Music, Instruction & Study
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Songwriting as Soul Work
Songs and the Inner Life
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In a world that encourages creatives of all kinds to monetize their artistic expression and judge it by commercial standards, Lynn Harrison offers an alternative approach. In Songwriting as Soul Work, Harrison offers a perspective that challenges...
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Noyes Notes…on Transposition
A Transposition Method for Wind Musicians
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Transposition. What is it? How do you do it? Why and when does a musician need it? How do you get started learning it? In Noyes Notes…on Transposition, trumpeter, music educator, and technical writer Randal C. Noyes uses simple, concise language...
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Guitar Nut Compensation
The Physics and Mechanics of Setting Up a Guitar to Play in Tune
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Every serious guitar player searches for two important things: a guitar that plays in tune and the magic tone. With countless videos and websites dedicated to these facets, it’s information overload—not to mention the complicated math formulas...
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Bach's Sonic Tapestry
The Well-Tempered Clavier of 1722
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There is a reason why good teachers insist their pupils study Bach. Every note counts as with no other composer. I’ve played some Bach in my time . . . but it is fair to say that he has never been front and centre in my repertoire. Until now . ....
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Solitary Refinement
Chromatics, Chords & Scales - Concepts for the Committed Bassoonist
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A musician’s journey never ends, and the work is often solitary. Fortunately for bassoonists, Solitary Refinement can be a trusted companion throughout their musical career, replete with exercises adaptable by bassoon students who are still...
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Be A Voice
A Musician's Guide for the Live Performance
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An essential guide for the performing musician, Be A Voice teaches you how to master any live music performance that will leave a lasting impression on your audience—all while building a successful music career. Although pursuing a music career...
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Performance
Delivering Your Own Awesome
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An easy-to-read, non-statistical guide to “Delivering Your Own Awesome” in music, sport and other competitive aspects of life, this book provides an understanding of what performance actually is by outlining four key steps: practice, rehearsal,...
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A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners
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Teachers and students of the saxophone will become better instructors and players as a result of following A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners. A storehouse of valuable information, gleaned from professional study and over...
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The 100 Greatest Composers and Their Musical Works
An Introduction to the Fascinating World of Classical Music
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His fascinating exploration takes you inside the rich music and colorful lives of the world’s greatest classical composers. From Bach to Stravinsky and beyond, you will learn how the unique life stories of these gifted composers are reflected in...
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Saxophone Technique
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Imagine a large watermelon. Inside sit the secrets to saxophone virtuosity. Saxophone Technique whacks open the melon, cuts it into slices, and presents each topic as a digestible and tasty treat. Philosophical and phun, Saxophone Technique...
