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  • The Hindi Music Jukebox

    Exploring Unforgettable Songs

    by Manek Premchand ...
    This Indian film music book is a collection of eighty essays about the people who made remarkable music in Bollywood cinema, especially during the great era, and the ideas such people brought to the recording studios. When songs had to go without rhythms or when melodies had plenty of Q n A in them. In this music book, we flirt with Rock n Roll and scan songs that speed up at the end, we peep ... Read more

    ₹180.00

  • Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition

    The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs

    by Jason Blume ...
    What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Innovative, practical, and inspiring, Six Steps to Songwriting Success presents a surefire step-by-step approach to mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had songs on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts simultaneously, has packed this book with ... Read more

    ₹829.41

  • Basic Mixing Techniques

    by Paul White ...
    In music recording, the quality of a mix is every bit as important as the quality of the performance, and potential hit singles have been ruined by poor mixing. Basic Mixing Techniques blows the lid off the secrets of mixing and explains in easy and illustrated terms how you can create a professional-quality recording with even the most basic equipment. ... Read more

    ₹439.69

  • The Big Book of Rock & Roll Names

    How Arcade Fire, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Vampire Weekend, and 532 Other Bands Got Their Names

    by Adam Dolgins ...
    The Big Book of Rock & Roll Names tells the behind-the-scenes stories of how the world’s most popular and influential rock and pop acts got their names. By turns fascinating, funny, and bizarre, the pages offer insight into the peculiar choices and idiosyncratic psychologies of hundreds of top musicians from the 1960s to the present. Originally published more than two decades ago to great success, ... Read more

    ₹809.19

  • New Illustrated Lives of Great Composers: Chopin

    by Ates Orga ...
    This new biography is a fascinating account of the period in which Chopin lived, and the way in which the political scene helped shape his music. The important people and places in the composer's life are brought vividly to life by the use of contemporary engraving, paintings and lithographs. The author has made extensive use of contemporary accounts, letters and notebooks, and reproduces little ... Read more

    ₹724.69

  • Johnny B. Goode: An Introduction To Chuck Berry

    by Noah Mason ...
    "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'."- John LennonChuck Berry was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986; for having "laid the groundwork for not only a rock and roll sound but a rock and roll stance."In 2004, six of Berry's songs were included in "Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time ... Read more

    ₹161.99

  • Listen to New Wave Rock! Exploring a Musical Genre

    by James E. Perone ...
    Series series Exploring Musical Genres
    Students of pop music and pop culture as well as fans who have loved the music since it came into being will gain valuable insight into this genre of the 1970s and 1980s.Listen to New Wave Rock!: Exploring a Musical Genre contains background on new wave music in general, with an overview and history of new wave rock in particular.While the bulk of the book is devoted to analysis of 50 must-hear ... Read more

    ₹3,629.79

  • British Christmas Hit Singles and Carols - A Brief History

    by Darren R Jones ...
    This book is all about the Christmas recordings that made it in the British Singles Chart, since it began in 1952.  I start with the number 1 hits and move on to the recordings that made it into the charts but did not quite reach that coveted number 1 spot.  If they were in the top 10 they were considered hits, but there were some that did not do well in the charts, at the time, but are now ... Read more

    ₹203.74

  • Noting Voices

    Contemplating London's Culture

    by Haseeb Iqbal ...
    Series Book 41 - Rough Trade Edition
    Noting Voices: Contemplating London’s Culture is author Haseeb Iqbal’s take on the bubbling ‘London Jazz Scene’ and live music explosion that has consumed the capital in recent years. Having grown up within it all, Haseeb focuses on the spaces that have aided a scene so rich and layered, basing his reflections on five conversations from his ‘Mare Street Records’ podcast. He maps the scene’s growth ... Read more

