Music

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 2 Saxophone syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Includes saxophone part and piano accompaniment -ideal for both Practical and...

In this inspiring collection of essays, acclaimed writer and critic Olivia Laing makes a brilliant case for why art matters, especially in the turbulent political weather of the twenty-first century.'Never has a publication been more timely' - Dazed'A...

Head behind the curtain in the refreshingly honest and intimate story of Gary Barlow's life'Warm, wise . . . A never-before-seen insight into one of Britain's greatest songwriters' Woman's Own'I just wanted to share my personal journey through the last...

The world's most famous mononym, Madonna may be outspoken, but she's never outgunned. With a loyal legion of millions of adoring fans, who have stayed by her side for more than four decades, Madonna has inspired and influenced the hearts, souls, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617754838Author Ziggy MarleyFormat HardbackPage Count 120Imprint Akashic Books,U.S.Publisher Akashic Books,U.S.

What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music...

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 4 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Includes flute part and piano accompaniment -Ideal for both Practical and Performance...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770412637Author Greg RenoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 380Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,CanadaWeight(grams) 550g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781558618220Author Lisa DarmsFormat PaperbackPage Count 366Imprint Feminist Press at The City University of New YorkPublisher Feminist Press at The City...

The first book to make sense of 21st Century pop, Retromania explores rock's nostalgia industry of revivals, reissues, reunions and remakes, and argues that there has never before been a culture so obsessed with its own immediate past. Pulling together...

There is simply no one like Cher. A mix of street smart, intelligence, talent and beauty, she's the celebrities' favourite celebrity and if you're not a Dolly Parton person, there's no doubt you're Cher obsessed. With six decades of No.1 hits, from Sonny...

PopMaster quiz has been enthralling listeners to the Ken Bruce Show for almost 20 years. Now you can play the quiz in your own time: at home, in the pub, and with your family and friends. Packed with over 1700 questions, this book will keep you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844173983Author Ray SimpsonImprint Kevin Mayhew LtdPublisher Kevin Mayhew Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785581694Author Hugh BenhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Rhinegold EducationPublisher Hal Leonard Europe LimitedDimensions(mm) 265mm * 195mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789679853612Author Lina NgPage Count 56Imprint Rhythm MPPublisher Rhythm MPWeight(grams) 238g

The perfect companion to Baz Luhrmann's forthcoming biopic Elvis, a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler.What was it like to be Elvis Presley? What did it feel like when impossible fame made him its prisoner? As the world's first...

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 5 Piano syllabus for 2021 & 2022, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that...

'Bookended by tragedy, shot through with violence, ultimately uplifting' Guardian'An insight into a singular artist' New Statesman'Fierce, funny and indomitable' Observer'My tears were relentlessly pricked by Tricky's memoir' Daily Telegraph Tricky is...

In the spring of 1969, the inauspicious release of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's "Trout Mask Replica", a double-album featuring 28 stream-of-consciousness songs filled with abstract rhythms and guttural bellows, dramatically altered the pop...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785580116Author Music SalesPage Count 158Imprint Music Sales LtdPublisher Hal Leonard Europe Limited

To this day, they were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Critics and sales figures told a similar story. Yet for all their brilliance and adoration - their famously energetic live shows routinely interrupted by stage invasions - The Smiths...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857368973Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 136Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 501g

Robbie Robertson's singular contributions to popular music have made him one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time. With songs like 'The Weight', 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and 'Up on Cripple Creek', he and his partners in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804903209Author Trinity College LondonFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' - The GuardianA uniquely...

Joe Jackson is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer who has twisted and turned his career through numerous genres, and continues to release excellent albums forty years after his initial breakthrough success. For some he's the 'Angsty Young...

The Spanish pianist, teacher and composer Enrique Granados was one of the founders of the modern school of piano music in Spain and wrote many pieces for the instrument. These 'Stories of the Young' provide a contrasted collection of lyrical movements...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789671250402Author Ying Ying NgPage Count 52Imprint Poco StudioPublisher Poco Studio

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804902721Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 68Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 269g

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer This essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and...

This is a thoroughly researched exploration of one of the most original, unexpected, and durable British albums of the 1990s. An album which distilled a genre from the musical, cultural, and social ether, Portishead's "Dummy" was such a complete artistic...

The compositions of Stephen Heller (1813-1885), a prolific composer of music for piano, were known for their musical interest and touches of charming ingenuity. His popular studies, twenty of which are gathered together in this easy to moderate...

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. * Essential practice material for...

Violin Star Theory is an activity book for young players in the early stages of learning the violin. Packed full of engaging exercises and games, it can be used alongside any beginner violin tutor to help develop a student's understanding of musical...

Written in 1966, 'Tarantula' is a collection of poems and prose that evokes the turbulence of the times in which it was written, and gives a unique insight into Dylan's creative evolution. 'The good samaritan coming in with the words "round &...

'People ask me how I make music. I tell them I just step into it. It's like stepping into a river and joining the flow. Every moment in the river has its song. So, I stay in the moment and listen.'MICHAEL JACKSON (1958 - 2009)Dancing the Dream is one...

Having written the first book ever on UFO, 2005's long out-of-print Shoot Out the Lights, Martin Popoff, author of over seventy rock books, has now greatly expanded and rewritten the later years material from that title, bringing us now Lettin' Go: UFO...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTouching, personal, indomitable, but always laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian is the legendary story of one of the rock world's best-loved performers - and the many lives he's led'Both a rollicking tale of rock's bygone...

Pop music's a simple pleasure. Is it catchy? Can you dance to it? Do you fancy the singer?But what's fascinating about pop is our relationship with it. David Hepworth is interested in the human side of pop. He's interested in how people make the stuff...

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and...