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Street Music - A Phineas Troutt Short Mystery Story

Textbook - Street Music - A Phineas Troutt Short Mystery Story ISBN:
Binding: Kindle Edition
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Author(s): Jack Kilborn, J.A. Konrath
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 14

This 4200 word short story is thriller author JA Konrath's favorite out of the more than one hundred he's written Gritty hardboiled but with real heart it follows the adventures of problem-solver Phineas Troutt (Whiskey Sour Shaken) as he's hired to perform an assassination

But does Phin have a secret agenda And where does his old pal Jack Daniels fit into the mystery

Action twists and a surprise finish make this one of Konrath's most memorable tales

About the Author

Joe Konrath is the author of more than twenty novels and hundreds of short stories written under the names JA Konrath (the Lt Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels series) Jack Kilborn (Afraid Trapped Endurance Draculas) and Joe Kimball (Timecaster) Joe has a lot of names apparently He began self-publishing on Kindle in April 2009 As of July 2011 he's sold over 3500000 ebooks On his blog A Newbie's Guide to Publishing he has chronicled his writing journey You can visit him at wwwJAKonrathcom

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Music: The Art of Listening

Textbook - Music: The Art of Listening ISBN: 0073401420
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 8
Author(s): Jean Ferris, Larry Worster
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number of Pages: 480

Music: The Art of Listening weaves the story of great music into the fabric of cultural and social history to provide the reader with a context for developing appreciation In a clear and accessible format Jean Ferris and new coauthor Larry Worster introduce music from across several centuries helping the listener develop techniques to fully appreciate music along the way Using listening guides insights into the composers and illustrations from other arts Music: The Art of Listening provides every student with a way to engage with great music and to carry that engagement into their wider listening world

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How To Read Music

Textbook - How To Read Music ISBN:
Binding: Kindle Edition
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Author(s): James Sleigh
Publisher: Music Sales
Number of Pages:

If you want to learn how to read and write music this is the book you have been waiting for Written in plain English and using a minimum of jargon its supplemented by audio material and other extras all available at hybridpublicationscom

This means that you get lots of examples of how things should sound plus many online bonuses all clearly flagged on the relevant page in the book Regular worksheets at the chapter ends make sure you have understood the key points before moving on and again auxiliary material is available online

Learning to read and write music is not some abstract theory it is a practical skill that can be learnt For the first time there is a book plus a website dedicated to teaching you how If youve failed before its probably because you never had a unique product like How to Read Music



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101 Music Games for Children: Fun and Learning with Rhythm and Song (SmartFun Activity Books)

Textbook - 101 Music Games for Children: Fun and Learning with Rhythm and Song (SmartFun Activity Books) ISBN: 0897931645
Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): Storms & Hurd
Publisher: Hunter House
Number of Pages: 160

This lively and imaginative book is being used in homes and schools in over 13 countries to help children learn about music and sound while they develop the ability to listen concentrate be creative improvise and trust one another Using audiocassettes or CDs of popular songs and simple instruments children and adults get to play listening games concentration games musical quizzes trust games guessing games and more The games are not competitive they encourage and reward children for participation not for winning The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination social interaction and self-expression in children To make the books easy to use games are marked according to appropriate age levels length of play time and group size using helpful icons Most games are non-competitive and none require special skills or training The series is widely used in homes schools daycare centers clubs and summer camps

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Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever

Textbook - Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever ISBN: 0865479801
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Author(s): Will Hermes
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Number of Pages: 384

Punk rock and hip-hop Disco and salsa The loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as MinimalistsIn the mid-1970s New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinventedall at once from one block to the next by musicians who knew admired and borrowed from one anotherCrime was everywhere the government was broke and the citys infrastructure was collapsing But rent was cheap and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless

Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the eras music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected From New Years Day 1973 to New Years Eve 1977 the book moves panoramically from post-Dylan Greenwich Village to the arson-scarred South Bronx barrios where salsa and hip-hop were created to the Lower Manhattan lofts where jazz and classical music were reimagined to ramshackle clubs like CBGBs and The Gallery where rock and dance music were hot-wired for a new generationAs they remade the music the musicians at the center of the book invented themselves: Willie Coln and the Fania All-Stars renting Yankee Stadium to take salsa to the masses New Jersey locals Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith claiming the jungleland of Manhattan as their own Grandmaster Flash transforming the turntable into a musical instrument David Byrne and Talking Heads proving that rock music aint no foolin around Will Hermes was thereventuring from his native Queens to the small dark rooms where the revolution was taking placeand in Love Goes to Buildings on Fire he captures the creativity drive and full-out lust for life of the great New York musicians of those years who knew that the music they were making would change the world

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The Everything Music Theory Book: A Complete Guide to Taking Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level

Textbook - The Everything Music Theory Book: A Complete Guide to Taking Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level ISBN: 1593376529
Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): Marc Schonbrun
Publisher: Adams Media
Number of Pages: 304