    ₹322.99

  • 岭南文化中的“广东音乐”

    by 陶诚著 ...
    “广东音乐”产生在岭南，一个有着深厚民族民间音乐基础的移民地区，它多方吸收了其他艺术门类的元素，经过漫长的社会发展历程，逐渐形成自己独特的风格，成为一个特色鲜明的地方乐种，它的形成是岭南音乐文化历史积淀的结果。陶诚著的《岭南文化中的广东音乐》从历史学、社会学、民俗学等视角，运用民族音乐学的方法，剖析“广东音乐”的形成发展及成因，挖掘“广东音乐”作为近代民族民间乐种所独具的文化精神和艺术性格，从中窥视近代沿海地区音乐文化形成、发展、兴盛的脉络和嬗变轨迹，进而获得规律性的认识。全文把“广东音乐”划分为5个阶段，并分别称之为：孕育期、生长期（硬弓时期）、成熟期（软弓时期）、徘徊期和发展期。在每个时期，重点论述了“广东音乐”的社会文化背景、乐器及组合、主要作品、代表人物、音乐风格特点，以及“广东音乐”在顺应社会经济文化发展和满足大众审美需求上所进行的变革与创新。 ... Read more

    ₹870.29

  • Representing Australian Aboriginal Music and Dance 1930-1970

    by Dr. Amanda Harris ...
    Shortlisted for the 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Australian History.Representing Australian Aboriginal Music and Dance 1930-1970 offers a rethinking of recent Australian music history. Amanda Harris presents accounts of Aboriginal music and dance by Aboriginal performers on public stages. Harris also historicizes the practices of non-Indigenous art music composers evoking Aboriginal ... Read more

    ₹2,131.99

  • William Basinski [drone & ambient musician]

    Musician Snapshots

    by Stone Blue Editors ...
    Series Book 2 - The Music You Should Hear Series
    William Basinski [drone/ambient musician]: Musician SnapshotsThe next title in the “Music You Should Hear Series” is a profile of William Basinski. His work as a musician, composer, remixer, and producer is a marriage of opposites: classical/populist; ephemeral/timeless; Eastern/Western (both in terms of the United States, and the wider world); inspired/crafted, ambient/overwhelming. Basinski's ... Read more

    ₹226.95

  • 1 Baton, No. 2 Pencil, 88 Keys, & Liberace

    by Bo Ayars ...
    Is there any place Bo Ayars hasn’t played piano?Is there anyone he hasn’t played with?In this charming, humorous memoir, Bo Ayars shares his insider’s view of the late-night lounges, swanky showrooms, small-town theaters, cross-country trains, and big-city arenas where he has entertained audiences along with the biggest names in showbiz: Streisand, Goulet, Elvis, and, of course, Mr. Showmanship ... Read more

    ₹758.26

  • Introduction to Latin Guitar Styles

    by Ashley J. Saunders ...
    Latin is a really fun musical style to play on guitar. Introduction to Latin Guitar Styles eBook will teach you the clave which is the foundation of Latin music. We'll then explore a few different styles including Bossa Nova, Rumba and Salsa. As well as common guitar chords and so much more! ... Read more

    ₹162.79

  • How an Aged Kidult Learns Piano (Volume 1)

    老顽童学琴日记：第一集

    by Zhai Chong Sheng, 翟崇生, 熊慧 ...
    Series Book 1 - 老顽童学琴日记
    《老顽童学琴日记：第1集》说的是一位活到老学到老，勇于发现"未知我"的老顽童，在一位有着二十年教学经验钢琴老师的悉心指点下--从手指僵硬到手指略感灵活，进而练习断奏、连奏、跳音、音阶、琶音、分解和弦等钢琴弹奏必备基本功；从乐理零基础到初识五线谱，进而了解调号、拍号；大调、小调；乐句及其划分等读谱必备能力；老顽童学琴一年，现可弹奏几十首短小曲目。虽节奏远非准确，旋律亦非悦耳，但老顽童乐在其中，并打算继续在琴键上快乐下去。钢琴老师亦被老顽童不服老，爱学习之精神所感动，做好了继续教下去的准备。有理由相信，《老顽童学琴日记》第2集、第3集......会陆续与读者见面的。翟崇生：活到老学到老的老顽童熊 慧：有着二十年教学经验的钢琴教师 ... Read more

