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Qty. Wooten Music Lesson, The From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning. All you have to do is find the song inside. 275 pages. Paperbound. 9780425220931.
Item: 70396 $15.00 TEXTBOOK - PERFORMANCE & PREPARATION
Qty. Williamson Rought Guide to Led Zeppelin Rock legends Led Zeppelin remain a colossal music force with songs at once mystical, heavy, traditional and highly original. The Rough Guide to Led Zeppelin tells the story of the life and afterlife of this most extraordinary supergroup. Features include: The Story: from the first meeting of Plant and Page to the untimely death of John Bonham, detailing the magic, mayhem and excesses of the era. The Music: the band's fifty best songs unpicked, plus coverage of blues influences, bootlegs, solo careers, and the best Jimmy Page guitar solos and most outstanding Robert Plant vocals. The Passengers: profiles of collaborators and colleagues including Roy Harper and Mickie Most. The Cargo: Zeppelin films, places, myths and memorabilia, books, websites and the afterlife of "Stairway to Heaven." It's a whole lotta Zep.
Item: 70395 $14.99 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. Cobain Kurt Cobain Journals Kurt Cobain filled dozens of notebooks with lyrics, drawings, and writings about his plans for Nirvana and his thoughts about fame, the state of music, and the people who bought and sold him and his music. His journals reveal an artist who loved music, who knew the history of rock, and who was determined to define his place in that history. Here is a mesmerizing, incomparable portrait of the most influential musician of his time. 294 pages. Softcover. 157322359X. 9781573223591.
Item: 70391 $19.95 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. Adolpho Phrasing in Brazilian Music, w/CD [intermediate] Phrasing is the way the elements of music (melody, harmony and rhythm) are interpreted by different cultures (or different musicians, including vocalists). In Phrasing In Brazilian Music , Antonio Adolfo demonstrates through written and recorded musical examples on the piano, how the different elements of music play an important role when musicians are performing Brazilian Music. The book covers Phrasing in different Brazilian styles in two beat and is enhanced by a very didactic text. Despite almost all examples have been played on the piano (many times accompanied by shaker), the book will be of much interest for any musician of any instrument. Item: 69802 $29.95 TEXTBOOK - PERFORMANCE & PREPARATION
Qty. Pinksterboer Tipbook for Acoustic Guitar Item: 69643 $9.95 GUITAR TEXTBOOK
Qty. Fjestad Gibson Flying V Item: 69609 $19.95 GUITAR TEXTBOOK
Qty. Fjestad Blue Book of Electric Guitars, 11th edition Item: 69608 $34.95 TEXTBOOK - MUSIC RESEARCH & JOURNALISM
Qty. Fjestad Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, 11th edition Item: 69607 $29.95 TEXTBOOK - MUSIC RESEARCH & JOURNALISM
Qty. Seelig Perfect Rehearsal, The - It's a Trip - DVD DVD - no printed book. The Perfect Rehearsal is a resource that will help maximize your rehearsal time to the fullest.and lead to more efficient, effective, productive rehearsals... and to a better choir. This sequel to Dr. Seelig's The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining journey through the ins and outs of rehearsing your choir. You will never look at rehearsals the same way again. Additional contributors: Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, Vance George, Philip Brunelle, Dennis Coleman, Sandra Snow, James Jordan, Jonathan Reed, William Powell, John Paul Johnson, Constantina Tsolainou, Jing Ling Tam, Derek Edward Weston, Joe Nadeau, Craig Gregory. Also published in traditional book format, see item 64163.
Item: 69422 $34.95 TEXTBOOK - CONDUCTING & DIRECTING
Qty. Miller Complete Idiots Guide Arranging/Orchestration There are few books on arranging and orchestration, fewer yet that are recent, and none that explain the process easily in a fun-to-read fashion. This book demonstrates how to take a simple composition and arrange it for different types of instrumental and vocal ensembles. The same song is used as an example throughout the entire book, and a variety of different types of arranging are covered. -For musicians playing in any type of band, songwriters and composers, and students learning the art of arranging and orchestration -Follow-up to The Complete Idiot's Guider to Music Composition and the bestselling The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory -Combines essential reference material with progressive practical examples -One composition is used throughout the book and CD to demonstrate different types of arrangements
Item: 69326 $21.95 TEXTBOOK - ORCHESTRATION & INSTRUMENTATION
Qty. Simpson Rough Guide to Elvis This new edition of the Rough Guide to Elvis, will be the most up-to-date guide on every aspect of The King, from his songs to his record collection, his cars to his costumes, from his birth to his mythic afterlife. The guide charts his life, the music, the 50 essential Presley songs, the collectables, the museums, a world tour of the essential Elvis sights - from Graceland to Germany - and the Icon - Elvis as king, star, image and myth.
Item: 69325 $12.99 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. Galper Touring Musician, The The Touring Musician helps performers at all levels of experience to take control of their careers. Packed with practical information, this invaluable handbook guides musicians in applying sound business practices to band travel by evaluating assets, creating an action plan, researching, negotiating, and booking venues, arranging transportation and lodgings, managing personal and tour finances, and getting publicity. The Touring Musician includes: Point-by-point advice about how to set up a small business; Eleven sample worksheets and checklists, in a ready-to-photocopy format, that will help keep you and your information organized; Samples of the major types of legal documents involved in booking a band; A step-by-step chapter showing you how to book and route a sample tour, including five calendars and five budgets; Plus solid advice about how to research your venue contacts, negotiate gigs and fees, manage your band finances, coordinate your promotional activities, and much, much more. 250 pages. Paperbound. 038081305585. 9780739046890.
