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Explore the best music books, including captivating reads about music, piano books, and songbooks. Find bestsellers and top-recommended music books at our online bookstore.
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The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black AmericaThis "smart, confident, and necessary" (Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author) first cultural biography of rap superstar and "master of storytelling" (The New Yorker) Kendrick Lamar explores his meteoric rise to fame and his profound impact on a racially fraught America---perfect for fans...
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The Berklee Real Book: C Instruments(Fake Book). Specifically created for use at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this Real Book features over 350 songs and is designed for practical use with neat and meticulously checked accuracies in melody, harmony, and rhythms. This diverse mix of songs covers many...
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The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric BassThe Bastard Instrument chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who played it, from the instrument's invention through its widespread acceptance at the end of the 1960s. Although their contributions have often gone unsung, electric bassists helped shape the sound of...
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The Art of Darkness: The History of GothThis is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style,...
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Synths, Sax and Situationists: The French Musical Underground 1968-1978At the dawn of the '70s, in a country still reeling from the aftershocks of World War 2, an underground movement of rock musicians resolved to tear it all up and start again. Welcome to France, 1968. Music fans in the English-speaking world are...
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Stevie WonderIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world's best-loved songs. At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be...
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Sounds Good!: Discover 50 InstrumentsAn interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to--from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes...
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Someday All the Adults Will Die!: The Birth of Texas PunkA deep dive into the early days of punk in Austin, Texas, this oral history immerses readers in a diverse and influential music scene. Texas has always teemed with music and counterculture. When punk came to the state in 1978, it flourished in San...
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Sip Me, Baby, One More Time: Cocktails Inspired by Pop Music's Iconic WomenMy thirstiness is killing me . . . As gorgeous as your favorite album art and as irresistible as a catchy hook, a collection of stunning (and stunningly easy) cocktail recipes based on pop songs by iconic women. With a great drink in your...
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Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Livingtradition"Our congregations will find in this songbook music that will shape our community and give new voice to our values as we move forward, supporting our deepening faith and a more effective voice for justice."--William Sinkford This 75-song supplement presents an exceptional variety of...
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She Come by It Natural: Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her SongsIn this Time Top 100 Book of the Year, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Heartland "analyzes how Dolly Parton's songs--and success--have embodied feminism for working-class women" (People). Growing up amid Kansas wheat fields and airplane factories, Sarah...
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ShakiraFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Shakira, the world's most popular Latin American singer. As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of...
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School of Violin Technics - Book 1: Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 515(String Method). For unaccompanied violin.Author: Henry SchradieckPublisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Published: 11/01/1986Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30dISBN: 9780793554331
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Scales Bootcamp: The fastest, clearest way to get to know your scales, and then master them.*NEW Color Edition!* You've never seen a scales manual like this. Full color, super-clear fingering diagrams, packed with thousands of creative, bite-sized practice challenges to complete. Scales Bootcamp makes practicing scales fun, as you tick your way to mastery, one Achievement at a time....
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Ron Carter's Comprehensive Bass MethodThis is the centerpiece of the Ron Carter Library. (He refers to it as "THE book" when talking to his students)While other bass lesson books teach you arco techniques and how to audition for a classical orchestra, this book is completely different. It shows...
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Patti Smith: Before Easter AfterA new trade publication of Before Easter After, originally published in a limited edition at $1,000. Hundreds of rarely seen images by legendary photographer Lynn Goldsmith offer an intimate portrait of rock 'n' roll icon Patti Smith during a transformative moment in her career....
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Part of Your World (Disney Princess)Sing along to the iconic Disney song "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Perfect for children ages 2 to 5! Dive under the sea and join Disney Princess Ariel as she dreams about what it...
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Norton Anthology of Western MusicThe definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what's important, where it fits, and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story...
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My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and FutureAlice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents "a celebration of all things country music" (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even...
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Music Theory Note by Note: Your Guide to How Music Works--From Notes and Rhythms to Complete CompositionsTake note: You can enjoy music analysis. This concise and clear guide to simplified music theory teaches readers who play music by ear how to read musical notation by guiding them through the basics of reading and composing music to share with others. In...
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