Popular music Books
Taylor & Francis The Cultural Study of Music
Book SynopsisWhat is the relationship between music and culture? The first edition of The Cultural Study of Music: A Critical Introduction explored this question with groundbreaking rigor and breadth. Now this second edition refines that original analysis while examining the ways the field has developed in the years since the bookâs initial publication. Including contributions from scholars of music, cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, and psychology, this anthology provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of music and culture. It includes both pioneering theoretical essays and exhaustively researched case studies on particular issues in world musics. For the second edition, the original essays have been revised and nine new chapters have been added, covering themes such as race, religion, geography, technology, and the politics of music. With an even broader scope and a larger roster of world-renowned contributors, The Cultural Study of Music is certain to remain a canonical text in the field of cultural musicology.Trade Review"The strength of the text is its breadth of analysis: the essays are brief, pithy, and thought-provoking. Recommended." --ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction: Music Studies and the Idea of Culture Richard Middleton Part 1: When? Musical Histories 1. Music and Biocultural Evolution Ian Cross 2. Music and Culture: Historiographies of Disjuncture, Ethnographies of Displacement Philip V. Bohlman 3. Historical Musicology: Is It Still Possible? Rob C. Wegman 4. Social History and Music History Trevor Herbert 5. Musicology, Anthropology, History Gary TomlinsonPart 2: Where? Locations of Music 6. Textual Analysis or Thick Description? Jeff Todd Titon 7. Comparing Music, Comparing Musicology Martin Clayton 8. The Destiny of “Diaspora” in Ethnomusicology Mark Slobin 9. Globalization and the Politics of World Music Martin Stokes 10. Contesting Difference: A Critique of Africanist Ethnomusicology Kofi Agawu 11. What a Difference a Name Makes: Two Instances of African-American Popular Music David Brackett 12. Music, Space, and Place: The Geography of Music Adam Krims 13. Music and Everyday Life Simon FrithPart 3: How? Processes, Practices, and Institutions of Music 14. Music, Culture, and Creativity Jason Toynbee 15. Musical Autonomy Revisited David Clarke 16. Music as Performance Nick Cook 17. The Cultural Study of Musical Instruments Kevin Dawe 18. Music Education, Cultural Capital, and Social Group Identity Lucy Green 19. Music Technology, or Technologies of Music? Bennett Hogg 20. Music and Material Culture Will StrawPart 4: Whose? Social Forces and Musical Belongings 21. Music and Social Categories John Shepherd 22. Music and Mediation: Toward a New Sociology of Music Antoine Hennion 23. Music and the Social Georgina Born 24. Locating the People: Music and the Popular Richard Middleton 25. Music and the Market: The Economics of Music in the Modern World Dave Laing 26. Music, Sound, and Religion Jeffers Engelhardt 27. Music, Race, and the Fields of Public Culture Ronald Radano 28. Music, Gender, and Sexuality Fred E. MausPart 5: Who? Musical subjectivities 29. What’s Going On: Music, Psychology, and Ecological Theory Eric F. Clarke 30. Musical Materials, Perception, and Listening Nicola Dibben 31. Music, Experience, and the Anthropology of Emotion Ruth Finnegan 32. Towards a Political Aesthetics of Music David Hesmondhalgh 33. Music and the Subject: Three Takes John Mowitt 34. Of Mice and Dogs: Music, Gender, and Sexuality at the Long Fin de Siècle Ian Biddle 35. Subjectivity Unbound: Music, Language, Culture Lawrence Kramer
£49.99
Little, Brown & Company Keep The Faith A Memoir
Book SynopsisKEEP THE FAITH is Faith''s first person account of life at ground zero of hip-hop''s greatest generation. She''ll share the truth about the love affair that changed her life, and the innuendo that rocked the hip-hop world to its core. From her passionate and tragically short-lived life with Biggie, Faith will finally lay the true story on the line. We''ll get to see the good, the bad and the ugly side of P Diddy; nobody knew either quite as well as Faith.
