by Britten and a particular one by the composer concerned that was performed by Britten at approximately the same time.Thus, Britten's Second String Quartet (1945) is compared with Purcell's "Chacony in G minor". The chamber operas The Rape of Lucretia (1946) and Albert Herring (1947) owe much to Verdi's Otello and Falstaff. The song cycle "Winter Words" (1953) relates to Schubert's "Winterreise". War Requiem (1962) is influenced by Bach's two Passions. "Night Piece" for piano (1963) connects to the second "Nachtmusik" from Mahler's Seventh Symphony. Finally, parallels exist between the opera Death in Venice (1973) and Mozart's Idomeneo.
Managing the brand image of musical artists
Modern music in Burkina Faso began to industrialize at the turn of the 2000s, with the advent of the first dedicated companies, Seydoni Production, Tam Tam Production and others. No sooner had these companies been set up than they were hit hard by the record industry crisis. In this context, most record companies closed down or reoriented themselves towards more economically viable sectors such as communications. Those that remained or moved on had to reinvent themselves to cope with the crisis. This paradigm shift involved a shift in the forms of contractualization, from the artist's contract to the 3600 contract, offering the possibility of taking advantage of every possible niche for the artist, including that linked to image management.The overall aim of this book is to identify the resilience of Burkinab癡 music companies in the face of the record industry crisis, through the branding of the artists in their catalogs, and to identify the strategies deployed to develop and sell them.
A Cappella Arranging 2.0
In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging--including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging in various musical genres spanning several decades of music.Since the publication of the original book in 2012, a cappella as a genre has grown enormously. Using conversational yet instructive tone, A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level picks up where its predecessor left off, helping people deepen their a cappella arranging skills. In four parts, the book addresses a variety of topics including: The creative processAn advanced understanding of vocal rangesCounterpoint and polyphonyHarmonic concepts and techniquesArranging for the studioLive looping arrangementsInstrumental idioms Arranging in different styles from around the worldMedleys and mashupsThis is the perfect resource for taking your a cappella arrangements to the next level.ppella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging--including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres.
A Passion for Symphonies
This is the first full-length study of the symphonies of Robert Simpson to be offered to the general public. Simpson is perhaps best known for his BBC work, including the Promenade Concerts and such innovatory radio programmes as The Innocent Ear; but critics have hailed him as one of the finest writers of symphonies of the twentieth century-one who additionally spent a lifetime examining and talking about works of this kind, being particularly interested in the oeuvres of Bruckner, Nielsen and Sibelius. As a result, his compositions provide invaluable case studies for the understanding of this most demanding of compositional forms, as well as being a string of eleven masterpieces spanning the last half of the twentieth century.
The Power of Practice
The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918-2014), whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar's teachings to his philosophy of musical practice, creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi, this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place. This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME (Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem)--a collaboration of the Association of American Universities, the Association of University Presses, and the Association of Research Libraries--and the generous support of Emory University and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Learn more at the TOME website, available at: openmonographs.org. A manifold version of this title can be accessed here: https: //manifold.ecds.emory.edu/projects/the-power-of-practice/. It can also be found in the SUNY Open Access Repository at http: //hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13974 .
Music Learning and Development
The insights of psychology shed light on topics such as human emotion, communication, and skill development, and as a result, educational psychology can empower music teachers to be more effective with students. In accessible language, this guide distills the most important insights and shows their application to real-life music teaching contexts.
Theoretical and methodological foundations of music pedagogy
The handbook "Theoretical and methodological foundations of music pedagogy" has been prepared for students of the master's level of mysical specialties of the school. From the position of daily methodology, the theoretical ambushes of music pedagogy of the high school are revealed, the replacement of the main methodological approaches is explored, which forms the theoretical basis of the modern musical education of the musician, on the basis of comparative analysis, the specifics are identified, the stages of formation and development of national and foreign musical education are outlined, the nutrition of theoretical ambushes of musical didactics, integrative foundations of high musical education.
