Author :
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 18,4 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457410710
This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.
Author : Michael C. Thomsett
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 2016-03-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 1476615268
Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.
Author : Dave Black
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 49,9 MB
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457412993
At last, an orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this thoroughly comprehensive dictionary full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, the Essential Dictionary of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips and much more!
Author : Elaine Gould
Publisher : Faber Music Ltd
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 38,68 MB
Release : 2016-08-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 0571590039
Behind Bars is the indispensable reference book for composers, arrangers, teachers and students of composition, editors, and music processors. In the most thorough and painstakingly researched book to be published since the 1980s, specialist music editor Elaine Gould provides a comprehensive grounding in notational principles. This full eBook version is in fixed-layout format to ensure layout and image quality is consistent with the original hardback edition. Behind Bars covers everything from basic rules, conventions and themes to complex instrumental techniques, empowering the reader to prepare music with total clarity and precision. With the advent of computer technology, it has never been more important for musicians to have ready access to principles of best practice in this dynamic field, and this book will support the endeavours of software users and devotees of hand-copying alike. The author's understanding of, and passion for, her subject has resulted in a book that is not only practical but also compellingly readable. This seminal and all-encompassing guide encourages new standards of excellence and accuracy and, at 704 pages, it is supported by 1,500 music examples of published scores from Bach to Xenakis. This is the full eBook version of the original hardback edition.
Author : Karl Wilson Gehrkens
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 1914
Category : Music
ISBN :
Author : Vivek Sahney
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 40,17 MB
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 1645878481
Dictionary of Music and Staff Notation is about the various definitions of musical terms. Many of them are very difficult to find since they are not available in all music dictionaries. In staff notation section the notation is described in a very simple way and different topics related to music are covered in it. The book will be helpful for students as well as teachers.
Author : Alison Latham
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 29,44 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780198606987
This comprehensive one-volume dictionary covers all the musical terms in English and other European languages generally used in Western music. With over 2,500 A-Z entries, this ideal reference book provides clear, succinct definitions across a broad range of subjects, including rhythm, metre, scales, harmony and counterpoint, notational systems, and many more. An indispensable reference for students and teachers of music.
Author : L. C. Harnsberger
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 38,7 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457410758
This Essential Dictionary packs a wealth of information into our "user-friendly" Handy Guide format. Covering virtually every aspect of music theory, the volume includes everything from scales and modes to comprehensive ranges of woodwinds, brass, stringed instruments (with open-string pitches) and voices. Also includes tablature and guitar notation, and features written and sounding ranges for transposing instruments. A must-have for musicians of all levels!
Author : Tom Gerou
Publisher : Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,57 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780739060834
Essentials of Music Notation presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.
Author : Jonathan Harnum
Publisher : Questions Ink. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,73 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780970751287
Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.