£15.99
Basic Books The Hip Hop Wars
Book SynopsisHow hip hop shapes our conversations about race -- and how race influences our consideration of hip hop Hip hop is a distinctive form of black art in America-from Tupac to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Kendrick Lamar, hip hop has long given voice to the African American experience. As scholar and cultural critic Tricia Rose argues, hip hop, in fact, has become one of the primary ways we talk about race in the United States. But hip hop is in crisis. For years, the most commercially successful hip hop has become increasingly saturated with caricatures of black gangstas, thugs, pimps, and hos. This both represents and feeds a problem in black American culture. Or does it? In The Hip-Hop Wars, Rose explores the most crucial issues underlying the polarized claims on each side of the debate: Does hip hop cause violence, or merely reflect a violent ghetto culture? Is hip hop sexist, or are its detractors simply anti-sex? Does the portrayal of black culture in hip hop undermine black advancement? A potent exploration of a divisive and important subject, The Hip Hop Wars concludes with a call for the regalvanization of the progressive and creative heart of hip hop. What Rose calls for is not a sanitized vision of the form, but one that more accurately reflects a much richer space of culture, politics, anger, and yes, sex, than the current ubiquitous images in sound and video currently provide.
£14.99
Dover Publications Inc. Charley Patton Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisNoted guitarist John Fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of the music of blues legend Charley Patton. This new edition is enhanced by Fahey's notes from the Grammy-winning, out-of-print boxed set, Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton.
£10.44
Thames & Hudson Ltd Motown
Book SynopsisThe music of Motown' needs no introduction. Berry Gordy's record label became a style unto itself, producing hit after suave, sassy and sophisticated hit, and shaped the careers of so many of the greatest musicians of all time. The label produced more US number-one hits than the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys combined. Now, and with fresh new insights and an incredible visual narrative, the official, visual history of this momentous contribution to music and American culture is told in full. This book delves deep into the success stories of Motown's powerhouse creative team, including the Holland-Dozier-Holland triumvirate, and unpicks backstories of the Motown musicians envied by many, and covered by the rest. The roster includes Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, the Jackson 5, The Temptations and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. Motown: The Sound of Young America is dense with information and materials gathered from the personal accounts and archives of many of the key players. It is a spectacular labour of love befitting an incredible story.Trade Review'An illuminating path into a familiar story ... an essential Motown work' - MOJO'A time capsule from one of the most colourful chapters in music history ... it’ll splash your coffee table in swathes of sunshine, pastel shades and rainbow jackets' - Shortlist'Definitive … this is a riotous and political celebration of a great American brand' - Tatler'A joy of a thing … the visual equivalent of a Temptations single' - The Herald, Book of the Year'Buy it, a real no-brainer' - The Beat magazine'A treasure trove of archive images' - i'A photographic celebration' - The Herald'A definitive and comprehensive account … a must for anyone with an interest in pop music' - Sixty Plus Surfers'A beautiful, bright book' - Loud and Quiet'A visual feast … bolstered by insider knowledge from Motown promotion kingpin Barney Ales' - Record Collector
£28.00
Transworld Publishers Ltd Adrenalized Life Def Leppard and Beyond
Book SynopsisMeet Phil Collen. You may know him as the lead guitarist in Def Leppard, whose signature song Pour Some Sugar on Me is still as widely enjoyed as when it debuted in 1988. Maybe you've heard of him as the rock star who gave up alcohol and meat more than 25 years ago. Most likely you've seen him shirtless - in photos or in real life - flaunting his impeccably toned body to appreciative female fans.But it wasn't always like this. Collen worked his way up from nothing, teaching himself guitar from scratch as a teenager by imitating his heroes. He slogged it out in London-based pub bands for years, long before Def Leppard formed and transformed from unknowns to icons (all thanks to a little album called Pyromania), from playing openers in near-empty arenas to headlining in those same stadiums and selling them out every night. But as Collen discovered, true overnight success is a myth. Like the other band members, he had to struggle and fight his way to the top; in tTrade ReviewWild...packed with juicy tales about everyone's favourite nine-armed pop-metal superband * Rolling Stone *Raw and captivating… Collen proves that he is one man who was able to go beyond the ordinary and redefine the rock and roll genre of music… Fans get to know Collen on a more intimate basis, thanks to this authentic memoir. This book garners 5 out of 5 stars * Digital Journal *
£13.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd A Long Strange Trip
