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Hal Leonard Corporation Selected Piano Masterpieces - Early Advanced Level: 16 Pieces by 10 Composers
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Hal Leonard Corporation Piano Lessons Book 2
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Hal Leonard Corporation First Disney Songs: John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course - 8 Disney Solos
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Hal Leonard Corporation Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon
Warren Zevon songs are like chapters in a great American novel. Its story lies in the heart of his and our psyche. The lines are blurred. We never seem to know if we are looking in a mirror or peering through a window; we only know that when we listen we see something . The music sets the scene his voice a striking baritone, its narrator our guide through a labyrinth of harrowing narratives. The plot unfolds without subtlety; each musical and lyrical arc awakens imagination. In Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon , music journalist James Campion presents 13 essays on seminal Zevon songs and albums that provide context to the themes, inspirations, and influence of one of America's most literate songwriters. In-depth interviews with Zevon's friends and colleagues provide first-person accounts of how the music was lived, composed, recorded, and performed. Longtime fans of this most uniquely tortured artist, as well as those who want to discover his work for the first time, will get inside the mind, talent, and legacy of the wildly passionate Excitable Boy.
£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Dear Evan Hansen - Easy Piano Selections
£19.99
Hal Leonard Corporation Chord Master: How to Choose and Play the Right Guitar Chords
ÊChord MasterÊ is a chord dictionary with a difference. Rather than just show chord shapes ä which are all there in the Chord Matrix ä a large portion of the book explains how to use chords with information about the theory behind them and attempts to answer the questions guitarists often have about chord shapes. Also it presents usable groups of chords for beginners in relation to a variety of song styles.ÞThis new revised edition emphasises the practical and is even more useful to beginners with expanded exercises and more audio. The multimedia component has roughly doubled the number of tracks and is 30 minutes longer. Some audio examples have a backing track arranged to stress melodic and rhythmic elements so that when the reader puts the chords alongside the effect is marked sometimes allowing for re-harmonizing the same music with a different chord progression or a chord progression played in more than one area of the guitar. The notation of the chord progressions is partly redesigned making it easier to read. This will also make this part of the book more attractive to the casual browser.ÞMore chord types have been added to ÊChord MasterÊ's Matrix (dictionary) section with new material about balanced chords (which remove ineffective or unnecessary doublings of notes) and about effective chord voicing. The section about chords from famous songs is expanded with more examples of unusual chords including ones that players are often curious about ä one of the most famous examples is the first chord of A Hard Day's Night.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Live Sound Manual: Getting Great Sound at Every Gig
From faders to frequencies microphones to mixing pink noise to polarity this is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment ä solo acoustic guitar and vocal full-scale band requiring complex amplification or electronica DJ working multiple turntables. Every aspect of live sound is covered including: analyzing venue needs acquiring and managing the ideal sound system setting up and testing equipment understanding and applying the theories of acoustics maintenance trouble-shooting and much more. Also features a 15 000-word technical glossary.
£22.50
Hal Leonard Corporation Introduction to Jazz Guitar Soloing
£25.99
Hal Leonard Corporation Music Theory for Kids
£19.91
Hal Leonard MGB Melodic Highlights
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Hal Leonard MGB Concertino in Russian Style Opus 35
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Hal Leonard MGB Super Hits for Violin
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Hal Leonard MGB Colours of the World
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Hal Leonard MGB Hoeren Lesen Spielen 1 Querfloete
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Hal Leonard MGB Super Hits for Alto Saxophone
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Hal Leonard MGB Methode de piano pour adultes vol. 2
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Hal Leonard MGB Blokfluit Starter 1
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Hal Leonard MGB La Flute au Salon
£22.99
Hal Leonard MGB Israeli Concertino
£20.43
Hal Leonard MGB Keyboard World 1
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Hal Leonard MGB Methode de Percussions a Clavier 1
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Fabelmans: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Hal Leonard Corporation Joe BonamassaSignature SoundsStyles Techniques
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Hal Leonard Corporation Top Hits of 2020
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Hal Leonard Corporation Steampunk FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World of Goggles, Airships, and Time Travel
What is steampunk? Going beyond the standard default definitions of Victorian science fiction, yesterday's tomorrow today, or some other equally vague or limited description, Steampunk FAQ provides a historical exploration of its literary and cinematic origins. The journey begins with a look at steampunk's genesis in the novels and short stories of three Californians who hung out a lot with Philip K. Dick, before moving on to the inspirations and antecedents of steampunk. Contrary to what many articles and books say, steampunk's direct inspiration is arguably far more cinematic than literary, a likely reaction to the many film adaptations, pastiches, and knockoffs of the scientific romances of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. While Verne, Wells, and a host of other Victorian and Edwardian writers have influenced steampunk fiction, cinematic elements from films such as Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and George Pal's Time Machine (1960) show up more often as immediate influences on the style we call steampunk. In offering a celebration of steampunk's style and cultural aesthetic, Steampunk FAQ also explores its connection to cyberpunk, the world of fashion, comics, and culture around the world.
