Piano Stylings of the Great Standards

Piano Stylings of the Great Standards
Author: Edward Shanaphy
Publisher: Shacor, Inc.
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781929009145

Piano Stylings of the Great Standards is a series of books created for the pianist who longs to play the best-loved and most important songs of the popular genre in very special and elegant musical settings. The arrangements are represented in varying styles, written and influenced by the many great pianists who, over the years, have helped to shape popular piano performance. The series is designed to supply a broad scope of popular piano repertoire for solo performance, both for the working pianist and the amateur. As with all books in this series, it includes a unique lay-flat binding to help keep the music open on the music stand. Titles: Angel Eyes * Autumn Nocturne * Body and Soul * But Not for Me * I See Your Face Before Me * It Never Entered My Mind * I've Got the World on a String * Mean to Me * My Melancholy Baby * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Piano, 2E

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Piano, 2E
Author: Brad Hill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2001-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 142952653X

Whether you are an aspiring concert pianist or just want to play keyboards in your own band, The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Playing Piano and Electronic Keyboards, Second Edition will give you just what you need to know. From reading music and learning chords, to understanding music notation or buying an instrument, expert author Brad Hill tells gets you started. With more music and expanded practice sessions, the new edition of this already popular book will be a necessity for the beginner. Learn posture, positionings, fingerings, notations, drills, and advice from the masters. Also, learn how to fake your way through accompaniment, stay motivated to practice and advance to the intermediate level.

Music Cultures in the United States

Music Cultures in the United States
Author: Ellen Koskoff
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780415965880

'Music in the United States' is a basic textbook for any introduction to American music course. Each American music culture is covered with an introductory article and case studies of the featured culture.

Blues Piano

Blues Piano
Author: Mark Harrison
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2003-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476816034

(Keyboard Instruction). Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns; walking bass; endings and turnarounds; right-hand techniques; how to solo with blues scales; crossover licks; and more.

Keyboard Workshop

Keyboard Workshop
Author: Ekay Music, Incorporated
Publisher: Shacor, Inc.
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1995
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780943748726

Musical Innovators: Pioneers of Sound and Style

Musical Innovators: Pioneers of Sound and Style
Author: Harry Tekell
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 123
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

"Musical Innovators: Pioneers of Sound and Style" takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives and legacies of the artists who have shaped the course of music history. From the early trailblazers of classical music to the contemporary trailblazers of today, this comprehensive guide explores the impact of visionary musicians across a range of genres, including jazz, rock, electronic, hip-hop, and world music. Through detailed case studies, readers will uncover the stories behind the sounds, the cultural contexts that influenced them, and the lasting legacies they have left on the world of music. Whether you are a music enthusiast, a budding musician, or simply curious about the forces that drive musical innovation, this book offers invaluable insights into the creative minds that have pushed the boundaries of sound and style.

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Author: Ellen Koskoff
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2651
Release: 2017-09-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1351544144

This volume makes available the full range of the American/Canadian musical experience, covering-for the first time in print-all major regions, ethnic groups, and traditional and popular contexts. From musical comedy to world beat, from the songs of the Arctic to rap and house music, from Hispanic Texas to the Chinese communities of Vancouver, the coverage captures the rich diversity and continuities of the vibrant music we hear around us. Special attention is paid to recent immigrant groups, to Native American traditions, and to such socio-musical topics as class, race, gender, religion, government policy, media, and technology.