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Music Theory for Computer Musicians: Second Edition

For Computer Musicians, #1

by Dr Michael Hewitt ...

Series Book 1 - For Computer Musicians
Whether you are a beginner to music production or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your music theory knowledge, this book is for you.Many electronic music producers, DJs, or gigging musicians know their tools, yet they struggle with the language of music itself. The second edition of the world-renowned Music Theory for Computer Musicians is the definitive guide to learning the ... Read more

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Whether you are a beginner to music production or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your music theory knowledge, this book is for you.Many electronic music producers, DJs, or gigging musicians know their tools, yet they struggle with the language of music itself. The second edition of the world-renowned Music Theory for Computer Musicians is the definitive guide to learning the
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Dave Brubeck

A Life in Time

by Philip Clark ...

THE DEFINITIVE, INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHY OFJAZZ LEGENDDAVE BRUBECK**("TAKE FIVE")**In 2003, music journalist Philip Clark was granted unparalleled access to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Over the course of ten days, he shadowed the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their extended British tour, recording an epic interview with the bandleader. Brubeck opened up as never before, disclosing his unique approach ... Read more

$14.99 USD

THE DEFINITIVE, INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHY OFJAZZ LEGENDDAVE BRUBECK**("TAKE FIVE")**In 2003, music journalist Philip Clark was granted unparalleled access to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Over the course of ten days, he shadowed the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their extended British tour, recording an epic interview with the bandleader. Brubeck opened up as never before, disclosing his unique approach
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Songwriting Strategies

A 360-Degree Approach

by Mark Simos ...

(Berklee Guide). Write songs starting from any direction: melody, lyric, harmony, rhythm, or idea. This book will help you expand your range and flexibility as a songwriter. Discussions, hands-on exercises, and notated examples will help you hone your craft. This creatively liberating approach supports the overall integrity of emotion and meaning in your songs. It will help you become more ... Read more

$26.99 USD

(Berklee Guide). Write songs starting from any direction: melody, lyric, harmony, rhythm, or idea. This book will help you expand your range and flexibility as a songwriter. Discussions, hands-on exercises, and notated examples will help you hone your craft. This creatively liberating approach supports the overall integrity of emotion and meaning in your songs. It will help you become more
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The Easyway to Play Saxophone

by Joe Procopio ...

The very best and lowest priced music ebook for Saxophone available worldwide. The only book designed to have you playing saxophone as quickly as possible from a saxophone virtuoso and master teacher with proven success. Includes the EasyWay to learn all your chords in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive saxophone solos. Part I takes away all fear from learning about music and how to ... Read more

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The very best and lowest priced music ebook for Saxophone available worldwide. The only book designed to have you playing saxophone as quickly as possible from a saxophone virtuoso and master teacher with proven success. Includes the EasyWay to learn all your chords in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive saxophone solos. Part I takes away all fear from learning about music and how to
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Mix Smart

professional techniques for the home studio

by Alex Case ...

After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards your progress!Breaking the mix down by different effects - EQ, distortion, compression, expansion ... Read more

$57.99 USD

After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards your progress!Breaking the mix down by different effects - EQ, distortion, compression, expansion
... Read more
Artie Shaw, King of the Clarinet

His Life and Times

by Tom Nolan ...

"The two sides of Shaw…are at the center of…[this] compulsively readable biography." —Daniel Akst, Wall Street JournalDuring America’s Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for “the greatest generation.” But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"The two sides of Shaw…are at the center of…[this] compulsively readable biography." —Daniel Akst, Wall Street JournalDuring America’s Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for “the greatest generation.” But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until
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Arduino for Musicians

A Complete Guide to Arduino and Teensy Microcontrollers

by Brent Edstrom ...

Arduino, Teensy, and related microcontrollers provide a virtually limitless range of creative opportunities for musicians and hobbyists who are interested in exploring "do it yourself" technologies. Given the relative ease of use and low cost of the Arduino platform, electronic musicians can now envision new ways of synthesizing sounds and interacting with music-making software. In Arduino for ... Read more

$46.99 USD

Arduino, Teensy, and related microcontrollers provide a virtually limitless range of creative opportunities for musicians and hobbyists who are interested in exploring "do it yourself" technologies. Given the relative ease of use and low cost of the Arduino platform, electronic musicians can now envision new ways of synthesizing sounds and interacting with music-making software. In Arduino for
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Miles Davis, Miles Smiles, and the Invention of Post Bop

by Jeremy Yudkin ...