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Hal Leonard Corporation Flying V, Explorer, Firebird: An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars
Lavishly illustrated with color photos throughout
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Anatomy Of A New York Debut Recital
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Hal Leonard Corporation Listening to Handel
HANDEL: A LISTENER'S GUIDE
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Hal Leonard Corporation Horror Films FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Slashers, Vampires, Zombies, Aliens, and More
£21.59
Hal Leonard Corporation Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies
In 1971 college student Ted Chapin found himself front row center as a production assistant at the creation of one of the greatest Broadway musicals ÊFolliesÊ. Needing college credit to graduate on time he kept a journal of everything he saw and heard and thus was able to document in unprecedented detail how a musical is actually created. Now more than thirty years later he has fashioned an extraordinary chronicle. ÊFolliesÊ was created by Stephen Sondheim Hal Prince Michael Bennett and James Goldman ä giants in the evolution of the Broadway musical and geniuses at the top of their game. ÊEverything Was PossibleÊ takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride from the uncertainties of casting to drama-filled rehearsals from the care and feeding of one-time movie and television stars to the pressures of a Boston tryout to the exhilaration of opening night on Broadway. Foreword by long-time NY critic Frank Rich.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The New Decade Series
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Hal Leonard Corporation Top Hits of 2019
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Hal Leonard Corporation Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked
From his writing of ÊGodspellÊ's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical ÊWickedÊ and beyond ÊDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz fromÊ Godspell ÊtoÊ Wicked takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist. In this authorized biography drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colorful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals ÊChildren of EdenÊ ÊPippin Ê ÊWorkingÊ and others. ÊDefying GravityÊ also includes Hollywood stories beginning with a new foreword by composer Alan Menken.ÞThis updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals ÊThe Hunchback of Notre DameÊ ÊThe Prince of EgyptÊ and other shows. It provides additional insights on Schwartz's early work with Leonard Bernstein and his more recent international work on ÊWickedÊ. It offers additional Creative Notes ä a popular feature of the first edition ä with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks collaboration and the artistic life.
£25.00
Hal Leonard Corporation Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques
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Hal Leonard Corporation Made in Mexico: Hollywood South of the Border
For more than a century directors from both sides of the border have chosen Mexico as the location to create their cinematic art leaving an indelible imprint on the imaginations of moviegoers and filmmakers worldwide. Now for the first time ÊMade in Mexico: Hollywood South of the BorderÊ presents a comprehensive examination of more than one hundred Hollywood theatrical feature films made in Mexico between 1914 and the present day.ÞLavishly illustrated throughout ÊMade in MexicoÊ examines how Hollywood films depicted Mexico and how Mexico represented itself in relation to the films shot on location. It pulls back the curtain on how Hollywood filmmakers influenced Mexican films and Mexican filmmakers influenced Hollywood.ÞListed chronologically and featuring cast credits synopsis and contemporary reviews along with a production history for each entry this book highlights the concept of crossing borders in which artists from both nations collaborated with one another. ÊMade in MexicoÊ also provides a brief historical perspective on the aesthetics economics and politics of the film industries in each country giving readers a glimpse of the external forces at play in the production of these films.ÞWith motion pictures permeating the cultural and historical landscape of both Mexico and the United States this compulsively readable compendium demonstrates the far-reaching influences of the featured films on the popular culture of both nations.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Rickenbacker Electric Bass: 50 Years as Rock's Bottom
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Hal Leonard Corporation Gratefully Deadicated Pin Art: Coloring Book
Featuring:ÞÛ Forty-six illustrations of cloisonn© pin art for music fansÞÛ Single-sided printing on high-quality paper to reduce the chance of bleed-throughÞÛ Perforated removable sheets that are easy to frame or share at coloring partiesÞÛ An introduction about the artist Gary Kroman by ÊDead RelixÊ founder Leslie D. Kippel
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Hal Leonard Corporation Fender Custom Shop at 30 Years
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Hal Leonard Corporation Later Chapters: The Best Monologues and Scenes for Actors Over Fifty
In this anthology of diverse monologues and scenes mature actors will find material by a wide-range of playwrights and their best work. Marriage sex work the changes in a maturing body memories and loss of memory among other themes that reflect the life experiences of middle age and aging are presented for the benefit of actors who are over fifty as well as younger actors seeking to expand their range. Never before compiled in a single volume these moving and unusual pieces will serve as a valuable reference and ever-inspiring source of material.
