Jazz For Dummies

Author : Dirk Sutro
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118068521
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz For Dummies written by Dirk Sutro and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener. Discover how to * Understand the traits and roots of jazz * Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop * Listen to great jazz artists * Catch a live jazz performance * Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist

Author : Dirk Sutro
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471768448
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz For Dummies written by Dirk Sutro and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to jazz music offers a collection of tales from the musicians themselves, profiling the all-time greats, such as Duke Ellington, and including a review of the many different types of jazz played and a full-length audio CD of jazz hits. Original.

Author : Hal Leonard Corp
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781423473879
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Piano Standards for Dummies written by Hal Leonard Corp and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow instruction and performance notes will help you master 46 of your favorite jazz songs.

Author : Michael Pilhofer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119575524
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Music Theory For Dummies written by Michael Pilhofer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tune in to how music really works Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimension to your own. Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation — from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques — all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Wherever you want to go musically — as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest — this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!

Author : Ron David
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz for Beginners written by Ron David and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054733
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guitar For Dummies written by Mark Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode". . .B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it—guitars are cool. Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition tells you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs to know: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all—and you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say "Eric Clapton." You'll learn how to: Match yourself with the guitar and equipment that fits your needs and budget Select the right accessories: amps, picks, pedals, capos, cases, and other goodies Pick and strum to produce a clean, clear, buzz-free tone Know whether you're really in tune Play melodies without reading music Perform basic guitar maintenance and repairs Build strength and dexterity while playing Play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical Make your guitar talk with bends and slides! Fully revised and updated, with an all new interactive CD that allows readers to listen, learn, tune, and play along, Guitar For Dummies 2nd Edition is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Michael Pilhofer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111805444X
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Music Theory For Dummies written by Michael Pilhofer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people grimace at the sound of music theory. It can conjure up bad memories of grade school music classes, rattle the brains of college students, and make self-taught musicians feel self-defeated. Music Theory may seem tedious and unnecessary, especially since not many people can read music. Luckily, Music Theory for Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to understanding the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music. This helpful guide will give you a great grasp of: Note value and counting notes Treble and bass clefs Time signatures and measures Naturalizing the rhythm Tempo and dynamic Tone, color, and harmonics Half steps and whole steps Harmonic and melodic intervals Key signatures and circles of fifths Scales, chords, and their progressions Elements of form Music theory’s fascinating history This friendly guide not only explores these concepts, it provides examples of music to compliment them so you can hear how they sound firsthand. With a bonus CD that demonstrates these ideas with musical excerpts on guitar and piano, this hands-on resource will prove to you that music theory is as enjoyable as it is useful. Don’t get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure. With Music Theory for Dummies, understanding music has never been easier! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780764580970
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classical Music and Jazz for Dummies Bundle written by John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 1999-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Janice Leslie Hochstat Greenberg
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810869861
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Books in the 1990s written by Janice Leslie Hochstat Greenberg and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annotated bibliography contains over 700 entries covering adult non-fiction books on jazz published from 1990 through 1999. Entries are organized by category, including biographies, history, individual instruments, essays and criticism, musicology, regional studies, discographies, and reference works. Three indexes—by title, author, and subject—are included.

Author : Jay
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1483408485
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Is Life Worth Living Without Labs? written by Jay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Near the banks of the Missouri River in northwest Missouri is where Jay Gore spent the first 18 years of his life. At age 10, he hunted small game in woodlots at his families' farm. He hunted the millions of ducks and geese that used the Missouri River as a corridor for migration. This horde of waterfowl gave Mr. Gore the spark to pursue a career in wildlife management. He obtained BS (1963) and MS (1965) degrees at South Dakota State University and the University of Maine respectively. He was a senior waterfowl biologist for 6 years with the Tennessee Fish and Game Commission. He had a 30-year career with three Federal agencies, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Forest Service. His first Labrador retriever possessed him at age 26 while living in Tennessee. He often wonders why people make the mistake of owning dog breeds other than Labs. After all, Labs are the perfect dog, not that he's biased or anything like that!