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  • How to Rapby Paul Edwards; Kool G Rap

    Chicago Review Press 2009; US$ 9.95

    Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every form—mainstream and underground, current and classic—this 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-hop—including Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, and will.i.am—unraveling the stories behind their art and preserving a wealth of the genre’s history through the words of the legends themselves. Exhaustively... more...

  • Songwriting Successby Michael Lydon

    Routledge 2004; US$ 28.95

    Breaking 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...

  • Berlioz's Orchestration Treatiseby Berlioz; Hugh Macdonald; John Butt; Laurence Dreyfus

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 70.00

    This is a book both by and about Berlioz, providing not only a new translation but also an extensive commentary on his text, dealing with the instruments of Berlioz's time and comparing his instruction with his practice. more...

  • Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Productionby Andrea Pejrolo

    Elsevier 2005; US$ 49.95

    An inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production shows you how to get the most out of the four leading audio sequencers. Using real-life examples, Andrea Pejrolo demonstrates a wide range of technical and creative techniques, giving you tips and new ideas to help you take your work to the next level. Creative Sequencing Techniques covers sequencing from the basics, through intermediate to an advanced level, making this book ideal for music students and acoustic and MIDI composers. With a free CD containing loops, templates and audio examples, and end of chapter exercises to practise new skills, this illustrated practical guide provides all the tools you will need to give your music... more...

  • Real World Digital Audio, Adobe Readerby Peter Kirn

    Pearson Education 2005; US$ 39.99

    This is the eBook version of the printed book. No matter what part of the musical spectrum you come from—whether you’re playing in a band, composing, or DJing—if you’re using a computer (or wondering whether you should be), to get the results you want from your digital studio you’ll need reliable information. Real World Digital Audio is a comprehensive resource—a book and DVD combo—that offers practical advice on making great music with modern technologies—a valuable reference whatever your musical genre or preferred audio application. You’ll learn how digital sound works, and then apply that knowledge to getting your music to sound the way you want. From recording, mixing,... more...

  • Signal Processing Methods for Music Transcriptionby Manuel Davy; Anssi Klapuri

    Springer 2006; US$ 169.00

    Presents a survey of research in signal processing for music transcription. This book covers a range of topics, from the structure and decomposition of signals, to using computational modeling and neural networks for music transcription. It is useful for those interested in MPEG-7 standardization and also for newcomers and professionals. more...

  • Writing Music for Television and Radio Commercials (and more)by Michael Zager

    Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2008; US$ 59.99

    This textbook describes the process of composing, arranging, orchestrating, and producing music for jingles and commercials, and provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial music business. Rewritten and reformatted to increase readability and use in the classroom, this second edition includes new chapters on theatrical trailers, video games, Internet commercials, Web site music, and made-for-the-Internet video. more...

  • Marketing-Ansätze in öffentlichen Musikschulenby Claus Otterbach

    Diplomica Verlag 2009; US$ 36.44

    "Die Musik spricht für sich allein. Vorausgesetzt, wir geben ihr eine Chance." Vielerorts stehen jedoch umfangreiche Umstrukturierungen oder Schließungen von öffentlichen Musikschulen auf den kommunalpolitischen Tagesordnungen. Angesichts der Finanznot der Kommunen sowie der Reduzierung von Landesfördermitteln, scheint eine musikalische Breitenförderung immer mehr gefährdet. Zudem weisen die öffentlichen Musikschulen im Vergleich zu anderen kommunalen Kultureinrichtungen - bezogen auf die Anzahl der Nutzer - durchschnittlich den höchsten Zuschussbedarf auf. Außer den finanziellen Gründen spielen u.a. auch stagnierende bzw. rückläufige Schülerzahlen sowie eine breite Angebotspalette eine große Rolle. Die demografische Entwicklung und der... more...

  • Der digitale Musikmarktby Takis Kouretsidis

    Diplomica Verlag 2008; US$ 41.96

    Hauptbeschreibung Die Möglichkeit der Komprimierung und Übertragung von Musikdateien im Internet ohne signifikanten Qualitätsverlust, das Entstehen von Peer-to-Peer-Netzwerken sowie das Angebot unterschiedlichster mobiler Abspielgeräte hat in den letzten Jahren zu einer starken Nachfrage nach digitaler Musik geführt. In den letzten beiden Jahren hat sich das Onlinemusikgeschäft zu einem bedeutenden Absatzmarkt der Musikindustrie entwickelt. Dem Jahreswirtschaftsbericht der IFPI zufolge ist im Jahr 2005 allein das Downloadvolumen einzelner Musiktitel im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um das Zwanzigfache gestiegen. Die Anzahl legitimer Onlinemusikdienste hat sich in den letzten beiden Jahren versechsfacht. Darüber hinaus treten in letzter Zeit vermehrt... more...

  • Free to Be Musicalby Lee Higgins; Patricia Campbell; Gary McPherson

    Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2010; US$ 28.99

    Free to Be Musical: Group Improvisation in Music is for those who lead musical experiences in the lives of children, youth, and adults. Offering a set of experiences to inspire creative musical expression, this book will prove useful for music education majors, practicing music teachers, community musicians, and music therapists alike. more...