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How to Rapby Paul Edwards; Kool G Rap
Chicago Review Press 2009; US$ 9.95Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every formmainstream and underground, current and classicthis compelling how-to discusses everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap. Compiled from the most extensive research on rapping to date, this first-of-its-kind guide delivers countless candid and exclusive insights from more than 100 of the most critically acclaimed artists in hip-hopincluding Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, and will.i.amunraveling the stories behind their art and preserving a wealth of the genre’s history through the words of the legends themselves. Exhaustively... more...
The Everything Music Theory Bookby Marc Schonbrun
F+W Media 2006; US$ 19.95Are you a musician who longs to take music to the next level - but aren't sure how to go about it? You need to unlock the "secret" to understanding music on a deeper level - to help you grasp what it is that makes music music. In The Everything Music Theory Book with CD, musician and music educator Marc Schonbrun takes you step by step through the underpinnings of music theory - the very glue that holds music together. You'll learn about: - Chord and scale construction - Harmony and harmonic analysis from Baroque through jazz - Musical form and development - Counterpoint and voice reading Perfect for everyone from the intermediate musician to the pre-collegiate music major, The Everything Music Theory Book with CD is your one-stop... more...
Saxophone For Dummiesby Denis G?bel; Michael Villmow
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 21.99The fast and easy way to play this popular woodwind instrument Saxophone For Dummies offers the ideal introduction to this popular and versatile instrument, whether you lack any musical experience or are picking up the sax again after a hiatus. Covering both the alto and tenor sax, this friendly guide explains how to get a good sound, how to read music, and how to play songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz, all accompanied by the audio samples on the enclosed CD. With tips on how to buy or rent the best saxophone, and information on how to care for the instrument, Saxophone For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to playing this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. Includes tips on buying or renting a... more...
Songwriting Successby Michael Lydon
Routledge 2004; US$ 28.95Breaking down the craft of melody and lyric writing into easily digested lessons that anyone can follow, Michael Lydon shows the beginning songwriter how to integrate the craft's many skills into a seamless artistic and commercial whole. more...
On the Trackby Fred Karlin; Rayburn Wright Wright
Routledge 2004; US$ 79.00O ffers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. Covering all styles and genres, the authors cover everything from timing, cuing, and recording through balancing the composer's vision with the needs of the film. more...
Chromatic Transformations in Nineteenth-Century Musicby David Kopp; Ian Bent
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 48.00David Kopp's book develops a model of chromatic chord relations in nineteenth-century music particularly the works of Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms. The emphasis is on explaining chromatic third relations and the pivotal role they play in theory and practice. more...
Scientific Method in Ptolemy's Harmonicsby Andrew Barker
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 48.00This book examines Ptolemy's scientific procedures for investigating the structures underlying musical melody. By providing an analysis of Ptolemy's theoretical apparatus, his strategies for integrating theory with observation, and his instructions for the design and conduct of experiments, the book offers a new starting-point for studying ancient scientific method. more...
Musicby Nicholas Cook
Oxford University Press 1998; US$ 8.95This "Very Short Introduction" to music invites us to really think about music and the values and qualities we ascribe to it. Drawing on a range of examples from Beethoven to the Spice Girls to Chinese zither music, Nicholas Cook attempts to provide a framework for thinking about all music. more...
Unfoldingsby Carl Schachter; Joseph N. Straus
Oxford University Press 2003; US$ 60.00Introduction: A Dialogue between Author and Editor I: Rhythm and Linear Analysis more...
The Craft Of Modal Counterpointby Thomas Benjamin
Routledge 2005; US$ 59.95The companion book to Benjamin?s recently republished Craft of Tonal Counterpoint, this entirely rewritten second edition provides a complete analysis of modal counterpoint - the important musical style that forms the basis of all early music. more...