Book SynopsisThe Grateful Dead were one of the most fascinating rock bands and cultural phenomena of the twentieth century. Despite having few mainstream hits, from 1965 to 1995 the Dead blazed an extraordinary incendiary trail across the rock firmament. Exploding from the roots and folk scene of the early 1960s, the Dead went on to provide the soundtrack to the Dionysiac revels of the burgeoning counterculture. Their history is the history of the modern American Revolution in the years of rage and rebellion, which were to change the country forever. Here is the band''s full story. Not just a brilliant rock biography, it forms a compelling portrait of America''s West Coast from the halcyon days of Magic Buses and Merry Pranksters to the corporate dawn of the twenty-first century.Trade Review'No novelist, sane or otherwise, could have invented the ethereal saga of the Grateful Dead. Dennis McNally's backstage portrait of the world's most liberated rock band is full of unforgettable images, wild and funny and fascinating' -- Carl Hiaasen'McNally's writing on the music is great, his critical judgements are precise and it's the kind of book to send you scurrying back to the records' * Sunday Herald *'This is an exceptionally candid account of the band and its career...Deadheads will lap up this book' * Daily Telegraph *'[McNally] uses his unique access and intimacy to tell a gripping story that even the most inventive novelist really would have struggled to make up...Combining the objectivity of the trained historian with the commitment of a true believer, McNally has surely written the best Dead book ever' * Uncut *'Some of the most vivid writing about the rock 'n' roll experience...A fascinating glimpse into a side of American culture that is still thriving, still evolving, and will simply not fade away' * Independent *
£17.09
Transworld Publishers Ltd Madonna
Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of one of the world's most famous women.Madonna is the biggest-selling female recording artist in the world and one of our greatest living pop stars. With each pioneering album she has consistently reinvented her music and her image, transcending the world of pop to become a global cultural icon. In 2018, unbelievably, she is hitting her 60th birthday yet she still remains as relevant as ever. Lucy O'Brien's extensive and well-researched biography looks at Madonna the artist, offering a detailed analysis of her music with input from acclaimed musicians and producers, as well revealing interviews from her intimate inner circle. She follows Madonna from her difficult childhood and those frenetic early years in New York, through the shocks and scandals of the 1990s Sex era to her twenty-first-century incarnation as an outspoken activist.Providing a fascinating insight into her life, relationships and what motivates her as Trade ReviewEnduring superstar gets the biography she deserves * Mojo *A mighty volume * Mail on Sunday *Madonna remains one of the most fascinating women of our time * Telegraph *O'Brien is a capable and intelligent writer...a refreshing biography of the iconic popstress * Guardian *If Madonna is your Elvis you will devour Lucy O’Brien’s definitive biography; not only can she write properly, but her book is objective, immaculately researched and illuminating. * Irish Examiner *
£11.69
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Progressive Patriot
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi? In a world where British citizens can lay bombs to kill their countrymen, where religious fundamentalism is on the increase and where the BNP are somehow part of the democratic process, what does patriotism actually mean?Our identity can change depending on what company we are in. For example, someone could describe themselves British to one person, Scottish to another and, say, a Londoner to another, and be right every time. But problems arise when someone tries to tell you what you are, based on your skin tone, religion, accent, surname, or whatever. This book is Billy Bragg''s urgent, eloquent and passionate response to the events of 7 July 2005, when four bombs tore through a busy morning in London, killing 52 innocent people and injuring many more. A firm believer in toleration and diversity, he felt himTrade ReviewAn intriguing and timely book, which opens a new angle on the debate of what it means to be British and a patriot * Daily Express *Charming and engaging... The Progressive Patriot flows with integrity and commitment * The Independent *Whatever your views, there is much to be inspired by here, and much you will want to rant right back at. * Sunday Telegraph *
£11.69
Faber & Faber Totally Wired Postpunk Interviews and Overviews
Book SynopsisTotally Wired features 32 interviews with the post-punk era''s most innovative musicians and colourful personalities. From Ari Up, Jah Wobble, David Byrne, Edwyn Collins, it also includes conversations with the most influential of label bosses, managers, record producers, DJs and journalists - such as John Peel and Paul Morley. Crackling with argument and anecdote, these conversations bring a rich human dimension post-punk''s exceptional characters, from their earliest days to their glorious and sometimes disastrous musical adventures. Along with interviews, we get ''overviews'': further reflections by Simon Reynolds on key icons and crucial scenes, including John Lydon and Public Image Ltd, Ian Curtis and Joy Division, and the lineage of glam grotesquerie running from Siouxsie & The Banshees to the New Romantics to Leigh Bowery.
£17.00
Faber & Faber Bob Dylan Writings 19682010
Book SynopsisGreil Marcus weaves individual moods and moments into a brilliant history of their changing times. The book begins in Berkeley in 1968, and ends with a piece on Dylan''s show at the University of Minnesota on election night 2008. In between are moments of euphoric discovery: from Marcus'' sleeve notes for the 1967 Basement Tapes to his exploration of Dylan''s reimagining of the American experience in 1997''s Time Out of Mind. And rejection; Marcus''s Rolling Stone piece on Dylan''s album Self Portrait - often referred to as the most famous record review ever written - began with ''What is this shit?'' and led to his departure from the magazine for five years. Marcus follows not only recordings but performances. books, movies, and all manner of highways and byways in which Bob Dylan has made himself felt in our culture. Together, the dozens of pieces collected here comprise a portrait of how, throughout his career, Bob Dylan has
£17.00
Faber & Faber Listening to Van Morrison
Book SynopsisListening to Van Morrison represents Greil Marcus''s quest to trace Morrison''s particular genius through seminal moments in his long career, beginning in 1965, breaking open in 1968 with the incomparable Astral Weeks, and continuing in full force to this day. This is a portrait of a perplexing, mysterious and terrifyingly gifted artist and vocalist at the height of his powers, written by one of our most thoughtful cultural critics.
