The Great Australian Songbook (Easy Piano)


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This fantastic new edition of The Great Australian Songbook showcases an unforgettable selection of songs by the greatest Australian artists. From ’80s classics to contemporary hits, this collection presents many songs and artists never even available in print before, reflecting the extraordinary creative legacy of Australia’s musicians. Designed to meet the needs of the beginner pianist, each song is specially arranged for easy piano with chord symbols and full lyrics. Every song is accompanied by essential performance tips and the book is illustrated throughout with unique photographs by legendary rock photographer Tony Mott. The digital edition additionally features a link to stream every song in the folio, allowing you to hear the pieces as you learn. The songs included are: 20 Good Reasons [Thirsty Merc] Absolutely Everybody [Vanessa Amorosi] Amazing [Alex Lloyd] Bedroom Eyes [Kate Ceberano] Beware The Dog [The Griswolds] Burn [Tina Arena] Burn For You [John Farnham] Catch My Disease [Ben Lee] Cement [Megan Washington] Chains [Tina Arena] Chemistry [Mondo Rock] Choirgirl [Cold Chisel] Crazy [Katie Noonan] The Day You Went Away [Wendy Matthews] From Little Things Big Things Grow [Paul Kelly & The Messengers/Kev Carmody] Happy Little Pill [Troye Sivan] Heading In The Right Direction [Renée Geyer] The Horses [Daryl Braithwaite] I Believe You, Liar [Megan Washington] I Touch Myself [Divinyls] I’ll Be Gone [Spectrum] Khe Sanh [Cold Chisel] My Island Home [Christine Anu] Not Pretty Enough [Kasey Chambers] Scar [Missy Higgins] Under The Milky Way [The Church] We’re All In This Together [Ben Lee] When The War Is Over [Cold Chisel] Wish You Well [Bernard Fanning] You’re The Voice [John Farnham]




The Essential Aussie Songbook


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You Can Teach Yourself Banjo


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This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument.




Music Business and the Experience Economy


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Music Business and the Experience Economy is the first book on the music business in Australasia from an academic perspective. In a cross-disciplinary approach, the contributions deal with a wide-range of topics concerning the production, distribution and consumption of music in the digital age. The interrelationship of legal, aesthetic and economic aspects in the production of music in Australasia is also highlighted as well as the emergence of new business models, the role of P2P file sharing, and the live music sector. In addition, the impact of the digital revolution on music experience and valuation, the role of music for tourism and for branding, and last but not least the developments of higher music education, are discussed from different perspectives.




Careless Whispers: The Life & Career of George Michael


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The unexpected death of George Michael on Christmas Day, 2016 brought to a close the life of one of the UK’s most loved pop icons. Careless Whispers is the gripping story of this musical legend – A record-shattering singer, songwriter and producer whose 30-year career saw him become one of the best-selling artists of all time. Revised and updated to encompass his final few years and the outpouring of love in his wake, this celebratory Omnibus Enhanced edition also includes a Digital Timeline of George Michael’s career, packed with live performances, music videos, interviews and more. This revealing biography digs deep into George Michael’s career, from the formation of Wham! to his success as a solo artist and, eventually, the final projects before his tragic passing. Within this larger-than-life tale, Robert Steele also explores his closely-guarded private life, including the death of his partner in 1993, the drug and sex scandals that sent him to prison in 2010 and the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as details of his astonishing philanthropy which were never revealed during his lifetime. Careless Whispers is an essential and inspiring read of a true musical icon like no other.




Hap Working the World


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Eight years, seven continents, one hell of an adventure. Follow Hap Cameron as he attempts to live and work on all seven continents before he turns thirty.







Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 2 (Music Instruction)


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(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play.




A Modern Method for Guitar - Volume 1 (Music Instruction)


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(Guitar Method). This practical, comprehensive method is used as the basic text for the guitar program at the Berklee College of Music. Volume One builds a solid foundation for beginning guitarists and features a comprehensive range of guitar and music fundamentals, including: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, special exercises for developing technique in both hands, voice leading using moveable chord forms, and more.




'Til Wrong Feels Right


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The Godfather of Punk and frontman for The Stooges offers insight into his creative world with this collection of lyrics brought to life by full-color photos, never-before-seen notes and memorabilia, short pieces by Iggy, and commentary from other music legends, including Danny Fields and Chris Stein from Blondie. Iggy Pop hasn't left a mark on music; he’s left it battered and bruised. From fronting the legendary proto-punk band The Stooges to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 to collaborating with an eclectic mix of artists including David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Jarvis Cocker, Death In Vegas, Underworld and Josh Homme, Iggy has proved himself to be one of music’s most iconic, outrageous and enduring music artists. Coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of the first and eponymous The Stooges record, here for the first time are Iggy’s collected lyrics, with stunning original photographs, illustrations and his and others' reflections on a genre-defining music career that spans five decades—the ultimate book for every rock and roll fan.