Item: 69047 $16.95 TEXTBOOK - BUSINESS, COPYRIGHT & PUBLISHING
Qty. Steenstrup Teaching Brass, 2nd Edition Assistant Professor of trumpet at The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus Kristian Steenstrup has published the book Teaching Brass, which is a scientific exposition on brass tecnique and - pedagogy. Paperbound.
Item: 68804 $29.95 TEXTBOOK - MUSIC EDUCATION
Qty. Barrett Digital Performer 5 Power! Item: 68643 $39.99 TEXTBOOK - ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Qty. Ingham Rough Guide to The Rolling Stones, The This pocket-sized reference book explores every aspect of the Rolling Stones' music, along with the band's history, from the blues clubs of '60s West London to the world tours and millionaire mansions. It lists 50 essential Stones songs and the stories behind them, plus their albums, bootlegs, soundtracks and solo projects. It talks about their entourage, including girlfriends, managers and musicians, from Jerry Hall and Marianne Faithfull to Andrew Loog Oldham and Nicky Hopkins. It also reviews movies, books, web sites and much, much more. Great reading for Rolling Stones fans everywhere! 303 pages.
Item: 68582 $14.99 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. Ingham Rough Guide to The Beatles, The This pocket-sized reference guide provides essential biographical material covering the Beatles (1958-1970) and their solo (1970-2002) years. It also gives critical commentary on every recording, film and side-project, as well as dozens of interesting facts and statistics. This book is a substantial contribution to the Beatles library, and great reading for all Beatles fans! 325 pages.
Item: 68581 $14.99 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. Manning Rough Guide to Pink Floyd, The This pocket-sized reference book about Pink Floyd covers the band's entire career, from the Syd Barrett era to their Live 8 Reunion. In addition to the band's history, this book lists 50 essential Pink Floyd songs and the stories behind them, plus all the albums and recording sessions, side-projects and solo careers. Also talks about their movies, film soundtracks, TV appearances and videos, including The Wall and Pink Floyd at Pompeii. Additional features include cover songs, rarities, DVDs, books, web sites, and much, much more. Every Pink Floyd fan should own this book! 300 pages.
Item: 68580 $14.99 TEXTBOOK - BIOGRAPHY
Qty. King & Ledge Singer's Handbook, The Item: 68557 $19.95 VOCAL TEXTBOOK
Qty. Sheppard Music Makes Your Child Smarter, w/CD Can music make your child smarter? Author Philip Sheppard reveals the secret power of music in your child's development with this book and CD set that includes songs for learning; lullabies and fingerplays; music for movement, dancing, and play; and music for story time. In Part 1, discover how music can help your child's mental development, physical coordination, language skills, math ability, social skills, memory, teamwork skills, and self-expression and creativity. Part 2 is a practical guide for parents featuring musical games, instructions for making your own instruments, music and movement exercises, suggested listening, and advice on choosing instruments.
Item: 68552 $22.95 TEXTBOOK - MUSIC EDUCATION
Qty. Harvey Saxophonist's Bedside Book, The A useful booklet that explains different aspects of saxophone playing and about the saxophone itself. Silly cartoons. 28 pages.
Item: 68499 $6.95 SAXOPHONE TEXTBOOK
Qty. Schachnik Beginning Ear Training, w/CD These time-tested exercises will help you to play by ear. This book introduces the core skills of ear training. Step by step, you will learn to use solfege to help you internalize the music you hear and then easily transpose melodies to different keys. Learn to hear a melody and then write it down. Develop your memory for melodies and rhythms. Transcribe live performances and recordings. Listening is the most important skill in music, and this book will help you to listen better. Gilson Schachnik teaches ear training at Berklee College of Music. He is an active keyboardist, composer, and arranger, and has performed with Claudio Roditti, Mick Goodrick, Bill Pierce, and Antonio Sanchez.
Item: 68362 $14.95 TEXTBOOK - EAR TRAINING & SIGHT SINGING
Qty. Haynie Inside John Haynie's Studio (Hardin) Item: 68003 $27.95 TRUMPET TEXTBOOK
Qty. Sachs History of Musical Instruments Written by one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, this is the first comprehensive history of musical instruments. It traces their evolution from prehistoric to modern times, combining scholarship with insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations. 505 pages. 9780486452654. 0486452654.
Item: 67650 $21.95 TEXTBOOK - MUSIC HISTORY
Qty. Sandys & Forster History of the Violin One of the most respected and referenced books of its kind, this authoritative volume surveys violins and other bowed instruments, ranging from ancient Greco-Roman styles to those of modern Europe. More than 55 rare lithographs illustrate fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages. 390 pages. 9780486452692. 0486452697.
Item: 67649 $19.95 VIOLIN TEXTBOOK
Qty. Courvoisier Technique of Violin - The Joachim Method This long-awaited republication offers an exposition of the essential features of the system of technical instruction pursued by Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), the greatest violinist and teacher of his era. Topics include tone formation and production, attitude and position of the body, arms, hands and more. 51 pages 9780486452746 0486452743
Item: 67648 $6.95 VIOLIN TEXTBOOK
