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The Taylor Swift Book: A Deep Dive Into Songs, Cats, Style, Tours, Lore and Much More
by Malcolm MackenzieGo beyond Taylor Swift’s iconic music with The Taylor Book, the deepest and most comprehensive exploration of her stratospheric career to date.From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. This groundbreaking book gives her career the depth it deserves, featuring her studio albums alongside iconic outfits, music videos, muses, trailblazing re-recordings, and more – everything that die-hard fans need to know about is right here.The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including:Expert analysis of every original album and Taylor’s Version re-recording, up to and including The Tortured Poets DepartmentIn-depth exploration of Taylor Swift’s most beloved songs and music videosBreakdowns of Taylor’s notorious Easter Eggs, helping fans understand and explain the secret messaging she slips into every albumExploration of her songwriting process and genre experimentationIconic fashion moments from each EraExquisite images spanning Taylor’s entire careerA look at Taylor’s work beyond the music, from her acting credits and fandom to her relationships and politics…and much more!The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with beautiful images and all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse. Whether you’re already a die-hard fan looking for deeper insight into her life or a brand-new Swiftie eager for the most complete guide to all things Taylor Swift, this is the book for you.
Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets
by Rachel Feder Tiffany TatreauFrom a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift&’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.Make sure you're catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting.Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Learn what "New Romantics" has to do with the old RomanticsGet to know the Gothic monsters haunting MidnightsSpot Taylor's many Great Gatsby referencesDiscover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in commonAnd find your new favorite tortured poet!Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.With full-color illustrations highlighting the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary PhD), it&’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.
Taylor Swift: Her Story
by Grace MackTaylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the world! This easy-to-read biography is perfect for her youngest fans.Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars! She's got millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others.Discover how Taylor made it all the way to the top in this exciting biography! It's perfect for fans who have just learned to read. And it's packed with over 40 pages of photos and illustrations of the beloved singer/songwriter!
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Tony Bennett <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Taylor Swift \ (Spanish edition): La historia completa
by Chas Newkey-BurdenBestseller #1 del New York TimesLa historia completa del estratosférico ascenso a la fama de Taylor Swift. Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la superestrella del pop que está conquistando el mundo. Taylor Swift, una chica de un pequeño pueblo, un talento increíble y una fuerza descomunal para perseguir sus sueños, se ha convertido en la artista más grande de la década y una de las personas más famosas del mundo. Millones de personas la admiran y la ven como un modelo a seguir: una mujer fuerte y honesta que ha abierto a pulso su camino. Pero ¿cómo ha llegado hasta aquí? ¿Y qué le depara el futuro?Desde su infancia en en Pensilvania, soñando con un futuro en la música, hasta el ícono en que se ha convertido, abarcando su lucha por ser tomada en serio en la industria musical, las recompensas del éxito y la intensa presión de las expectativas, Taylor Swift: La historia completa es un relato del extraordinario viaje de Taylor que la ha llevado a romper todos los récords, manteniéndose siempre a fiel a sí misma y a su música.Este apasionante libro está repleto de detalles fascinantes que revelan a la verdadera Taylor: qué la impulsa, la motiva y la emociona, cómo superó los retos que la esperaban en su camino a la fama, qué tan auténtica es su imagen de persona íntegra y de quién habla realmente en sus canciones, además de la verdad sobre sus relaciones con Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy y Travis Kelce.Es el retrato completo, por primera vez en español, de una chica que fácilmente podría haberse desvanecido entre bambalinas, pero que floreció para convertirse en una mujer elegante, inspiradora y con los pies en la tierra.-----#1 The New York Times Bestseller This is the full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame. Everything dedicated Swift fans needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world.Taylor Swift, a small-town girl, an incredible talent and a tremendous strength to pursue her dreams, has become the biggest artist of the decade and one of the most famous people in the world. Millions of people look up to her and see her as a role model: a strong, honest woman who has carved her own path. But how did she get here, and what does the future hold for her?From her childhood in Pennsylvania, dreaming of a future in music, to the icon she has become, covering her struggle to be taken seriously in the music industry, the rewards of success, and the intense pressure of expectations, Taylor Swift: The Complete Story is an account of Taylor's extraordinary journey that has led her to break all records, while remaining true to herself and her music.This gripping book is packed with fascinating details that reveal the real Taylor: what drives, motivates and excites her, how she overcame the challenges that awaited her on her road to fame, how authentic she comes across as a person of integrity and who she really talks about in her songs, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy and Travis Kelce.For the first time in Spanish, this is the complete portrait of a girl who could have easily faded behind the scenes, but blossomed into a stylish, inspiring and down-to-earth woman.
