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Music Theory Books

Musician’s Institute Ear Training for All Musicians (Book and 2-CD Set)

Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument.This book and double CD pack takes you step-by-step through Musician Institute’s well-known ear training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching; singing major and minor scales; identifying intervals; transcribing melodies and rhythm; identifying chords and progressions; seventh chords and the blues; modal interchange; chromaticism; [...]

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Music Theory Software

Harmonic Vision Music Ace 2 - School Version

Single computer, tracks up to 10 users, plus teacher’s guide. Geared toward children, yet perfect for any beginner! The Music Ace builds a solid foundation for students to succeed. Available in 2 parts, Music Ace teaches the fundamentals of music with lessons, games, and “The Music Doodle Pad”. Kids will love the easy to follow [...]

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MSRP:$79.95

Music Theory Videos

Jamey Aebersold Jazz: Anyone Can Improvise DVD

For all instruments.Jamey Aebersold Jazz: Anyone Can Improvise is a nearly two-hour-long DVD featuring Jamey at the piano explaining and demonstrating the fundamental techniques used by all great jazz improvisers. Topics covered include chord/scale relationships, keeping your place, patterns, the blues and pentatonic scales and their application, what and how to practice, articulation, memorizing songs, [...]

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Music Theory Wall Charts

Mel Bay Theory and Harmony Wall Chart

A graphical overview of the most important elements of musical harmony.The Mel Bay Theory and Harmony Wall Chart presents the Circle of Fifths, the essential scales and modes, chords and their inversions, key signatures, and the diatonic chords in C Major, as well as an easy-to-understand diagram of chord symbols. Whether at home or in [...]

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MSRP:$8.95

Music Appreciation

Sony It Might Get Loud (DVD)

Take a peek into the creative process of famous musicians Jimmy Page, the Edge, and Jack White.The Sony DVD It Might Get Loud is an epic, exhilarating backstage pass into the world of rock stars. There are guitar players, and then there are rock stars. Over the course of one day, three generations of electric [...]

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MSRP:$27.99

Music Business

Watson-Guptill What They’ll Never Tell You About the Music Biz

Learn about what most savvy music executives already know, and hope that readers never find out! This insider’s guide discloses the hidden dynamics and often unfortunate consequences of what really happens when a deal is prepared, contracts are signed, and promises are made, and alerts musicians, attorneys, songwriters, and anyone else interested in the music [...]

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MSRP:$21.95

Biographies

Watson-Guptill His Song - The Musical Journey of Elton John (Book)

This book has become a critical volume in serious appraisals of this remarkable artist’s career. More comprehensive than previous biographies, His Song provides the full story behind all of Elton John’s recordings, including: lyrical and musical analyses, a complete chronicle of all the artist’s concert tours, an authoritative view of how Elton John grew from [...]

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History and Criticism

Taylor Taylor Guitars - 30 Years of a New American Classic Book

Written by Michael Simmons, frequent contributor to Acoustic Guitar magazine, this beautifully designed, 217-page book includes full color photographs of the people, the places and the guitars that formed Taylor’s history.Order today and become the neighborhood Taylor expert.

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MSRP:$58.00

Instruments and Gear

Thomson Technologies Composing With Finale (Book)

Learn how to use all of Finale’s notation tools.Finale offers all the notation tools required to craft virtually any composition. The imaginative ways these tools are used sometimes becomes an elaborate composition in itself! The Composing With Finale book from Thomson Course shows you the essentials needed to make the most of this software program’s [...]

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MSRP:$39.99

Practice and Performance

Meredith Music The String Teacher’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes For A Successful Program

This valuable collection of deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed together in one easy, quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other’s ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshops, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite “recipes” [...]

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MSRP:$24.95

Video Documentaries and Performances

Alfred Legends of Jazz Drumming DVD

Part One (1920-1950) traces the history of jazz drumming in America from its earliest, pre-1920 roots to the advent of the be-bop revolution in the mid-1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of the greats of jazz drumming, including Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid [...]

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Alfred

Alfred Legends of Jazz Drumming DVD

Part One (1920-1950) traces the history of jazz drumming in America from its earliest, pre-1920 roots to the advent of the be-bop revolution in the mid-1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of the greats of jazz drumming, including Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid [...]

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Ashley Mark

Ashley Mark Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Book

Castelnuovo-Tedesco was a popular composer of film and classical music whose reputation continues to grow since his death in 1968. This extensive biography includes a gold mine of fact, history, opinion and personal reminisence. It is augmented by a list of his guitar works and their publishers as well as a discography.Ashley Mark Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco [...]

