Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting

Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting

Author: Greg Horne

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739036044

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The newest addition to the extremely successful Teach Yourself Series is here! This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure to inspire any aspiring songwriter!


Alfred's Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions at the Keyboard

Alfred's Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions at the Keyboard

Author: Bert Konowitz

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1998-02

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780739000175

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Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions at the Keyboard will have you playing great chords and progressions right from the beginning. You will learn how to build and organize all the traditional jazz chords into progressions in every key. As you progress, you will learn how to comp, create new bass rhythms and improvise from chord symbols using blues and ii-V progressions. Also included are unique arrangements demonstrating how to play in the style of Meade Lux Lewis, Erroll Garner and Bill Evans.


Alfred's Music Tech 101

Alfred's Music Tech 101

Author: Brian Laakso

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2015-03-25

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1470628538

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A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun! A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 Teacher's Handbook correlates to Alfred's Music Tech 101 which covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates. * No musical experience required * Studies on producing music using modern techniques for college and high school students * A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs * Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production * Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom * Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations * Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments * Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback * Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download * Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates


Songwriting for Beginners

Songwriting for Beginners

Author: John Davidson

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457409790

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Anyone can get started learning how to write a song with this user-friendly basic method. You will learn how to write a melody, write an interesting chord progression, develop ideas, write lyrics and more. This book teaches the basics of reading music and provides both guitar and keyboard diagrams of the basic chords. You will even learn how to copyright and protect your songs. No matter what style of music you enjoy, get ready to develop your creativity with the first-ever, fun, basic method for songwriting.


Alfred's Teach Yourself Cubase

Alfred's Teach Yourself Cubase

Author: David Terry

Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780739066430

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For beginners with no prior training. Covers the basics of MIDI setup, loops, microphones, recording guitars and vocals, effects, mixing, and more.


You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing

You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-24

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1610654889

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In this easy to understand, how to book for any aspiring songwriter, Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to get started, how to write in different song forms, how to approach titles, themes and lyrics, the creation of a melody, utilization of various chords and chord progressions, finding the right chords for the melody, handling various rhythmic elements, creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary, essential supplies for novice songwriters, master chord diagrams for keyboard and guitar and an index of recorded music. Includes stereo CD.


Alfred's Teach Yourself Music History: Everything You Need to Know from Antiquity to Today, Book & CD

Alfred's Teach Yourself Music History: Everything You Need to Know from Antiquity to Today, Book & CD

Author: L. C. Harnsberger

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739092712

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An overview of all the major periods of Western music: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. World history timelines and visual examples of fine art in each period help relate musical events to familiar moments in history. Includes access to over 13 hours of streaming audio of complete movements and entire pieces featured in the book.


Music Theory, Songwriting, and the Piano

Music Theory, Songwriting, and the Piano

Author: Matt Donner

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739071939

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This introduction to music theory, designed primarily for producers of pop music, includes sections on rhythm, scales, triads, songwriting, seventh chords, and more; with musical examples.


Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar

Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar

Author: Steve Trovato

Publisher:

Published: 2013-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739095317

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Learning the Blues Has Never Been So Easy! Have you always wanted to play the blues? Authentic blues? Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar---the simple, straightforward, and effective way to learn the blues. Whether you are a beginning guitarist or an advanced player just getting into the style, start playing real, authentic blues music right away through easy-to-understand instructions and great-sounding examples. The first part of this book and DVD covers blues rhythm playing. Learn over 50 blues rhythm patterns, including medium shuffle, uptown blues, slow blues, blues-rock, mambo, and more. The second part covers blues lead guitar. Start with learning basic soloing techniques---such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, vibrato, and rakes---then dive right in by playing 18 great blues solos in the styles of legends like Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, and B. B. King. Features: * All examples include standard music notation and TAB * Every lesson and music example is clearly demonstrated on the DVD by noted educator Steve Trovato * MP3 accompaniment tracks to hone your skills as a blues lead guitarist