The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide

The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide
Scott Yanow (Author)
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(Book). The prolific Scott Yanow has outdone even himself with this book, the most comprehensive guide to jazz guitarists ever published. With hundreds of dossiers and discographies on every major (and not so major) jazz guitar player of note, arranged in encyclopedia fashion, this is the final stop on anyone's tour of six-string wizards working the swinging side of the street. From Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian to Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and even Les Paul to Jeff Beck and beyond (not to mention Wes and Barney and everyone in between), The Great Jazz Guitarist hits every note, never sharp or flat, and always with the combination of edge, sensitivity and awe-inspiring depth of knowledge that has made author Yanow one of the most widely read and respected critics and historians in jazz history.

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• Published on: 2013-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .90 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 237 pages

Guitar Encyclopedia

Guitar Encyclopedia
Brian Tarquin (Author)

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From renowned guitarist and music producer, Brian Tarquin, comes a display-quality, full-color reference guide to guitars. The Guitar Encyclopedia begins with the history of guitars spanning back to the birth of Epiphone by a Greek immigrant and the great inventions of Les Paul, to the boom of the Rock-‘n-Roll-shredder days where Ibanez guitars and the futuristic designs of the Synth Ax and MIDI guitars ruled the scene.

A far cry from other dry schematic encyclopedias, this book details the connections between different guitars and the monumental recordings that they produced, such as the Fender Tele played by Jimmy Page in early Led Zeppelin songs and the Gibson L5 guitar played by George Benson in his early days. With an introduction by Eric Shoaf (Vintage Guitar magazine), this book provides a rich and unique account of iconic guitars throughout history.

• Rank: #2171415 in Books
• Published on: 2014-08-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Oxford Composer Companions: Haydn

Oxford Composer Companions: Haydn
David Wyn Jones (Editor)
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Hailed in Symphony magazine as "an invaluable aid to scholars," this new paperback edition offers a gold mine of information on the immensely prolific Austrian composer and the father of both the symphony and the string quartet-Joseph Haydn. In more than 900 alphabetical entries, Haydn's world is brought to vivid life. All of his music is highlighted, including his symphonies, concertos, masses, oratorios, operas, string quartets and other chamber works, sonatas, and miscellaneous choral pieces. The volume includes informative entries on Haydn's family, friends, patrons and contemporaries (Mozart and the young Beethoven among them) and it illuminates the many ideas, influences, and aesthetics that played a major role in his life. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Haydn's death, this superb companion is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and music lovers, offering a wealth of information, complemented by maps, family trees, a chronology, a list of works, and expert assessments of Haydn's compositions and increasing popularity.

• Rank: #665239 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.21" h x 5.98" w x 1.18" l, 1.75 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

The Heaviest Encyclopedia of Swedish Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Ever!

The Heaviest Encyclopedia of Swedish Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Ever!
Janne Stark (Author)

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• Rank: #160657 in Books
• Published on: 2013-12-05
• Binding: Hardcover
• 912 pages

Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups

Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups
Mitch Rosalsky (Author)
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In this unique guide to rhythm and blues vocal groups, Mitch Rosalsky has collected an abundance of information on individual groups. One of the first books to approach this subject from the groups' personnel standpoint, the Encyclopedia of R&B and Doo Wop Vocal Groups presents trivia about individual members as well as discographies for the groups, and many rare photographs. Over 1,000 groups are listed alphabetically with cross-referencing that allows readers to see when individuals have performed with multiple groups. With its easy-to-use alphabetical format, accurate and hard-to-find information, the Encyclopedia is an essential reference for deejays, collectors, and music historians.

Assisted in his research by some of the very same authors of those famous biographies in those now famous but never forgotten magazines, this book is testimony of the need to give immortality to the individuals whose beautiful voices have thrilled us for years. Every effort has been made to present the most up-to-date and accurate information available.