Taylor Swift - The Stories Behind the Songs: Every single track, explored and explained (Stories Behind The Songs Ser.)
by Annie Zaleski'Meticulously researched... Every Swiftie will want this'-THE SUNThe full story behind every single song Taylor Swift has ever released.Covering eleven albums, more than 250 songs, hidden gems, cover versions, vault tracks and more besides, this is the definitive guide to Taylor Swift's incredible songbook and a celebration of one of music's greatest ever talents - from her self-titled debut to The Tortured Poets Department.Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) leaves no stone unturned as she explores the inspiration, production and legacy of pop's greatest back catalogue, delving into every era to tell the story of Taylor Swift's entire career through her music.A journey through country, pop, indie and folk, this is the ultimate guide to the musical and storytelling genius of Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift - The Stories Behind the Songs: Every single track, explored and explained (Stories Behind The Songs Ser.)
by Annie Zaleski'Meticulously researched... Every Swiftie will want this'-THE SUNThe full story behind every single song Taylor Swift has ever released.Covering eleven albums, more than 250 songs, hidden gems, cover versions, vault tracks and more besides, this is the definitive guide to Taylor Swift's incredible songbook and a celebration of one of music's greatest ever talents - from her self-titled debut to The Tortured Poets Department.Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) leaves no stone unturned as she explores the inspiration, production and legacy of pop's greatest back catalogue, delving into every era to tell the story of Taylor Swift's entire career through her music.A journey through country, pop, indie and folk, this is the ultimate guide to the musical and storytelling genius of Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
by Sarah ChapelleAn instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!Dazzling. Incomparable. Unforgettable. The definitive book of Taylor Swift's fashion evolution. This gorgeous hardcover edition has gilded gold edges, foiled cover accents and colored endpapers. For Taylor Swift, fashion and music go hand-in-hand—each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation’s most prolific storyteller. Red lipstick isn’t just a makeup choice—it’s the emblem of an era. A mini skirt isn’t simply part of a cute outfit—it’s a suit of armor. From cowboy boots to teetering heels, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses, and the many memorable moments in between, Taylor Swift Style tells the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album, tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style. From red carpet looks, to streetwear, to tour costumes, Sarah Chapelle of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift’s fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble. Her deep dives into songs, lyrics, and behind-the-scenes insights paint a portrait of a megastar who knows exactly what she is doing. Taylor Swift Style seeks to explain the ‘why’ behind Swift’s outfits—the Easter Eggs and deeper meanings behind every hemline and haircut—that speak to the emotional context of each musical moment. With over two hundred photos dating from Swift’s earliest days as a country singer in Nashville, up through the present as a renowned pop icon, paired with insightful commentary, Taylor Swift Style is a one-of-a-kind keepsake and a must-have for Swifties.
Taylor Swift: Superstar! (Step into Reading)
by Shana CoreyTaylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, and superstar! Fans ages 4-6 will love learning about their favorite music icon in this Step 2 biography!Is your child a Swiftie in their "wanting to know more" Era? This biography is the perfect fit! Follow the story of Taylor's life--from her childhood growing up on a Christmas Tree farm in Pennsylvania all the way to her sold-out international Eras Tour! This biography uses simple text, short sentences, and full-color illustrations to help new readers learn all about the life, albums, tours, and phenomenal impact of global sensation Taylor Swift!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams, A Biography
by Erica WainerA dazzling must-have picture book biography for the rabid Taylor Swift lover. Features illustrations of the pop icon, from childhood to fearless stardom, and the story of how she broke out to share her sparkle with the rest of the world.Since the release of her self-titled first album, Taylor Swift has enchanted the world again and again. The fearless singer-songwriter empowers her listeners to be confident, brave, and expressive. This gorgeous picture book biography follows the big star from her childhood to present day. Follow Taylor’s earliest performances, her musical inspirations, and—above all else—her passion for writing and storytelling. Sweeter than fiction, Taylor’s story is the perfect collectible for every bejeweled Swiftie. There’s only one question: Are you ready for it?
Tchaikovsky
by Edward GardenRevised to mark the centenary of Tchaikovsky's death and the recent upsurge of interest in his music, Edward Garden's study assesses the operas, ballets and other works against the background of the composer's eventful life: his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Edward Garden also examines conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death.
Tchaikovsky: The Man Revealed
by John SuchetA tortured genius, a sensitive soul, and a great composer burdened by the weight of his private desires, Tchaikovsky’s life is explored in full by the incomparable John Suchet. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most successful composers that Russia has ever produced, but his path to success was not an easy one. A shy, emotional child, intended for the civil service by his father, Tchaikovsky came late to composing as a career, and despite his success he was a troubled character. Doubting himself at every turn, he was keenly wounded by criticism. The death of his mother haunted him all his life and his incessant attempts to suppress his homosexuality took a huge toll. From Tchaikovsky’s disastrous marriage to his extraordinary relationship with his female patron, his many amorous liaisons, and his devotion to friends and family, Suchet shows us how the complexity of Tchaikovsky’s emotional life plays out in his music. A man who was by turns quick to laugh and to despair, his mercurial temperament found its outlet in some of the most emotionally intense music ever written.