The Technique of Orchestration
The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices, this seventh edition features: Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color, representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately), as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook, The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is an accessible, essential, all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.
Wagner’s Ring
This study ranges more widely than any other that has been seen in recent decades.Not only what is derived from medieval sources, but also what is excluded.Deliberate changes are made to the medieval Sigurd to fashion Wagner's Siegfried.This brings Siegfried - a ritual sacrifice - to the centre of the action, He and Wotan become pinned together by the drama.Chapter and verse of Schopenhauer's philosophy explains as not done before.Wagner's developing musical skill changed the dramatic structure over the 20 years of composition.
Handel’s Messiah
The soundtrack of the Christmas season for many music lovers, Messiah is performed annually by choral societies across the world. And so, perhaps unsurprisingly, many aspects of it have been explored by scholars over the years. The work is the subject of several listeners' guides and there are a number of books and articles of various lengths that describe the biographical circumstances of the work's formation and details of its many performances, many including lists of singers for each performance (an area that has itself spawned a whole field of research).There has been no extensive study of the creative process of Messiah, however, since 1969. This book seeks to redress this imbalance by providing a thorough investigation of the work's creative process. Beginning with the creative process of the libretto, it examines the earliest sketches, Handel's use of pre-existent material, alterations made to the autograph score, and the latest versions of movements. Each stage of composition is examined via primary source material, with particular reference to the autograph score and conducting score. Each chapter is formed as a case study and contains related discussion points for use in teaching or study settings.
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Drums
(Drum Instruction). 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.
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.
Swinglines
The way rhythm is taught in Western classrooms and music lessons is rooted in a centuries-old European approach that favors metric levels within a grand symmetrical grid. Swinglines encourages readers to experience rhythms, even gridded ones, as freewheeling affairs irrespective of the metric hierarchy. At its core, this book is a nuts-and-bolts study of durational comparisons in the context of creative expression. It shows that rhythms traditionally framed as "deviations" and "non-isochronous" have their own identities. They are coherent products of precise musical thought and action. Rather than situating them in the neither-here-nor-there, author Fernando Benadon takes a more inclusive view, one where isochrony and metric grids are shown as particular cases within the universe of musical time. Rhythms that do not readily comply with the metered regime are often regarded as anomalies and deformations. The music explored in this book demonstrates how readily this paradigm vanishes once the frame is flipped from what rhythm is not to what rhythm is. As conceptualized here, swing flattens the temporal field to consider how note values relate to one another by any magnitude, not just the simple ratios of traditional theory. Musical analyses illustrate the book's concepts with the aid of transcriptions and timing-data visualizations. Variation, tuplets, polymeter, displacement, phrase structure, rhythmic counterpoint, parallel tempos, cyclical patterns, and time signatures are shown to be particular expressions that draw their contours from the swing continuum. They showcase the rich diversity of rhythm and propose ways to reframe how we think about musical time.
Finding the Beat
Finding the Beat explores humankind's ability, propensity, and enjoyment in finding the beat in live and recorded experiences of music-making through the lens of entrainment, the human capacity to perceive a beat and to synchronize to it. Anyone who has attended a concert, gone to a club, or watched a sporting event has witnessed and/or participated in tapping, clapping, or dancing along with a piece, song, or chant. It doesn't matter who or where you are in the world-as humans we spend a lot of time taking pleasure in matching our bodily movements with a perceived beat. Drawing upon diverse examples from the North American and British rock repertoire, Nathan Hesselink demonstrates that listeners are gripped in deep, compelling, and socially meaningful ways when musicians play with or against expectations set up by entrainment. Via musicology, music theory, popular music studies, ethnomusicology, and cognitive neuroscience, he illustrates the creative, aesthetic, and participatory pleasure and wonder afforded by our collective ability to find the beat.