• Rank: #1037463 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.64" h x 4.92" w x 1.47" l, 1.67 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 720 pages

Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture

Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture
Yvonne Bynoe (Author)
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Hip Hop music is comprised of several art forms: 1) MC-ing or rapping 2)B-boying or breakdancing 3)Deejaying (music) and 4) Graffiti art (visual art). This encyclopedia examines all four elements of Hip Hop Culture, providing students, scholars, and music fans with a complete history of the thirty-year music genre. Tracing its early roots from black DJs talking over music in the 1960s, the B-boy dancers in the 1970s, and the scratching and sampling techniques of the '80s to the founding of Def Jam productions, the current East Cost-West Coast rivalry, and superstars such as Eminem and 50 Cent, hip hop fans will find this an indispensable resource.

This encyclopedia includes approximately 100 photographs, discographies after each entry, and a for further listening list at the end of the volume. Also included is the Hip Hop Declaration of Peace.

• Rank: #876196 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.84" h x 6.89" w x .94" l, 1.82 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Play Piano in a Flash for Kids!: A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano

Play Piano in a Flash for Kids!: A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano
Scott Houston (Author), Ssuan Stone Tidrow (Author)
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Getting a child to play piano has never been easier!

As seen on public television nationwide, Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston is the leading authority on fast and fun piano instruction. In Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! he simplifies his unique and effective method of learning to play piano, making it accessible to even the youngest want-to-be pianists. Highlighting popular, not classical, music, this book fosters and nourishes an early love for music by giving children the tools to play their favorite popular songs.

Your child will be able to:

• Learn the basics of piano playing using a simple technique that pros use, which focuses on becoming a good player versus becoming a good notation reader
• Use easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations that demonstrate each stage of learning
• Play popular music on the piano without having to learn how to read complicated sheet music

It is a great book for kids who may have taken lessons previously but became frustrated by the long and complicated process. And all at a fraction of the cost of piano lessons!

Both parents and children can have fun learning the piano or keyboard together, or children can work through the book on their own, with parents providing support only when needed. Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! is the perfect tool for parents or teachers to help their kids learn to play the piano quickly and easily.

• Rank: #148668 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-05
• Released on: 2006-04-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.91" h x 5.20" w x .51" l, .35 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 137 pages

Play Piano in a Flash for Kids!: A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano

Play Piano in a Flash for Kids!: A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano
Scott Houston (Author), Ssuan Stone Tidrow (Author)
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Getting a child to play piano has never been easier!

As seen on public television nationwide, Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston is the leading authority on fast and fun piano instruction. In Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! he simplifies his unique and effective method of learning to play piano, making it accessible to even the youngest want-to-be pianists. Highlighting popular, not classical, music, this book fosters and nourishes an early love for music by giving children the tools to play their favorite popular songs.

Your child will be able to:

• Learn the basics of piano playing using a simple technique that pros use, which focuses on becoming a good player versus becoming a good notation reader
• Use easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations that demonstrate each stage of learning
• Play popular music on the piano without having to learn how to read complicated sheet music

It is a great book for kids who may have taken lessons previously but became frustrated by the long and complicated process. And all at a fraction of the cost of piano lessons!

Both parents and children can have fun learning the piano or keyboard together, or children can work through the book on their own, with parents providing support only when needed. Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! is the perfect tool for parents or teachers to help their kids learn to play the piano quickly and easily.

• Rank: #295090 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-05
• Released on: 2006-04-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.91" h x 5.20" w x .51" l, .35 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 137 pages

Warman's American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles)

Warman's American Records, 1950-us.html00: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles)
Chuck Miller (Author)
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Focusing on American records released from 1950 to 2000, this guide includes LPs, LLPs and 45s for alternative, country, blues, jazz, doo-wop, soul, funk, R&B, rock, disco, surf, heavy metal and punk music, plus much more. More than 2,000 records are listed by genre and include history, references, what to look for to identify a record and accurate pricing in up to three grades of condition, near mint and very good. This book takes a broad view of the collectible records field and will be in demand by anyone with an interest in records because of its helpful, comprehensive and easy-to-follow format. Features: More than 750 photos, including a 16-page colour section; Great reference guide for both beginning and long-time collectors; More than 2,000 listings from a variety of music genres.

