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From Tejano to Tango: Latin American Popular Music
by Walter ClarkArticles on how music influences politics and identity in Argentina and Nicaragua, locality in North America and Cuba, and globalization and mass media in Brazil and Peru.
Lionel Richie: An Illustrated Biography
by David NathanAs a member of The Commodores, Lionel Richie wrote and performed 'Three Times A Lady', 'Easy' and many other great hits. As a solo artist, he has surpassed even these achievements with songs like 'Hello'.
Great Contemporary Pianists Speak for Themselves (Volumes 1 and #2)
by Elyse MachVolume 1 pianists are Arrau, Ashkenazy, Brendel, Browning, de Larrocha, Dichter, Firkusny, Gould, Horowitz, Janis, Kraus, Tureck and Watts). Volume 2 pianists are Badura-Skoda, Bolet, Egorov, Fialkowska, Fleisher, Gilels, Hough, Kocsis, Ohlsson, Ousset, Perahia, and Pogorelich.
Men of Music: Their Lives, Times and Achievements
by Wallace Brockway Herbert WeinstockBiographies of Bach, Handel, von Gluck, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, von Weber, Rossini, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Berlioz, Liszt, Wagner, Verdi, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Strauss, Sibelius, and Stravinsky.
Men, Women and Pianos: A Social History
by Arthur LoesserA piano's-eye view of the social and philosophical history of Western Europe and the United States from the 17th century to the 1950s, with glances forward and back.
The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music
by Steve LopezWhen reporter Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a 2-string violin in LA's Skid Row, he finds it impossible to walk away. At first, he sees it as fodder for his column, but what Lopez begins to unearth about the mysterious street musician leaves an indelible impression. More than 30 years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard - ambitious, charming, and one of the few African-Americans at the school - until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown. When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone, and deeply troubled, but glimmers of brilliance are still there.
A Conversation on Music
by Anton RubensteinRuminations on Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Glinka, Berlioz, Liszt, Schumann, Wagner and other classical composers
The Accompanist: An Autobiography of Andre Benoist
by Andre Benoist John Anthony MalteseBenoist moved from France to the US and became the accompanist of musicians such as Jascha Heifetz and Albert Spalding, with many tours, recordings, concerts and broadcasts over decades.
The New Grove: Haydn
by Jens Peter LarsenBiography of Franz Joseph Haydn, including a comprehensive worklist and bibliography, in addition to the definitive view of Haydn's life and works.
Pride: The Charley Pride Story
by Charley PrideCharley Pride made history when he became the first widely accepted black country music singer. Born the son of a poor farmer, Charley planned to become a Major League baseball player. In fact, he spent several years playing baseball before an injury caused him to rethink his plans. In the early 1960s, country music stars were white, and so were the producers. Few people gave Charley the time of day. With the help of Red Sovine and a producer in Nashville, Charley's first records were released. The catch was that no one knew he was black. His album cover showed a blurry photo. This is the story of how a shy man from Mississippi changed the face of country music forever while battling depression and his own fears.
The Wagner Clan: The Saga of Germany's Most Illustrious and Infamous Family
by Jonathan CarrollA well-researched account of the composer Richard Wagner's later life and the lives of his contentious descendants down to the present.
A Soprano on Her Head: Right-side-up Reflections on Life and Other Performances
by Eloise RistadIn a playful and experimental way, Eloise Ristad encourages her students to learn a lot about themselves in unconventional ways. New approaches to sight-reading and learning rhythms, and even reading sheet music, delight her students. Students find that they have clearer minds as they confront their "inner judges" and turn them into advisors. And you too, can do the same.
The Deaf Musicians
by Pete Seeger Paul Dubois JacobsLee is a piano man. Every night, he plays jazz for the crowd. It sounds something like this:<P><P> Plink-a-plink-BOMP-plink-plink.<P> Yimba-timba-TANG-ZANG-ZANG.<P> One night, Lee's bandmates notice something is off. Lee's music comes out like this:<P> Ronk. Phip. Tonk.<P> There's no way to hide it: Lee is losing his hearing. Then Lee discovers sign language. And soon after, he meets Max, who plays the sax. Together they form a new band-the Deaf Musicians. But who will listen to a deaf musician? <P> With The Deaf Musicians, Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs, and three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winner R. Gregory Christie present an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles, set to a jazzy score.<P> OO-AH, BE-DOOP, BE-DOOP, OO-AH, YEAH!<P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
A Mother's Gift
by Britney Spears Lynne SpearsHolly Faye Lovell sure can sing. Everyone in Biscay, Mississippi, knows that. And when at fourteen she becomes the youngest student ever to win a full scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, her dream of pursuing a singing career is on its way. But for the first time in her life, Holly must leave behind her mother, Wanda. Although they don't have much in the way of money, there's always been plenty of love. . . and there's always been Wanda's birthmark, an ugly red scar on the side of her face that makes people who don't know her turn away. Now that Holly's off with her posh new friends and new life, she's ashamed to find herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background. And Wanda finds herself wanting to reveal a long-hidden secret . . . a secret that could destroy their bond forever.
