Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book)
Title | Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book) PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Alfred Music Publishing |
Total Pages | 372 |
Release | |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781457410710 |
This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.
Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory
Title | Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Michael C. Thomsett |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 287 |
Release | 2016-03-25 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1476615268 |
Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.
Behind Bars
Title | Behind Bars PDF eBook |
Author | Elaine Gould |
Publisher | Faber Music Ltd |
Total Pages | 694 |
Release | 2016-08-17 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0571590039 |
Behind Bars is the indispensable reference book for composers, arrangers, teachers and students of composition, editors, and music processors. In the most thorough and painstakingly researched book to be published since the 1980s, specialist music editor Elaine Gould provides a comprehensive grounding in notational principles. This full eBook version is in fixed-layout format to ensure layout and image quality is consistent with the original hardback edition. Behind Bars covers everything from basic rules, conventions and themes to complex instrumental techniques, empowering the reader to prepare music with total clarity and precision. With the advent of computer technology, it has never been more important for musicians to have ready access to principles of best practice in this dynamic field, and this book will support the endeavours of software users and devotees of hand-copying alike. The author's understanding of, and passion for, her subject has resulted in a book that is not only practical but also compellingly readable. This seminal and all-encompassing guide encourages new standards of excellence and accuracy and, at 704 pages, it is supported by 1,500 music examples of published scores from Bach to Xenakis. This is the full eBook version of the original hardback edition.
Essential Dictionary of Orchestration
Title | Essential Dictionary of Orchestration PDF eBook |
Author | Dave Black |
Publisher | Alfred Music |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 2005-05-03 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1457412993 |
At last, an orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this thoroughly comprehensive dictionary full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, the Essential Dictionary of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips and much more!
Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music
Title | Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music PDF eBook |
Author | Sandy Feldstein |
Publisher | Alfred Music |
Total Pages | 244 |
Release | |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781457422157 |
Contains thousands of entries covering all eras of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers from the popular genre as well as classical terms and composers. It is organized in a logical sequence for quick and easy reference.
Essential Dictionary of Music Definitions
Title | Essential Dictionary of Music Definitions PDF eBook |
Author | L. C. Harnsberger |
Publisher | Alfred Music |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1996-11 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780882847672 |
An invaluable addition to the "Essential Dictionary" library, this Handy Guide provides a comprehensive reference for musical terms and definitions. Often supported by examples that clarify the presented term, the volume also includes the pronunciation of foreign terms, and up-to-date electronic music terms. Entries are cross-referenced for easy use.
Essential Dictionary of Music Notation
Title | Essential Dictionary of Music Notation PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Gerou |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Music printing |
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