Are you a musician who longs to take music to the next levelbut arent sure how to go about it You need to unlock the secret to understanding music on a deeper levelto help you grasp what it is that makes music music In The Everything Music Theory Book with CD musician and music educator Marc Schonbrun takes you step by step through the underpinnings of music theorythe very glue that holds music together Youll learn about:
  • Chord and scale construction
  • Harmony and harmonic analysis from Baroque through jazz
  • Musical form and development
  • Counterpoint and voice ;eading Perfect for everyone from the intermediate musician to the pre-collegiate music major The Everything Music Theory Book with CD is your one-stop guide to mastering one of the most important tools for every musician: musical understanding Complete with a helpful audio CD practice concepts and exercises this clear and easy-to-follow book-plus package takes you from music enthusiast to true musician in no time regardless of what instrument you play

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  • Music Theory: A Practical Guide for All Musicians

    Textbook - Music Theory: A Practical Guide for All Musicians ISBN: 1423401778
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition:
    Author(s): Barrett Tagliarino
    Publisher: Hal Leonard
    Number of Pages: 88

    Get the rock-solid fundamentals of rhythm pitch and harmony with this easy-to-use bookCD pack Learn the universal language used by all musicians regardless of instrument Includes concise detailed explanations illustrations and written exercises with a full CD of examples and practice drills This book will teach you how to: construct scales chords and intervals identify major and minor key centers and common chord progressions accurately play various rhythm feels and figures learn the basic principles of form and compositional analysis

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    Music Theory For Dummies, with Audio CD (For Dummies (Career/Education))

    Textbook - Music Theory For Dummies, with Audio CD (For Dummies (Career/Education)) ISBN: 1118095502
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 2
    Author(s): Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day
    Publisher: For Dummies
    Number of Pages: 336

    Grasp the concepts needed to compose deconstruct and comprehend musicWhether you're a student of music or a music lover Music Theory For Dummies presents you with essential information on how to read write and understand music as well as helpful hints on composing arranging and creating original melodies harmonies and chords Music Theory For Dummies gives you a friendly unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level course and makes music theory easy to understand It includes updated information on current teaching techniques; the newest music examples and genres; information on mastering major and minor scales using intervals and recognizing pitches and clefs; the lowdown on rhythms tempo dynamics and navigation; how to transcribe the music you hear and transposing it to other keys; harmonizing and accompanying melodies; composing and arranging for voices and instruments; performing your own music; and much more
  • Audio CD includes musical excerpts played on a variety of instruments
  • Makes learning music theory as enjoyable as it is useful
  • Tracks to a typical college-level music theory course
  • Don't get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure of musical theory With Music Theory For Dummies understanding music has never been easier

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  • The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals

    Textbook - The Complete Book of  Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals ISBN: 0739003682
    Binding: Paperback
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    Author(s): Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco
    Publisher: Alfred Pub Co
    Number of Pages: 89

    Scale chord arpeggio and cadence studies in all major and minor keys presented in a convenient two-page format Includes an in-depth 12 page explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales chords arpeggios and cadences plus a clear explanation of scale degrees and a two-page guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios In addition several "enrichment options" are provided with exercises such as harmonizing scales accelerating scales expanding scales and much more

    These excellent all-inclusive books teach scales chords arpeggios and cadences at three different levels The FIRST book (11761) accommodates the learning pace of younger students such as those in Alfred's Basic Level 2 The BASIC book (5754) is slightly more in-depth presenting scales chords arpeggios and cadence studies in all the major and minor keys The COMPLETE book (5743) features everything in the BASIC book plus extra features like a 12-page explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales chords arpeggios and cadences; a clear explanation of scale degrees; and a two-page guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios

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    Rolling Stone Magazine Sheet Music Classics, Volume 1: 39 Selections from the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Easy Piano)

    Textbook - Rolling Stone Magazine Sheet Music Classics, Volume 1: 39 Selections from the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Easy Piano) ISBN: 0739052365
    Binding: Paperback
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    Author(s): Staff, Alfred Publishing
    Publisher: Alfred Publishing
    Number of Pages: 172

    39 of the best songs all chosen from Rolling Stone magazines ""500 Greatest Songs of All Time"" Fingering lyrics and chord symbols are included in these Easy Piano arrangements by Dan Coates Titles: Baby Love (The Supremes)
    Beat It (Michael Jackson)
    Blowin in the Wind (Bob Dylan)
    The Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
    Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
    Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers)
    Dancing Queen (ABBA)
    Everyday People (Sly and the Family Stone)
    Gimme Some Lovin (Spencer Davis Group)
    Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac)
    (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson)
    Hotel California (Eagles)
    How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees)
    I Believe I Can Fly (R Kelly)
    I Only Have Eyes for You (The Flamingos)
    Iron Man (Black Sabbath)
    Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack)
    La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)
    Layla (Derek and the Dominos)
    Like a Prayer (Madonna)
    Lola (The Kinks)
    Losing My Religion (REM)
    Mack the Knife (Bobby Darin)
    Moondance (Van Morrison)
    Mr Tambourine Man (The Byrds)
    My Generation (The Who)
    The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Band)
    Ode to Billie Joe (Bobbie Gentry)
    Runaway (Del Shannon)
    Running on Empty (Jackson Browne)
    (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones)
    Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran)
    Sunshine of Your Love (Cream)
    Sweet Child O Mine (Guns n Roses)
    Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen)
    Whatd I Say (Ray Charles)
    When a Man Loves a Woman (Percy Sledge)
    Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers)
    Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)

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