Questions tagged [books]
Questions pertaining to written or printed works about learning or studying music and theory. Do not ask book recommendations as they are off-topic.
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What has scholarly research found about variations in live performances of the same songs by the same artists?
I am interested in the degree with which performances of the same songs by the same artists differ. In this regard, I wonder what scholarly research has found about such variations, and I especially ...
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Has Belwin Mills improved their bookbinding?
I'm sitting here looking at three separate books of sheet music for piano published as Kalmus Piano Series by Belwin-Mills. You know the ones; they have a cover in a solid color (often red or orange) ...
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How does 5 Limit tuning get its ratios?
I want to know how 5 Limit Tuning calculates ratios.
I am currently reading Harmonic Experience by W.A. Mathieu and in some of the beginning pages he says something about "five-limit lattice"...
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What are equivalents to literary theories for music?
Are there equivalents to literary theories for music ? I'm trying to find extensive music review "theories" which would be arguably philosophical ( similar to for example structuralism/...
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Is there any book that summarize the chords progression and how it make you feel? [closed]
I am making some Hip Hop beats, but I found difficult to bring some catching chord progressions that represents the feeling that I want them to have.
Is there any books that summarize the chords ...
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Dynamic markings in harpsichord music
I have come across books similar to L'Art de Toucher le Clavecin, but written by English Composers. One such book "The Art of Playing the Harpsichord" IMSLP page and similar works have ...
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How do I learn jazz on piano? [duplicate]
I am very interested in learning piano but more specifically jazz. I really like the way people can just improvise. I know that I would not be easy but I would like to know what the best book or ...
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Where did "The Real Book" originally come from?
I saw my first copy of The Real Book when I was 15. The coolest, hippest, jazziest trumpet player I knew (he was 17 and knew who Miles Davis was) had a copy of this spiral-bound badge of savvy: a ...
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paperback vs sheet music
I am trying to buy a copy of Well-Tempered Clavier. What is the difference between the two formats: paperback vs sheet music?
https://www.amazon.com/Well-Tempered-Clavier-Part-Signature-February/dp/...
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Pre-requisite to analyze classical music [closed]
First, I'm sorry for my poor English.
I enjoy listening to classical music.
According to Schiff's analysis of Beethoven's Sonata, It seems that classical music has a certain form, so if any note ...
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Is this an error in this textbook?
I'm reading this book called "Tonal Harmony" and I'm not sure about the answer to the 15th question.
The notes in question 15 are A3, C5, A4 and D4, which is D Mm7 chord, (D F# A C), with A3,...
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Textbook for music analysis [closed]
I've searched for previously asked question about the recommendations but all those questions focus on some specific topics in music analysis. e.g. Bach's Fugue or Jazz, etc. So, this is not duplicate....
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Tips on reading method books about music
I recently came across the book Improvising Jazz by Jerry Coker and that made me think whether there is a specific strategy to reading method books about jazz or music in general.
I have had a couple ...
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Jazz standards books after Real Book Vol 1
The only jazz standards book I own is the cliched Real Book 6th Edition Vol 1. I'm going to fix that soon by getting another book or three, but I'm not sure whether there are other comprehensive jazz ...
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Are Tersun Piano Technique books any good?
I'm a piano newbie studying online. My teacher recommends Hanon for learning piano technique which I am doing and I have to say it's helping. Although I know it's not smart to question your teacher, I ...
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Are there books specifically on the subject of modulation? [closed]
Questions concerning smooth modulations, especially how to effect them, keep coming up in my own efforts at composition. Apart from Max Reger's little treatise (which in some ways is and in other ways ...
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Guitar book to complement my guitar lessons
I have recently started guitar lessons. I really love them, but I feel there is something missing. My teacher's approach is "every class, let's learn a new song" but I feel I need some theory, like ...
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How to learn rap music?
First let me tell that I don't have any kind of prior knowledge of music. What I have done upto now is, I have listened every album of Eminem and Linkin Park. Nowadays I'm listening 50cent and ...
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Organizing a HUGE music library
In addition to my own music teacher library (texts, octavos, sight-reading, composer biographies, instrumental method books, theory, etc.), I inherited an enormous library (thousands of pieces from a ...
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Piano Learning book with fingering details
I wish to learn piano by myself. So I am looking for a comprehensive teaching book with lots of shertmusic with fingering details available. Book should cover
big collection of music sheets with ...
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What books can I read to learn how to compose music? [closed]
How do I compose music for vocal melodies with a piano accompaniment?
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Ranges in the Real Vocal Book
The Real Book for vocalists comes in two versions: The Real Vocal Book for high voice or low voice. What are the actual vocal ranges appropriate for these transcriptions? The publisher’s descriptions ...
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Have things in music theory changed in the last two decades?
I'm completely new to music theory, and would like to learn general music theory. I decided to buy a book on music theory. The book I want to buy was published in September, 2005.
The book: The ...
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Beginner books for music appreciation for music-theory illiterate adult
I'm a married adult with a full-time occupation. A long time ago, I took some lessons for the keyboard but have since forgotten almost everything. Could you please recommend me a few books given the ...