£11.69
Faber & Faber Tim Book Two Vinyl Adventures from Istanbul to
Book SynopsisA Rough Trade Book of the YearAfter the success of his memoir, Telling Stories, Tim set himself a quest. He got in touch with people he admires, and asked them to suggest an album for him to track down on his travels, giving an insight into what makes them tick, while also giving Tim a chance to see how record shops around the world were faring in the digital age. Sending out texts, phone calls, emails and handwritten notes to the likes of Iggy Pop, Johnny Marr, David Lynch and Cosey Fanni Tutti, here is the tender, funny and surprising story of what came back.
£10.44
Faber & Faber A Lover Sings Selected Lyrics
Book SynopsisBilly Bragg is one of Britain''s most distinctive and accomplished songwriters, whose work has articulated the passions, both personal and political, of Britain during the past five decades. A Lover Sings contains over seventy of his best-known lyrics, selected and annotated by the author.''Sexuality'', ''A New England'', ''Levi Stubbs'' Tears'' - these are unadorned, poetic songs that skilfully interweave everyday observation with much broader concerns: of fairness and outrage, of generosity and love. A Lover Sings reveals a unique sensibility: principled and proudly of the Left, funny, forthright and tender. It is a remarkable collection.
£15.29
Faber & Faber Dig If You Will The Picture
Book SynopsisDig If U Will The Picture is a portrait of The Artist who will be remembered by many as the most seductive and enigmatic pop star of his generation. A year after Prince''s death at the age of 57, acclaimed writer Ben Greenman brilliantly anatomizes the star''s dramatic career and an aesthetic that at times seemed otherworldly.In thematically structured chapters that blend critical consideration of Prince''s art with the author''s personal connection to the music, this is a fitting memorial to a legendary performer: monumental, yet deeply intimate. Drawing on over 40 studio albums, a repertoire of 2,000 plus live shows, and close analysis of the unreleased highlights of the Vault, Dig If U Will the Picture is the definitive book on Prince''s work.
£16.19
Faber & Faber RAW
Book SynopsisThe Wu-Tang Clan is American hip-hop royalty. Rolling Stone called them the best rap group ever' and their debut album is considered one of the greatest of all time. Since 1992, they have released seven gold and platinum studio albums with sales of more than 40 million copies. So how did nine kids from the Brownsville projects go from nothing to global icons? Remarkably, no one has told their storyuntil now. Raw is the incredible first-person account of one boy's journey from the Staten Island projects to international stardom. Part social history, part confessional memoir, U-God's intimate portrait of his life - and those of his Wu-Tang brothers is a brave and unfiltered account of escaping poverty to transform the New York hip-hop scene forever.
£13.49
Faber & Faber The Tastemaker
Book SynopsisThe Tastemaker charts the singular life of a man who has been at the beating heart of music's most iconic moments for over sixty years. Leaving school and starting his career at Decca Records in 1958 at the age of sixteen, Tony King would soon find himself becoming close friends with Elton John, rekindling John Lennon and Yoko Ono's relationship, mediating a quarrelsome Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and spending time with Freddie Mercury in his final days a far cry from his childhood days in Eastbourne.Living in an era of seismic social, technological and cultural transformation, King experienced these defining moments as a stalwart in London and New York's gay scenes. Alongside his heady life in showbusiness, he was witness to the AIDS crisis and its devastating consequences: the death of family, the death of friends and the stultifying weight of responsibility in being called upon to hold things together.At once profound and suffused with Tony King
£11.69
Faber Music Ltd Rock Jazz and Pop Arranging
Book SynopsisThis practical guide is designed for aspiring amateur and professional musicians. The book covers every aspect of jazz, rock and pop arranging, from a basic lead sheet to scoring for full ensemble with voices. The book includes tips and hints, presented in an easy-to-use format.