Isaac Vossius's de Poematum Cantu Et Viribus Rhythmi, 1673
Dr Peter Martens provides the first complete edited English translation of, and commentary on, Isaac Vossius's De poematum cantu et viribus rythmi, a late seventeenth-century work of Continental musical humanism, all the more interesting for being published in England and dedicated to royalist Henry Bennett, Duke of Arlington.
Analyzing Vinnie Colaiuta
The general objective of this writing consists of describing the rhythmic displacement in the work 'I'm Tweeked' of the album 'karizma', recorded in 1994, by Vinnie Colaiuta. This musical work stands out for the artistic ability in the practice of the 'Groove` and the discernment in the production of the sound, the balance of the volume, the cleanliness and precision in the execution of the technique of the rhythmic displacement; mastery that consolidates the fundamental aspects of a professional drummer and awakens interest in musicians and drummers, due to the complexity of its interpretation. This essay starts from the following question: How to solve the technical problems related to rhythmic displacement in a way that can help in the instrumental training of drummers in training? Therefore, the aim is to describe the difficulties of the rhythmic displacement technique in the piece I'm Tweeked, in order to offer a material that helps in the training of drummers, achieving to apply the fundamental concepts of accompaniment in a musical work: Groove, cleanliness, language and ensemble coupling.
Learn to Play Piano
LEARN TO PLAY PIANO and how to read piano music fluently This is a great starter book for aspiring pianists of all ages - all topics presented in fun and easy steps!There are many types of pianist, but all can be put into one of two main groups: those who can read musicthose who cannot read musicIf you want to learn how to play the piano and at the same time, learn how to read piano music then this book is for you. Reading piano music is difficult - don't believe anyone who claims that it isn't. It is an intellectual skill and even more than that it is a practical skill. Many people can look at a single note and find it on the piano keys, but the skill of co-ordinating your fingers and mind so that you can read a complex selection of notes on a page and produce music on the piano is another level entirely.The aim of this book is to give you the skills you need to read music fluently so that you can move onto playing music you loveHow does it work?Easy to follow with new skills introduced one step at a time and lots of repetition.Simple arrangements of well know tunes, so you know what the tunes should sound like before you play them.Also includes new original tunes in a variety of styles.Written by a piano teacher with over 20 years experience of working with young students - all ideas have been thoroughly tested on real learners.Just the correct balance between new material and repetition so that students retain what they learn.Tunes in the book include: Lightly RowWhen the Saints Go Marching InAu Clair de la LuneTwinkle, Twinkle Little StarThe Bear Went Over the MountainMy Bonnie Lies Over the OceanScarborough FairWe Three Kings of Orient AreAway in a MangerHappy Birthday to YouSur le Pont d'AvignonBeautiful Brown EyesAura LeeJingle BellsHeather Milnes has been teaching the piano for over 30 and in that time has tutored over 300 successful students. She performs and composes for the piano, flute and clarinet.
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.
Practical Musicology
Practical Musicology outlines a theoretical framework for studying a broad range of current musical practices and aims to provoke discussion about key issues in the rapidly expanding area of practical musicology: the study of how music is made. The book explores various forms of practice ranging from performance and composition to listening and dancing, from historically informed performances of Bach in the USA to Indonesian Dubstep or Australian musical theatre, and from Irish traditional music played by French musicians from Toulouse to Brazilian thrash metal or K-Pop. Drawing on neuroscience, cognitive psychology, ecological approaches in anthropology, and the social construction of technology and creativity, Zagorski-Thomas uses a series of case studies and examples to investigate how practice is already being studied and to suggest a principle for how it might continue to develop, based around the assertion that musickingcannot be treated as a culturally or ideologically neutral phenomenon.
Anthology of Select Music Lead Sheets
Anthology of Select Music Lead Sheets covers my favorite songs written in the 2003-2006 time period.