Focusing on one of the legendary musicians in jazz, this book examines Miles Davis's often overlooked music of the mid-1960s with a close examination of the evolution of a new style: post bop. Jeremy Yudkin traces Davis's life and work during a period when the trumpeter was struggling with personal and musical challenges only to emerge once again as the artistic leader of his generation.A major ... Read more

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Focusing on one of the legendary musicians in jazz, this book examines Miles Davis's often overlooked music of the mid-1960s with a close examination of the evolution of a new style: post bop. Jeremy Yudkin traces Davis's life and work during a period when the trumpeter was struggling with personal and musical challenges only to emerge once again as the artistic leader of his generation.A major
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Chords For 5-String Bass

Essential Chords

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 1 - Chords For 5-String Bass
Essential chords for 5-String Bass Guitar in 12 keys. 1000 charts with fingerings and note names. Chords : major, 5 (power chord), 6, 7, 7sus4, 9, add9, aug, dim, m, m6, m7, m7b5, m9, maj7, sus2, sus4 in 12 keys. 50 backing tracks. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Essential chords for 5-String Bass Guitar in 12 keys. 1000 charts with fingerings and note names. Chords : major, 5 (power chord), 6, 7, 7sus4, 9, add9, aug, dim, m, m6, m7, m7b5, m9, maj7, sus2, sus4 in 12 keys. 50 backing tracks.
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The Violin Maker

A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari

by John Marchese ...

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of
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Tenor Banjo Melody Chord Playing System

by Mel Bay ...

"How can I read sheet music and play tenor banjo melody chord solos?" Mel Bay's own step-by-step method for melody chord performance will show you precisely how it's done. Also suitable for tenor mandola. Written primarily in standard notation with tablature and fretboard diagrams given for chord patterns, this book might be considered a sequel to the Complete Tenor Banjo Method. After a few pages ... Read more

$22.99 USD

"How can I read sheet music and play tenor banjo melody chord solos?" Mel Bay's own step-by-step method for melody chord performance will show you precisely how it's done. Also suitable for tenor mandola. Written primarily in standard notation with tablature and fretboard diagrams given for chord patterns, this book might be considered a sequel to the Complete Tenor Banjo Method. After a few pages
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Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords

The Foundation of Effective Bass Lines

by Chad Johnson ...

(Bass Instruction). Scales are no stranger to the bass player. We practice them up and down, in different sequences, and in different keys to improve our chops. But how many people really know how to apply them in a musical way? With Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords , you'll learn how these two topics are intertwined in a logical and fundamental manner. This key concept is paramount in ... Read more

$17.99 USD

(Bass Instruction). Scales are no stranger to the bass player. We practice them up and down, in different sequences, and in different keys to improve our chops. But how many people really know how to apply them in a musical way? With Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords , you'll learn how these two topics are intertwined in a logical and fundamental manner. This key concept is paramount in
... Read more
The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition

A Technical Guitar Method and Introduction to Music

by Juan Serrano ...

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales
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Fiddle For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

by Michael John Sanchez ...

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental
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Ableton for DJs: A Survival Guide

(Simple, Clear, Stress-Free)

by Sam Arko ...

Finally, a guide to DJing with Ableton Live written by someone who actually DJs.No academic theory.No overcomplicated workflows.No “guru” mindset.Just real-world experience from decades behind the decks.If you've ever opened Ableton Live and thought:"This is powerful… but how the hell do I actually DJ with it?"this book was written for you.This is not a production manual.This ... ... Read more

$11.64 USD

Finally, a guide to DJing with Ableton Live written by someone who actually DJs.No academic theory.No overcomplicated workflows.No “guru” mindset.Just real-world experience from decades behind the decks.If you've ever opened Ableton Live and thought:"This is powerful… but how the hell do I actually DJ with it?"this book was written for you.This is not a production manual.This ...
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Good Vibrations

Overcoming Spasmodic Dysphonia

by Ken McDonald ...

