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Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Guide to Tone Color, Balance, and Instrumentation for Orchestra

by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Elowen Quenmere ...

Translated by Edward Agate ...

Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is both a technical manual and a mature artistic testament, distilling the craft of orchestral writing into lucid principles of tone color, balance, register, and instrumental combination. Its prose is exact yet practical, avoiding abstraction by grounding every precept in musical illustration, chiefly from the composer's ... Read more

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Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is both a technical manual and a mature artistic testament, distilling the craft of orchestral writing into lucid principles of tone color, balance, register, and instrumental combination. Its prose is exact yet practical, avoiding abstraction by grounding every precept in musical illustration, chiefly from the composer's
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Music Theory: The Complete Guide to Read, Write and Understand Music from Beginner to Expert - Vol. 1

by Samuel Bernstein ...

You Are About To Learn How To Become A Pro In All Kinds Of Music By Learning How To Read, Write And Understand Music Theory!If you've always wanted to pursue your interest in music or improve your skill in it by learning music theory but you've never found the ultimate beginner-friendly resource, then keep reading…Are you tired of only having some scanty basics of music, and wish to take your ... Read more

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You Are About To Learn How To Become A Pro In All Kinds Of Music By Learning How To Read, Write And Understand Music Theory!If you've always wanted to pursue your interest in music or improve your skill in it by learning music theory but you've never found the ultimate beginner-friendly resource, then keep reading…Are you tired of only having some scanty basics of music, and wish to take your
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Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

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Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
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Composing Electronic Music

A New Aesthetic

by Curtis Roads ...

Electronic music evokes new sensations, feelings, and thoughts in both composers and listeners. Opening the door to an unlimited universe of sound, it engages spatialization as an integral aspect of composition and focuses on sound transformation as a core structural strategy. In this new domain, pitch occurs as a flowing and ephemeral substance that can be bent, modulated, or dissolved into noise ... Read more

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Electronic music evokes new sensations, feelings, and thoughts in both composers and listeners. Opening the door to an unlimited universe of sound, it engages spatialization as an integral aspect of composition and focuses on sound transformation as a core structural strategy. In this new domain, pitch occurs as a flowing and ephemeral substance that can be bent, modulated, or dissolved into noise
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Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

by Tommy Swindali ...

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons... ... Read more

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The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons...
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Music Theory and Songwriting: A Comprehensive Guide to Understand and Write Music, Song and Lyrics from Beginner to Expert

by Samuel Bernstein ...

Do you have a passion in music?Do you want to improve a skill or understanding of songwriting, singing, music analysis or music production, or generally grow your general acuity of music?Or do you want to improve your brain, your behavior, mood and discipline or achieve success a lot easier with music?If you've answered YES, keep reading…You Are About To Learn The Ins And Outs Of Music From The ... Read more

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Do you have a passion in music?Do you want to improve a skill or understanding of songwriting, singing, music analysis or music production, or generally grow your general acuity of music?Or do you want to improve your brain, your behavior, mood and discipline or achieve success a lot easier with music?If you've answered YES, keep reading…You Are About To Learn The Ins And Outs Of Music From The
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Creating Sounds from Scratch

A Practical Guide to Music Synthesis for Producers and Composers

by Andrea Pejrolo, Scott B. Metcalfe ...

Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog ... Read more

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Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog
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SuperCollider for the Creative Musician

A Practical Guide

by Eli Fieldsteel ...

Series series Creating Technology for Music
SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects, ... Read more

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SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects,
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The Oxford Handbook of Algorithmic Music

Edited by Alex McLean, Roger T. Dean ...

Series series Oxford Handbooks
With the ongoing development of algorithmic composition programs and communities of practice expanding, algorithmic music faces a turning point. Joining dozens of emerging and established scholars alongside leading practitioners in the field, chapters in this Handbook both describe the state of algorithmic composition and also set the agenda for critical research on and analysis of algorithmic ... Read more

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With the ongoing development of algorithmic composition programs and communities of practice expanding, algorithmic music faces a turning point. Joining dozens of emerging and established scholars alongside leading practitioners in the field, chapters in this Handbook both describe the state of algorithmic composition and also set the agenda for critical research on and analysis of algorithmic
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Berimba Brasileiro - Método de Percussão

Brazilian & Classical Inclusive Education – Educação Inclusiva Brasileira e Clássica

by Jeronimo Santos Da Silva, Mestre Jeronimo ...

TOQUE BIRIMBAU & APRENDA AS LÍNGUAS INGLESA e BRASILEIRA ― PLAY BERIMBAU & LEARN ENGLISH and BRAZILIAN IDIOMSThe book informs about the history and development of the trade and practice of Brazilian Capoeira, through the exceptional interaction of people from different social backgrounds, spiritual beliefs and multicultural artistic skills. I teach Capoeira with integral education using ... Read more

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TOQUE BIRIMBAU & APRENDA AS LÍNGUAS INGLESA e BRASILEIRA ― PLAY BERIMBAU & LEARN ENGLISH and BRAZILIAN IDIOMSThe book informs about the history and development of the trade and practice of Brazilian Capoeira, through the exceptional interaction of people from different social backgrounds, spiritual beliefs and multicultural artistic skills. I teach Capoeira with integral education using
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Songwriting: Essential Guide to Song Structure, Lyrics Form and Melodic Progressions

by Samuel Bernstein ...

