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In "Observations on the Florid Song; Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers," Pier Francesco Tosi expertly navigates the intricate landscape of vocal music, offering an insightful analysis……続きを見る

In "The Pianolist," Gustav Kobb√© presents an intricate exploration of the art of piano playing, designed not just for pianists but also for music-lovers and enthusiasts alike. This work, characteri……続きを見る

L'"Histoire de la musique" d'Henri Lavoix se présente comme une étude exhaustive des enjeux esthétiques, culturels et sociaux qui ont façonné l'évolution de la musique à travers les âges. Son style ……続きを見る

In "How to Appreciate Music," Gustav Kobb√© presents a profound exploration of the nuances of musical understanding, bridging the gap between the casual listener and the informed connoisseur. Employ……続きを見る

In "The Masters and Their Music," W. S. B. Mathews presents a comprehensive exploration of the lives and contributions of prominent composers, delving into the interplay between their personal exper……続きを見る

His fascinating exploration takes you inside the rich music and colorful lives of the world’s greatest classical composers. From Bach to Stravinsky and beyond, you will learn how the unique life sto……続きを見る

Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs), that were developed for the National Core Arts Standards in Music, are curriculum-embedded measures designed for music students to apply relevant knowledge and ……続きを見る

Michael Haneke's films subject us to extreme experiences of disturbance, desperation, grief, and violence. They are unsoftened by music, punctuated by accosting noises, shaped by painful silences, a……続きを見る

The Listening Book is about rediscovering the power of listening as an instrument of self-discovery and personal transformation. By exploring our capacity for listening to sounds and for making musi……続きを見る

Why does music have such a powerful effect on our minds and bodies? It is the most mysterious and most intangible of all forms of art. Yet, Anthony Storr believes, music today is a deeply significan……続きを見る

In the 1920s and 30s, musicians from Latin America and the Caribbean were flocking to New York, lured by the burgeoning recording studios and lucrative entertainment venues. In the late 1940s and 50……続きを見る

A premier singer and master teacher here tells other singers how to get the most from 151 famous arias selected for their popularity or their greatness from 66 operas, ranging in time and style from……続きを見る

Crowd Control 2nd edition is a nuts-and-bolts manual for teachers of middle and high school performance-based classes such as band, orchestra, and chorus. This practical 'how-to' guide shows teacher……続きを見る

This Have Fun With Your Music companion provides ideas for parent discussion with young music students***.*** The book requires advanced thought level (not reading level, since many ideas are portra……続きを見る

The guitarist and composer Pat Metheny ranks among the most popular and innovative jazz musicians of all time. In Pat Metheny: The ECM Years, 1975-1984, Mervyn Cooke offers the first in-depth accoun……続きを見る

Music theory has recently seen burgeoning efforts to make the field more inclusive and diverse. One prominent response involves a concerted effort to collect musical examples by historically margina……続きを見る

In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the flute was the most commonly played wind instrument by both amateurs and virtuosos. Thanks to the flute's popularity, countless instruments,……続きを見る

An updated new edition of Ted Gioia's acclaimed compendium of jazz standards, featuring 15 additional selections, hundreds of additional recommended tracks, and enhancements and additions on almost ……続きを見る

In 1984, I attended a master class lead by the great David Hickman at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music. David opened my eyes to the importance of mastering sight reading. Hearing him say to keep ……続きを見る

A "radiantly accomplished" (Wall Street Journal) music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia pre……続きを見る

The Oxford Handbook of Screendance Studies offers a full overview of the histories, practices, and critical and theoretical foundations of the rapidly changing landscape of screendance. Drawing on t……続きを見る

Classical music was never meant to be an art for snobs! In the 1700s and 1800s, classical music was popular music. People went to concerts with their friends, they brought snacks and drinks, and che……続きを見る

Everyone, according to W.A. Mathieu, is musical by natureーit goes right along with being human. And if you don't believe it, this book will convince you. In a series of interrelated short essays, M……続きを見る

Each of the 13 songs from Please Please Me and three assorted singles are “profiled” in this volume of Beatle Song Profiles. Beatle Song Profiles are concise commentaries on every Beatle song. The s……続きを見る

Each of the 14 songs from Beatles For Sale and 4 assorted singles are “profiled” in this volume of Beatle Song Profiles.   Beatle Song Profiles are concise commentaries on every Beatle song.……続きを見る

"Masterworks of 20th-Century Music" introduces more than one hundred of the greatest compositions by world-renowned composer that have entered the standard orchestral repertory. The author surveyed ……続きを見る

In To a Young Jazz Musician, the renowned jazz musician and Pulitzer Prizeーwinning composer Wynton Marsalis gives us an invaluable guide to making good music–and to leading a good life. Writing fro……続きを見る

Why are some popular musical forms and performers universally reviled by critics and ignored by scholars-despite enjoying large-scale popularity? How has the notion of what makes "good" or "bad" mus……続きを見る

Hip-Hop's literary and artistic merits are evident when compared to classic poetry and it's easy to link the great poets of the past to the contemporary Hip Hop poets of today: compare Robert Frost ……続きを見る

A short, humorous how-to guide on music and life. Music is a universal language and can ease the mind. Read about how to discover new music through emerging technology and how to keep music relevant……続きを見る