Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Songwriting written by Greg Horne and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest addition to the extremely successful Teach Yourself Series is here! This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure to inspire any aspiring songwriter!
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Cubase written by David Terry and published by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For beginners with no prior training. Covers the basics of MIDI setup, loops, microphones, recording guitars and vocals, effects, mixing, and more.
Download or read book Alfred s Music Tech 101 written by Brian Laakso and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun! A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 Teacher's Handbook correlates to Alfred's Music Tech 101 which covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates. * No musical experience required * Studies on producing music using modern techniques for college and high school students * A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs * Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production * Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom * Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations * Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments * Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback * Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download * Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Music History Everything You Need to Know from Antiquity to Today Book CD written by L. C. Harnsberger and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of all the major periods of Western music: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. World history timelines and visual examples of fine art in each period help relate musical events to familiar moments in history. Includes access to over 13 hours of streaming audio of complete movements and entire pieces featured in the book.
Download or read book Alfred s Learn to Play Blues Guitar written by Steve Trovato and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning the Blues Has Never Been So Easy! Have you always wanted to play the blues? Authentic blues? Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar---the simple, straightforward, and effective way to learn the blues. Whether you are a beginning guitarist or an advanced player just getting into the style, start playing real, authentic blues music right away through easy-to-understand instructions and great-sounding examples. The first part of this book and DVD covers blues rhythm playing. Learn over 50 blues rhythm patterns, including medium shuffle, uptown blues, slow blues, blues-rock, mambo, and more. The second part covers blues lead guitar. Start with learning basic soloing techniques---such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, vibrato, and rakes---then dive right in by playing 18 great blues solos in the styles of legends like Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, and B. B. King. Features: * All examples include standard music notation and TAB * Every lesson and music example is clearly demonstrated on the DVD by noted educator Steve Trovato * MP3 accompaniment tracks to hone your skills as a blues lead guitarist
Download or read book Music Theory Songwriting and the Piano written by Matt Donner and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to music theory, designed primarily for producers of pop music, includes sections on rhythm, scales, triads, songwriting, seventh chords, and more; with musical examples.
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions at the Keyboard written by Bert Konowitz and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions at the Keyboard will have you playing great chords and progressions right from the beginning. You will learn how to build and organize all the traditional jazz chords into progressions in every key. As you progress, you will learn how to comp, create new bass rhythms and improvise from chord symbols using blues and ii-V progressions. Also included are unique arrangements demonstrating how to play in the style of Meade Lux Lewis, Erroll Garner and Bill Evans.
Download or read book Essential Songwriter s Rhyming Dictionary written by Kevin Mitchell and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed by the New York Times as "part muse, part quick reference," this dictionary is an easy-to-use tool geared specifically toward the contemporary songwriter. A concise collection of the most-often used words in popular music, this enhanced format allows for fast reference with ease, while the 15,000 entries provide more than ample rhyming options.
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Sonar Everything You Need to Know to Start Recording Now Book DVD With DVD written by Dan Wothke and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and DVD kit will teach you everything you need to know to get started using Sonar today Whether you're a beginner with no prior training, or you have some knowledge of Sonar and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself Sonar is the perfect resource. You will learn how to optimize your PC; work with MIDI; choose an audio/MIDI interface; select microphones; use loops, software synths, and plugins; edit audio; and create a stunning final mix. When you're finished reading Teach Yourself Sonar, you'll be able to record, edit, mix and send your songs out for the world to hear on the web, on CD, and more. The DVD includes over 85 minutes of video and clearly demonstrates the essential features of Sonar with an easy-to-understand approach. "If you are just getting started with SONAR, if you have the SONAR product and are struggling with creating a solid workflow, then I can easily recommend Alfred's Teach Yourself SONAR." - Blogcritics.org "Best in Show" Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.