You Are About To Discover How To Take Your Songwriting Skill To The Next Level, Even If You've Struggled To Get Your Creative Juices To Write Your First Song!Another poor-performing song? Take your songwriting to the next level today with this guide and find out what it means to be a successful songwriter!Have you always wanted to become a better song-writer, get your songs to get better reception ... Read more

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You Are About To Discover How To Take Your Songwriting Skill To The Next Level, Even If You've Struggled To Get Your Creative Juices To Write Your First Song!Another poor-performing song? Take your songwriting to the next level today with this guide and find out what it means to be a successful songwriter!Have you always wanted to become a better song-writer, get your songs to get better reception
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Lessons in Music Form

Enriched edition. A Manual of Analysis of All the Structural Factors and Designs Employed in Musical Composition

by Percy Goetschius, Kelsey Ramsey ...

In 'Lessons in Music Form,' Percy Goetschius offers a comprehensive examination of musical structure and composition that blends theoretical rigor with practical insight. Through meticulous analysis, Goetschius demystifies complex forms such as sonatas, symphonies, and choral works, articulating his ideas with clarity and precision. Written during a period when formal music education was evolving, ... Read more

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In 'Lessons in Music Form,' Percy Goetschius offers a comprehensive examination of musical structure and composition that blends theoretical rigor with practical insight. Through meticulous analysis, Goetschius demystifies complex forms such as sonatas, symphonies, and choral works, articulating his ideas with clarity and precision. Written during a period when formal music education was evolving,
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Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music

by John Collins ...

Counterpoint is an approach to musical composition based on the union of independent and interdependent melodies. Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music is a step-by-step course in counterpoint, and shows you how to apply it in your own music, whether you write contemporary pop songs or pieces for orchestral or traditional instruments. "I love to learn from it. A mavelous master piece. I ... Read more

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Counterpoint is an approach to musical composition based on the union of independent and interdependent melodies. Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music is a step-by-step course in counterpoint, and shows you how to apply it in your own music, whether you write contemporary pop songs or pieces for orchestral or traditional instruments. "I love to learn from it. A mavelous master piece. I
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How to Play Guitar Like A Rock Star

by Cool Water ...

This is a how to guide on how to play the guitar like a rock star. In this book you will learn: 1. Legends of Rock Stars 2. History of Rock and Roll bands from the 50's and 60's 3. The Golden Era 4. Types of Rock 5. How to Form a Rock Band 6. Playing Like a Rock Star You will also learn how to play several popular Rock and Roll songs with chord formation and so much more.... ... Read more

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This is a how to guide on how to play the guitar like a rock star. In this book you will learn: 1. Legends of Rock Stars 2. History of Rock and Roll bands from the 50's and 60's 3. The Golden Era 4. Types of Rock 5. How to Form a Rock Band 6. Playing Like a Rock Star You will also learn how to play several popular Rock and Roll songs with chord formation and so much more....
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A Geometry of Music

Harmony and Counterpoint in the Extended Common Practice

by Dmitri Tymoczko ...

Series series Oxford Studies in Music Theory
How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval ... Read more

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How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval
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Music Composition For Dummies

by Scott Jarrett, Holly Day ...

Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skillsToday's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course, ... Read more

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Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skillsToday's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course,
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The 5 Steps to Get Your Songs Heard

A Congregational Songwriting Plan

by Stephen Robert Cass ...

Do you have the dream of honoring God and hearing your songs sung in local churches? Throw away the thinking that says you're not a good enough songwriter. Any person called by God to write songs can fulfill their dreams. Young or old. Experienced writer or not. Let me show you how to get your songs heard by learning the ways of congregational songwriting.Would you like a well-defined process to ... Read more

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Do you have the dream of honoring God and hearing your songs sung in local churches? Throw away the thinking that says you're not a good enough songwriter. Any person called by God to write songs can fulfill their dreams. Young or old. Experienced writer or not. Let me show you how to get your songs heard by learning the ways of congregational songwriting.Would you like a well-defined process to
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Acordes interválicos

La Guía Completa de Acordes y sus Intervalos. Las 7 triadas

by BRYNNER VALLECILLA ...

