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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...
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...
Berlioz's Orchestration Treatiseby Berlioz; Hugh Macdonald; John Butt; Laurence Dreyfus
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 70.00This 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$ 49.95An 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$ 39.99This 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...
Computer Sound Designby Eduardo Miranda
Elsevier 2002; US$ 73.95This comprehensive introduction to software synthesis techniques and programming is intended for students, researchers, musicians, sound artists and enthusiasts in the field of music technology. The art of sound synthesis is as important for the electronic musician as the art of orchestration is important for symphonic music composers. Those who wish to create their own virtual orchestra of electronic instruments and produce original sounds will find this book invaluable. It examines a variety of synthesis techniques and illustrates how to turn a personal computer into a powerful and flexible sound synthesiser. The book also discusses a number of ongoing developments that may play an important role in the future of electronic music making.... more...
DJ Skillsby Stephen Webber
Elsevier 2007; US$ 29.95DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing & Scratching is the most comprehensive, up to date approach to DJing ever produced. With insights from top club, mobile, and scratch DJs, the book includes many teaching strategies developed in the Berklee College of Music prototype DJ lab. From scratching and mixing skills to the latest trends in DVD and video mixing this book gives you access to all the tools, tips and techniques you need. Topics like hand position are taught in a completely new way, and close-up photos of famous DJ's hands are featured. As well as the step-by-step photos the book includes an audio CD to demonstrate techniques. This book is perfect for intermediate and advanced DJs looking to improve their skills in both the analogue... more...
Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composerby Andrea Pejrolo; Richard DeRosa
Elsevier 2007; US$ 45.95Get complete guidance on both traditional orchestration and modern production techniques with this unique book. With effective explanations and clear illustrations, you will learn how to integrate the traditional approach to orchestration with the modern sequencing techniques and tools available. You will discover how to bridge the two approaches in order to enhance your final production. The accompanying CD includes a comprehensive and wide selection of examples, templates and sounds to allow you to hear the techniques within the book. By covering both approaches, this book provides a comprehensive and solid learning experience that will develop your skills and prove extremely competitive in the music production business. * Complete orchestration... more...
Signal Processing Methods for Music Transcriptionby Manuel Davy; Anssi Klapuri
Springer 2006; US$ 169.00Presents 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$ 59.99This 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...