• Rank: #1122700 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Guitar Chord Progression Encyclopedia (Ultimate Guitarist's Reference)

Guitar Chord Progression Encyclopedia (Ultimate Guitarist's Reference)
Howard Wallach (Author)
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Includes hundreds of chords and chord progressions in all styles in all 12 keys. For beginning to intermediate guitarists. Contains progressions in all styles, including rock, blues, jazz, folk, alternative, country, and more.

• Rank: #43592 in Books
• Brand: Alfred Publishing Company
• Model: 00-17868
• Published on: 2006-05-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 11.73" h x 9.02" w x .0" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 94 pages

• Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
• With True Enhanced Performance.
• Latest Technical Development.

Mozipedia

Mozipedia
Simon Goddard (Author)
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View our feature on Simon Goddard’s Mozipedia.

The definitive guide to one of the most beloved cult figures in pop music history.

Steven Patrick Morrissey is undoubtedly one of the most original musicians of all time. With The Smiths, he led the most influential British guitar group of the 1980s, and his enigmatic wit and style defined a generation. As a solo artist, he has continued to broach subjects no other singer would dare. The summation of years of interviews and meticulous research by acclaimed music journalist Simon Goddard, Mozipedia is the most in-depth and exhaustive book about the man, the myth, and the music that's ever been published. Bringing together every song, every album, every collaborator, and so much more in over 600 entries, this is a unique and sensational find for music fans and a must-have for Morrissey's legions of devoted admirers.

• Rank: #86372 in Books
• Published on: 2010-09-28
• Released on: 2010-09-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.37" h x 7.64" w x 1.31" l, 2.48 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 544 pages

The Johnny Cash Encyclopedia

The Johnny Cash Encyclopedia
Rob Jonanovic (Author)

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Johnny Cash is one of the undisputed giants of modern music and here, to commemorate his life on the 10th anniversary of his death, is the first ever encyclopedia of his works. Song-by-song and album-by-album, this mighty retrospective includes over 150 albums, 100 singles and 1500 live performances, plus the people, places, performances and influences that made him great.

When listed together Cash's achievements seem almost impossible. His musical cross-over between country and pop put him alongside the Rolling Stones and Beach Boys in popularity, with 48 singles in the Top 100. At the end of the 1960s he was selling an average of 250,000 albums per month, his 1975 autobiography sold 1.5 million copies, and his record sales now top 50 million. Truly a worldwide megastar.

• Rank: #2921640 in Books
• Published on: 2014-09-02
• Released on: 2014-09-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 640 pages

Mel Bay Deluxe Encyclopedia Of Mandolin Chords

Mel Bay Deluxe Encyclopedia Of Mandolin Chords
John Baxter (Author)
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This encyclopedia is designed to provide mandolin players with a wide variety of chords in different voicings. This book is intended as both a starting point of learning chord voicings and patterns, as well as a dictionary of common mandolin chords. Each key section includes the first position scale for that key, as well as the chord formula and notes for each chord. If you want to learn to be a bluegrass rhythm player it helps to have a guide or 'map' to take you through the initial learning stage. This book provides a small but powerful set of starter chords used in this style of music. Once these chords are learned, you'll be able to jam with other musicians in no time. These are the same chords used by greats like Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, David Grisman and hundreds of other bluegrass players in this genre. While there are only a few chords presented in the "map" section, they form the foundation of bluegrass mandolin and with them you can play literally thousands of songs in every key. Chords are presented by key.