Download or read book Alfred s Self teaching Adult Piano Course written by Willard A. Palmer and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the incredible popularity of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, this new book adapts the same friendly and informative style for adults who wish to teach themselves. With the study guide pages that have been added to introduce the music, it's almost like having a piano teacher beside you as you learn the skills needed to perform popular and familiar music. There are also five bonus pieces: At Last * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Laura * Over the Rainbow * Singin' in the Rain. Included is a recording containing the piano part and an engaging arrangement for each of the 65 musical examples. 192 pages.
Download or read book Basic Chord Progressions written by Dick Weissman and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of today's most popular chord progressions are included in this handy-sized 4.5" x 11" book. All progressions are shown with piano and guitar diagrams as well as standard music notation. Covers chord substitutions, the blues, half-step motion, chord inversions, the circle of fifths and more.
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself Pro Tools LE written by Michael Demus and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started using ProTools LE today! Whether you're a beginner with no prior training, or you have some knowledge of ProTools LE and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself ProTools LE is the perfect resource. You will learn how to optimize your PC or Mac, work with MIDI, select microphones, use effects and plugins, edit audio, and create a professional-sounding final mix. When you're finished reading this book, you'll be able to record, edit, mix, and send your songs out for the world to hear on the web, on CD, and more. The included DVD contains over 110 minutes of video that clearly demonstrate the essential features of ProTools LE with an easy-to-understand approach. Best in Show Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.
Download or read book Chord Progressions for Songwriters written by Richard J. Scott and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter of Chord Progressions For Songwriters provides a comprehensive self-contained lesson on one of twenty-one popular chord progressions that every songwriter should know inside and out. Lessons cover ascending, basic (I-IV), blues, circle (VI-II-V-I), classic rock (I-bVII-IV), combination, descending, doo-wop (I-VIm-IV-V), ending, flamenco (Im-bVII-bVI-V), folk (I-V), introduction, jazz (IIm-V-I), minor blues, one-chord, pedal point, rock and roll (I-IV-V), standard (I-VIm-IIm-V), and turnaround progressions as well as rhythm and Coltrane changes. You will learn how key, duration, substitution, variation (adding or subtracting chords), and displacement (rearranged chord orders) are used to vary the sound of each progression. You will also take a look at the author’s songwriter’s notebook and work through exercises to reinforce key chapter concepts and get you started building your own progressions.
Download or read book Piano Singer Songwriters written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). 40 piano-themed classics as performed by some of popular music's most-loved singer/songwriters in arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. Songs include: All of Me (John Legend) * Come Away with Me (Norah Jones) * I Will Remember You (Sarah McLachlan) * Imagine (John Lennon) * It's Too Late (Carole King) * Love Song (Sara Bareilles) * No One (Alicia Keys) * Piano Man (Billy Joel) * Ribbon in the Sky (Stevie Wonder) * Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi) * The Way It Is (Bruce Hornsby) * Your Song (Elton John) * and more.
Download or read book The Craft and Business of Songwriting written by John Braheny and published by Writers Digest Books. This book was released on 1995-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music is a universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently as he helps prepare us for our big musical break--by teaching us the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Includes anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, such as Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and many others.
Download or read book Teach Yourself to Play Accordion written by Miriam Davidson and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with fun musical examples in a variety of styles, this book is perfect for absolute beginners and for experienced players who need a review! Teaches technique for both right and left hand, and features clear, easy-to-understand lessons and music theory in standard notation. Complete button chart included.
Download or read book Guitar for Songwriters written by Leo Cavanagh and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a beginning guitarist/songwriter or have been at it for a while, you'll find a wealth of tips and techniques for exploring and expanding your musical creativity in GUITAR FOR SONGWRITERS. Guitarist, composer, and teacher Leo Cavanagh is your guide on this tour of chords and chord progressions that will help you expand your use of guitar for composing and accompanying. The more you know about chords and how they go together, the stronger a songwriting tool your guitar will become. From basic chords through power chords, bar chords, and jazz chords, this book uses common progressions and good voicings to demonstrate the possibilities of the guitar. It includes the harmonized scale, chord construction, and various accompaniment styles. Whether you want to play in different keys, find a jazzy sounding progression, or just add that one special chord to a song, GUITAR FOR SONGWRITERS can help.