The study of musical temperaments in high school students
Here is a piece of knowledge woven by a Brazilian high school student and her collaborators, research supervisor Dr. Carolina Cangemi Gregorutti and co-supervisor Dr. Cristiane Fonseca-Janes. As part of their research, they discuss the challenging task of trying to understand the musical temperaments of Brazilian high school students. The six chapters contained herein are a reflective and sensitive invitation to get to know the work of these authors - Brazilian students and researchers.
Songwriter’s Manuscript Guitar & High Voice
Music Composition book for Guitar and Voice. This 9.25" x 12" composition book contains 100 pages, 12 Guitar TABs, 7 staves of treble clef on each page, formatted specifically for songwriters for voice and guitar. Black ink, printed on [50-61 pound (74-90 GSM)] cream paper. Ideal for any song writer, musician, composers, music teachers, and music students. Codify your ideas and bring new music to life using this convenient, high-quality book. Any serious musician will appreciate the styles adapted from the most renowned music publishers. Create, collaborate, share, and enjoy the gift of music with others.
Transforming Music Education in P-12 Schools and the Community
Return to Riemann
This book is a music-theoretical and critical-theoretical study of late tonal music, and, in particular, of the music of Wagner's G繹tterd瓣mmerung.First, in terms of music theory, it proposes a new theory of tonal function that returns to the theories of Hugo Riemann to rediscover a development of his thought that has been covered over by the recent project of neo-Riemannian theory. Second, in terms of its philosophical approach, it reawakens the critical-theoretical examination of the relation between music and the late capitalist society that is sedimented in the musical materials themselves, and which the music, in turn, subjects to aesthetically embodied critique. The music, the theory, and the listeners and critics who respond to them are all radically reimagined.This book will be of interest to professional music theorists, undergraduates, and technically inclined musicians and listeners, that is, anyone who is fascinated by the chromatic magic of late-nineteenth-century music.
Sky Music Instruction Guitar
Welcome to Guitar Volume 1! This edition is an introduction to playing the contemporary guitar. You will learn technique, basic music theory, ear training and rhythm skills through the lens of contemporary examples. These song examples, though not provided in this book, are available for purchase separately through the links provided on SkyMusicInstruction.com. Other exercises in the book have mp3s available online. Just look for the sound icon for examples.
The Reverse Engineer Method
Discover the secrets of producing music with The Reverse Engineer Method: Book 3: Producing by Alex Wolfcastle. From pre-production to vocal production, this book provides a comprehensive guide to creating high-quality music. With expert tips, practical assignments, and live examples, you'll learn how to build atmosphere, replicate movement, and develop unforgettable character in your music. Whether you're a beginner or experienced producer, this book is your key to taking your music production skills to the next level. Save money and don't take the mastering.com course, get this book instead and save thousands of dollars!
A New Song on St. Paddy’s Day
O' music O' music brings me joy. Music creates joy and emanation. Music desensitizes young and old. toddlers and also a stubborn boy. Music relieves stress, by putting on headphones and listening to it. Especially the stubbornboy. Music in the 19th century vs the 21st century. People in the olden days used drums, and temples, they used it for dancing. Now technology uses flutes, guitar, piano. mouth organ, and vocal use. Music is used for professionals that make money and when awards such as Grammys for it.
Piano for Beginners Starter Pack Sheet Music Collection
The ultimate beginner piano songbook, now in a special-edition 4-in-1 collection!Learn piano quickly and easily with our piano starter pack. Including 180+ beloved and familiar pieces and designed for absolute beginners, kids and adults will love this extended edition.Part 1: Learn to Play Christmas CarolsPerfect for kids and beginners, this special Christmas edition of Piano for Beginners is jam-packed with 30 familiar and beloved tunes to accompany aspiring pianists on their first steps playing the piano.Part 2: Learn to Play Nursery RhymesFrom nursery rhymes to the Alphabet Song, Christmas carols and birthday classics, the wide range of well-known tunes makes it the ultimate sheet music treasure trove - and is guaranteed to inspire a love of music in any child!Part 3: Learn to Play Classical MusicFrom Swan Lake to the Wedding March, Clair de Lune and opera arias, discover the amazing and beautiful world of classical music right at your fingertips.Part 4: Learn to Play HymnsFind your favorite church or holiday music right here. Includes "Mary, Did You Know?", "Rock of Ages", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "All Creatures of Our God and King", and many more.
