Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music

Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music
Author: Sandy Feldstein
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 244
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457422157

Contains thousands of entries covering all eras of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers from the popular genre as well as classical terms and composers. It is organized in a logical sequence for quick and easy reference.

The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary (Music Instruction)

The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary (Music Instruction)
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476827354

(Book). Here's the most contemporary music dictionary on the market! Conveniently divided into three main sections: The Dictionary of Music Terms defines over 2,000 music terms concisely, including notation and theory terms, instruments and terms used in pop music, electronic music and the music business; The Dictionary of Musicians provides more than 400 capsule biographies of composers and other musicians; and Reference Charts give instant, at-a-glance summaries of the essentials of music, encompassing instrumental and vocal ranges, notation signs and symbols, and scales, modes and key signatures.

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory
Author: Michael C. Thomsett
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-03-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476615268

Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book)

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book)
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457410710

This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.

Piano Chord Dictionary

Piano Chord Dictionary
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457427831

This Handy Guide shows the notation, fingering and keyboard diagrams for all the important chords used in modern popular music. Only the most practical position of each chord is shown. Two bass notes are given for each chord. Major, minor, diminished, augmented, sixth chords, seventh chords, ninth chords, eleventh chords and thirteenth chords are clearly shown. Includes a chord chart and major scale chart.

Essential Dictionary of Orchestration

Essential Dictionary of Orchestration
Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457412993

At last, an orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this thoroughly comprehensive dictionary full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, the Essential Dictionary of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips and much more!

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory
Author: Keith Wyatt
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2002-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634047718

(Book). Following in the footsteps of the popular Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary , this handy pocket-sized book is the most contemporary music theory book on the market! A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician, it includes thorough, yet to easy-to-understand analysis of: intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures, transposition, chord inversion, key centers, harmonizing the major and minor scales, extended chords, modulation and much more. Packed with info from the Harmony & Theory course at Musicians Institute!

Guitar Chord Dictionary

Guitar Chord Dictionary
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457437304

This handy reference guide fits into your guitar case or pocket and is organized in a unique dictionary style permitting you to locate any chord quickly.

How to Play from a Fake Book (Music Instruction)

How to Play from a Fake Book (Music Instruction)
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476827710

(Piano). Ever wondered how to create better accompaniments for the melodies in your favorite fake books? This "teach yourself" book introduces you to chord building, various rhythmic styles, and much more, so that you play the songs you like just the way you want them. Keyboard players with a basic understanding of notation and sight-reading will be on their way to more fun with fake books. The relaxed tone of the text and selection of fun songs keep How to Play from a Fake Book entertaining throughout perfect for amateur musicians, or as a supplement for keyboard teachers and their students.