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Hal Leonard Corporation Buffy the Vampire Slayer FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Sunnydale's Slayer of Vampires Demons and Other Forces of Darkness
ÊBuffy the Vampire SlayerÊ redefined what was possible for teen-centric TV built an extraordinary strong bond of love and loyalty with its passionately devoted fans and launched the meteoric writing and directing career of creator Joss Whedon. ÊBuffy the Vampire Slayer FAQÊ takes a comprehensive look at the groundbreaking series giving both Buffy experts and newbies fresh insights into the creation and production of the show in-depth analysis of the show's complex mythology and thematic concerns and lots of irreverent cracks at Riley's expense (love ya buddy). Readers will learn secrets even the Watchers Council doesn't know relive their favorite moments from the show and settle once and for all: Angel or Spike?
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Musician’s Guide to iMovie for iPad: Creating, Editing and Sharing Videos Using iMovie for iPad
£30.00
Hal Leonard Corporation Godzilla FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of the Monsters
He is the Lizard King ä well the King of the Monsters ä he can do anything. Since he first romped onto the silver screen in 1954 no other character in all of international cinema has been as beloved by American audiences as Godzilla. Despite the modern film industry's affinity for franchises and cinematic universes he remains one of its most enduring and popular characters with a total of twenty-eight motion pictures (not even including two American reboots!) under his massive belt. From his home base in Japan where the legendary Toho Pictures first put him on the map Godzilla has gone on to become an international phenomenon a pop culture avatar a movie monster unrivaled in both size and appeal. The latest installment in Applause Theatre and Cinema Books' FAQ series Brian Soloman's ÊGodzilla FAQÊ is a broad and varied exploration of the monumental fire-breathing radioactive lizard that has roared his way into our hearts over a sixty-year reign of terror. By pairing a colloquial text with a wide array of illustrations and visual media this 400-page survey encourages readers to drop in and out of the book as every chapter serves as a self-supporting article on a given subject. Written by a lifelong Godzilla fan and pop culture critic ÊGodzilla FAQÊ offers a comprehensive rundown of every Godzilla film ever made in-depth biographies of major players in the franchise's history and enough raw information to rebuild a ravaged Tokyo. Don't miss out on this ideal gift for cinema fans lizard lovers and pop culture fiends of all ages!
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Hal Leonard Corporation I Wanna Be a Producer: How to Make a Killing on Broadway...or Get Killed
What does a producer actually do? How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio cannot guarantee you a hit but he does take the reader on a fascinating journey behind-the-scenes to where he himself once stood as a child dreaming about the theatre.ÞPart memoir part handbook ÊI Wanna Be a ProducerÊ is a road map to the hows and wherefores the dos and don'ts of producing a Broadway play written by a Broadway veteran with more than 40 years of experience. This comprehensive and highly informative book features practical analysis and concepts for the producer ä and is filled with entertaining anecdotes from Breglio's illustrious career as a leading theatrical lawyer and producer. Breglio recounts not only his first-hand knowledge of the crucial legal and business issues faced by a producer but also his experiences behind the scenes with literally hundreds of producers playwrights composers and directors including such theatre luminaries as Michael Bennett Joe Papp Stephen Sondheim Andrew Lloyd Webber Patti Lupone August Wilson and Mel Brooks. Whether you are a working or aspiring producer an investor or are just curious about the backstage reality of the theater Breglio shares his knowledge and experience of the industry conveying practical information set against the real-life stories of those who have devoted their lives to the craft.