Commercial and Popular Music in Higher Education
Commercial and Popular Music in Higher Education brings together working examples of pedagogy in emerging areas of popular and commercial music to offer practical insights and provide a theoretical framework for today's music educators.
10 Left-Handed Improvisational Etudes for Saxophone
10 LEFT-HANDED IMPROVISATIONAL ETUDES FOR SAXOPHONE - by Jeff CoffinHow (and why?!?) did this all come about? A few years back, during a practice session, I decided to challenge myself by playing ONLY with my left hand. I made a couple of videos and kind of left it at that (no pun intended), but it was always in the back of my mind to go further with it. I had witnessed pianists like Phineas Newborn Jr., and others (as well as numerous classical pianists) play solos with only their left hands and I thought, if they can do it, so can I! I discovered it wasn't quite as easy as it sounded. Cause it sounds kinda easy, right All of these etudes are improvisations over jazz standards. I played through them a number of times using iReal Pro as the backing track, and once I was ok with what I had played, I transcribed each solo. I changed a few little things here and there to make the etudes a little more clear, or to clean up some of the notes I didn't necessarily mean to play. I absolutely blame my right hand for not helping out more!! All my books are meant to benefit not only my current students but also the many students I have worked with over the years. I find there are certain fundamental aspects of the saxophone that usually need to be addressed and I have tried to address those various fundamentals in my books. Playing these particular etudes on saxophone has many benefits. They help in 'voicing' the notes more naturally and consistently. They also help with intonation, phrasing, voice leading, melody, rhythm, time, interval leaps, harmonic and rhythmic displacement, pattern recognition (sight reading), and more.To play these, you have to relax and sort of let your body take over the process. They aren't easy but they are certainly not unplayable. Most importantly, you're gonna learn some things and they are fun to play! They are not meant to be played too quickly so take your time and really hear the phrases. I always recommend playing things slowly at first, that is to say, REALLY SLOWLY. Getting the lines clean and making them feel as smooth and consistent as possible is the goal. I first played these on tenor sax so, if you play them on alto be sure to transpose your backing track. You should play along using the iReal Pro app, because that's what I used when I played and recorded these. You can download a recording of me playing each of these etudes (on tenor and alto sax) on my website at www.jeffcoffin.com/lhetudesYou will notice that there are many 'fourth line D' notes in these etudes. For clarity, I am using side D (Palm D). I was tempted to use side Eb (Palm Eb), and altissimo, but avoided both because I felt that doing so would overcomplicate these already complicated etudes.So here it is, my book of Left-Handed Improvisational Etudes for your educational edification. I truly believe these will help musicians of all levels take their saxophone playing to an entirely new level. I certainly noticed a number of things in my own playing that were helped by doing these. Thanks so much for checking these out and please let me know what you think of them. Peace, JC
Harmonic Horizons
Embark on a Melodic Odyssey: The Pathway to Masterful Song CompositionAt the core of every beat pulsing through the speakers and every tune humming in our heads lies the intricate art of songwriting-a journey where sound meets soul, melodies mingle with emotions, and chords capture stories. Harmonic Horizons is not simply a book; it's a compass pointing towards the untapped musical landscapes within you.Start with the seed of an idea; let it grow and flourish as you delve into the Essence of Songwriting. Understand the delicate balance between the craft and the artistry that forms the blueprint of unforgettable songs. As you turn each page, you are guided to harness your musical imagination, turning whispers of creativity into roars of symphonic triumph.The journey continues with the essential Building Blocks of Melody. Structure the skeleton of your tune into a framework of awe, guiding you to compose melodies that resonate and endure. The exploration pushes further into the enigmatic world of Harmony and Chord Progressions, where the hands of harmony paint the canvas of your listeners' souls.The quest for the perfect tune is rhythm's dance, and Rhythm and Groove are the steps to mastering this dance. Understand the backbone that propels your song into the hearts and onto the feet of your audience. Then, venture into the soul of your song with Lyricism and Storytelling; where each word, each verse, becomes a confidant to the tales you yearn to tell.Delve into the array of Song Structures and Forms, discovering the architecture behind the music. From the bones to the skin, your song will take shape. Yet, instruments and arrangement-the colours of your sonic palette-are all covered within the pages, equipping you to orchestrate a masterpiece.From conception to the final note, Harmonic Horizons is a beacon for navigating the odyssey of song composition. It accompanies you as you overcome common obstacles, fine-tune your workflow, and delve into the sanctum of collaboration and co-writing.Embark on this voyage of discovery; let each chord you strike be an echo of your innermost stories and dreams. Harmonic Horizons awaits to be the mentor for your muse, the guardian of your musical voyage, transforming the echo into a symphony.
