This book and DVD combo will show you everything you need to know to get started with GarageBand today! Whether you're a beginner with no training, or you have some knowledge of GarageBand and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself GarageBand is the perfect resource. You'll learn how to optimize your Mac, work with MIDI, choose an audio/MIDI interface, select microphones, use loops, edit audio, and create a great sounding final mix. When you're finished with this course, you'l...
Join Henry Leck and a choir made up of young male singers from the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indianapolis Youth Chorale. They explore the historical, physical, emotional, and individual musical perspective of the boy's changing voice as well as how the process affects the choral ensemble as a whole. This video offers choir directors, studio voice teachers and young singers the opportunity to examine the process of vocal maturation and how that process might be approached within the ch...
As the title suggests, More Than Singing concerns not only music and proper vocal techniques but also life and the transcendent power of art. Lotte Lehmann was among the most eminent lyric-dramatic sopranos of the early twentieth century, especially noted for her passionate and sensitive renderings of lieder. In this guide she distills a lifetime of work, research, and experience into concise, revealing lessons in the interpretation of songs by Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven, Straus...
As the title suggests, More Than Singing concerns not only music and proper vocal techniques but also life and the transcendent power of art. Lotte Lehmann was among the most eminent lyric-dramatic sopranos of the early twentieth century, especially noted for her passionate and sensitive renderings of lieder. In this guide she distills a lifetime of work, research, and experience into concise, revealing lessons in the interpretation of songs by Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven, Straus...
Kristin Leitterman's Relax and Take a Deep Breath captures the essence of virtuoso Bert Lucarelli's approach to oboe playing, covering a wide variety of topics related to his philosophies on oboe performance: breathing, support, embouchure, articulation,tonguing, and reed making. The book also presents Lucarelli's thoughts on general aspects of musical performance, such as memorization, performance anxiety, and suggestions for effective practice. Leitterman's writing expertly reveals Bert's passi...
Teaching young vocal students presents unique joys and challenges. This reference book explores the physical differences in children's sound production, a Five-Step System for child vocal technique, lesson structure in both solo and group settings, and more. Includes breathing exercises with accompanying photos, notated vocalizations, and evaluation forms to help track student progress. This guide to child vocal pedagogy should be a staple of any voice studio.
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The only date in the history of music is in the title. This leaves space for really important considerations such as the effect of the side drum on the Russian Revolution and the influence of the Times Atlas on the development of opera. It examines why Glinka's Russlan and Ludmilla Overture is suitable for boiling eggs, wheras Mozart's Magic Flute is not, and ponders the influence of Haydn's wife on the development of the sonata form. It also makes clear the position held by the camel in Italian ...
Chris Leuba formerly was the Principal Hornist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This paper will first address the physical and acoustic phenomena relating to the problems of intonation and tuning. In the second part will be some methods and suggestions concerning the use of mechanical aids in training the musician's perception, and some practical applications. -the author. (sample pages)
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An entire book dedicated to 20th Century Techniques. Each technique has an explanation, a few practice tips and an example of it's notation. Includes flutter tonguing, harmonics, whitle tones, jet whistle, multiphonics, tongue rams, speaking and playing at the same time, microtonality, circular breathing and much more. Also contains many fingering charts to play in the 4th octave, microtonal scales and multiphonics. The final appendix lists each technique along with a few recordings to listen...
What is alternative string playing? It the most important and exciting area for string players who want and need to expand their horizons beyond classical music by exploring other styles and learning varied approaches and techniques offered by these styles. The string community is in the midst of a stylistic metamorphosis. Scores are incorporating scales, rhythms, ornaments and textual ideas from the music of the world. Over 18 string styles have surged in popularity, including blues, swing, roc...
Learn some of the most important fiddle and violin styles in the world! With this book and the help of the practice CD, players will be guided through dozens of left- and right-hand exercises and tunes designed to help develop the feel of a variety of styles and ways they can be used for improvisation. Includes an introduction by Turtle Island String Quartet, and photos and quotes from dozens of musicians. Author Julie Lyonn Lieberman has also written Improvising Violin, You Are Your Instrument a...
Jazz Theory Resources is a jazz theory text in two volumes. Volume I (00030458, $39.95) includes: review of basic theory, rhythm in jazz performance, basic tonal materials, triadic generalization, diatonic harmonic progressions and harmonic analysis, substitutions and turnarounds, common melodic outlines, and an overview of voicings. Volume II (00030459, $29.95) includes: modes and modal frameworks, quartal harmony, other scales and colors, extended tertian structures and triadic superimposition,...
Jazz Theory Resources is a jazz theory text in two volumes. Volume I (00030458, $39.95) includes: review of basic theory, rhythm in jazz performance, basic tonal materials, triadic generalization, diatonic harmonic progressions and harmonic analysis, substitutions and turnarounds, common melodic outlines, and an overview of voicings. Volume II (00030459, $29.95) includes: modes and modal frameworks, quartal harmony, other scales and colors, extended tertian structures and triadic superimposition,...
Published in association with Classic FM, the book of the radio series of the same name, this book takes 27 composers from Bach and Haydn to Rachmaninov and Gershwin, and looks at their financial success (or lack thereof) in a biographical context. It includes a "rich list" of all 27 composers, from the most solvent (Gershwin) to the least (Mussorgsky). 190 pages. Hard cover. 1843670267. 9781843670261.
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If you're lucky, somewhere in your past is that one person who changed your life forever. The one who pushed you to dream bigger and to reach higher, and who set you straight on what matters in life. For Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchynsky, that person was a public-school music teacher, Jerry Kupchynsky, known as Mr. K – a Ukrainian-born taskmaster who yelled and stomped and screamed, and who drove his students harder than anyone had ever driven them before. Through sheer force of will, he made ...
