The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
ISBN: 0425220931 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Victor L. Wooten Publisher: Berkley Trade Number of Pages: 288
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 meaningAll you have to do is find the song inside
ISBN: 0199755302 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Aniruddh D. Patel Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number of Pages: 520
In the first comprehensive study of the relationship between music and language from the standpoint of cognitive neuroscience Aniruddh D Patel challenges the widespread belief that music and language are processed independently Since Plato's time the relationship between music and language has attracted interest and debate from a wide range of thinkers Recently scientific research on this topic has been growing rapidly as scholars from diverse disciplines including linguistics cognitive science music cognition and neuroscience are drawn to the music-language interface as one way to explore the extent to which different mental abilities are processed by separate brain mechanisms Accordingly the relevant data and theories have been spread across a range of disciplines This volume provides the first synthesis arguing that music and language share deep and critical connections and that comparative research provides a powerful way to study the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying these uniquely human abilities
Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians
ISBN: 063404771X Binding: Paperback Edition: Min Author(s): Carl Schroeder, Keith Wyatt Publisher: Hal Leonard Number of Pages: 176
Following in the footsteps of the popular Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary this handy pocket-sized book is the most contemporary music theory book on the market A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician it includes thorough yet to easy-to-understand analysis of: intervals rhythms scales chords key signatures transposition chord inversion key centers harmonizing the major and minor scales extended chords modulation and much more Packed with info from the Harmony & Theory course at Musicians Institute
ISBN: 1463702469 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): James Joyce Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 80
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeares finesse to Oscar Wildes wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrims Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Society of Friends Publisher: Public Domain Books Number of Pages:
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923 This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process We believe this work is culturally important and despite the imperfections have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process and hope you enjoy this valuable book
Lessons in music form: a manual of analysis of all the structural factors and designs employed in musical composition
ISBN: 1171733488 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Percy Goetschius Publisher: Nabu Press Number of Pages: 164
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923 This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process We believe this work is culturally important and despite the imperfections have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process and hope you enjoy this valuable book
All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Seventh Edition
ISBN: 1439153019 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 7 Author(s): Donald S. Passman Publisher: Free Press Number of Pages: 480
Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s the music industry has been challenged to reinvent itself What has it done How have the record labels repositioned themselves to cope with these massive changes How does all this affect creative artists No one understands the music industry -- from the technology to the legalities to the new industry practices -- better than veteran music lawyer Donald Passman In this completely revised and updated seventh edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business which the Los Angeles Times called "the industry bible" and which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies over the last eighteen years Passman offers executives and artists experts and novices alike the essential information they need not only to survive in these volatile and exciting times but also to thrive Drawing on his unique up-to-the-minute experience as one of the most trusted advisors in the industry Passman offers new information on:
- The new 360 model of record deals wherein record companies share in nonrecord revenue
- The Copyright Royalty Board's latest decisions regarding online transmissions
- The developing customs on new technologies such as streaming on demand ringtones and digital downloads
- Updates on recording and publishing deals as well as film music
He also gives guidance on fundamental issues such as how to:
- Select and hire a winning team of advisors -- personal and business managers agents and attorneys -- and structure their commissions percentages and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships
- Master the big picture and the finer points of record deals
- Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting music publishing and copyrights
- Maximize concert touring and merchandising deals
Everyone in the business -- musicians songwriters entertainment lawyers agents promoters publishers managers record company executives -- is scrambling to figure out what's going to happen in the future and Passman is in the thick of these changes Anyone interested in a music career will need this comprehensive and crucial guide to making it in one of the world's most dynamic industries
The Music Instinct: How Music Works and Why We Can't Do Without It
ISBN: 0199754276 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Philip Ball Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number of Pages: 464
From Bach fugues to Indonesian gamelan from nursery rhymes to rock music has cast its light into every corner of human culture But why music excites such deep passions and how we make sense of musical sound at all are questions that have until recently remained unanswered Now in TheMusic Instinct award-winning writer Philip Ball provides the first comprehensive accessible survey of what is known--and still unknown--about how music works its magic and why as much as eating and sleeping it seems indispensable to humanity Deftly weaving together the latest findings in brain science with history mathematics and philosophy The Music Instinct not only deepens our appreciation of the music we love but shows that we would not be ourselves without it The Sunday Times hailed it as "a wonderful account of why music matters" with Ball's "passion for music evident on every page"
Music (with Music CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card)
ISBN: 0495004685 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Michael Campbell Publisher: Schirmer Number of Pages: 424
In both content and design MUSIC aims to meet the course challenges of cost brevity and relevance to students Created through a "student-tested faculty-approved" review process with hundreds of students and 200 faculty MUSIC is an engaging and accessible solution to the diverse lifestyles of today's learners MUSIC integrates classical works and vernacular music by introducing a broad range of styles and genres from the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century and the connections and contrasts between them The result is a well-rounded view of musical life in each era MUSIC is designed to meet the needs of instructors who want to give their students an inexpensive and brief text that has an appealing magazine style with short chapters that can easily be read in a sitting as well as a strong technology component The text is accompanied by an audio CD set an interactive eBook and a CourseMate website with streaming music interactive listening guides interactive demos of musical elements interactive style comparisons quizzing flashcards and more
