Whole Notes

Author: Ed Ayres
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 146071279X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Life Lessons through Music Shortlisted for The Age Non-fiction Book of the Year; People's Choice, Queensland Books of the Year; Booksellers' Choice Non-fiction Book of the Year. How can we pause long enough to repair ourselves? How can we make space and time in our lives to know ourselves? One way is through music - learning music, listening to music, being open to music. Because music consoles and restores us. Through music, whether we are listening or playing, we know ourselves more intimately, more honestly, and more clearly with every note. And with every note, music offers us a hand to the beyond. Through music, we can say what we didn't even know we felt. This book is an ode to music, and a celebration of humanity's greatest creation. It is not a call to arms, but a call to instruments. In music, Ed Ayres finds answers to the big questions life throws at us. Using personal anecdotes - including those relating to his transition from Emma to Ed - and observations from teaching and learning music, Ed finds hope in our desire to become whole, with some simple music lessons along the way. PRAISE 'Whole Notes may appear to be about music, but really, it's simply about how to be kind and how to listen without judgement. Which is the best definition of love, no?' Jessie Tu, Sydney Morning Herald 'A truly beguiling account' Geraldine Doogue 'An almost divine presence' Rick Morton 'This is a gorgeous read. It is entertaining and educating in equal measure, and will leave its readers inspired' Celia Cobb, The Strad 'Don't miss this book - it is an ode to music, by a truly inspirational teacher' Inge Southcott, Loud Mouth, Music Trust e-zine 'Ayres communicates with joy, and clarity, inviting us to walk the journey of life with openness to others' Bishop Ian Palmer, The Melbourne Anglican 'With his collection of essayistic reflections on the beauty of music and what the process of learning it can teach us about life, Ayres has gifted his reader with something truly generous and utterly joyful' Stella Charls, Readings

The Music Lesson

Author: Victor L. Wooten
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440637695
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes…and feeling them. The Music Lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...All you have to do is find the song inside. “The best book on music (and its connection to the mystic laws of life) that I've ever read. I learned so much on every level.”—Multiple Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Michael Brecker

Functional Music

Author: Chuck Sokol
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557661293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description

Theory Lessons, Book 1

Author: John W. Schaum
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457451409
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Time honored and time tested, the Theory Lessons book has earned a face lift. Completely re-engraved, with color highlights on each page, the book is fresh and new-looking, while retaining the valuable theory studies which have made it an indispensable tool in studios across the land. Progression of skill building is logical and easily presented. This is a theory book that takes a minimum of lesson time, a definite plus.

Ready to Read Music

Author: Jay Althouse
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419911
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Don't ask your students to read music until they are "ready to read music." This 100% reproducible book is packed with four sequential units of eight lessons each, all designed to prepare your students to read music. Most of the lessons are followed by a page of exercises, ideal for student assessment. And, as a bonus, there are page after page of large, reproducible music symbols...great for bulletin boards and flash card learning.

LET'S LEARN PIANO

Author: NOAM BONNAND
Publisher: Piano Mondial Editions
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Learning the piano on your own and from your own home with well-known classical music and beautiful melodies-- These are the goals of this new piano method. "LET’S LEARN PIANO An Adult Beginner Method" A practical, clear and detailed method in black&white with 124 pages, presenting skills which progress cumulatively. The book takes you by the hand and accompanies you step by step during your first six months of learning. The method provides the beginning pianist with, not only the theoretical background and the practice needed to learn to play, but also with the ability to read music notation fluently. This first major unit includes 11 lessons and 13 pieces for four to six months of learning, depending on your pace. Each unit explains step by step and in a cumulative way, everything the student needs to practice each piece. Afterwards, before continuing to the next unit, there is a quiz to give the student feedback about what has been learned. The result of more than 20 years of pedagogical experience, this guide, along with regular daily practice, will give you all you need to start reading and playing your first classical works. Surprises await you inside, as well as these free downloads: Guide for note reading 13 printable black&white scores 13 .wav & .mp3 audio files I wish you success in your piano practice. You will be on a beautiful exploration of the piano and have a wonderful journey with the most famous classical musics in the world.

How to Read Music

Author: Terry Burrows
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312241599
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
One of Europe's biggest selling music authors offers an oversize, boldly designed tutorial with CD that teaches how to read music for any instrument. 1,000 illustrations.

Piano Notes

Author: Charles Rosen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439135223
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
Charles Rosen is one of the world's most talented pianists -- and one of music's most astute commentators. Known as a performer of Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Elliott Carter, he has also written highly acclaimed criticism for sophisticated students and professionals. In Piano Notes, he writes for a broader audience about an old friend -- the piano itself. Drawing upon a lifetime of wisdom and the accumulated lore of many great performers of the past, Rosen shows why the instrument demands such a stark combination of mental and physical prowess. Readers will gather many little-known insights -- from how pianists vary their posture, to how splicings and microphone placements can ruin recordings, to how the history of composition was dominated by the piano for two centuries. Stories of many great musicians abound. Rosen reveals Nadia Boulanger's favorite way to avoid commenting on the performances of her friends ("You know what I think," spoken with utmost earnestness), why Glenn Gould's recordings suffer from "double-strike" touches, and how even Vladimir Horowitz became enamored of splicing multiple performances into a single recording. Rosen's explanation of the piano's physical pleasures, demands, and discontents will delight and instruct anyone who has ever sat at a keyboard, as well as everyone who loves to listen to the instrument. In the end, he strikes a contemplative note. Western music was built around the piano from the classical era until recently, and for a good part of that time the instrument was an essential acquisition for every middle-class household. Music making was part of the fabric of social life. Yet those days have ended. Fewer people learn the instrument today. The rise of recorded music has homogenized performance styles and greatly reduced the frequency of public concerts. Music will undoubtedly survive, but will the supremely physical experience of playing the piano ever be the same?

A Piano Chord Book You Can Actually Use!

Author: Aaron Whitehead
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781438202860
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book offers a fresh look at how to learn chords on the piano. Made with the beginning piano player in mind, this book is perfect for the person desiring to learn and play their favorite song on the piano. For more information about our piano program, please view our tutorials on YouTube at youtube.com/thepianochordbook

Music Theory Note by Note

Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744092612
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
Take note: You can enjoy music analysis. This concise and clear guide to simplified music theory teaches readers who play music by ear how to read musical notation by guiding them through the basics of reading and composing music to share with others. In this revised edition, renowned music author Michael Miller will help you learn: The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, and major and minor keys The building blocks of rhythm, including basic notation, time signatures, and tempo How to create tunes, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms Composing and arranging your own music, including coverage of musical genres and forms, arranging for voices and instruments, working with scores, and performing your music The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys Michael will also share online ear training and transcribing exercises to help you better understand music analysis. If your goal is to learn how to read and compose music, Music Theory Note by Note will provide just what you need to become successful.