Tchaikovsky in America
by Elkhonon YoffeBiography of the famous composer, including his trip to New York in 1891 to celebrate the opening of Carnegie Hall.
Tchaikovsky Papers: Unlocking the Family Archive
by Marina Kostalevsky Stephen Pearl Polina E. VaidmanThis fascinating collection of letters, notes, and miscellanea from the archives of the Tchaikovsky State House-Museum sheds new light on the world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Most of these documents have never before been available in English, and they reveal the composer’s daily concerns, private thoughts, and playful sense of humor. Often intimate and sometimes bawdy, these texts also offer a new perspective on Tchaikovsky’s upbringing, his relations with family members, his patriotism, and his homosexuality, collectively contributing to a greater understanding of a major artist who had a profound impact on Russian culture and society. This is an essential compendium for cultural and social historians as well as musicologists and music lovers.
Tchaikovsky's Empire: A New Life of Russia's Greatest Composer
by Simon MorrisonA thrilling new biography of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—composer of some of the world&’s most popular orchestral and theatrical music &“A lively, argumentative and thoughtful reflection on one of the 19th century&’s most important musical figures.&”—Michael O&’Donnell, Wall Street Journal Tchaikovsky is famous for all the wrong reasons. Portrayed as a hopeless romantic, a suffering melancholic, or a morbid obsessive, the Tchaikovsky we think we know is a shadow of the fascinating reality. It is all too easy to forget that he composed an empire&’s worth of music, and navigated the imperial Russian court to great advantage. In this iconoclastic biography, celebrated author Simon Morrison re-creates Tchaikovsky&’s complex world. His life and art were framed by Russian national ambition, and his work was the emanation of an imperial subject: kaleidoscopic, capacious, cosmopolitan, decentred. Morrison reexamines the relationship between Tchaikovsky&’s music, personal life, and politics; his support of Tsars Alexander II and III; and his engagement with the cultures of the imperial margins, in Ukraine, Poland, and the Caucasus. Tchaikovsky&’s Empire unsettles everything we thought we knew—and gives us a vivid new appreciation of Russia&’s most popular composer.
Tchaikovsky's Pathétique and Russian Culture
by Marina RitzarevTchaikovskyʼs Sixth Symphony (1893), widely recognized as one of the worldʼs most deeply tragic compositions, is also known for the mystery surrounding its hidden programme and for Tchaikovskyʼs unexpected death nine days after its premiere. While the sensational speculations about the composerʼs possible planned suicide and the suggestion that the symphony was intended as his own requiem have long been discarded, the question of its programme remains.
Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 & Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2: With Orchestral Reduction for Second Piano (Dover Classical Piano Music: Four Hands)
by Serge Rachmaninoff Peter Ilyitch TchaikovskyThis authoritative edition continues Dover's series of great piano concertos with orchestral reduction for second piano -- the universal standard, for students and professionals alike, for learning and rehearsing all concertos. Together for the first time are two of the most performed and recorded concertos of all time: the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in G-flat Minor, Op. 23, and the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18.Both of these great Russian works have achieved unrivaled worldwide popularity and are absolute musts in the repertoire of every serious pianist. The Tchaikovsky concerto combines a virtuoso piano part with brilliant orchestral scoring. The Rachmaninoff concerto is universally admired for the dark, brooding opening, enormously popular themes, and passionate, lyrical final movement. Every pianist and serious piano student will want this attractive and modestly priced edition.
El Té de Dios (Flash Relatos)
by César AiraHumor y parodia se dan la mano en este relato divino. El Té de Dios, el legendario Té con el que Dios festeja su cumpleaños y en el que solo acuden los monos, se ve irrumpido por la inesperada aparición de una intrusa, una partícula subatómica que revolucionará la fiesta. Reseña:«No se sabe si realmente lo es o si, de verdad, se hace. César Aira, el escritor argentino más prolífico (y quizás uno de los dos o tres autores más interesantes de los últimos años), a veces puede parecer un genio, y a veces también.»Diego Gándara, Qué leer
Teach Yourself Basic Guitar
by Simon Pitt Simon TroupThe core information that you will learn in this book will be useful to you whichever styles of popular music you may later choose to specialize in. Whether you want to play rock, pop, blues, reggae, funk, folk or jazz, you'll need to start developing good left- and right-hand technique, and learn the chords and scales that are the building blocks of almost all western popular music. While this book doesn't go into any depth on classical guitar technique, there is a great deal of information and advice that will be of benefit to anyone who may decide that they wish to specialize in classical guitar playing in the future.
