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Jazz Theory Book (95 Edition)
by Mark Levine  Publisher Comments Endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, and others, The Jazz Theory Book presents all the information any student of jazz needs in an easy-to-understand, yet thorough, manner. For intermediate to advanced players, and written by one of...
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This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
by Daniel J. Levitin 
Powells.com Staff Pick A revelation for music buffs and science geeks — and all the better if you happen to be both. How do memory and music work together? What makes timbre? How do writers like Lennon and McCartney, or John Coltrane and Miles Davis, manipulate our...
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The Muse That Sings: Composers Speak about the Creative Process
by Ann Mccutchan Publisher Comments The Muse That Sings is a unique behind-the-scenes look at both twentieth-century music and the nuts and bolts of creative work. Here, twenty-five of America's leading composers--from Adams to Zorn, from Bolcom to Vierk--talk candidly about their craft...
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This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
by Daniel J. Levitin
Powells.com Staff Pick A revelation for music buffs and science geeks — and all the better if you happen to be both. How do memory and music work together? What makes timbre? How do writers like Lennon and McCartney, or John Coltrane and Miles Davis, manipulate our...
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On the Sensations of Tone
by Hermann Helmholtz Publisher Comments This masterly treatment of classical acoustics embodies the great physicist's lifetime of research and presents his vast knowledge of the field in an easy-to-follow account. Among the topics explored: physical phenomena, the physiology of hearing, the...
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Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison Publisher Comments Pattison presents a unique, in-depth approach to lyric writing through 30 lyric-writing exercises, plus an examination of 17 extraordinary songs and what makes them so effective....
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Complete Musician :integrated Approach To Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening - With 2 DVDS (2ND 07 Edition)
by Steven G. Laitz Publisher Comments Bringing together the analytical, aural, and tactile activities that Iomprise a tonal theory curriculum, The Complete Musician, Second dition, relies on a diverse repertoire and innovative exercises to xplicitly connect theory (writing and analysis...
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Essentials of Music Theory, Complete
by Andrew Surmani Publisher Comments The most complete music theory course ever! This all-in-one series includes concise lessons with short exercises, ear training activities and reviews. Available in three separate volumes or as a complete set, Essentials of Music Theory also includes Ear...
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Adventures in Singing (4TH 07 Edition)
by Clifton Ware Publisher Comments Adventures in Singing combines a thorough introduction to the singing process with an anthology of over 70 songs. It offers a clear introduction to the basics of how the voice works along with methodical voice-building techniques. The popular text takes...
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Writing About Music a Style Sheet 2ND Edition
by D Kern Holoman Synopsis How do you spell "Mendelssohn"? Where do you place the hyphen in "Beethoven" if it breaks between two lines? Is it "premiere" or "premiere"? The answers and much more can be found in this completely revised and updated resource for authors, students...
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You Can Read Music with CD (Audio) (You Can)
by Amy Appleby Publisher Comments This complete music instruction studio is all you need to begin reading music like a pro. Includes easy step-by-step book and one-hour CD filled with exercises and professional arrangements. The basics can be mastered in just a few weeks....
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What to Listen for in Music (Signet Classics)
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A Generative Theory of Tonal Music
by Fred Lerdahl Publisher Comments This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science. The point of departure is a search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics...
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Film Music: A Neglected Art: A Critical Study of Music in Films
by Roy M. Pendergast Synopsis This work examines all aspects of film music, from the early techniques of synchronization and the early sound films of the 1930s, to the demands made by cartoons and animated films. It also looks at the problems of film music composition in the context...
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Leonard Cohen Anthology
by Not Available (na) Publisher Comments This thick collection includes 43 favorites penned by legendary singer-songwriter, poet, novelist and iconoclast Leonard Cohen. Includes: Ain't No Cure for Love * Avalanche * Bird on a Wire * Chelsea Hotel #2 * (No) Diamonds in the Mine * Famous Blue...
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I'll Take You There: Pop Music and the Urge for Transcendence
by Bill Friskics-warren Publisher Comments The urge to participate in or belong to something greater and more lasting than oneself is what defines humans as spiritual beings. Though often dismissed as ephemeral or, worse, satanic, popular music has given voice to this quest for transcendence...
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Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach
by Allen Cadwallader Publisher Comments Designed as an introductory text for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students, Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach, Second Edition, explains the fundamental principles of Schenkerian analysis by focusing on the music itself....
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Study of Orchestration 3RD Edition
by Samuel Adler Synopsis This work offers material for students to create a full orchestral score by choosing the appropriate instruments, instrumental combinations and instrumental techniques. New to this edition are a range of music examples, and a chapter on scoring for wind...
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Complete Idiots Guide To Music Theory 2ND Edition CD
by Michael Miller Publisher Comments "A music theory book that hits the high note" This updated and expanded edition of "The Complete Idiots Guide to Music Theory" breaks down a difficult subject in a simple wayeven for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf....
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Writing the Broadway Musical (Rev 00 Edition)
by Aaron Frankel Publisher Comments Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book and song writers clearly explains fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical -- book, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the...
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