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Learning from real pieces
My piano teacher is really into Beyer Op. 101 and the dreadful Hanon. In his view first Beyer, then others, Hanon always at the beginning for ten-twenty minutes.
Now, I love (obviously) classical ...
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Alternatives to the «Suzuki Violin School» series?
What are some alternatives to the 10-vol. Suzuki Violin School series suited for self-taught adult beginners with a solid musical background?
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Fundamental and In-Depth Music Theory for an Absolute Beginner [closed]
I know nothing about music theory, but I have been playing the guitar for over 5 years and have been only working with tabs. I want to learn music theory from scratch, fundamentally and meticulously. ...
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Jazz chords: left hand fingerings
I'm an amateur guitarist, I like jazz and I decided to try to learn the basics from the beginning (self-teaching at the moment). I started reading Mickey Backer's "Complete Course in Jazz Guitar" ...
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For sight reading, do I need to start at the beginning?
I'm taking a look at the following books:
Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day
Improve Your Sight Reading - Paul Harris
I just want advice whether it is necessary to do books 1 and 2. I want to ...
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Absolute Beginner wants to play Jazz Piano
Alright people, I have successfully tamed the beasts calling themselves my "parents". Now I am a free mind with money of his own to play music again.
I have a CTK-451 which basically is a 61 keyboard ...
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Good books for simple composition?
I've taken a year of music theory, so I know all the basic conventions and I'd like to take it a step further and start composing little songs, like minuets or something. Are there any good beginning ...
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What is a Fake Book?
The question was asked here as to why there are no Fake Books for Blues. But what is a Fake Book in the first place? What genres is it used in?
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Scientific references to singing?
Is there a reference to scientific approaches to singing? For instance a classic book, or a journal? I'm mainly after the acoustics of the voice, and studies about the projection of the sound and the ...
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Which Piano Course is Best for Me (trained musician but beginner at piano)?
I am an adult (38 yo) professional sound designer and musician. I went to music school for drums. I can play basic jazz chords, read treble clef, still remember theory. Now I am studying classical ...
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How can I learn to play vibraphone like Gary Burton?
I play jazz vibraphone. I'm fan of Gary Burton's playing.
I'm looking for books or online ressources (solo transcriptions, technical analysis of his style, etc...) on Gary Burton or which could help ...
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Books on orchestration specializing in dynamics?
I want to improve two aspects of my orchestration:
(1) my use of "dynamics"
(2) feel of "force" in the combination of timbers at select points in my pieces to give them better accentuation. (eg ...
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Most common jazz theory method book
What is the most common text book for learning jazz music theory?
I have a strong background in classical music theory and would like to supplement it. I particularly am looking for something for ...
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Good books for romantic/contemporary period performance?
Can anyone suggest me good books for improving knowledge (and performance) of 19th and 20th century music?
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Do music theory books differ per instrument?
I'm an amateur Spanish guitar player, I know Solfège and how to read music sheets (not expert though).
I'm looking for a book that teaches me music theory to gain more understanding and maybe try to ...
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Suggested text material about Italian baroque composition
As a hobbyist composer who composes in "almost" traditional music styles (baroque-like, classical-like etc.), I am at a stage where I would like to compose authentic music in a specific style.
I have ...
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Are there any books or videos out there that teach you SLOWLY and do not focus on learning TABS?
Are there any books or videos courses that just teach you how to practice acoustic guitar and its not complicated either? I know that there are lots of video course, books, youtube videos out there ...
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Complete fingering-technique reference book for keyboard player for chords and scales?
I'm now studying harmony and since my instrument is not keyboard, I don't know how to execute complex chords such as 13 or other chords that involve more than 5 notes.
Do you play them with just one ...
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Oriental violin techniques?
I recently started to explore oriental and arabic music, and I do play some Maqams and some ornaments and slides, but I'd like to ask if there is a methodical book or some sort of overview of the ...
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What are good beginner books to follow for classical guitar (self study or otherwise) ?
I've come across a lot of different series and 'methodologies' (Aaron Shearer, Mel Bay etc) books - and it's very confusing for the beginner when there's no teacher to guide him or her.
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How are method books for instruments created and why do they work?
This is an odd question. But I think I can use some wisdom from teachers and other experienced individuals.
Now, most of the instruments have method books, and many teachers follow them as well. My ...
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Articles on Music Festivals/Fairs/Tradeshows
I'm doing a research on the effects of music events on creative industries but there is a very limited number of sources - was wondering if I could get some recommendations (books, articles, etc...)
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How to go learn through a book
This is not your average "which book to learn from" question. I'll post my research and background in as much detail as possible (since this could potentially help others with similar question).
I've ...
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Turning music on piano so it doesn't fold
My piano teacher lent me some books that are very old and expensive. My piano has a little dip down that holds the music, but when I turn the page, the bottom of the page drags along the top of the ...
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How to handle a newly purchased score book that won't stay opened?
With some score books, if you try to open it and put it on a support, it will close itself.
For the moment I have to force and fold it but it damages the spine of the book.
Do you have techniques to ...
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Comprehensive theory book
I learned solfège as a kid long ago, and have been playing ever since without interruption, but I seem to have forgotten quite a few things that I haven't really needed all those years, and might not ...
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