The Complete Idiot S Guide Music Dictionary

Author : Stanford Felix
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101198094

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The Complete Idiot's Guide Music Dictionary by Stanford Felix Pdf

A musician's vocabulary needs more than Do, Re, Mi... Written in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language, The Complete Idiot's Guide® Music Dictionary covers a multitude of musical aspects indispensable to any musician. Author and music professor Stanford Felix has compiled the most commonly found terms and explains them in a way that even the most novice musician can comprehend. • The only dictionary geared toward the beginner musician • Gives clear, concise definitions of terms, theories, and instruments, as well as important works, musicians, and composers

Author : Stanford Felix
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Music
ISBN : 1592579973

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The Complete Idiot's Guide Music Dictionary by Stanford Felix Pdf

Definitions in a traditional music dictionary can overwhelm and actually confuse the beginning musician. This guide gives you everything you need to know in concise, easy-to-understand language.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781615644728

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition by Michael Miller Pdf

Write the songs that make the whole world sing. A step-by-step guide to writing music, this book shows musicians how to compose simple chord progressions and melodies, and leads them through more advanced compositional techniques and musical forms. Designed for composers of all types of music, it includes instruction on composing stand-alone melodies, using different scales and modes, themes and variations, orchestration, and composing for film, theater, and videogames. -Perfect complement to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting -Includes a comprehensive glossary of musical terms, as well as an appendix of various computer-based composition tools -Easy-to-use oversize trim

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101463253

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The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms by Michael Miller Pdf

You have a passion for making beautiful music, but when it comes to understanding and speaking the musical language, you need a little help. The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms compiles dozens of the most important and commonly used terms in the musical lexicon - from notations and chords to modes and scales - explaining them all in clear, concise language.

Author : Rod Underhill,Nat Gertler
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : PSU:000043957675

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3 by Rod Underhill,Nat Gertler Pdf

MP3 is an Internet music format to compress music for easy download and storage. This work gives a history of how MP3 came to exist and what the technology is. The authors offer pointers and tips for would-be artists who want to run for the music industry.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781440636370

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History by Michael Miller Pdf

A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 1592577512

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History by Michael Miller Pdf

A history of world music that places musical developments in context to important historical events and examines the evolution of both Western and non-Western music from prehistoric times to the present.

Author : Arlene Tognetti,Stephene Jourdan, Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101445174

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The Complete Idiot's Guide Astrology Dictionary by Arlene Tognetti,Stephene Jourdan, Ph.D. Pdf

From Astrology to the Zodiac... The Complete Idiot's Guide® Astrology Dictionary gives readers over 1,500 entries on everything about astrology from A to Z, including everything they need to know to read their chart and make interpretations. ?Organized in two sections for quick and easy reference, providing readers with the meaning of the term or topic, then interpretations that can be applied for readers to learn more about themselves or others ?Tognetti is also the lead author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Astrology, Fourth Edition, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tarot, Second Edition, and The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tarot Spreads.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Arrangement (Music)
ISBN : 1592576265

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arranging and Orchestration by Michael Miller Pdf

Instruction and tips for creating arrangements, structuring compositions, and writing for various styles of music.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101588758

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music by Michael Miller Pdf

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.

Author : Casey Kelly,David Hodge
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101543375

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting by Casey Kelly,David Hodge Pdf

Now newbie songwriters can learn the craft—and sing their own praises online Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including: • How to create melodies • How to create many different harmonies • Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes • How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve • How to deal with songwriter's block • The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities

Author : Veronica Hackenthal
Publisher : Alpha
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 1615643036

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Medical Terminology by Veronica Hackenthal Pdf

The purpose of medical vocabulary -- Medical word parts -- Pronunciation, spelling, and much more -- Body positions, systems, and structures -- Skin, bones, and muscles -- Lungs, heart, blood, and lymph -- The digestive system -- Urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems -- Brain, nervous system, and sense organs -- Regulation and communication -- Locomotion -- Circulation and breathing -- Metabolism and elimination -- Reproduction -- Immunity -- Internal medicine, part 1 -- Internal medicine, part 2 -- Pediatrics -- Surgery and related disciplines -- Emergency medicine and acute illnesses -- Genetic diseases -- Cancers -- Clinical laboratory medicine -- Diagnostic tests and imaging -- Diagnostic procedures and therapeutic surgery -- Pharmacology: medications.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Music
ISBN : 1592574378

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory by Michael Miller Pdf

Explains the technical fundamentals of musical terminology, concepts, and principles; offers musical examples of scales, chords, intervals, and rhythms; and provides aural exercises for ear training and transcription skills.

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1336119896

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Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms by Michael Miller Pdf

Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101197950

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business by Michael Miller Pdf

Instrumental in turning musicians into moneymakers The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Music Business is written for every musician who needs to learn the business of music, as well as for all businesspeople entering the music industry. Author Michael Miller covers all the key business topics and reveals the wealth of job opportunities in the music industry from a business perspective. • Covers finding an agent, negotiating contracts, publishing songs, collecting royalties, and promotion strategies • Also covers such nonmusician industry careers as artist management, concert promotion, music production, and radio • Features essential information on the new frontiers of electronic and online music