• Rank: #50592 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 11.46" h x 8.50" w x .28" l, .45 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 72 pages

The Guitar Encyclopedia

The Guitar Encyclopedia
Brian Tarquin (Author)

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From renowned guitarist and music producer, Brian Tarquin, comes a display-quality, full-color reference guide to guitars. The Guitar Encyclopedia begins with the history of guitars spanning back to the birth of Epiphone by a Greek immigrant and the great inventions of Les Paul, to the boom of the Rock-‘n-Roll-shredder days where Ibanez guitars and the futuristic designs of the Synth Ax and MIDI guitars ruled the scene.

A far cry from other dry schematic encyclopedias, this book details the connections between different guitars and the monumental recordings that they produced, such as the Fender Tele played by Jimmy Page in early Led Zeppelin songs and the Gibson L5 guitar played by George Benson in his early days. With an introduction by Eric Shoaf (Vintage Guitar magazine), this book provides a rich and unique account of iconic guitars throughout history.

• Rank: #401813 in Books
• Published on: 2014-08-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

The Encyclopedia of Music

The Encyclopedia of Music
Max Wade-Matthews (Author)
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Instruments of the orchestra and the great composers.This is an authoritative guide to instruments of the orchestra and great composers. It covers the history of music-making, each family of instruments, over 100 composers and much more. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and photographs, this book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.

• Rank: #56789 in Books
• Published on: 2003
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Musical Instruments of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with more than 4000 original drawings

Musical Instruments of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with more than 4000 original drawings
The Diagram Group (Author)
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"One of the nicest things.is that you don't have to be a musician to love it. It's a browser's delight."--The New York Times

It's the best-looking musical encyclopedia ever! Using a completely visual approach, this ultimate reference has over 4,000 drawings showcasing the evolution of instruments--and music--from primitive whistles to electric guitars (complete with fuzz box and pedal). Exquisite illustrations accompany each entry, with painstaking detail and attention to structure, function, and decoration. Most extraordinary is the range of instruments included: orchestral, popular, classical, ancient, and folk. Classed by family groups, they are cross-referenced with material on geographical distribution and historical periods. Plus scores, diagrams of correct playing techniques, major figures, and other fascinating information provided by over forty researchers, writers, and illustrators, in cooperation with 200 scholars from 20 countries!

• Rank: #59035 in Books
• Published on: 1997-05-30
• Released on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Advanced Piano Solos Christmas Encyclopedia

Advanced Piano Solos Christmas Encyclopedia
Tom Roed (Composer)
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Fifty titles (includes duet versions of some Christmas favorites): Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * Jingle Bells * Silent Night * Ukranian Bell Carol (A New Age Rendition) and many others!

• Rank: #52511 in Books
• Brand: Alfred Publishing Company
• Model: 00-AF9757
• Published on: 1997-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 11.81" h x 9.09" w x .49" l, .95 pounds
• Binding: Sheet music
• 159 pages

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Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)

Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)
Roy Shuker (Author)

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Now in an updated 3^rd edition this popular A-Z student handbook provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture. With new and expanded entries on genres and sub-genres the text comprehensively examines the social and cultural aspects of popular music, taking into account the digital music revolution and changes in the way that music is manufactured, marketed and delivered. New and updated entries include:

• social networking
• peer to peer
• American Idol
• video gaming
• genres and subgenres of blues, jazz, country, and world music
• music retail
• formats
• goth rock and emo
• electronic dance music.

With further reading and listening included throughout, Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts is an essential reference text for all students studying the social and cultural dimensions of popular music.

• Rank: #2719365 in Books
• Published on: 2012-01-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.74" h x 5.75" w x 1.10" l, 1.05 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Picture Chord Encyclopedia: Photos & Diagrams for 2,600 Guitar Chords!

Picture Chord Encyclopedia: Photos & Diagrams for 2,600 Guitar Chords!
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(Guitar Educational). The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities for each of the twelve musical keys 2,640 chords in all! For each, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played! Includes info on basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Great for all guitarists!

• Rank: #73803 in eBooks
• Published on: 2002-02-01
• Released on: 2002-02-01
• Format: Kindle eBook