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Backbeat

Backbeat Playing From The Heart Book

Through the eyes and ears of top music writers, Playing from the Heart brings you closer to 43 of the best players in popular music. Drawn from the rich archives of Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard and Drums & Drumming, these classic interviews and photos reveal the skill, artistry, and personality of world-class musicians in [...]

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Berklee Press

Berklee Press Harmonic Ear Training (DVD)

An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listening skills and become better musicians. You’ll learn to: recognize chord progressions quickly and confidently, and incorporate them into [...]

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Centerstream

Centerstream The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Co. Book

The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Company by Jay Scott is the comprehensive, must-own owner’s or collector’s manual for any fan of Gretsch guitars. The book uncovers the history of Gretsch guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, [...]

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Cherry Lane

Cherry Lane Studio City Book

Professional guitarist Carl Verheyen chronicles his career as one of L.A.’s top-call session players in this complete collection of his Studio City columns from Guitar magazine. He draws on his vast experience to advise guitarists how to: exercise studio etiquette and act professionally; acquire, assemble and set up gear for sessions; use the tricks of [...]

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Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books Van Halen: A Visual History: 1978-1984 by Neil Zlozower (Book)

A hardcover coffee table book packed with color photos and testimonials compiling six years of rock history created by the band Van Halen.From their eponymous 1978 debut through their colossal 1984 album (they’ve sold over 75 million albums worldwide), Van Halen rewrote all the rules. Very few rocked (or partied) harder. Photographer Neil Zlozower first [...]

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MSRP:$35.00

Devine Entertainment

Devine Entertainment Handel s Last Chance (DVD)

It is 1742 and we are in Dublin, where ten-year-old Jamie O’Flaherty and the brilliant composer George Frideric Handel live. Jamie, who comes from a very poor family, has been caught stealing and is in jail. Handel, whose career is failing, needs his newest composition to be a big hit. By a stroke of destiny, [...]

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eMedia

eMedia Making Music Educational Composing CD-ROM

The first real composing space for kids!Making Music is the first real (and totally cool) composing space for kids! A program that children of any age will enjoy, this software lets children experience what it is like to compose music - without any formal music training. Making Music presents all the components of music visually [...]

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MSRP:$29.95

Gear One

Gear One Stars and Their Guitars (DVD)

A DVD of the history of the electric guitar and the players that made the electric string sound so influential.Stars and their Guitars spotlights the development and history of the classic electric guitars as well as the players that made them famous. Spanning a multitude of genres including rock, blues, rockabilly, country, hard rock, punk, [...]

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Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard The Woodshedding Source Book (C Instruments) (Book and CD Package)

The Ultimate Practice Manual - C InstrumentsThese book/CD packs present a proven approach to practicing and are, in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing with this method daily will improve technique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills - all which lead to superior improvisational skills. The [...]

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Harmonic Vision

Harmonic Vision Music Ace 2 - School Version

Single computer, tracks up to 10 users, plus teacher’s guide. Geared toward children, yet perfect for any beginner! The Music Ace builds a solid foundation for students to succeed. Available in 2 parts, Music Ace teaches the fundamentals of music with lessons, games, and “The Music Doodle Pad”. Kids will love the easy to follow [...]

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MSRP:$79.95

Harrison Music Education Systems

Harrison Music Education Systems Contemporary Music Theory Level 2 Book

The Music Theory series is designed from the ground-up to explain the terminology and musical structures needed for modern applications. Level One is an introductory course which covers music notation, key signatures, basic scales, intervals, modes, diatonic relationships and 3-and 4-part chords. Level Two is an intermediate-level course covering larger chord forms, definitive chords in [...]

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Hayes Publishing

Hayes Publishing Music Puzzlers Book

Additional InformationIncludes Teacher’s Guide. Sample exercises include music fundamentals, music forms, music maker (voice, instruments, objects) and categories of music.Save BIG when you buy today!

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MSRP:$6.95

Hudson Music

Hudson Music Tito Puente - King of Latin Music Book with DVD

Biography of the late, legendary Tito Puente and a brief history of Afro-Cuban and salsa music that he popularized throughout the world. The 2-hour DVD documentary includes Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from Cachao to Celia Cruz to Santana had on him. It also [...]

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Jamey Aebersold

Jamey Aebersold Effortless Mastery Book and CD

Liberating the Master Musician Within.Kenny Werner’s Effortless Mastery from Jamey Aebersold is a remarkable book that deals directly with hindrances to creativity, and presents ways to let your natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort. Includes an inspiring CD of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. Playing music should be as simple [...]