I am an Evangelist, and in May 2005 my voice gave out. After speaking on a Sunday morning, a lady came up to me after the service and said, “I can’t understand you. I don’t know what you are saying.”I was diagnosed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by Dr. Clark Rosen and Dr. Jackie Gartner-Schmidt with Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. I declined the Botox injections and began ... Read more

$7.99 USD

I am an Evangelist, and in May 2005 my voice gave out. After speaking on a Sunday morning, a lady came up to me after the service and said, “I can’t understand you. I don’t know what you are saying.”I was diagnosed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by Dr. Clark Rosen and Dr. Jackie Gartner-Schmidt with Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. I declined the Botox injections and began
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Guitar Training Vol. 2

25 Chromatic Exercices Intermediate Level

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 2 - Guitar Training
Guitar Training collection is the best way to go to improve your technique. With these 25 new chromatic exercises (tab with fingering, up and down stroke) included in this eBook you are increasing your fingers strength, speed, accuracy, and dexterity. Audio examples are directly accessible from the link under each tab. ... Read more

$3.48 USD

Guitar Training collection is the best way to go to improve your technique. With these 25 new chromatic exercises (tab with fingering, up and down stroke) included in this eBook you are increasing your fingers strength, speed, accuracy, and dexterity. Audio examples are directly accessible from the link under each tab.
... Read more
The Complete Singer-Songwriter

A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business

by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers ...

The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own ... Read more

$17.09 USD

The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own
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Write Songs Right Now

by Alex Forbes ...

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those ... Read more

$7.19 USD

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those
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Guitar Women

Conversations & Life Lessons with Six-String Heroines

by Sue Foley ...

Every generation has its myths about the guitar: who gets to hold it, who gets to define it, and what it means to play it. Guitar Women moves beyond those myths through intimate conversations with women who shaped the instrument's sound and story.Part oral history, part memoir, and part cultural reckoning, the book spans generations and genres, featuring artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Nancy Wilson, ... Read more

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Every generation has its myths about the guitar: who gets to hold it, who gets to define it, and what it means to play it. Guitar Women moves beyond those myths through intimate conversations with women who shaped the instrument's sound and story.Part oral history, part memoir, and part cultural reckoning, the book spans generations and genres, featuring artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Nancy Wilson,
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Kick It

A Social History of the Drum Kit

by Matt Brennan ...

The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith Moon, and ... Read more

$32.39 USD

The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith Moon, and
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Improve your sight-reading! A piece a week Piano Grade 6

by Paul Harris ...

Series Book 6 - Improve your sight-reading!
This is the full eBook version of A piece a week Piano Grade 6 in fixed-layout format. A piece a week Piano Grade 6 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun, short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new ... Read more

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This is the full eBook version of A piece a week Piano Grade 6 in fixed-layout format. A piece a week Piano Grade 6 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun, short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new
... Read more
Play like Eric Clapton

The Ultimate Guitar Lesson Book with Audio Tracks

by Chad Johnson ...

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of the original guitar god, Eric Clapton. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Slowhand's gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs, and much more. You'll learn everything you need to know about Clapton's legendary guitar playing, from the '60s blues-rock period to his solo ... Read more

$21.99 USD

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of the original guitar god, Eric Clapton. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Slowhand's gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs, and much more. You'll learn everything you need to know about Clapton's legendary guitar playing, from the '60s blues-rock period to his solo
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Strings of Memories

by Jim LaDiana ...

During the 1930s and ‘40s, the Big Band Era and national radio broadcasts found the guitar slowly emerging from its status as a rhythm instrument to a viable, natural melodic voice. A minute number of guitarists would later capture the infectious sound of the guitar in the recording studios, releasing lasting audio impressions of the instrument, on a grand scale, onto the masses via records, early ... Read more

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During the 1930s and ‘40s, the Big Band Era and national radio broadcasts found the guitar slowly emerging from its status as a rhythm instrument to a viable, natural melodic voice. A minute number of guitarists would later capture the infectious sound of the guitar in the recording studios, releasing lasting audio impressions of the instrument, on a grand scale, onto the masses via records, early
... Read more

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