£22.50
Faber Music Ltd Christmas Jazzin About Flute
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsRudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer; Nowell Cocktail; Christmas Jingle; Good Kings Wenceslas; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Deck The Halls; The Christmas Song; The 12 Days Of Christmas (Excluding Weekends)
£8.50
Faber Music Really Easy Jazzin About Bassoon
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDragonfly; Easy Tiger **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Riding Out West **ABRSM selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2006-2013; Smooth Operator; Cheeky Cherry **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Hot Chilli **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Crystal Spring; Keep Truckin'; Buttercup; Cat Walk **ABRSM selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2006-2013; Swing Your Partners; Simply The Rest! **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014
£9.30
Faber Music Ltd Pepperbox Jazz Book 2
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£8.50
Faber Music In Session With Charlie Parker
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£18.04
Faber Music Ltd Meet George Gershwin At The Keyboard
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Man I Love; I’ll Build A Stairway To Paradise; Do It Again; Fascinating Rhythm; Oh, Lady Be Good; Somebody Loves Me; Sweet And Low Down; Clap Yo’ Hands; Do Do Do; My One And Only; ‘S Wonderful **ABRSM selected piece: Piano syllabus 2011-2012; Strike Up The Band; I Got Rhythm; Who Cares?; That Certain Feeling; Liza.
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd Jam With Gary Moore
Book SynopsisShows you how to play eight classic Gary Moore guitar parts and jam along with a professional session band.Table of ContentsStill Got The Blues; Walking By Myself; The Loner; Oh Pretty Woman; Story of the Blues; Cold Day in Hell; Empty Rooms; Parisienne Walkways
£17.99
Faber Music Ltd Black Holes And Revelations
Book SynopsisA band who combine the famed histrionics and pomp of 70s prog rock with the angst of Seattle grunge and a love of epic piano scores. Muse's meteoric rise to rock's high table was underlined by the release of the acclaimed album "Absolution", in 2003.Table of ContentsTake A Bow; Starlight; Supermassive Black Hole; Map Of The Problematique; Soldier's Poem; Invincible; Assassin; Exo-Politics; City of Delusion; Hoodoo; Knights Of Cydonia
£17.09
Faber Music Ltd Guns N Roses Authentic Drums Playalong
Book SynopsisPart of the "Authentic Playalong Series", this title contains eight songs, everyone a rock classic, transcribed from the original recordings for bass, with a recorded soundalike CD with full demos and backing tracks.Table of ContentsDon’t Cry; Mr. Brownstone; Nightrain; Paradise City; Sweet Child O' Mine; Welcome To The Jungle; You Could Be Mine; You’re Crazy
£15.19
Faber Music Ltd Team Brass TrumpetCornet
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcapulco Bay; All Mixed Up; Au Clair De La Lune; Aura Lee; Austrian Holiday; Blowin’ In The Wind; Caribbean Dance; Celtic Lullaby; Chorale; Don’t Be Late; Edelweiss; Elegy; Flowing; Gallop; German Tune; Gliding; Here We Go; I Gave My Love A Cherry; I Saw Three Ships; LA Nitespot; Lasst Uns Erfreuen; Les Ballons; Little Donkey; Lullaby; March From Occasional Oratorio; Marching; Michael Row The Boat Ashore; My Favourite Things; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Ode To Joy; Old Liza Jane; Old Spanish Town; Pattern; Pavance; Quadratone Pattern; Quaver Study; Quick March; Regal Fanfare; Rickshaws; Say Goodbye; Scottish Ballad; Simply Blue; Sling Hosanna; Slavic Slurs; Sleigh Ride; Slow Waltz; Sort ‘Em Out; St Anthony Chorale; Star Wars Main Theme; Stepping Out; Study In Bb; Study In C; The Centipede’s Masterpiece; The Cuckoo; The First Noel; The Lost Note; The Swinger; Theme From New World Symphony; Tied On The Slide; Tricky Tune; Victorian Ballad; Villikins And His Dinah; Waiting!; Walking; Watch Your Step; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Welsh Tune; West Indian Carnival; When I First Came To This Land; When The Saints Go Marching In; Workin’ On The Rail Road; Yankee Doodle
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd Jam With Whitesnake
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£17.99
Faber Music Ltd After Hours Jazz 1