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MSRP:$20.00

Kultur

Kultur Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concert 9-DVD Set

Great for educators, fun for all ages!From 1958 through 1973, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic thrilled audiences with wonderful concert experiences presented in a sparkling music-with-commentary format: The Young People’s Concert. Viewed nationwide on CBS television, and eventually telecast around the world, The Young People’s Concerts turned an entire generation into music lovers. [...]

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MSRP:$149.99

Mel Bay

Mel Bay Theory and Harmony Wall Chart

A graphical overview of the most important elements of musical harmony.The Mel Bay Theory and Harmony Wall Chart presents the Circle of Fifths, the essential scales and modes, chords and their inversions, key signatures, and the diatonic chords in C Major, as well as an easy-to-understand diagram of chord symbols. Whether at home or in [...]

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MSRP:$8.95

Meredith Music

Meredith Music The String Teacher’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes For A Successful Program

This valuable collection of deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed together in one easy, quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other’s ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshops, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite “recipes” [...]

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MSRP:$24.95

Miller Freeman

Miller Freeman The Reel World Book

This how-to guide takes you inside the world of creating music for film and television, focusing on key concerns such as: ensuring musical aesthetics, using the most effective technology and techniques, and understanding the business side of things. Packed with case studies and insider’s tips, this book lets you learn by example. Also teaches how [...]

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Music Sales

Music Sales Shirmer Pronouncing Pocket Manual of Musical Terms

Edited by Theodore Baker. The reference book includes elements of music notation, definitions and biographical list of famous musicians. 342 pages.Save BIG when you buy today!

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Penguin Books

Penguin Books The Rough Guide To The Rolling Stones Book

Gert thoroughly Stoned with this invaluable guide!The Rough Guide to The Rolling Stones is a pocket-sized reference book that explores every aspect of the Rolling Stones’ music, along with the band’s history, from the blues clubs of ’60s West London to the world tours and millionaire mansions. The Rough Guide to the Rolling Stones lists [...]

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Record Research

Record Research Top Adult Contemporary 1961-2001 Book

Call it Adult Contemporary. Call it Middle of the Road. Call it Easy Listening. The hard truth is, this is the definitive work on the softer side of pop music. Joel Whitburn’s new Top Adult Contemporary 1961-2001 is an artist-by-artist listing of the nearly 8,000 singles and over 1,900 artists that appeared on Billboard’s Easy [...]

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Sony

Sony It Might Get Loud (DVD)

Take a peek into the creative process of famous musicians Jimmy Page, the Edge, and Jack White.The Sony DVD It Might Get Loud is an epic, exhilarating backstage pass into the world of rock stars. There are guitar players, and then there are rock stars. Over the course of one day, three generations of electric [...]

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MSRP:$27.99

Tara Publications

Tara Publications Passport to Jewish Music Book

An exhaustive examination of the history, form, and meaning of Jewish musical traditions, with enough general historical background to place the music in solid context. The author has effectively marshalled her vast subject matter with a topical and chronological approach. This book will be appreciated and useful to laymen as well as students, academicians, and [...]

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Taylor

Taylor Taylor Guitars - 30 Years of a New American Classic Book

Written by Michael Simmons, frequent contributor to Acoustic Guitar magazine, this beautifully designed, 217-page book includes full color photographs of the people, the places and the guitars that formed Taylor’s history.Order today and become the neighborhood Taylor expert.

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MSRP:$58.00

The Drum Channel

The Drum Channel The Marco Show by Marco Minnemann DVD

Marco’s latest release is his most detailed yet. The DVD includes almost a full hour of drum solos, performances with the Marco Minnemann big band and guitar hero Mike Kneally, several play-along tracks, instructional footage, comprehensive bonus features and much more. In all, almost 4 hours of total content, filmed in High-Definition and 5.1 surround [...]

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Thomson Technologies

Thomson Technologies The Tour Book - How To Get Your Music On The Road

Live music is a huge industry, and playing live is an integral part of the success for any musician, band or artist. The Tour Book provides practical advice, hints and tips on every aspect of putting on a live show — rehearsing, equipment, travel, accommodation, booking and promoting shows, sound checking, contracts, taxation, working abroad [...]

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Watson-Guptill

Watson-Guptill What They’ll Never Tell You About the Music Biz

Learn about what most savvy music executives already know, and hope that readers never find out! This insider’s guide discloses the hidden dynamics and often unfortunate consequences of what really happens when a deal is prepared, contracts are signed, and promises are made, and alerts musicians, attorneys, songwriters, and anyone else interested in the music [...]

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MSRP:$21.95

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