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Harp Making in Late-Georgian London (Hardcover): Mike Baldwin Harp Making in Late-Georgian London (Hardcover)
Mike Baldwin
R1,492 Discovery Miles 14 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Account of the Trial of Thomas Muir, Esq. Younger, of Huntershill, Before the High Court of Justiciary at Edinburgh, on the... An Account of the Trial of Thomas Muir, Esq. Younger, of Huntershill, Before the High Court of Justiciary at Edinburgh, on the 30th and 31st Days of August, 1793, for Sedition (Hardcover)
Thomas 1765-1798 Muir; Created by John 1772?-1853 Scoles, John 1735-1826 Adams
R827 Discovery Miles 8 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Percussionists - A Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover, New): Stephen L. Barnhart Percussionists - A Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover, New)
Stephen L. Barnhart
R2,268 Discovery Miles 22 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Alphabetically arranged entries summarize the professional careers of over 500 percussionists from various musical venues. Due to the shrinking global village, ethnic percussion was rediscovered and incorporated into the concert hall. Since percussion transcends all musical styles, it often is featured center stage as a solo or ensemble in heterogeneous musical settings. These excerpts represent percussionists who spent the majority of their lives performing as collaborative or solo artists or working as inventors or manufacturers of percussion instruments. Where applicable, select discographies, bibliographies, and videographies accompany the entries.

This detailed reference will appeal to professional percussionists, instructors, and percussion historians. Data has been compiled from numerous disparate sources and entries are cross referenced. Individual bibliographies include articles by or about the person and a general bibliography lists broader reference works. Discographies and videographies reflect samples of an artist's work. Select photographs complement the text.

Anyone Can Play Piano - Lesson Journal Book Four (Hardcover): Mary Wright Anyone Can Play Piano - Lesson Journal Book Four (Hardcover)
Mary Wright
R685 Discovery Miles 6 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bodily Expression in Electronic Music - Perspectives on Reclaiming Performativity (Hardcover): Deniz Peters, Gerhard Eckel,... Bodily Expression in Electronic Music - Perspectives on Reclaiming Performativity (Hardcover)
Deniz Peters, Gerhard Eckel, Andreas Dorschel
R4,710 Discovery Miles 47 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book, scholars and artists explore the relation between electronic music and bodily expression from perspectives including aesthetics, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, dance and interactive performance arts, sociology, computer music and sonic arts, and music theory, transgressing disciplinary boundaries and established beliefs. The historic decoupling of action and sound generation might be seen to have distorted or even effaced the expressive body, with the retention of performance qualities via recoupling not equally retaining bodily expressivity. When, where, and what is the body expressed in electronic music then? The authors of this book reveal composers, performers, improvisers and listeners bodies, as well as the works and technologies figurative bodies as a rich source of expressive articulation. Bringing together humanities scholarship and musical arts contingent upon new media, the contributors offer inspiring thought and critical reflection for all those seriously engaged with the aesthetics of electronic music, interactive performance, and the body 's role in aesthetic experience and expression. Performativity is not only seen as being reclaimed in live electronic music, interactive arts, and installations; it is also exposed as embodied in the music and the listeners themselves.

Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Lesson Bk1 - Lesson Book 1 (Paperback): Nancy Faber, Randall Faber Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Lesson Bk1 - Lesson Book 1 (Paperback)
Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet.

Chicago Music Scene - 1960s and 1970s (Hardcover): Dean Milano Chicago Music Scene - 1960s and 1970s (Hardcover)
Dean Milano
R694 Discovery Miles 6 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Computational Mechanics of the Classical Guitar (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Rolf Bader Computational Mechanics of the Classical Guitar (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Rolf Bader
R4,128 R3,102 Discovery Miles 31 020 Save R1,026 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Computational Mechanics of the Classical Guitar describes a new dynamic paradigm in instrument acoustics based on time-dependent transient analysis and simulation of complete musical instruments. It describes the current state of theoretical and experimental research into the guitar for engineers, instrument makers and musicians. This includes a summary of the basic equations for the mechanics of vibrating bodies and a presentation of the FDM (finite difference method) model with which the true vibrational behaviour of the instrument as an entire system can be understood for the first time. This monograph presents various new theoretical and experimental results and insights into guitar playing such as the coupling between the strings and the top plate or a description of the finger noise made when the fingers slide over the strings before plucking.

Affirmation (Sheet music): Howard Skempton Affirmation (Sheet music)
Howard Skempton
R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

for solo organ In this organ voluntary, Skempton has crafted a wash of melting lines using his distinctive harmonic language. Affirmation expands from a singular note into undulating four- and five-part textures. This, combined with its molto largo tempo, instils a reflective mood.