Series Book 1 - Acordes Interválicos
"Acordes Interválicos: La Guía Completa de Acordes y sus Intervalos. Las 7 triadas" es una obra maestra musical que desvela el fascinante mundo de los acordes y sus elementos fundamentales: los intervalos. Este libro, escrito por un experto en teoría musical y con una pasión desbordante por la música, ofrece a músicos de todos los niveles una guía exhaustiva para comprender y dominar los acordes y ... Read more

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"Acordes Interválicos: La Guía Completa de Acordes y sus Intervalos. Las 7 triadas" es una obra maestra musical que desvela el fascinante mundo de los acordes y sus elementos fundamentales: los intervalos. Este libro, escrito por un experto en teoría musical y con una pasión desbordante por la música, ofrece a músicos de todos los niveles una guía exhaustiva para comprender y dominar los acordes y
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Hallelujah Junction

Composing an American Life

by John Adams ...

' Sometimes I liken the creative act to that of being a good gardener. The musical material itself, the harmonies, rhythms, the timbres and tempi, are seeds you have planted. Composing, bringing forth the final formal arrangement of these elements, is often a business of watching them grow, knowing when to nourish and water them and when to prune and weed.'A book unlike anything ever written by a ... Read more

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' Sometimes I liken the creative act to that of being a good gardener. The musical material itself, the harmonies, rhythms, the timbres and tempi, are seeds you have planted. Composing, bringing forth the final formal arrangement of these elements, is often a business of watching them grow, knowing when to nourish and water them and when to prune and weed.'A book unlike anything ever written by a
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Intervals Unlocked : Naming, Size, Chords, Inversions

by Philip Jackson ...

Understand the hidden structure of music, one interval at a time.Whether you play piano, guitar, or any instrument, intervals form the building blocks of melody, harmony, and chord construction. They provide connection, and yet many musicians find them confusing. Intervals Unlocked explains everything clearly, helping you make sense of how notes relate, and combine to form the sounds we recognize ... Read more

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Understand the hidden structure of music, one interval at a time.Whether you play piano, guitar, or any instrument, intervals form the building blocks of melody, harmony, and chord construction. They provide connection, and yet many musicians find them confusing. Intervals Unlocked explains everything clearly, helping you make sense of how notes relate, and combine to form the sounds we recognize
... Read more
LA ESCALA DÓRICA ARTIFICIAL: Aumentada, Alterada y Cromática

escalas modales artificiales, #2

by Brynner Vallecilla ...

Series Book 2 - escalas modales artificiales
Adéntrate en el universo sonoro de la escala dórica artificial y sus variantes modernas: aumentadas, alteradas y cromáticas. Este libro revela técnicas contemporáneas, aplicaciones melódicas y armónicas, y estructuras interválicas que expanden las posibilidades de la improvisación, la composición y la comprensión modal. Ideal para músicos que buscan enriquecer su lenguaje tonal con recursos ... Read more

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Adéntrate en el universo sonoro de la escala dórica artificial y sus variantes modernas: aumentadas, alteradas y cromáticas. Este libro revela técnicas contemporáneas, aplicaciones melódicas y armónicas, y estructuras interválicas que expanden las posibilidades de la improvisación, la composición y la comprensión modal. Ideal para músicos que buscan enriquecer su lenguaje tonal con recursos
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Franz Waxman's Rebecca

A Film Score Guide

by David Neumeyer, Nathan Platte ...

Series series Film Score Guides
Upon his arrival in Hollywood, Alfred Hitchcock began work on his first American film, an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s best-selling novel. Produced by David O. Selznick and featuring compelling performances by Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and Judith Anderson, Rebecca became one of Hitchcock’s most successful films. It was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and received the Oscar for Best ... Read more

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Upon his arrival in Hollywood, Alfred Hitchcock began work on his first American film, an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s best-selling novel. Produced by David O. Selznick and featuring compelling performances by Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and Judith Anderson, Rebecca became one of Hitchcock’s most successful films. It was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and received the Oscar for Best
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The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords

The Guitar Fretwork Compendium, #2

by Derek Fox ...

Series Book 2 - The Guitar Fretwork Compendium
The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords introduces the guitarist to the concepts of Pedal Tones and Broken Chords and teaches players how to apply them both together and separately. The repeatable exercises blend the lessons of this book with the lessons learned in Part I of the series. ... Read more

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The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords introduces the guitarist to the concepts of Pedal Tones and Broken Chords and teaches players how to apply them both together and separately. The repeatable exercises blend the lessons of this book with the lessons learned in Part I of the series.
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The Workbook: Volume 2 - Further Steps

Visual Tools for Musicians, #3

by Philip Jackson ...

Series Book 3 - Visual Tools for Musicians
Ready for a great leap forward in applying theory to your musical practice? Discover techniques to help bring your visual memory into play.Have you suffered from traditional teaching approaches relying solely on aural memory? Do your ears let you down when it comes to naming a chord? With over twenty years' experience, Philip Jackson brings his teaching ability to provide you with the tools you ... Read more

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Ready for a great leap forward in applying theory to your musical practice? Discover techniques to help bring your visual memory into play.Have you suffered from traditional teaching approaches relying solely on aural memory? Do your ears let you down when it comes to naming a chord? With over twenty years' experience, Philip Jackson brings his teaching ability to provide you with the tools you
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