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Elements of Sonata Theory is a comprehensive, richly detailed rethinking of the basic principles of sonata form in the decades around 1800. This foundational study draws upon the joint strengths of current music history and music theory to outline a new,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780793530779Author Jeff RonaFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard CorporationWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739996536Author Ashley HewittFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Stereo Output LimitedPublisher Stereo Output LimitedWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857367822Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 32Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 132g

What are instrumental lessons for? And why do so many students want to 'give up' when they have only just begun? These are just some of the questions examined in this thought-provoking and entertaining book, which draws on research and on the author's...

What if Bach and Mozart heard richer, more dramatic chords than we hear in music today? What sonorities and moods have we lost in playing music in "equal temperament"-the equal division of the octave into twelve notes that has become our standard tuning...

Following Roy Newsome's highly acclaimed study Brass Roots: One Hundred Years of Brass Bands and their Music, this book takes up the story of bands and their development from the 1930s to the start of the new millennium. Brass band contests continued to...

In The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance, author Vanessa Cornett offers guidelines to help musicians cultivate artistic vision, objectivity, freedom, quiet awareness, and self-compassion, both on- and offstage in order to become more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781803523521Author Edina BalczoFormat PaperbackPage Count 77Imprint Independent Publishing NetworkPublisher Independent Publishing Network

The subversive songs of mathematics teacher Tom Lehrer, the sardonic piano-wielding fugitive from Harvard, have corrupted generations of Americans since he first began recording and performing in the 1950s. His uniquely depraved wit has been forced again...

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, renowned cognitive scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. He had tried many times before - failing miserably. This time, he decided to use the tools of his "trade" to...

"Satisfying to the point of sensuousness." -The New York Times Book Review Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway & Sons still...

As the 1970s gave way to the 80s, New York's party scene entered a ferociously inventive period characterized by its creativity, intensity, and hybridity. Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor chronicles this tumultuous time, charting the sonic and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781562242190Author Jamey AebersoldPage Count 84Imprint Jamey Aebersold JazzPublisher Jamey Aebersold Jazz

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781705194539Author MetallicaPage Count 136Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard Corporation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789395073585Author Thodur Madabusi KrishnaFormat PaperbackPage Count 376Imprint ContextPublisher Westland Publications LimitedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781470666538Author Peter BoonshaftFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Alfred MusicPublisher Alfred MusicWeight(grams) 181g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781470666569Author Peter BoonshaftFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Alfred MusicPublisher Alfred MusicWeight(grams) 181g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781974899678Author Wolfgang Amadeus MozartFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Allegro EditionsPublisher Allegro EditionsWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781562241803Author Jamey AebersoldPage Count 80Imprint Jamey Aebersold JazzPublisher Jamey Aebersold Jazz

Again he draws upon his own wide knowledge and experience as composer and teacher to present all phases of the subject. No practical aspect of instrumentation for the orchestra is neglected, and comprehensive treatment is given to each significant...

The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra is a seminal guide to equip composers, scholars and music enthusiasts worldwide with the necessary knowledge to work with Chinese musical instruments. The INSTRUMENTATION section outlines the history, physical...

La mer stands at the centre of Debussy's achievement: described by the composer as 'a seascape without figures', it is arguably the greatest and most original French symphony. In this study La mer is considered in the context of Debussy's personal and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780634017117Author Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734489736Author Deforrest BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Primary InformationPublisher Primary InformationWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm)...

Pick and roll your way through bluegrass banjo basics The banjo nearly defines the bluegrass sound, and you'll be playing your own favorite tunes-or maybe writing some new ones-with the help of this book. Bluegrass Banjo For Dummies is the place to start...

Despite having been composed in the years 1938-43 when Europe was ravaged by war, this work radiates peace and serenity. It marks the peak of the lyrical modalism of works such as the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (1910), Flos Campi (1925), and...

This beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music, instruments of the orchestra and the most influential classical composers. All sections of the orchestra are covered: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the...

Part DIY guide, part scrapbook - this book takes you behind the music to get a glimpse into the faces, places and workshops of the cigar box revolution.About the AuthorDavid Sutton is a highly successful photographer who says that he enjoys woodworking...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781562242343Author David BakerPage Count 96Imprint Jamey Aebersold JazzPublisher Jamey Aebersold JazzWeight(grams) 408g

How to teach Whole-class instrumental lessons presents 50 diverse ideas for teachers of every instrument. The ideas are concise, easy to implement and tackle everything from repertoire to behaviour management. Whether you're new to teaching or...

The story of the banjo's journey from Africa to the western hemisphere blends music, history, and a union of cultures. In Banjo Roots and Branches, Robert B. Winans presents cutting-edge scholarship that covers the instrument's West African origins and...

Interactive Composition empowers readers with all of the practical skills and insights needed to compose and perform electronic popular music in a variety of popular styles. This book focuses on the implementation of compositional and production concepts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781864692761Author Gary TurnerPage Count 44Imprint Koala PublicationsPublisher Learn to play publishing

A collection of memories and archive photographs that will delight brass-band fans everywhere.Book InformationISBN 9780752449821Author Chris HelmeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams)...

Breathe the blues into your harmonica! Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956695932Author Varg VikernesFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Abstract Sounds Books LtdPublisher Abstract Sounds Books LtdWeight(grams) 268g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262680820Author Curtis RoadsFormat PaperbackPage Count 1256Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 2404gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 200mm * 52mm

This beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music and the instruments of the orchestra. An extended introduction provides a history of music-making around the world and outlines the evolution of the orchestra. It also features...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781562242572Author Antonio Carlos JobimPage Count 104Imprint Jamey Aebersold JazzPublisher Jamey Aebersold JazzWeight(grams) 272g