The Philadelphia Orchestra - An Annotated Discography (Hardcover): Richard A Kaplan The Philadelphia Orchestra - An Annotated Discography (Hardcover)
Richard A Kaplan
R3,754 Discovery Miles 37 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Philadelphia Orchestra is the most-recorded orchestra in the United States, and its recordings have contributed much to its reputation as "The World's Greatest Orchestra." In The Philadelphia Orchestra: An Annotated Discography, Richard A. Kaplan documents more than 2,000 commercial recordings made by the Philadelphia Orchestra over almost a century. The discography contains a chronological list of recordings, detailing works performed, conductors, soloists, dates, venues, producers, and matrix information for 78-rpm recordings. Each entry lists all issues of the recordings, including 78- and 45-rpm discs, long-playing records, and compact discs. The discography documents for the first time the recordings made by Columbia on sixteen-inch lacquer discs during the 1940s and '50s. Opening with an overview of the Orchestra's relationships with recording companies and the search for suitable recording venues, chapters cover anonymously and pseudonymously-published recordings, including those of the Robin Hood Dell Orchestra of Philadelphia, the experimental 1931-32 Bell Labs recordings, videos and movies in which the Philadelphia Orchestra performed, live recordings, and recordings of ensembles of the Philadelphia Orchestra. A separate chapter lists live-concert downloads made available directly through the Philadelphia Orchestra Association. Appendixes cross-reference the recordings by composer, conductor, and soloists; a final appendix lists the many Philadelphia Orchestra LP collections published by Columbia and RCA. This book is a valuable resource for collectors, scholars, and anyone interested in recording history and the history of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 3 (Paperback): Lang Lang Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 3 (Paperback)
Lang Lang
R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 3 (approximately equivalent to Grade 3/Late Elementary) focuses on techniques such as using the pedal, independence of hands and playing in new keys. Units: Exploring the keyboard Developing dexterity The pedal Strengthening your hands Chords Playing in new keys Independent fingers Independent hands Mastering the piano is the first series of books to be launched in the Lang Lang Piano Academy. Comprising five progressive books, mastering the piano captures Lang Lang's passion, drive and extraordinary mastery of the piano. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent, with: 8 units that develop key aspects of piano technique; specially devised exercises & studies; a diverse selection of repertoire including Lang Lang's favourite works; and inspirational commentary & guidance from Lang Lang himself. Mastering the piano is also available as an iPad App! Listen to Lang Lang playing Romanze (attrib. Beethoven) Download FREE Scales & Arpeggios chart for Level 3

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Paperback, New edition): Paul Harris Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Paperback, New edition)
Paul Harris
R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Early Elementary) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against. The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

My First Piano Adventure Lesson Book C (Paperback): Nancy Faber, Randall Faber My First Piano Adventure Lesson Book C (Paperback)
Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book C of the Fabers' young beginner method continues the staff-reading adventure with the introduction of skips (3rds). Students first explore skips aurally and kinesthetically across the full range of the keyboard. A delightful variety of songs follow which carefully and comfortably guide the child toward line-line and space-space staff recognition. The new CD for Book C offers a unique listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key principle of the course: when children listen, sing, tap, and move to their piano music, they play more musically.

Piano Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Grade 8 (Sheet music): Piano Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Grade 8 (Sheet music)
R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Grade 8 Piano exams. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.

Nativity Carol (Sheet music, Set of parts): John Rutter Nativity Carol (Sheet music, Set of parts)
John Rutter
R1,299 Discovery Miles 12 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

for SATB or SSA and string orchestra, with optional organ Set of parts for John Rutter's much-loved Nativity Carol, one of the composer's earliest pieces. The string accompaniment is compatible with both SATB and SSA versions of Nativity Carol, and this set includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.

Verdi in Victorian London (Hardcover, Hardback ed.): Massimo Zicari Verdi in Victorian London (Hardcover, Hardback ed.)
Massimo Zicari
R1,190 Discovery Miles 11 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My First Piano Adventure: For The Young Beginner - Lesson Book B: Steps On The Staff (Paperback): Nancy Faber, Randall Faber My First Piano Adventure: For The Young Beginner - Lesson Book B: Steps On The Staff (Paperback)
Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
R228 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R35 (15%) Out of stock

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book B of the Fabers' method for the young beginner moves the student into staff-reading. Music notation is explored through stepwise directional reading, pattern recognition, and changing hand positions, all in the context of engaging songs, games and creative exploration at the piano. Maintaining the child-centered philosophy of the series, the "friends at the piano" from the A Books introduce students to the music of two new composer friends Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Classic themes share the stage with contemporary pop and jazz sounds for young ears to absorb and enjoy. The Book B CD presents a vibrant mix of sounds, from boogie to Beethoven. It serves as a listening CD which educates and as an accompaniment CD for play-along.

Lateness and Brahms - Music and Culture in the Twilight of Viennese Liberalism (Hardcover): Margaret Notley Lateness and Brahms - Music and Culture in the Twilight of Viennese Liberalism (Hardcover)
Margaret Notley
R1,703 Discovery Miles 17 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lateness and Brahms takes up the fascinating, yet understudied problem of how Brahms fits into the culture of turn-of-the-century Vienna. Brahms's conspicuous and puzzling absence in previous scholarly accounts of the time and place raises important questions, and as Margaret Notley demonstrates, the tendency to view him in neutralized, ahistorical terms has made his music seem far less interesting than it truly is.
In pursuit of an historical Brahms, Notley focuses on the later chamber music, drawing on various documents and perspectives, but with particular emphasis on the relevance of Western Marxist critical traditions.