Teach Yourself Guitar
by Dale FraddTeach Yourself Guitar is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to play this beautiful instrument. It will take you from choosing your guitar and tuning it, to reading the music and actually playing it.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Guitar
by Charles KimEverything beginners need to know to start playing guitarDo you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then pick up a guitar and start strumming! Teach Yourself VISUALLY Guitar shows you the basics--step by step and note by note. You begin with basic chords and techniques and progress through suspensions, bass runs, hammer-ons, and barre chords. As you learn to read tablature and lead sheets, you can play any number of songs and styles of music, from rock to folk to country. The chord chart and scale appendices are ready references for use long after you master the basics.Plus, this new edition includes an audio CD so you can hear what each note, chord, and technique should sound like, along with a new chapter on reading music.This new edition includes substantial improvements to get readers playing the guitar fasterA photo-intensive, step-by-step approach to playing acoustic and electric guitarThe bonus CD includes more than 100 audio tracksWhether you've never picked up a guitar or want to brush up on the basics, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Guitar will get you strumming in no time.
Teaching and Evaluating Music Performance at University: Beyond the Conservatory Model (ISME Global Perspectives in Music Education Series)
by John EncarnacaoFresh perspectives on teaching and evaluating music performance in higher education are offered in this book. One-to-one pedagogy and Western art music, once default positions of instrumental teaching, are giving way to a range of approaches that seek to engage with the challenges of the music industry and higher education sector funding models of the twenty-first century. Many of these approaches – formal, informal, semi-autonomous, notated, using improvisation or aleatory principles, incorporating new technology – are discussed here. Chapters also consider the evolution of the student, play as a medium for learning, reflective essay writing, multimodal performance, interactivity and assessment criteria. The contributors to this edited volume are lecturer-practitioners – choristers, instrumentalists, producers and technologists who ground their research in real-life situations. The perspectives extend to the challenges of professional development programs and in several chapters incorporate the experiences of students. Grounded in the latest music education research, the book surveys a contemporary landscape where all types of musical expression are valued; not just those of the conservatory model of decades past. This volume will provide ideas and spark debate for anyone teaching and evaluating music performance in higher education.
Teaching Dance Studies
by Judith Chazin-Bennahum Melinda JordanTeaching Dance Studies is a practical guide, written by college professors and dancers/choreographers active in the field, introducing key issues in dance pedagogy. Many young people graduating from universities with degrees – either PhDs or MFAs – desire to teach dance, either in college settings or at local dance schools. This collection covers all areas of dance education, including improvisation/choreography; movement analysis; anthropology; theory; music for dance; dance on film; kinesiology/injury prevention; notation; history; archiving; and criticism. Among the contributors included in the volume are: Bill Evans, writing on movement analysis; Susan Foster on dance theory; Ilene Fox on notation; Linda Tomko addresses new approaches to teaching the history of all types of dance; and Elizabeth Aldrich writing on archiving.
Teaching Electronic Music: Cultural, Creative, and Analytical Perspectives (Modern Musicology and the College Classroom)
by Blake StevensTeaching Electronic Music: Cultural, Creative, and Analytical Perspectives offers innovative and practical techniques for teaching electronic music in a wide range of classroom settings. Across a dozen essays, an array of contributors—including practitioners in musicology, art history, ethnomusicology, music theory, performance, and composition—reflect on the challenges of teaching electronic music, highlighting pedagogical strategies while addressing questions such as: What can instructors do to expand and diversify musical knowledge? Can the study of electronic music foster critical reflection on technology? What are the implications of a digital culture that allows so many to be producers of music? How can instructors engage students in creative experimentation with sound? Electronic music presents unique possibilities and challenges to instructors of music history courses, calling for careful attention to creative curricula, historiographies, repertoires, and practices. Teaching Electronic Music features practical models of instruction as well as paths for further inquiry, identifying untapped methodological directions with broad interest and wide applicability.
Teaching General Music: Approaches, Issues, and Viewpoints
by Carlos R. Abril Brent M. GaultGeneral music is informed by a variety of teaching approaches and methods. These pedagogical frameworks guide teachers in planning and implementing instruction. Established approaches to teaching general music must be understood, critically examined, and possibly re-imagined for their potential in school and community music education programs. Teaching General Music brings together the top scholars and practitioners in general music education to create a panoramic view of general music pedagogy and to provide critical lenses through which to view these frameworks. The collection includes an examination of the most prevalent approaches to teaching general music, including Dalcroze, Informal Learning, Interdisciplinary, Kodály, Music Learning Theory, Orff Schulwerk, Social Constructivism, and World Music Pedagogy. In addition, it provides critical analyses of general music and teaching systems, in light of the ways children around the world experience music in their lives. Rather than promoting or advocating for any single approach to teaching music, this book presents the various approaches in conversation with one another. Highlighting the perceived and documented benefits, limits, challenges, and potentials of each, Teaching General Music offers myriad lenses through which to re-read, re-think, and re-practice these approaches.