Ed Lisk's latest publication presents the art of musical expression in a unique and understandable way that is easy to apply with student musicians. Through music study, students experience the beauty of musical expression - compassion, feeling, sensitivity, warmth, empathy and respect. These are but a few living or life priorities included in music study that no other discipline addresses. Artistic Nuance exposes the meaning of musical beauty and the art of expression.
Category: Textbooks - Music Education Item: 110057 Grade: Price: $19.95 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
Conducting-listening skills, harmonic and melodic content, ensemble sonority and expressive conducting are only a few of the insightful topics included in Ed Lisk's latest publication. The complexities of instrumental music as related to Howard Gardner'sTheories of Multiple Intelligences are thoroughly discussed and provide an overwhelming foundation for the support of music in the schools. From philosophy to practicality, this book has it all!
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In this volume, Edward S. Lisk presents beginning and intermediate level band directors with exciting teaching strategies to use with today's band methods. Using a natural learning sequence, these concepts provide a foundation for achieving State and National Music Standards. 93 pages. - the publisher
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In this volume, Edward S. Lisk presents beginning and intermediate level band directors with exciting teaching strategies to use with today's band methods. Using a natural learning sequence, these concepts provide a foundation for achieving State and National Music Standards. 93 pages. - the publisher
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Dover reprint of an 1863 Oliver Ditson (Philadelphia) edition. Translated into English. This biography of Fr‚d‚ric Chopin by his friend and fellow artist, Franz Liszt, offers a highly informed assessment of the Polish composer's musical legacy. It's further enlivened by the author's personal acquaintance with Chopin's other friends, who included Sand, Balzac, Hugo, Berlioz, Delacroix, and Schumann. Liszt surveys the technical brilliance as well as the poetry of Chopin's masterpieces, includin...
***PLEASE NOTE this item has been out of stock for several weeks and will likely take longer than usual to arrive. No eta is available currently.*** The Teachings of Vincent Cichowicz. This book is built around interviews that Luis E. Loubriel conducted with Vincent Cichowicz and his most successful disciples over thirteen years, woven together with Loubriel's own analysis, and organized according tothe central themes of Cichowicz's methodology. Although Cichowicz developed no rigid, one-size-fi...
Here is the sequel to the wildly popular classroom resource book from celebrated educator Valerie Lippoldt Mack, a Kansas resident whose work has been featured at ACDA, MENC, Carnegie Hall and Disney World. IceBreakers 2 includes 64 more games & activities (as well as numerous variations) designed to build teamwork skills, energize the classroom, and focus the kids. Many, but not all, of the suggestions also teach musical concepts. The six sections in the sequel include: IceBreakers - Remixe...
UE recently released Letters to His Publishers, a collection of correspondence between Mahler and his editors, which provided a unique glimpse into the inner workings of this major composer. Now, Wolfgang Schaufler has assembled an extensive set of interviews with the leading conductors of our times, all providing a fascinating exploration of the embrace of Mahler's works. All conductors were initially asked the same five questions, but the answers often stray to important and elemental related a...
Universal Edition has published Gustav Mahler's letters to his publishers for the first time, providing insight into the inner workings of the composer's mind as he worked to translate his ideas to paper. These letters provide a detailed and multi-faceted picture of the composer, ranging from contract negotiations to the discussion of strategically distributing promotional copies of his works. To hear the true voice of Mahler in this text is truly an extraordinary experience. 264 pages. Perfect b...
Universal Edition has published Gustav Mahler's letters to his publishers for the first time, providing insight into the inner workings of the composer's mind as he worked to translate his ideas to paper. These letters provide a detailed and multi-faceted picture of the composer, ranging from contract negotiations to the discussion of strategically distributing promotional copies of his works. To hear the true voice of Mahler in this text is truly an extraordinary experience. 264 pages. Perfect b...
DVD. This comprehensive DVD on the art of conducting covers a wide variety of conducting issues and techniques, and is an excellent refresher course for all conductors at all levels of ability. Conducting: A Hands-On Approach features a variety of musical examples and styles utilizing a live ensemble, making this DVD a welcome resource for any conductor's library.
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This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands on, user friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for use with a wind, string or voice conducting class, and excellent as a refresher course for all conductors at all levels of ability. The 232-page book covers a variety of conducting issues and the included CD contains all the musical exercises in the book (there are more than 100).
Category: Textbooks - Conducting & Directing Item: 026679 Grade: Price: $51.99 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
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, boo...
Minimusic is a pre-reading music course which teaches the basic theory concepts for children ages 5-7. Each of the 32 lessons are outlines in an easy to follow lesson plan. Each lesson is designed to be completed within an hour. Minimusic is designed to teach in small group. It can also be adapted for a larger class setting. Theory concepts are taught through stories, songs, games, worksheets, and class activities. Minimusic prepares students for studying piano, voice, and small instruments. M...
A practical guide for readers of all levels of programming ability, Max/MSP/Jitter for Music teaches all of the necessary skills for writing custom software for musical interaction using the programming language Max/MSP/Jitter. In step-by-step instructions, expert author VJ Manzo guides readers through all of the essential concepts and steps for designing and completing projects. Manzo's applications are remarkably broad; from complex programs which explore relationships between modes for veteran...
The Performing Life: A Singer's Guide to Survival is the first-hand account of the 35-year career of singer, music professor, and recording artist Sharon Mabry, who draws on personal experience to explore how professional singers survive in the face of personal and professional pressures, exorbitant expectations, illness, and the demands of their public. She details the factors that can change the course of a particular performance or an entire career. Mabry offers sage advice for how singers can...