    ₹445.54

  • Holy Bible and Randall M. Rueff's Soprano Saxophone

    by Randall M. Rueff ...
    Holy Bible and Randall M. Rueff's Soprano Saxophone Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 6-11-2020 A.D. ... Read more

    ₹190.69

  • Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre

    by James E. Perone ...
    Series series Exploring Musical Genres
    Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it.Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul music in the United States. A list of 50 songs, albums, and musicians includes many of the best-known hits of the past ... Read more

    ₹3,748.89

  • Measure

    In Pursuit of Musical Time

    by Marc D. Moskovitz ...
    The book opens with an exploration of musical time keeping as expressed in the artwork and musical writing of the Renaissance, sources that inform our early understanding of an age when music making was bound up with motions of the body and the pulsing of the human heart. With the adoption of the simple pendulum and the subsequent incorporation of tempo-related language, musicians gained the ... Read more

    ₹1,228.99

  • 101 canções que tocaram o Brasil

    by Nelson Motta ...
    Este livro é umatrilha sonora dahistória do BrasilÉ um mergulho profundo na alma musical de nosso país. É uma viagem pela mais rica e deslumbrante faceta da cultura brasileira. É para ser lido, visto e ouvido. Este livro foi escrito por Nelson Motta. (E ele sabe das coisas.) É feito de sons e letras que fizeram – e ainda fazem – todo um povo cantar, rir, chorar e dançar. Como ondas no mar... ... Read more

    ₹575.77

  • Led Zeppelin

    All the Albums, All the Songs, Expanded Edition

    by Martin Popoff ...
    Just in time for their 50th anniversary, Led Zeppelin breaks down one of the world’s most prolific bands—track by track, album by album—in this expanded edition, revised to include rarities, outtakes, and B-sides from their storied catalog.Formed by the unlikely alliance of two ace London studio musicians and two bar-band bumpkins from the north, Led Zeppelin went on to create the template for the ... Read more

    ₹1,562.09

  • The Enduring Ancient Egyptian Musical System

    by Moustafa Gadalla ...
    This new expanded edition explains the cosmic roots of Egyptian musical and vocal rhythmic forms. Learn the fundamentals (theory and practice) of music in the typical Egyptian way: simple, coherent, and comprehensive.It provides discussions and details of an inventory of Ancient Egyptian musical instruments explaining their ranges and playing techniques. It also discusses Egyptian rhythmic dancing ... Read more

    ₹654.24

  • Van Morrison: Into the Music

    THE EARLY YEARS 1945 - 1975

    by Ritchie Yorke ...
    The Definitive Biography by Ritchie Yorke This is the first biography of Van Morrison, the man whose stunningly beautiful lyrics and virtuoso performances have won him a respect and admiration granted to few musicians. His music reaches out to millions. yet the van himself is shrouded by a mystique that seemed virtually impenetrable. He is elusive, complex and withdrawn. He allows years to slip by ... Read more

    ₹741.61

  • Help! I'm In Treble! A Child's Introduction to Music - Music Book for Beginners | Children's Musical Instruction & Study

    by Baby Professor ...
    Introduce music to your little ones using this book for children. Musical instruction and study should start early because of the many benefits the activity has to the brain and memory. In addition, being able to play music reaffirms your child’s “I can do it attitude” and it build self-confidence too. Grab a copy of this book today. ... Read more

    ₹265.79

  • BBC Radio 6 Music's Alternative Jukebox

    500 Extraordinary Tracks That Tell the Story of Alternative Music

    by BBC Radio 6 Music ...
    BBC Radio 6 Music is the station for people who are passionate about music: its award-winning presenters are constantly bringing a wealth of fresh tracks to the airwaves, from both new and established artists.In this book, BBC Radio 6 Music draws on its pool of knowledge and experience to provide an alternative offering to the mainstream music most radio stations play, bringing the reader an ... Read more

    ₹1,036.79