Book SynopsisContains songs that are arranged for the Grade 3-5 pianist to enjoy.Trade ReviewI have long been a fan of Pam Wedgwood’s ‘After Hours’ books (I’ve used them for myself for relaxation, for pupils who need a break from classical styles, for sight-reading practice and for fun) and was delighted to see this jazz addition to the series. I have always harboured a secret ambition to be a ‘cool’ jazz pianist but know (after a couple of jazz workshops) that this is never going to happen. However, I can pretend and almost pass for one when I have a book like this and so can most of my Grade 4 and upwards pupils….The pieces are approximately Grade 4-6 and are all beautifully written, sound absolutely true to the originals and are genuine jazz delights Music Teacher Magazine, January 2009Table of ContentsA Foggy Day (Gershwin); Autumn Leaves (Prevert/Kosma); De Rosa (Wedgwood); Fly Me to the Moon (Howard) I Got Rhythm (Gershwin); In the Still of the Night (Porter); I've Got You Under My Skin (Porter); Laura (Mercer/Raksin) Let There Be Love (Grant/Rand); My Favourite Things (Hammerstein II/Rodgers); Paper Tigers (Wedgwood); Pink Panther (Mancini); Save It All For Me (Wedgwood); They Can't Take That Away From Me (Gershwin)
£9.49
Faber Music Ltd Status Quo
Book SynopsisContains a selection of the best songs from Status Quo - which have become classic hits influencing many bands and artists including "Rockin' All Over The World", "Whatever You Want" and "In The Army Now".Table of ContentsRockin' All Over The World; Whatever You Want; What You're Proposing; Marguerita Time; In The Army Now; Burning Bridges; Like It Or Not; Queenie
£999.99
Faber Music Ltd Jam With Van Halen
Book SynopsisVan Halen are one of most successful American rock bands. This title is a learning tool that can help you extend your stockpile of licks and fills and develop your improvisational skills. It features the combination of musical notation and guitar tablature with backing tracks.Table of ContentsAin't Talking 'Bout Love; Runnin' With The Devil; You Really Got Me; Somebody Get Me a Doctor; Jump; Panama; Why Can't This Be Love; Right Now
£17.99
Faber Music R.E.M Authentic Drums Playalong
Book SynopsisA songbook containing 8 songs transcribed from the original recordings for Drums. It includes a recorded soundalike CD, with full demos and backing tracks.Table of ContentsBad Day **Trinity R&P recommended song, Drums Grade 4; Losing My Religion; Man On The Moon; The One I Love **Trinity R&P recommended song, Drums Grade 4; Radio Free Europe; So. Central Rain **Trinity R&P recommended song, Drums Grade 5; Stand; What's The Frequency Kenneth?
£15.19
Faber Music Ltd The Rock n Roll Piano Songbook
Book SynopsisFeatures classic hits from Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis. This title includes songs that are accurately transcribed from the original recordings for piano and voice with guitar chord boxes.Table of ContentsAin’t Got No Home (Clarence 'Frogman' Henry); Ain’t That A Shame (Fats Domino); At The Hop (Danny and The Juniors); Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino); Boppin’ The (Carl Perkins); Don’t You Just Know It (Huey 'Piano' Smith); Good Golly Miss (Little Richard) **Trinity R&P recommended song, piano/keys Grade 6; Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis); The Green Door (Jim Lowe)**Trinity R&P recommended song, vocals Grade 2; I Hear You Knocking (Gale Storm); I’m An Old Rock N’ Roller (The Swinging Blue Jeans); Nut Rocker (B Bumble and The Strips); Reet Petite (Jackie Wilson); Rock And Roll Music (Chuck Berry); Rock With The Caveman (Tommy Steele and The Steelmen); Shake, Rattle and Roll (Elvis Presley) **Trinity R&P recommended song, vocals Grade 2; (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) **Trinity R&P recommended song, keys Grade 5; Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (Jerry Lee Lewis) **Trinity R&P recommended song, keys Grade 6; Whole Lotta Woman (Johnny Kid and The Pirates)
£15.19
Faber Music Ltd Its never too late to play blues rags boogies
Book SynopsisHelps pianists learn about blues, exploring different skills and techniques that are needed to play, through favorite repertoire in easy-to-play arrangements.Table of ContentsPineapple Rag; Ragtime Dance; Elite Syncopations; The Easy Winners; Ringtone Rag; Maple Leaf Rag; Bus Stop Boogie; Be-bop-a-lula; Let’s Twist Again; Oh Baby!; Great Balls of Fire; Brainstorm Boogie; Rock Around the Clock; Playing the Blues; Blair’s Blues; C Jam Blues; Stormy Weather; Basin Street Blues; Blues in the Night; Angel Eyes; It’s Never Too Late To Play Blues (duet)
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd Jazz Technique Takes Off Violin
