In this classic work, Adorno revolutionized music theory through an analysis of two composers he saw as polar opposites, Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky. Philosophy of Modern Music presents a...
In our Synth Secrets eBook, we dig deep into the bag of tricks and reveal tips for synthesizers and instruments from everyday studio life that not everyone knows. We show you how to create your own...
This book is for all beginners like you. Written in a simple and fun manner, this ultimate guitar guide will give you easy to follow step-by-step lessons so that you know all about your guitar and...
Written during Tchaikovsky’s years as professor at the renowned Moscow Conservatory, this volume presents a clear and thorough introduction to the study of harmony. The great Russian composer...
"The Music Tech Dictionary" provides the definitive glossary of music technology and pro audio topics and terms. It focuses on the terminology, techniques, and formats that are common in the audio...
Desktop and home studios are, in most cases, anything but acoustically optimal, which makes an objective evaluation of a mix extremely difficult. How can the most common acoustic problems, such as...
A fascinating history of the piano explored through 100 pieces chosen by one of the UK’s most renowned concert pianists An astonishingly versatile instrument, the piano allows just two hands to play...
This engaging study introduces Renaissance polyphony to a modern audience. It helps readers of all ages and levels of experience make sense of what they are hearing. How does Renaissance music work?...
Interpreting Music Video introduces students to the musical, visual, and sociological aspects of music videos, enabling them to critically analyze a multimedia form with a central place in popular...
In this expanded and updated edition, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide features over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. Maurice Hinson and Wesley...
Memorize the fretboard before you play another note! Here’s why….. A fully memorized fretboard is one of the most underrated skills in the guitar world. It’s not expected from a beginner, nor is it...
It was not until the beginning of the twentieth century that the physicist Wallace Clement Sabine developed his theory of reverberation, which has remained fundamental to architectural acoustics to...
Understanding Post-Tonal Music is a student-centered textbook that explores the compositional and musical processes of twentieth-century post-tonal music. Intended for undergraduate or general...
YouTube, TikTok, Facebook... Streaming is more popular than ever, but classic media forms like podcasts are also gaining in popularity. It‘s no surprise when parties are transmitted over the net and...