The Teaching of Instrumental Music
The Teaching of Instrumental Music

Author: Richard Colwell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08-20

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 1317350847

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This book introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles most commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. This text focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music. The first section of the book focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, and recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling). The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The third section focuses on rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school.

The Cambridge Companion to Duke Ellington
The Cambridge Companion to Duke Ellington

Author: Edward Green

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-08

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1316194132

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Duke Ellington is widely held to be the greatest jazz composer and one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century. This comprehensive and accessible Companion is the first collection of essays to survey, in depth, Ellington's career, music, and place in popular culture. An international cast of authors includes renowned scholars, critics, composers, and jazz musicians. Organized in three parts, the Companion first sets Ellington's life and work in context, providing new information about his formative years, method of composing, interactions with other musicians, and activities abroad; its second part gives a complete artistic biography of Ellington; and the final section is a series of specific musical studies, including chapters on Ellington and song-writing, the jazz piano, descriptive music, and the blues. Featuring a chronology of the composer's life and major recordings, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Ellington's enduring artistic legacy.

The Art of Digital Audio Recording
The Art of Digital Audio Recording

Author: Steve Savage

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0195394097

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Making great audio recordings requires striking the right balance between technical know-how and practical understanding of recording sessions. Even in the digital age, some of the most important aspects of creating and recording music are non-technical and, as a result, are often overlooked by traditional recording manuals. The Art of Digital Audio Recording teaches readers what they really need to know in order to make great sound recordings with computers - both the practical and the technical information, including: DT What to look and listen for in a recording environment DT Straightforward advice on recording almost any instrument DT Essentials of digital audio workstations DT Essentials of recording gear: microphones, mixers, and speakers DT Fundamentals of understanding and applying EQ, compression, delay, and reverb DT Secrets to running creative recording sessions DT Practical application of digital editing, mixing, and masteringA special section identifies solutions to the most common challenges in the recording studio, and the book also features an addendum with essential tips and reference information including: DT How to walk into a commercial studio and be the engineer DT Researching and buying gear: Internet vs. brick and mortar DT Digital formats: A handy referenceAs a whole, The Art of Digital Audio Recording is an essential resource that gives recordists the tools they need to let technical understanding serve greater musical goals.

Sound and Music Computing
Sound and Music Computing

Author: Tapio Lokki

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2018-06-26

Total Pages: 621

ISBN-13: 3038429074

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This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sound and Music Computing" that was published in Applied Sciences

Standard of excellence
Standard of excellence

Author: Bruce Pearson

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method combines a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.

Sittin' in with the Big Band, Vol 2
Sittin' in with the Big Band, Vol 2

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Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780739056998

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Sittin' In with the Big Band, Vol. II is more than just a fun play-along kit. This book and CD set features 10 big band charts written at the intermediate level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble and improve performance skills. As students play with and listen to the outstanding players in the band, they will learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, time, and playing in tune. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.