Whether you need a Guitar amplifier a sound system a multi-effects unit for a Bass Guitar or Keyboard amplifier the Amplifiers And Effects Tipbook will help you make a good choice.Two chapters explain general features (controls equalizers speakers MIDI etc.) and amplifiers bass amps keyboard amps acoustic amps and sound systems.Effects and effect units are dealt with in detail and there are dedicated chapters on microphones and pickups as well as on cables and wireless systems.

As do all great artists Shostakovich creates in his art a personal language of universal appeal. In Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos acclaimed author David Hurwitz describes the musical elements of that language: what it sounds like how it works expressively as opposed to providing a mere technical analysis. In this first book of its kind Hurwitz closely examines fifteen Shostakovich symphonies and six concertos in chronological order offering a wonderfully descriptive guided tour of the music as it unfolds in real time revealing its genius and how it fits in the tradition of Western classical music. The accompanying full-length BIS records CD contains afine performance of Shostakovich's popular Fifth Symphony which illustrates the various elements of the composer's individual style.

First time in paperback! Noel Coward and Cole Porter's fascinating lives celebrated. Fresh on the heels of the popular motion picture based on Cole Porter's life De-Lovely Noel And Cole presents a delightful and often surprising portrait of these two geniuses. The author provides insight into both men's private lives - including a frank discussion of their homosexuality - while illuminating their musical achievements. Born an ocean apart - one in Indiana the other in England - Cole Porter and Noel Coward have come to represent the ultimate in sophistication and urbanity.Noel and Cole will be an essential reference as well as a fascinating dualbiography of two men who brought style and dazzle to the art of popular entertainment. Based on access to previously unpublished manuscripts lyrics scores and letters plus dozens of interviews the book also includes a chronology and a fifty-page section devoted to the analysis of select works.

Mastering the Art of Music Notation with Finale. Fully updated for Finale 2005 and above this book remains the definitive guide for understanding and using this powerful state-of-the-art music notation software.Finale's wide range of capabilities yields a steep learning curve but The Finale Primer guides users through the powerful intricacies of Finale 2005 one step at a time. This hands-on book assists with all facets of music preparation - whether transcribing an existing piece of music or creating an original work - and helps maximize the benefits of Finale's invaluable capabilities in editing reformatting and reorganizing musical material.

A Complete Technical Guide-Just as in his other book Constructing A Bluegrass Mandolin Roger's simple and concise step-by-step instructions show you the how and the why of it all leading you on a path that blends discovery with pure joy. Over 200 photos and illustrations provide the kind of valuable reference no other book in the field can offer. Roger has used his technical knowledge on design sound and all of the important stages of construction that go into the building of a musical instrument and has incorporated these ideas into one text. The end result is this valuable book of information that will help you to learn more about the makeup of a 5-string banjo and more importantly will give you thesatisfaction and pride in being able to accomplish the building of a banjo that you can play and enjoy for years to come.

The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter-Author Mary Lou Sullivan sat with Johnny Winter for hours of exclusive no-holds-barred interviews covering the guitar slinger's entire career. From toughing it out in Texas to his appearance at Woodstock his affair with Janis Joplin his stadium-filling tours and washing out on drugs and the temptations of the road before finally fulfilling his dream of becoming a 100-percent pure bluesman resurrecting the career of Muddy Waters and winning a Grammy Award for his effort this is a raucous roller coaster of story.Rolling Stone magazine has called Johnny Winter one of the greatest Guitar players of all time. Ripped off and beaten down by unscrupulous managers strungout living the extreme highs and extreme lows of an uncompromising musician Johnny is a true rock 'n' roll survivor. Signing with Columbia in 1969 for the largest advance ever paid a musician (which led to his appearance at Woodstock recently reissued in the deluxe Woodstock Experience box set) he has jammed with Guitar heavies Hendrix Clapton and the Allman Brothers. He is a legend and an icon paving the way for fellow Texas superstars Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top. Along the way he has gone from boom to bust and back again but has never lost his lust for his own brand of blues. Still on the road playing hundreds of gigs a year to his devoted adoring fans Johnny like this book is the real deal.

piro Marc (Auteur) / Il est talentueux, il possède un grain de voix unique et ce chanteur d origine québécoise n a que 16 ans. Depuis qu il est tout petit, Justin Bieber est un passionné de musique. Il est chanteur, guitariste, pianiste, trompettiste, et sait aussi jouer de la batterie. À 12 ans, le jeune homme se classe deuxième lors d un grand concours de chant canadien. En 2007, ce petit génie se fait remarquer par ses clips vidéo postés sur YouTube. Sa carrière prend son envol avec Usher qui le prend sous son aile. Son premier single, One Time, sort en juillet 2009 et se hisse rapidement au top des ventes au Canada. Son album connaîtra un immense succès la même année. En 2010, le jeune homme devient un phénomène interplanétaire, provoquant des émeutes d adolescentes hystériques à chacune de ses apparitions. Marc Shapiro, écrivain reconnu et auteur de best-sellers, révèle pour la première fois l ascension fulgurante de ce jeune prodige musical. UNE HISTOIRE INCROYABLE, UNE ENFANCE HORS NORME...

This is truly abook for the 21st Century. Authored by practicing professionals who have over fifty years of collective experience and knowledge this book is essential for students designers and purchasers of modern sound equipment and sound systems. Starting with basic understanding of acoustics and ending with real-world analog and digital applications this book is a great reference tool and practical handbook. The twenty-nine chapters are organised in the following four sections: Fundamentals; System components; System design; Applications.

In this groundbreaking book prize-winning Pianist and noted educator William Westney helps readers discover their own path to the natural transcendent fulfillment of making music. Drawing on experience psychological insight and wisdom ancient and modern Westney shows how to trust yourself and set your own musicality free. He offers healthy alternatives for lifelong learning and suggests significant change in the way music is taught. For example playing a wrong note can be constructive useful even enlightening. The creator of the acclaimed Un-Master Class workshop also explores the special potential of group work outlining the basics of his revelatory workshop that hastransformed the music experience for participants the world over. Practicing in Westney's view is a lively honest adventurous and spiritually rewarding enterprise and it can (and should) meet with daily success which empowers us to grow even more. Teachers professionals and students of any instrument will feel the benefit from this unique guide which brings artistic vitality freedom and confidence within everyone's reach.

The great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed more than 600 works of every musical genre - symphonies concertos chamber works even operas. In this book the first of two David Hurwitz guides the reader/listener through the master's chamber and orchestral music a body of work unique in style expressive range emotional depth formal perfection and sheer beauty. This music doesn't sound like anyone else's. Only Mozart could have written it. Hurwitz's insightful text and the accompanying full-length CD shows us what makes Mozart's music so unique and special - and how to enjoy its many delights. This book is the first of a two-volume set covering Mozart'sorchestral and vocal work.

Home recording has never before seen the popularity it's experiencing today. Whether it's simply a laptop with a camera microphone or a decked-out studio with tens of thousands of dollars in equipment more people are recording their music at home now than at any other time in history. What's even more impressive are the sounds that can be accomplished with affordable gear. The gap between the capabilities of the professional and home studio is diminishing more every year which makes this a great time to be in the home recording business. In How To Record At Home On A Budget we'll look closely at all aspects involved in getting qualityrecordings from your modest home studio rig. The technological revolution has made high-grade production from home more attainable than ever but the instruments won't record themselves. There's still lots of know-how involved and that's where this book comes in. If you're willing to put in a bit of effort to learn the tools of the trade great sounds await!