£22.50
Hal Leonard Corporation Best Contemporary Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15
Inside these pages aspiring young performers will find 75 challenging monologues just right for kids. All of the pieces are about subjects appropriate for production in schools ä much of it serious and challenging ä which will interest child performers without offending administrators teachers or parents. Some are comical some are dramatic and some are seriocomic (a little bit of both). Most of the monologues are from plays and some are original pieces written especially for this book. Despite the listed age of each character these monologue can all be performed by kids of any age.ÞThe collection features wonderful monologues by some of our finest playwrights such as Don Nigro Cassandra Lewis Reina Hardy Kayla Cagan Jenny Lyn Bader Eric Coble Glenn Alterman Constance Congdon and Barbara Dana. It also highlights exciting up-and-comers such as Sharon Goldner Gabriel David Deanna Alisa Ableser Martha Patterson David Eliet Connie Schindewolf Mark Lambeck and Phoebe Farmer.
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Hal Leonard Corporation Everything's Bigger in Texas: The Life and Times of Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman has always maintained his Kinkster persona and hidden Richard Friedman from the public eye. Using one-liners, humor, and occasional rudeness, he follows the advice of his friend Bob Dylan to keep an aura of mystery. Author Mary Lou Sullivan spent many contentious days and nights at Kinky's Texas Hill Country ranch before he trusted her enough to open up and speak candidly.Best known as an irreverent cigar-chomping Jewish country-and-western singer, turned author, turned politician, Kinky has dined on monkey brains in the jungles of Borneo, supped with presidents, and vacationed with Bob Dylan in the tiny fishing village of Yelapa, Mexico.A satirist who loves pushing the envelope, he's been attacked onstage, received bomb threats, and put on the only show in Austin City Limits' history deemed too offensive to air.From the 1970s music scene in L.A. with Tom Waits and the Band, to political platforms advocating legalized marijuana, to friendships with John Belushi, Joseph Heller, Don Imus, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, and Billy Bob Thornton, this is the candid account – based on dozens and years of interviews – of the larger-than-life Texan who is still writing books and songs, recording albums, and performing for enthusiastic audiences throughout the world.
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Hal Leonard Corporation Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s
Even before the Beatnik Riots of 1961, New York City's Greenwich Village was the epicenter of revolutionary movements in American music and culture. But, in the early 1960s and throughout the decade, a new wave of writers and performers inspired by the folk music revival of the 1950s created socially aware and deeply personal songs that spoke to a generation like never before. These writers—Bob Dylan, Richard Fariña, Janis Ian, and Phil Ochs, to name a few—changed the folk repertoire from traditional songs to songs sprung from personal, contemporary experiences and the nation's headlines, raising the level of political self-expression to high art. Message and music merged and mirrored society.In Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s, Richard Barone tells this freewheelin' historical narrative, peppered with personal stories and insights from those who were there, celebrating the lasting legacy of this pivotal decade with stories behind songs that resonate just as strongly today.
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Hal Leonard Corporation Take a Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of “Hey Jude”
In Take a Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of "Hey Jude," James Campion dives deeply into the song's origins, recording, visual presentation, impact, and eventual influence, while also discovering what makes "Hey Jude" a classic musical expression of personal comfort and societal unity conceived by a master songwriter, Paul McCartney. Within its melodic brilliance and lyrical touchstones of empathy and nostalgia resides McCartney's personal and professional relationship with his childhood friend and songwriting partner, John Lennon, and their simultaneous pursuit of the women who would complete them. There are also clues to the growing turmoil within the Beatles and their splintering generation scarred by war, assassination, and virulent protest.Campion's journey into the song includes the insights of academic experts and professors in the field of musicology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and history. Campion also reveals commentary from noted Beatles authors, biographers, music historians, and journalists and, finally, a peek into the craft of songwriting from a host of talented composers across several generations. Take a Sad Song is a tribute to how a song can define, inspire, and affect us in ways we do not always fully comprehend, as well as a celebration of a truly amazing track in the Beatles canon that reveals one band's genius and underscores its lasting voice in our cultural and musical landscape.
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Hal Leonard Corporation In Performance: Contemporary Monologues for Teens
In this thoughtfully curated collection teen actors preparing for an audition or searching for quality scenes to hone their chops will find a wealth of contemporary material from American and British plays. Almost all of the works are from the year 2000 to the recent 2014 Broadway production of ÊThe Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-TimeÊ chosen from the point of view of a professional acting teacher director and casting director.ÞAlong with covering the basics of how to match the best monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece the book provides a synopsis of each play a character description and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will direct the actor toward shaping a complex honest and thoughtful performance that has a strong emotional connection a clear arc and playable actions. There is also a brief lesson on appropriate rehearsal behavior and preparation.
£12.99