The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the Sixteenth Century-This classic introductory text focuses on the polyphonic vocal style perfected by Palestrina. Unlike many other texts it maintains a careful balance between theoretical and practical problems between historical and systematic methodology. The result is an exceptionally useful resource ideal for classroom use in teaching modal counterpoint. Unabridged Dover (1992) republication of the edition published by Prentice Hall Inc. New York 1939. Translated by Glen Haydon. New foreword by Alfred Mann. Knud Jeppesen. The Polyphonic vocal style of the Sixteenth Century.

This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also - for the first time - illuminates the fullscope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands ofsuch visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100stunning color photos.This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also - for the first time - illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100stunning colour photos.

The 457 letters collected here are the most important letters in the spirit that was to shape and move a century. With explanatory notes by Dr. A. C. Kalisher.

Fanny Waterman DBE has become a household name and a legend in her own lifetime and this updated edition of On Piano Teaching And Performing is packed with the knowledge know-how and advice that stems from over 40 years of teaching experience. The book's insights into the fundamentals of playing technique and of musicianship its shrewd practical advice and illuminating turn of phrase have immeasurably benefited all who teach and all who learn the Piano. Now updated from the original 1983 publication the book is filled with inspiring thoughts and words of advice not just for pianists but for all musicians. On Piano Teaching AndPerforming also features a chapter concerning local national and international competitions for which Dame Waterman has become renowned. You will also find an appendix of the Rules And Maxims For Young Pianists by Robert Schumann which are still startlingly fresh and relevant for today's musicians.

The sumptuously-illustrated biography traces his life both public and private against the fashionable background of turn-of-the-century Paris. Included in simple keyboard arrangements are extracts from some of Debussy's most sensuous music. Composer's World is a new series of books illustrating the life and times of the world's greatest composers. With pictures words and music it places each composer's life and work within the circumstances that shaped their career.

The three volumes of The Masterwork In Music present complete English translations of major works by Austrian music theorist Heinrich Schenker one of the twentieth century's leading figures in the field. First published in German between 1925 and 1930 these essays represent Schenker's greatest writings in analysis prior to the 1935 definitive formulation of his theory of music in Der freie Satz (Free Composition). This new publication of the long-awaited English translation which first appeared in the distinguished Cambridge University Press edition provides a valuable resource for scholars. Editorial annotations and elucidations byDr.William Drabkin and his translators offer additional insights. Volume One includes analyses of keyboard pieces by Bach Scarlatti Chopin and Beethoven along with studies of solo violin music by Bach. Volume Two contains a major essay on Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor and shorter studies of works by Bach Haydn and Reger. Volume Three's contents include Schenker's celebrated analysis of Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony and other works.

W. Henry Hill Arthur F. Hill and Alfred E. Hill. Covers his apprenticeship to Amati distinguishing characteristics of his instruments and materials used in them.

The dramatic events of Tchaikovsky's controversial career are portrayed in this splendidly-illustrated biography. Included are extracts in simple keyboard arrangements from some of his most popular works including the Pathetique Symphony the 1812 Overture and First Piano Concerto . Composer's World is a new series of picture illustrating the life and times of the world's greatest composers. With pictures words and music it places each composer's life and work within the circumstances that shaped their career.

Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft The Hits.-In this prime collection of first-hand interviews 37 of the world's top record producers share their creative secrets and hit-making techniques - from the practical to the artistic. George Martin reveals the technical and musical challenges of working with The Beatles while Phil Ramone producer for such artists as Billy Joel discusses studio wall treatments. Offering real-world advice on everything from mics to mixing to coaching a nervous singer producers interviewed include Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin) Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd) and more.

From 1969 to 1981 Ben Fong-Torres was one of the first star writers on staff at Rolling Stone - the scruffy rock journal that metamorphosed into one of the most powerful voices of a generation. Now in this fascinating book Fong-Torres revisits his most intriguing celebrity interviews and profiles and - for the first time - tells the revealing stories behind the stories the stars his writing process and life at Rolling Stone.

A first hand report of the composer's intentions in regard to the performance of his music interpreted by the composer's friend Robert Schmitz.

This is the full text of the speech made by Benjamin Britten when he was presented with the first Aspen Award at Aspen Colorado on 31st July 1964. It is a fascinating document in which for the first time Britten set down some of his beliefs and convictions as an artist. The speech which has been constantly quoted and referred to in the years since its first publication not only throws light on his creative personality and practice but also illuminates many of the issues which are the concern of all those with an interest in the arts of the present day. It has long been out of print and this re-issue of the original edition will undoubtedly find many new readers.

Selected and edited by Hans Mersmann. Covers the composer's entire life from his childhood travels to his last days. Includes several letters to and from his father.

