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The Rock History Reader is an eclectic compilation of readings that tells the history of rock as it has been...

This compilation assembles previously published and unpublished essays by Schnittke and supplements them with an interview with cellist and scholar...

This book is designed as a general introductory reader, a textbook for undergraduate degree courses studying the creative processes involved...

Uncle John has proven once again that he is in tune with our legion of loyal readers. This 516-page musical...

A spirited collection of profiles, reporting, and commentary spanning the cultural scene by one of the finest essayists writing today Author:...

A gathering of stellar writings on the life, legend, music, and meaning of Bob Marley, international voice of dissent and...

Thompson's book provides a glimpse into a society in which cultures intersect and in which magic was born in the...

With a string of number-one hits showcasing Karen Carpenter's warm and distinctive vocals and Richard Carpenter's sophisticated compositions and arrangements,...

In this lyrical meditation on listening, Jean-Luc Nancy examines sound in relation to the human body. How is listening different...

This book is an excellent learning tool for both the beginner who has no experience with music theory, and the...

Rhythm is the backbone of music, and the development of a varied rhythmic vocabulary is a must for any creative...

Middle school general music may be a student’s last encounter with school music. A practical book with accessible pedagogical resources...

Started by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company in 1925, WSM became one of the most influential and exceptional...

 In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there...

Fiddling has had a lengthy history in Africa which has long been ignored. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje corrects this oversight with...

"What can be done about the state of classical music?" Lawrence Kramer asks in this elegant, sharply observed, and beautifully...

What makes a classical song a song? In a wideranging discussion, covering such contrasting composers as Brahms and Berberian, Schubert...

Mozart's enduring popularity, among music lovers as a composer and among music historians as a subject for continued study, lies...

By providing a focused examination of the historical development of Black music artistry, William C. Banfield formulates a usable philosophy...