Revolutions in Music Education
This volume explores music education locally and globally, and critically investigates where music education has come from, where it is, and where it may be going in the future, as well as what this means to us in the twenty-first century.
Guitar Nut Compensation
Every serious guitar player searches for two important things: a guitar that plays in tune and the magic tone. With countless videos and websites dedicated to these facets, it's information overload-not to mention the complicated math formulas and convoluted instructions out there. What method actually works? Which will produce the best sound? Guitar Nut Compensation: The Physics and Mechanics of Setting Up a Guitar to Play in Tune is a handbook on how to properly tune a guitar using a lesser known method: a compensating nut.Author Dennis Hook knows from decades of experience how one misstep in setting up a guitar can change everything. Most manufacturers and technicians will only adjust the intonation on a guitar's bridge, and then players wonder why their instruments fall so quickly out of tune. This howto guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions and practical advice for novices and experts alike. It details the foundations of using a compensating nut and addresses how crucial it is to playability, and tuning stability.Guitar Nut Compensation shows that buying a well-known, high-end guitar isn't enough to guarantee a proper setup. Nothing compares with learning how to do it yourself. Using the nut compensation method, guitars will play in tune over the whole fretboard, including the open chords.
Hal Leonard Ukulele for Teens Method: A Fun Method Using Songs from Today’s Top Artists with Online Audio & Video Lessons by Alli Johnson & Chad Johnson
(Ukulele). Welcome to Ukulele for Teens ! Why a book just for teens? With the ukulele's rise in popularity, there have been a lot of great teaching resources but nothing specifically geared toward the adolescent player. With that in mind, Ukulele for Teens presents the fundamentals of playing the instrument but incorporates songs by some of the most popular artists in music today, presented and arranged in singable keys for the teenage performer. To help you succeed, we've also included audio demos of the exercises and songs in addition to video lessons of author Alli Johnson showing you chords, strumming techniques, and more! Songs include: All Is Found (Kasey Musgraves) * Brave (Sara Bareilles) * Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) * I'm Yours (Jason Mraz) * Love Story (Taylor Swift) * The Only Exception (Paramore) * You and I (Ingrid Michaelson) * and more!
Music Composition for Dummies
Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills Today's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course, this book will teach you how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. You'll discover the latest tech tools for composers, including composing software and online streaming services where you can publish your musical creations. And you'll get a rundown on the world of intellectual property, so you can collab and remix fairly, while retaining all the rights to your own creations. Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations Great for music students and aspiring artists, Music Composition For Dummies, is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes.