Horowitz: A Biography of Vladimir Horowitz
by Glenn PlaskinWell-researched, richly evocative and provocative biography of the legendary Russian pianist.
Nightmare on Hannah Street (Disney's Hannah Montana #7)
by Laurie McelroyPart 1: Miley Stewart loves being teen pop-star sensation Hannah Montana--but when her scheming, look-alike cousin Luann pays a visit, suddenly Miley isn't the only one who wants a taste of fame. At first Luann is on her best behavior, and might have gotten over the rough patch from their childhood. She even invites Luann to the coolest Halloween party in town. But when Luann hog-ties Miley in her secret Hannah Montana closet, Miley realizes she's made a big mistake! Can Miley's friends rescue her in time? Or will Luann crash the party of the year--dressed as Hannah Montana--and reveal her secret identity? Part 2: Mr. Stewart's mother comes to visit; Hannah has a command performance for the Queen, and Jackson has a volleyball tournament.
Concert Piano Repertoire: A Manual of Solo Literature for Artists and Performers
by Albert FaurotListing of classical musical pieces written for the solo piano player
101 Montunos (in English/Spanish)
by Rebeca Mauleón-SantanaThis book explores the role of the piano in the various types of rhythmic styles associated with Afro-Caribbean music and its never-ending evolution
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
by Simms TabackThere was an old lady who swallowed a fly, a favorite American folk poem, was first heard in the United States in the 1940's. Using an ever-expanding die-cut hole, Simms Taback gives us a rollicking, eye-popping version of the well-loved poem.
Life with My Sister Madonna
by Christopher CicconeChristopher Ciccone's extraordinary memoir is based on his forty-seven years of growing up with, working with, and understanding the most famous woman of our time, who has intrigued, scandalized, and entertained millions for 50 years.
Basic Principles In Pianoforte Playing
by Josef LhevinneA 60-page booklet on Mr. Lhevinne's advice to piano students on the best methods of playing the piano. A classic for every serious piano student
A Romance on Three Legs: Glenn Gould's Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Piano
by Katie HafnerThe story of a legendary pianist's obsession with the unique, temperamental instrument he loved. Important figures in Gould's life are introduced including his nearly blind tuner.
GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual
by David PogueWhether you're a professional musician or a mere novice, Apple's GarageBand software has everything you need to produce commercial-quality recordings entirely on your own. Just imagine how many thousands of singers and instrumentalists remain undiscovered because they lack the capability to produce viable demos. Well, no more. Now there's no need to assemble a backup band or book time at a professional studio--GarageBand has it covered. And GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual gives you the know-how you need to make it all happen. It's an authoritative, witty guide to constructing digital recordings with GarageBand. Written by the master of the Missing Manual series, and a musician himself, David Pogue, this top-selling book shows you how to maximize the program's entire set of tools. Pre-recorded loops, sampled sounds, live recordings--they're all explained in easy-to-understand language. It also shows you how to apply professional-sounding effects like reverb or chorusing, and then export the finished product to iTunes, where you can download your work to an iPod, export it as an MP3, or burn it onto CDs. Now revised to reflect GarageBand's latest features, this book's second edition also addresses how to: use GarageBand's eight-track capabilities display music notation in real time enhance timing and pitch for better quality recordings change the tempo and key of recorded instruments tune guitars with GarageBand before recording So if you're chasing a dream or just having fun, GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual is the only resource you need to make the finest musical recordings possible.
Meet the Beatles: A Cultural History of the Band That Shook Youth, Gender, and the World
by Steven D. StarkA discussion of the trends that created and followed the Beatles, tales of each members childhood,how their style represents mild gender bending, and attempts to describe their many long term impacts.