Music Genius and Rage-Other people locked themselves away and hid from their demons. Townes flung open his door and said 'Come on in.' So writes Harold Eggers Townes Van Zandt's longtime road manager and producer in My Years with Townes Van Zandt: Music Genius and Rage - a gripping memoir revealing the inner core of an enigmatic troubadour whose deeply poetic music was a source of inspiration and healing for millions but was for himself a torment struggling for dominance among myriad personal demons. Townes Van Zandt often stated that his main musical mission was to write the perfect song that would save someone's life. However his life was a work in progress he was constantly struggling to shapeand comprehend. Eggers says of his close friend and business partner that like the master song craftsman he was he was never truly satisfied with the final product but always kept giving it one more shot one extra tweak one last effort. A vivid firsthand account exploring the source of the singer's prodigious talent widespread influence and relentless path toward self-destruction My Years with Townes Van Zandt presents the truth of that all-consuming artistic journey told by a close friend watching it unfold. Other people locked themselves away and hid from their demons. Townes flung open his door and said 'Come on in.' So writes Harold Eggers Townes Van Zandt's longtime road manager and producer in My Years with Townes Van Zandt: Music Genius and Rage - a gripping memoir revealing the inner core of an enigmatic troubadour whose deeply poetic music was a source of inspiration and healing for millions but was for himself a torment struggling for dominance among myriad personal demons. Townes Van Zandt often stated that his main musical mission was to write the perfect song that would save someone's life. However his life was a work in progress he was constantly struggling to shapeand comprehend. Eggers says of his close friend and business partner that like the master song craftsman he was he was never truly satisfied with the final product but always kept giving it one more shot one extra tweak one last effort. A vivid firsthand account exploring the source of the singer's prodigious talent widespread influence and relentless path toward self-destruction My Years with Townes Van Zandt presents the truth of that all-consuming artistic journey told by a close friend watching it unfold.

Each illustrated set of puzzles contains ten question papers information for teacher and parents and a certificate of achievement for the pupil. These puzzles take into account limited reading and writing skills of youngerchildren. Set 3 includes adding rhythms to words tones and semitones accidentals slurs intervals octave signs major scales ledger lines new notes and rest values dynamics common time.

Thirty-two pages of analytical text descriptive notes and musical examples.

Matthay's musical and technical teachings clearly explained and self-indexed.

A dictionary of more than 2 200 music terms defined concisely as well as more than 450 short biographies of composers and artists. Also includes reference charts of notation signs and symbols including tablature scales modes and key signatures. A dictionary of more than 2 200 music terms defined concisely as well as more than 450 short biographies of composers and artists. Also includes reference charts of notation signs and symbols including tablature scales modes and key signatures.

A Social and Cultural History-This ground-breaking history explores how ABRSM became such a formative influence and looks at some of the consequences resulting from its pre-eminent position in British musical life. Its exploration of how ABRSM negotiated music's changing social educational and cultural landscape casts fresh light on the challenges now facing music education. This ground-breaking book by David Wright explores how ABRSM became such a formative influence in the musical world and looks at some of the consequences resulting from its pre-eminent position in British musical life. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music better known as ABRSM has influenced the musical lives and tastes of millions of people since it conducted its first exams in 1890. In this fascinating history particular emphasis is given to how free ABRSM has been to impose its musical view of things and to what extent its exams respond to the circumstances and musical preferences of its customers. The book explores how ABRSM hasnegotiated music's changing social educational and cultural landscape and casts fresh light on the challenges facing music education today.

The purpose of Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar is to provide the non-guitarist composer with the fundamental tools needed to write idiomatically for the Guitar. The first of its kind for the Guitar the reference was written in consultation with dozens of composers and conceived with three types of end users in mind: Experienced composers with a concern for writing idiomatically for the guitar. Guitarists who are commissioning a work from a composer who has never written for the instrument. Libraries that wish to add this essential sourcebook to their music reference section. The very structure of the book reflects the composer's own intuition by addressing suchquestions as: How is the guitar constructed? What does successful guitar music look like? How is the guitar played? How does the guitarist interpret music and express emotion? Which musical elements and gestures are most effective? How do these elements combine to create an effective pacing of idioms? By examining the parameters of successfully written pieces The Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar provides an expedient resource of ideas and illustrations contributing to the fluency of both first-time and seasoned Guitar composers. The purpose of Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar is to provide the non-guitarist composer with the fundamental tools needed to write idiomatically for the Guitar. The first of its kind for theGuitar the reference was written in consultation with dozens of composers and conceived with three types of end users in mind: Experienced composers with a concern for writing idiomatically for the guitar. Guitarists who are commissioning a work from a composer who has never written for the instrument. Libraries that wish to add this essential sourcebook to their music reference section. The very structureof the book reflects the composer's own intuition by addressing such questions as: How is the guitar constructed? What does successful guitar music look like? How is the guitar played? Howdoes the guitarist interpret music and express emotion? Which musical elements and gestures are most effective? How do these elements combine to create an effective pacing of idioms? By examiningthe parameters of successfully written pieces The Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar provides an expedient resource of ideas and illustrations contributing to the fluency of both first-time andseasoned Guitar composers.