The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1101588756

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Band

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Band
Author: Mark Bliesener
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592571819

Explains how to form a rock band, work with other musicians, obtain bookings, promote the band, and handle recording and other contracts.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar
Author: David Hodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Bass guitar
ISBN: 9781592573110

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar will show you exactly how to master the fundamentals of bass and develop your own playing style. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: detailed advice on everything you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your own; the low-down on scales, chords, arpeggios, and more; clear explanations that will have you reading tablature and music notation in no time; tips on getting the most out of your practice sessions." - back cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3

The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3
Author: Rod Underhill
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

MP3 is an Internet music format to compress music for easy download and storage. This work gives a history of how MP3 came to exist and what the technology is. The authors offer pointers and tips for would-be artists who want to run for the music industry.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar
Author: Carey Rossi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2008-01-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440636532

Make every hour you run a bar a happy one. You’re no idiot, of course. You know it takes more to run a bar than pouring beer and keeping peanuts on the tables. Whether you’re interested in serving drinks only or adding food or even entertainment, running a bar requires a lot of business savvy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Bar will show you exactly how to build and manage the business of your dreams. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The essentials of creating a business plan for the type of bar you want to own and operate. • The lowdown on legalities involved in serving alcohol and food—as well as offering live entertainment. • Business-saving advice on dealing with vendors, suppliers, and employees. • Marketing and advertising suggestions based on your budget.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jazz

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jazz
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 1999
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780028627311

Traces the origins and history of jazz, its major artists, and its stylistic varieties, and offers suggestions for assembling a recording collection

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle
Author: Ellery Klein
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592577682

A guide to playing the fiddle offers advice on choosing an instrument and accessories, offers step-by-step instructions on the techniques of fiddling, and includes fingerboard charts and practice tunes.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Piano

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Piano
Author: Brad Hill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0028641558

Presents basic lessons in reading music notation, advice on how to select an instrument, and details how to find your way around the keyboard.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592571628

Covers the history of drumming, different drum types, how to care for them, and basic skills and tips for playing different types of music.