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Lederer, Victor
Verdi: The Operas and Choral Works
Amadeus Press (New York, NY, 2014)
An introduction to the operas of Verdi from Nabucco to
Falstaff, as well as his sacred works for choir and orchestra.
With notes and a bibliography. The CD contains excerpts
from several works. From the Unlocking the Masters
series, No. 26. Paperback, 247 p. with CD.
10484944 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
May, Brian & Simon Bradley
Brian May's Red Special
The Story of the Home-made Guitar that Rocked
Queen and the World
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
In this book Brian talks about every aspect of the Red
Special, from its birth to playing on the roof of Buckingham
Palace, from Live Aid to the closing ceremony of the
London 2012 Olympics and beyond. All of this is
accompanied by original diagrams, sketches and notes
dating from the building of the guitar, and a great selection
of photographs including Brian on stage with his guitar,
close-ups and x-rays. Hardcover, 144 p.
10490853 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
Montparker, Carol
The Composer's Landscape
The Pianist as Explorer –
Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters
Amadeus Press (New York, NY, 2014)
Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented
by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The
Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays
on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single
composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann,
Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. Montparker uses
landscape as a metaphor for the score, whether it be a
well-tended garden of Mozart or the thorny thickets on
a Schumann page: the topographical peaks and valleys,
the circuitous melodic lines, the thoroughfares where all
the voices convene, and so on. The discussions include
thoughtful suggestions for navigating these "landscapes,"
which differ so greatly from one composer to the next,
taking note of the essential technical and interpretive
elements, as well as the challenges for the "explorer
pianist." Paperback, 278 p. with CD.
10488995 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
The Metropolitan Opera Presents:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's
Le Nozze di Figaro
Amadeus Press (New York, NY, 2014)
Today Mozart's exquisite Le Nozze di Figaro delights and
moves audiences everywhere, long after its 1786 birth into
tumultuous times. The original Beaumarchais play raised
a firestorm in France, then on the brink of revolution, with
its dangerous commentary on class relations. However,
Lorenzo Da Ponte carefully omitted anything political
from his opera libretto; what remained, when joined with
Mozart's sublime and penetrating music, was a witty yet
profound tale of infatuation, heartache, scheming, and
tenderness, where complex emotions are laid bare and
everyone, regardless of class, is equally vulnerable to the
powers of love. Libretto, 296 p.
10485040 Libretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99
Parsons, Alan & Julian Colbeck
Art and Science of Sound Recording
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
Written with the DVD's coproducer, musician, and author
Julian Colbeck, ASSR, the Book offers readers a classic
"big picture" view of modern recording technology in
conjunction with an almost encyclopedic list of specific
techniques, processes, and equipment. For all its heft and
authority - authored by a man trained at London's famed
Abbey Road studios in the 1970s - the book is written in
plain English and is packed with priceless anecdotes from
Alan Parsons' own career working with the Beatles, Pink
Floyd, and countless others. ASSR, the Book is the perfect
platform on which to build expertise in the art and science
of sound recording. Hardcover book, 272 p.
10489157 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
Rooksby, Rikky
Songs and Solos
Creating the Right Solo for Every Song
Backbeat Books (New York, NY, 2014)
This guidebook teaches songwriters exactly how to create
awesome solos that will really help their material stand
out. Based on the study of nearly 900 songs from six
decades of great music, it explains the musical role played
by solos, illustrates which notes work over any chord
sequence, and offers a comprehensive range of hints and
tips for creating instrumental breaks that will enhance
any song. An accompanying CD includes no fewer than
42 sample solos in a range of styles and moods. Separate
backing tracks are provided for the reader to work with
and play over. For songwriting guitarists, the book goes
beyond mere instrumental technique to demonstrate how
lead guitar can be made to serve a song rather than simply
decorating it. It also explores the wide range of other
instruments that can be used to create really stunning
solos. Paperback with CD, 272 p.
10482309 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
Snow, Mat
U2 Revolution
Racepoint Publishing (New York, NY, 2014)
Now for the first time, get the complete photographic
history of one of the world's most influential and legendary
rock bands. Mat Snow's U2 – Revolution is lushly
illustrated with over 200 photos and two gatefold timelines
exploring the band's incredible history. Starting with their
roots in Dublin where the four teenaged friends first started
playing together in Larry Mullen's kitchen, Snow follows
the band through their debut album, Boy, their chart-topping
albums of the 1980s, their record-breaking tours and global
activism of the 1990s, and their reflective reconnection with
core fans in the 21st century. Hardcover, 244 p.