Book SynopsisPresents intermediate level jazz studies for solo violin and violin duet. This book concentrates on a specific jazz style, and has practice and performance tips to guide the student and outline technical and musical goals.Trade ReviewJazz Technique Takes Off follows a successful technique series by leading string teacher Mary Cohen. It comprises 15 studies, ten of which are orginal Cohen, the remaining five by Porter, Gershwin and Joplin (The Entertainer). Styles include rumba, rag, blues, jazz, waltz and tango; three of the more famous pices are in duet form, with the tune shared between the players. Most have meticulous dynamics, though occasonally the student is encouraged to experiment, and Cohen has written excellent practical, historical or musical tips for each piece. Music Teacher, September 2010 Witty, rhythmical and fun, Jazz Technique Takes Off! takes the intermediate string player on a journey of love, adds a fusion of invigorating jazzy dances and sweeps you up in a rhythmical fantasy. The variety of jazzy techniques included rumba rhythms, mixed time signatures, slides, syncopation, harmonics and chromaticism that all melt into a melodic hotpot to keep young violinists engaged. Vivid descriptions and suggested performance and practice ideas accompany each piece in both German and English. Three enticing duets arranged by Cohen (I’ve got Rhythm, The Entertainer, and Summertime) allows students to double their fun by playing with a friend. The focus on a specific jazz style in each piece gives students the opportunity to gain skills and valuable insights into the world of jazz music. This will have you dancing as you play! Stringendo, April 2010 This is another excellent publication by Mary Cohen in the same high quality format as ‘Technique takes off!’. The 15 intermediate jazz studies each concentrate on a specific jazz style, with brief background information and helpful practice and performance tips. Mary uses several jazz classic (I got Rhythm, Who wants to be a Millionaire, Summertime) as well as own compositions to explore varying jazz rhythms and styles......this is a good way of familiarising oneself with the style and jazz rhythms whilst improving technique. European String Teachers Association, Autumn 2009Table of ContentsLet’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love); Carnival Parade Rumba; I Got Rhythm (Duet); Tattered Blue Jeans Rag; Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?; Tuesday, Bluesday; That Dance… That Dance…; A Cappuccino At The Ice Rink; The Entertainer (Duet); Tango At Midnight; On The Run!; Summertime (Duet); Charleston, Let’s Charleston!; Tip Top Tap Dancer; Doin’ My Head In!
£8.50
Faber Music Ltd Jazzin About Piano
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTake it from here;Summer Song;Why?;The Stranger;Pink Lady;Never let go;Just passing by;Jack in a Juke Box;Laid-back Blues;Back to the Wall;Wheels of Time
£9.49
Faber Music Ltd Really Easy Jazzin About Piano
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTrack 1; Ping-Pong; In The Eyes Of A Tiger; Dual Control; Hot Chilli; Hip-Hop; Garage Sale; Wise Guy; Night Patrol; Popcorn; Your First Hit Single; Big Chief Little Foot; Moonlight Shadows; The Jumping Bean; Jammy Dodger; Washing-Up Blues; The Swinging Sisters; A Sad Little Tale; Spell It Out For Me Baby!
£9.49
Faber Music Ltd Back To Basics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsLike Soldiers Do; Strange Things Happen; A Lover Sings; It Says Here; The Myth Of Trust; Island Of No Return; Richard; From A Vauxhall Velox; The Saturday Boy; A New England; The Busy Girl Buys Beauty; The Milkman Of Human Kindness; The Man In The Iron Mask; To Have And To Have Not; Lover's Town Revisited; St Swithin's Day; Between The Wars; Love Gets Dangerous; The Guitar Says Sorry
£14.24
Faber Music Ltd The Ukulele Rock Playlist Black Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe ukulele phenomenon goes from strength to strength, broadening its scope into hitherto untouched areas of performance – and that is A Good Thing. The versatility of the humble uke is proving irrepressible as this compilation of rock tunes (in chord songbook format) from the like of Queen, Green Day and Nirvana (among many others) clearly indicates. MiPro Magazine, January 2011Table of ContentsAll Day And All Of The Night (The Kinks); Basket Case (Green Day); Don't Look Back Into The Sun (The Libertines); Don't Stop Believin' (Journey); Get It On (T. Rex); Here I Go Again (Whitesnake); Hounds Of Love (Futureheads); I Love Rock N' Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts); I Want To Break Free (Queen); The Jean Genie (David Bowie); Last Nite (The Strokes); Lithium (Nirvana); Live And Let Die (Wings); Lucky (Radiohead); Monster (The Automatic); My Sharona (The Knack); Paranoid (Black Sabbath); Real Wild Child (Wild One) (Iggy Pop); Rebel Yell (Billy Idol); Rock DJ (Robbie Williams); Rock Star (Nickelback); Rockin' All Over The World (Status Quo); School's Out (Alice Cooper); Senses Working Overtime (XTC); Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (The Ramones); Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana); Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple); Teenage Kicks (The Undertones); Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight (Spinal Tap); Turning Japanese (The Vapors); We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place (The Animals)
