A systematic presentation following the evolution of Western musical style from Gregorian Chant (ca. 750 A.D.) to the atonal music of the mid-20th century. The book stresses the continuity of basic musical principles over long periods of history and...
Considered the greatest French composer since Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel played a decisive role in the history of modern French music that is still examined by students exploring the roots of twentieth-century musical style. An internationally...
These timeless tools provide teachers with a systematic approach for presenting the fundamentals of music theory for both private and classroom instruction.
DetailsPublisher: ALFRED Publication Date: 3/1985Author(s): Reed, H....
Recommended for parents of Suzuki Method® students. In this sequel to Nurtured by Love, Dr. Suzuki states that "the fate of the child is in the hands of his parents." With this book he shows how to create a warm environment which will encourage any...
Earle Hagen has written an excellent sequel to his sensational best-seller Scoring for Films providing composers with additional advice regarding more advanced scoring techniques for film orchestration.
DetailsPublisher: ALFRED ...
A valuable resource for percussionists, arrangers and classroom music teachers who want to explore Latin, Afro, Cuban, rock and jazz styles. 48 pages.
DetailsPublisher: ALFRED Publication Date: 12/1984Author(s): Brown, Thomas A.Medium:...
This practical, easy-to-use self-study course is perfect for pianists, guitarists, instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, arrangers and composers, and includes ear training CDs to help develop your musical ear. In this all-in-one theory course,...
Alfred’s Music Tech Series: Composing Music With Notation is a breakthrough method designed for elementary to high school students that can be used in a classroom setting or for individual study. Progressive and supplemental activities are included...
Alfred’s Music Tech Series is designed for late elementary to high school students who are learning the piano in a group-lab setting. No previous keyboard-playing experience is required! Playing Keyboard is specifically designed for use in a...
Alfred’s Music Tech Series: Sequencing and Music Production is designed for late elementary to high school students, and can be used in groups or individually. No previous experience with composition or sequencing/audio recording software is...
The Music Tech Series Teacher’s Manual incorporates all three of the books in the series (Composing Music with Notation, Playing Keyboard and Sequencing and Music Production). A Teacher’s CD containing additional files not found in the Student CDs...
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...
These five books explore not only the characteristics of the music and the lives and works of the major composers, but also many social aspects of each period. The books feature beautiful art illustrations and include study guides with activities...
These five books explore not only the characteristics of the music and the lives and works of the major composers, but also many social aspects of each period. The books feature beautiful art illustrations and include study guides with activities...
These five books explore not only the characteristics of the music and the lives and works of the major composers, but also many social aspects of each period. The books feature beautiful art illustrations and include study guides with activities...
These five books explore not only the characteristics of the music and the lives and works of the major composers, but also many social aspects of each period. The books feature beautiful art illustrations and include study guides with activities...
These five books explore not only the characteristics of the music and the lives and works of the major composers, but also many social aspects of each period. The books feature beautiful art illustrations and include study guides with activities...
Structure and Style, first published in 1962 and expanded in 1979, fills the need for new ways of analysis that put 20th-century music in perspective. It spans forms in use before 1600 through forms and techniques in use today. Anthology of Musical...
Structure and Style, first published in 1962 and expanded in 1979, fills the need for new ways of analysis that put 20th-century music in perspective. It spans forms in use before 1600 through forms and techniques in use today. Anthology of Musical...
This professional manual lets you share the secrets of David Baker's success. Baker explains his practical working techniques for piano trio, jazz quartet, four- and five-part writing, chord substitutions, voicings, bass patterns and much...
