(Reference). Veteran musician and educator Mick Goodrick presents practical information for guitarists who want to improve their playing technique and style and simply become better musicians. Rather than a step-by-step method book, the information is presented in a general essay format, discussing ways that the various techniques covered may be ......
From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this book explains the ins and outs of choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools, and basic maintenance; troubleshooting; basic guitar electronics; choosing and installing replacement pickups, pots, switches, and capacitors; setups of the pros; and, more.
Breaking down the individual components of the electric guitar rig, this book examines the ingredients in any given piece of equipment that contribute to superior or inferior sound, and offers tips to improving and making the most of the gear you've already got - with reference to quotations from name artists and manufacturers.
Offers a step-by-step guide to jazz guitar playing. This title takes you from the basics through to advanced harmony and soloing concepts, and teaches you the music theory a jazz guitarist needs to know. It covers a range of styles, including jazzy blues, swing, bebop, modal, jazz-funk, Gypsy, and more.
"A tone is at the foundation of everything in the physical world." This is one of many astonishing statements made by Rudolf Steiner in this collection of seven lectures on the inner realities of music. These lectures are an unusual treasure as they are the only two groups of lectures that Steiner gave primarily on music, other than the lecture ......
This unique book reveals the origins and tells the history of vintage recording gear, told by the man who coined the term. The products of 22 manufacturers are illustrated with over 450 never before published photographs and reprints of original manufacturers sales brochures from the authors collection.
Everything you need to know to start playing the guitar
The Complete Beginners Guide To The Guitar is a complete learning companion, guiding you through the basics and helping you lay firm foundations for future development.
Opens up the world of effects pedals, vintage and new alike, for the guitarist. This book explores the history of different effects pedals, what each type of effect does and how it does it, the best ways in which to use and combine your own effects, and how to make the most of the pedals you own.
Explores the humble beginnings of blues guitar through the early decades of the 20th century, moving into profiles of such players as Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Son House.
This guidebook teaches songwriters exactly how to create awesome solos that will really help their material stand out, based on the study of nearly 900 songs from six decades of great music.
Carol Kimballs comprehensive survey of art song literature has been the principal one-volume American source on the topic. Now back in print after an absence of several years, this newly revised edition includes biographies and discussions of the work of 150 composers of various nationalities, as well as articles on styles of ......
Getting Great Sounds: The Microphone Book imparts microphone tips and tricks of the pros to make them available to any sound engineer or home studio enthusiast. It explains aspects of all kinds of microphones, how they work, and how to use them in session recording.
10 That Will Make Your Instrument Sound Louder, Better, and Easier to Pl
String Instrument Setups: 10 That Will Make Your Instrument Sound Louder, Better, and Easier to Play is your encyclopaedia of all the latest information which can improve the sound of string instruments.
In this present age, aspiring performers, musical artists, and singers of all kinds engage with hip hop and hip-hop stylizations. Turn on the radio today and you will hear music from the likes of Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish-songs you might place into the generalized category of "pop singers." However, many top 40 pop tunes of today ......
A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners
In the current age, it is critical to understand the world of emotion and the impacts of trauma on the voice since many people have experienced trauma firsthand. For the first time, this interdisciplinary volume synthesizes existing research for singing teachers and other voice practitioners and presents practical examples for the vocal studio.
Experiencing Music Composition Grades K-2 features pedagogical strategies and practical advice for teachers coupled with 15 engaging lessons tailored to meet the needs and interests of very young musicians.
Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustics principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing.
Rick Soshensky presents a groundbreaking introduction to music's power to heal and transform, weaving collections of uplifting case studies from music therapy practices with ideas from spiritual traditions, philosophies, psychological theorists, and music therapy theorists and researchers.
Make Your Own Music: A Creative Curriculum Using Music Technology provides an organized approach to creating your own music using modern technology. It contains lessons, skill sets, and projects for using the PreSonus Music Creation Suite. An incredibly valuable tool for the enthusiast, student, or teacher, this book is a complete classroom ......
A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business
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 ......
Suitable for every vocal arranger, whether amateur or professional; every vocal music classroom, and any professional recording studio, this book is ranging both in its scope and in its target audience - which spans beginners, and community groups to professional and semiprofessional performers, providing genre - insight on a cappella writing.
Modern science has revealed much about the vocal mechanism and its health requirements, but simple information for the average voice user has remained hard to find and harder to trust. This title includes chapters on food and drink, cold remedies, loud parties, travel, fitness routines.
Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are:
Julie Nagel explores how work, personal identity, and various actions and feelings, including mental health, are importantly linked to music career choices and how the pandemic has dramatically impacted that. The book looks to the future and suggests ways in which musicians can find meaning in their work and thrive in the new arts landscape.
This book is designed to expand a student's music study experience by learning about the parts of the double bass and how it works, how to Care for it, how it is made, its history, useful accessories, and how to plan practice sessions.
Personal Finance for Musicians is a no-nonsense, easy-to-read guide chock full of tips, advice, real world examples, step-by-step plans, and templates. Written by a music industry expert and finance expert, this book coaches you on a variety of financial topics relevant to musicians without intimidating or even worse-boring you.
The accessible, go-to guide for musicians and industry professionals seeking the path to financial health, written by music business and finance experts.
Perfect Italian Diction for Singers is an authoritative guide for singing the most beautiful and expressive Italian. This book is the culmination of decades of experience and insights by two noted Italian and American pedagogues and vocal coaches as they systematically home in on essential features of the most beautiful Italian, the main issues ......
Experiencing Music Composition Grades K-2 features pedagogical strategies and practical advice for teachers coupled with 15 engaging lessons tailored to meet the needs and interests of very young musicians.
Broadway vocal coach, voice teacher, and researcher Amanda Flynn provides the skills singers need to successfully sing musical theatre repertoire. The book is updated and expanded for musical theatre performance in the current era, covering a broader array of topics and including more in-depth discussion than the original edition.
Learn the basics of producing music with Apple's Logic Pro digital audio workstation. Since its introduction by Emagic in the 1990s, Logic software has become a favorite platform among musicians and music creators everywhere. Today's Logic Pro features an intuitive interface that is easy for beginners to learn while also offering deep ......
The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy presents an innovative outlook by one of the most important voice pedagogues in modern times. CoreSinging, developed by Meribeth Dayme, offers a universal approach applicable and complementary to any style, system, or level of singing—the ultimate result transforms ....