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd The Jazz Piano Player Collection
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£13.29
Faber Music Ltd The Jazz Sax Collection AltoBaritone Saxophone
Book SynopsisThe Jazz Sax Collection (Alto/Baritone) is an unmissable selection of authentic jazz, written and arranged by professional jazz saxophonist Ned Bennett. Contains selected pieces for the forthcoming ABRSM Saxophone syllabus. Suitable for intermediate to advanced-level players(approximately Grade 4 to 7).Trade ReviewA review of An Urge to Splurge: The dictionary defines 'to slurge' as making 'an ostentatious display: to show off' and this funky Latin-American-style music gives every opportunity to do just that....Assurance, commitment and communication are essential and linked with these accuracy , detail and rhythmic awareness.....this is a very enjoyable and very 'saxy' piece to have under the fingers. Libretto Magazine (ABRSM), October 2013 Table of ContentsAn Urge to Splurge; But Not For Me; Bye Bye Blackbird; Clouds; Friday Feeling; Distant Memory; I Love You; In The Habit; Lamplight; Old Devil Moon; Oxford Street; See You In Five; The Shorter Path; Spot On; Summertime; I Know What You're Thinking; Utterley Adderley; Where Next?
£11.39
Faber Music Ltd Rock Pop Studies Piano
Book Synopsis80 studies developing all aspects of pop piano playing through focussed technical work. This progressive collection helps players learn and understand the many different challenges of popular piano playing.
£9.49
Faber Music Ltd How to Play Jazz Piano
Book SynopsisDiscover Pam Wedgwood’s exciting world of jazz piano! How to Play Jazz Piano is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation,covers swing, syncopated rhythms, basic chords and scales and modes.Trade ReviewThis book does what it says on the cover, and does it with clarity, style and immense skill. There is a logical progression of 15 sessions that explain the fundamental elements of jazz, covering: understanding syncopated rhythms, how to swing, playing from memory, understanding basic chords and chord symbols, playing in different popular styles, scales and modes used in jazz, the beginnings of improvisation, and suggested listening to provide inspiration. There are also online resources available via a QR code or directly from the Faber website. I tried out some of the sessions with one of my pupils who loves jazzy pieces, but the thought of playing jazz with its different chords, blank bars and modes filled her with horror. We found that this book led us through all these potential pitfalls comfortably and most enjoyably. She got carried away and went leaping ahead – we then practised what we had learned about syncopation and swing on her Burgmüller piece! I can see this book becoming a classic ‘how to’ book, being tremendously helpful for GCSE music, teachers who want to teach ABRSM jazz exams, and for all pianists. I am delighted to say that Pam Wedgwood has done it again. Fiona Lau, Music Teacher Magazine, November 2018
£13.29
Faber Music Ltd Wrong Crowd PianoVoiceGuitar PianoVocalGuitar
Book SynopsisWrong Crowd is the artist-approved matching songbook to Ivor Novello and BRIT award-winning songwriter Tom Odell's second studio album. Set for release on 10th June 2016, the album was co-produced by Odell alongside Jim Abbiss, who has also produced records for artists including Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Adele.Table of ContentsWrong Crowd; Magnetised; Concrete; Constellations; Sparrow; Still Getting Used to Being on My Own; Silhouette; Jealousy; Daddy; Here I Am; Somehow
£17.09
Faber Music Hamilton A Choral Medley
Book SynopsisRelive the best hits from the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and GRAMMY Award-winning musical Hamilton in this 9-minute choral medley for SA/Men. With opportunities for soloists and small groups, this is a perfect showcase piece for your choir and a lively and fun addition to any concert programme.Table of ContentsAlexander Hamilton, My Shot, The Schuyler Sisters, The Room Where It Happens, Helpless and Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down).
£6.78
Faber Music Ltd How To Play Jazz Saxophone
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£13.29
Faber Music Ltd Last Christmas
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEverything She Wants; Faith; Fantasy; Fastlove; Freedom ‘90; Heal The Pain; Last Christmas; Move On; One More Try; Praying For Time; This is How (We Want You To Get High); Too Funky; Waiting For That Day; Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
£14.24
Faber Music Ltd Tom Ollendorff
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£12.34