Harpsichord and Lute Music in 17th-Century France (Hardcover): D Ledbetter Harpsichord and Lute Music in 17th-Century France (Hardcover)
D Ledbetter
R3,059 Discovery Miles 30 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The works of the 17th-century French harpsichord composers, the clavecinistes, are among the principal treasures of the harpsichord repertoire. It is a commmonplace of music histories that their style was strongly influenced by contemporary lutenists, yet the assessment of this influence has until now been limited to pointing out a few superficial resemblances. This book is the first comprehensive account of the relationship between the two styles. The nature and extent of the influence can now be seen as much more far-reaching than has been supposed. The clavecinistes adopted many details of lute style, and an understanding of these is essential for the proper performance of their works. More importantly, the lute style opened up the possibility of an entirely new expressive dimension in the playing of the harpsichord; in exploring this the clavecinistes evolved a style which dominated European keyboard music in the 17th-century, and provided a basis for the subsequent development of idiomatic keyboard style.

It's never too late to play piano (Adult Tutor Book with CD) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Pam Wedgwood It's never too late to play piano (Adult Tutor Book with CD) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Pam Wedgwood
R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn't given up. At last a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano! Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that's guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam's own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes. Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The accompanying CD is packed with over 90 backing tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practice optional extras such as a teacher's accompaniment parts can be found below! This is an extensively revised and updated new edition for a new generation of beginners - proving it really is never too late! The ground-breaking It's never too late... Series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them. This best-selling tutor breaks the learning into manageable chunks, features accompanying CDs, and is packed with irresistible music and fascinating information - all the motivation needed to make learning fun!

Violin Star 2, Student's book, with CD (Sheet music): Edward Huws Jones Violin Star 2, Student's book, with CD (Sheet music)
Edward Huws Jones
R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range of musical styles. This Student's book contains the solo violin parts, along with colourful illustrations, activities and a playalong CD. The Accompaniment book, available separately, includes piano and violin accompaniments for every piece. Key features of the series include: an approachable progression from beginner level to Grade 2; playalong CDs with each Student's book, which contain specially created instrumental arrangements to convey style and mood; and original compositions and arrangements by Edward Huws Jones.

Push - Software Design and the Cultural Politics of Music Production (Hardcover): Mike Derrico Push - Software Design and the Cultural Politics of Music Production (Hardcover)
Mike Derrico
R3,272 Discovery Miles 32 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Push: Software Design and the Cultural Politics of Music Production shows how changes in the design of music software in the first decades of the twenty-first century shaped the production techniques and performance practices of artists working across media, from hip-hop and electronic dance music to video games and mobile apps. Emerging alongside developments in digital music distribution such as peer-to-peer file sharing and the MP3 format, digital audio workstations like FL Studio and Ableton Live introduced design affordances that encouraged rapid music creation workflows through flashy, "user-friendly" interfaces. Meanwhile, software such as Avid's Pro Tools attempted to protect its status as the "industry standard," "professional" DAW of choice by incorporating design elements from pre-digital music technologies. Other software, like Cycling 74's Max, asserted its alterity to "commercial" DAWs by presenting users with nothing but a blank screen. These are more than just aesthetic design choices. Push examines the social, cultural, and political values designed into music software, and how those values become embodied by musical communities through production and performance. It reveals ties between the maximalist design of FL Studio, skeuomorphic design in Pro Tools, and gender inequity in the music products industry. It connects the computational thinking required by Max, as well as iZotope's innovations in artificial intelligence, with the cultural politics of Silicon Valley's "design thinking." Finally, it thinks through what happens when software becomes hardware, and users externalize their screens through the use of MIDI controllers, mobile media, and video game controllers. Amidst the perpetual upgrade culture of music technology, Push provides a model for understanding software as a microcosm for the increasing convergence of globalization, neoliberal capitalism, and techno-utopianism that has come to define our digital lives.

Stick Control - For the Snare Drummer (Hardcover): George Lawrence Stone Stick Control - For the Snare Drummer (Hardcover)
George Lawrence Stone
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Gerre Hancock Organ Album (Sheet music): Gerre Hancock A Gerre Hancock Organ Album (Sheet music)
Gerre Hancock
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This impressive volume comprises a selection of 11 pieces by Gerre Hancock, who was for 33 years Organist and Master of Choristers at St Thomas's, Fifth Avenue, New York. It includes meditative voluntaries, postludes and preludes, and flashier showpieces, suitable for either liturgical or recital use. As well as new editions of original organ repertoire, the volume contains Todd Wilson's new transcriptions of three pieces from Hancock's first LP of improvisations. The organ-writing is highly idiomatic throughout, revealing a French influence in its often beguiling harmonies, and will be attractive to performer and listener alike.

Suzuki Violin School, Volume 6 - Violin Part, Book & CD (Paperback): Shinichi Suzuki, Augustin Hadelich, Kuang-Hao Huang Suzuki Violin School, Volume 6 - Violin Part, Book & CD (Paperback)
Shinichi Suzuki, Augustin Hadelich, Kuang-Hao Huang
R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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