10490852 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Thornton, Cline
Practice Personalities for Adults
Centerstream Publications (Anaheim Hills, CA, 2014)
Did you know that your personality can affect the
way you learn and perform on a musical instrument?
This book identifies nine practice personalities in
music students. Adults will learn how to practice
more effectively and efficiently according to their
personalities. A Practice Personalities test is included
along with an accompanying CD.
10481832 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
Viss, Leila J.
The iPad Piano Studio
Alfred Publishing, Inc. (Van Nuys, CA, 2014)
Do you have an iPad? Are you thinking of getting one?
This book provides the tools to help you tap into its full
potential for use in any music studio. You will understand
the benefits of using an iPad to enhance your teaching,
discover how it can save you time and money and learn
how to integrate specific apps into your daily lessons. Leila
Viss, blogger at 88PianoKeys.me, has taught piano for over
25 years and has always included a lab session to reinforce
concepts with every private lesson. She has become
unashamedly infatuated with the iPad and the variety of
apps and claims it has revolutionized her 21st century
teaching. This book is a direct result of Leila's desire to
share her new love with others. From those who are still
contemplating the purchase of an iPad to those considered
"veteran" iPad owners, there's something for everyon - not
only for those who teach piano but also other instruments
as well. The chapters are concise with striking graphics and
a fresh format so that information can be gathered quickly.
With a scanner app you can scan the QR codes sprinkled
throughout the book with any mobile device. The paperback
with digital options provides access to a growing video
library and an updated blog with posts about the latest
apps and how teachers like you are using the iPad in their
studios. The fusion of physical and online experiences
provides an exclusive hybrid approach that combines a
continual stream of the latest information, ideas, insight,
and inspiration.
10481787 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.99
Popular
Song Collections
Doors, The
The Doors Greatest Hits
Alfred Publishing, Inc. (Van Nuys, CA, 2014)
The Doors were one of the most influential rock bands
to come out of Los Angeles. Thanks to Jim Morrison's
uncompromising lyrics and Ray Manzarek's memorable
keyboard lines, the band will forever hold a special place in
rock and roll history. This collection includes songs from
their top-selling Greatest Hits album, and features piano
parts, guitar grids, vocal melodies, and lyrics. Titles: Hello,
I Love You; Light My Fire; People Are Strange; Love
Me Two Times; Riders on the Storm; Break On Through
(To the Other Side); Roadhouse Blues; Touch Me; L.A.
Woman; Love Her Madly; The Ghost Song and The End.
10488393 Piano/Vocal/Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
Kitt, Tom
If/Then: A New Musical
Vocal Selections
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
A dozen selections from this Tony Award-nominated hit
Broadway musical starring Idina Menzel, presented in vocal
lines with piano accompaniment. Includes, Always Starting
Over, Best Worst Mistake, Here I Go, It's a Sign, Love
While You Can, Some Other Me, What Would You Do? You
Don't Need to Love Me, You Never Know and more.
10483602 Piano/Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Menzel, Idina
Best of Idina Menzel
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
Ten of the best-known songs as performed by this
acclaimed Oscar and Tony Award-winning songstress
arranged for piano, voice and guitar. Includes: Brave,
Defying Gravity, For the First Time in Forever, I Dreamed
a Dream, I Stand, I'm Not That Girl, Let It Go, No Good
Deed, Poker Face, Take Me or Leave Me.
10484106 Piano/Vocal/Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Mraz, Jason
Yes!
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
14 songs are featured on the 2014 release by Mraz,
including the first single Love Someone, a cover of Boyz
II Men's It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday and
12 more: Back to Earth; Everywhere; Hello You Beautiful
Thing; Long Drive; Out of My Hands; Rise; 3 Things; You
Can Rely on Me and more.
10482160 Piano/Vocal/Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
OneDirection
Midnight Memories
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
Our matching folio to OneDirection's Billboard-topping
third album includes all 14 tracks, led by the singles Best
Song Ever and Story of My Life plus: Better Than Words,
Diana, Little Black Dress, Midnight Memories, Right Now,
Strong, You & I, and more.
10484954 Piano/Vocal/Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Porter, Cole
Kiss Me, Kate
Vocal Score - Critical Edition
Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014)
Porter's famous musical, with a book by Samuel and
Bella Spewack, is based on Shakespeare's The Taming
of the Shrew. This edition of the complete vocal score
includes notes on musical notation, performance practice,
and production. It also includes an appendix of alternate
music. A critical report and other supplementary materials
are available online at http://elischolar.library.yale.edu/
cole_porter_critical_edition.
10489296 Piano/Vocal Critical Edition . . . . . . . .75.00
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