The New Penguin Dictionary of Music is the essential A-Z of some 1,000 years of Western music.
• A pleasurable read
• An invaluable and authoritative reference book for all music lovers
• Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers
• Examines such key topics as music history, performers, theory, and jargon.
• Written by an award-winning music critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion
The New Penguin Dictionary of Music is the essential A-Z of some 1,000 years of Western music. It explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers and examines such key topics as music history (from medieval plainchant to contemporary minimalism), performers, theory, and jargon. Written by an award-winning music critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion, this dictionary is a pleasurable read and an invaluable and authoritative reference book for all music lovers, whether amateur or professional.
Paul Griffiths, former chief music critic of the New Yorker and a regular contributor to the New York Times, has been writing about music professionally for over thirty years and is a recipient of the Commonwealth Writers Prize.
Parents and teachers find this book helpful in supporting their children's education.
• The philosophy and principles of Suzuki's teaching methods
• Established for early childhood education
• Allow every person to reach the highest potential
• This book is helpful in supporting children's education
A useful exercise book for theory students to practice in or for composition.
• Made from 100% recycled paper
• 24 double-sided pages
• 48 pages of useable manuscript
• Each page includes 12 standard-sized staves
Teachers, students, and parents can quickly and easily record, track and share practice plans, schedules, and homework.
• Quickly and easily record, track, and share practice plans, schedules, and homework
• Each double page includes fields for various important records for Date, Practice, Technical Work, Repertoire Work, and Extra Lists.
• It also has fields for Students’ Choice, Teachers' Comments, Music to Buy, and Next Lesson requirements
In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his cello teacher - the chance to people his world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.
• An attractive and accessible read for children
• Catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time
• Packed with facts, dates, and anecdotes
• Lively black-and-white line illustrations
From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss their professional and personal lives.
• A collection of interviews with this century's most gifted cellists
• Musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives.
• A discussion on what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist, and recording artist.
This book will help you face the audience without fear, enjoy the moment and succeed.
This book shows you how to:
• Channel adrenaline into energy.
• Excel in auditions, exams, and concerts.
• Cure shakes, jitters, butterflies, and brain fog.
• Survive mistakes and hazards on stage.
• Enjoy a confident performance.
How today's leading violinists practice and work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them - all this and more comes to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations.
• A collection of in-depth interviews
• Discussion of today's leading violinists in making music
• A rare glimpse into the fascinating life of classical violin soloists
• Professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music
Twenty-five crossword puzzles with a musical theme, compiled by Randal Henly.
• A musical brain teaser offers hours of amusement
• For all musically-minded crossword lovers
• Intriguing, educational, and fun
• An excellent gift for musical friends and family
• A guaranteed way to extend your musical knowledge with maximum enjoyment
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