Author : Mark Bliesener
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 11,83 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781592571819
Explains how to form a rock band, work with other musicians, obtain bookings, promote the band, and handle recording and other contracts.
Author : Rod Underhill
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN :
MP3 is an Internet music format to compress music for easy download and storage. This work gives a history of how MP3 came to exist and what the technology is. The authors offer pointers and tips for would-be artists who want to run for the music industry.
Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 1101588756
The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.
Author : Carey Rossi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,76 MB
Release : 2008-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1440636532
Make every hour you run a bar a happy one. You’re no idiot, of course. You know it takes more to run a bar than pouring beer and keeping peanuts on the tables. Whether you’re interested in serving drinks only or adding food or even entertainment, running a bar requires a lot of business savvy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Bar will show you exactly how to build and manage the business of your dreams. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The essentials of creating a business plan for the type of bar you want to own and operate. • The lowdown on legalities involved in serving alcohol and food—as well as offering live entertainment. • Business-saving advice on dealing with vendors, suppliers, and employees. • Marketing and advertising suggestions based on your budget.
Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780028627311
Traces the origins and history of jazz, its major artists, and its stylistic varieties, and offers suggestions for assembling a recording collection
Author : David Hodge
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,42 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Bass guitar
ISBN : 9781592573110
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar will show you exactly how to master the fundamentals of bass and develop your own playing style. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: detailed advice on everything you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your own; the low-down on scales, chords, arpeggios, and more; clear explanations that will have you reading tablature and music notation in no time; tips on getting the most out of your practice sessions." - back cover.
Author : Brad Hill
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Music
ISBN : 0028641558
Presents basic lessons in reading music notation, advice on how to select an instrument, and details how to find your way around the keyboard.
Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,97 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Drum
ISBN : 9781592571628
Covers the history of drumming, different drum types, how to care for them, and basic skills and tips for playing different types of music.
Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,40 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Arrangement (Music)
ISBN : 9781592576265
Instruction and tips for creating arrangements, structuring compositions, and writing for various styles of music.
Author : Eric Nelson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 22,58 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780028641515
You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.