Four Ways of Hearing Video Game Music
Four Ways of Hearing Video Game Music offers a novel account of the ways in which video games invite us to hear and listen to their music. By taking a phenomenological approach to characterize music in video games, author Michiel Kamp asks what it is we hear in the music when we play a game. Drawing on past phenomenological approaches to music as well as studies of music listening in a variety of disciplines such as aesthetics and ecological psychology, Kamp explains four main ways of hearing the same piece of music--through background, aesthetic, ludic, and semiotic hearing. As a background, music is not attended to at all, but can still be described in terms of moods, affordances, or equipment. Aesthetic hearing is a reflective attitude that invites hermeneutic interpretation; ludic hearing on the other hand invites "playing along" to the music, either through embodied movement, or in response to the music's cinematic or theatrical connotations. Finally, in semiotic hearing, Kamp argues that we hear music as transparent symbols or signals that provide information about the state of a game. The book investigates these four categories through detailed case studies of video games from a variety of eras and genres accompanied by gameplay recordings and images on a companion website.
The Reverse Engineer Method
Dive into the revolutionary world of audio engineering with The Reverse Engineer Method: Mixing, the second installment of a groundbreaking trilogy. Continuing with mixing, this book defies convention, placing technical mastery at the forefront. Delve into precise listening, mixing techniques, and cultivating an objective mindset. Unleash your creativity, beginning with the end result in mind. Perfect your sound and set the tone for a musical journey beyond imagination. Embark on a transformative odyssey and craft the perfect harmony; this is where excellence begins. Save money and don't take the mastering.com course, get this book instead and save thousands of dollars!
Milestones in Music Education
In ten concise chapters, Milestones in Music Education introduces the key developments and issues that have shaped the field of music education. Designed for undergraduate students, each chapter of the book is written by a different expert, bringing together many leading voices in the field. The ten chosen milestones represent breakthroughs in the field of music education that are relevant to today's educators, and enable teachers to understand the issues that have shaped the teaching of music over time. Topics covered include the origins of music education as a school subject, the impact of changing technology, the roles of popular music and notation, and racial justice in the music classroom. Featuring action suggestions and discussion questions in each chapter, this accessible book provides students with a foundation in the history and context of music education, and prepares them to engage with the social and philosophical aspects of teaching music as forward-thinking educators.Milestones are a range of accessible textbooks, breaking down the need-to-know moments in the social, cultural, political and artistic development of foundational subject areas. This book is ideal for undergraduate courses in music education.
The Power of Practice
The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918-2014), whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar's teachings to his philosophy of musical practice, creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi, this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place. This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME (Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem)--a collaboration of the Association of American Universities, the Association of University Presses, and the Association of Research Libraries--and the generous support of Emory University and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Learn more at the TOME website, available at: openmonographs.org. A manifold version of this title can be accessed here: https: //manifold.ecds.emory.edu/projects/the-power-of-practice/. It can also be found in the SUNY Open Access Repository at http: //hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13974 .
A Theory of Harmony
The classic work on Levy's theory of negative harmony.
5 Elements of Sound Healing
What is Sound? What is Healing? Do you love the magical and mystical feelings that arise during a sound healing experience? Would you like to include a sonic healing component to an existing practice? Do you have a vision to create your own ceremonial journeys using sound as vibrational medicine?Using the five elements of nature as our guide, we will explore the techniques of intuitive sound healing and how to apply these in a practical way. Our body has a natural capacity to regenerate itself. With the right nurturing environments, rest and nutrition, our body repairs itself. The healing comes from within. All medicine, including sound, simply facilitates this process.In this book You will learn: The nature of the elementsKey sound healing principlesWhat are the sound healing instruments and how to use themA brief history of sound healing instrumentsHow to create a sound healing journeyThrough years of experience as a musician and sound healer, having studied many different schools and styles of music, I discovered my own method for achieving balance and harmony with the power of sound. I have synthesized my own practice, blending music with sound healing principles. This book is a guide for understanding the different elements and how to use them effectively in your sound healing practice. These ideas can be used by anyone, whether you are new to sound healing or an experienced practitioner.
