Music

Inside Early Music Conversations with Performers by Bernard D. Sherman explores the early music movement and its impact on musicians. Leading practitioners share their passion for this style,...

By the streams of Babylon, there we sat and wept. This beautiful SATB double choir piece by Phillipe de Monte is paired with William Byrd's setting of the subsequent verses from the psalm text...

The Routledge Research Companion to Electronic Music explores how technology has transformed the global reach and diversity of electroacoustic music and sonic arts. Over the past three decades, the...

Extreme Exoticism: Japan in the American Musical Imagination explores how music has shaped America's perception of Japan over 150 years. This book delves into the influence of Japanese culture on...

The Evolution of Blues Music in Early 20th Century America By Peter C. Muir Blues music has long been associated with the early 20th century, but its origins stretch back further. This book explores...

The Old Italian School of Singing: A Theoretical and Practical Guide by Daniela Bloem-Hubatka This comprehensive guide explores the technical foundations of the Old Italian School of Singing,...

Experience the rich heritage of Irish traditional music with 110 Ireland's Best Session Tunes - Volume 2. This collection features a diverse range of essential session tunes, including jigs, reels,...

Play an array of great songs with just three easy chords. This ukulele songbook features carefully arranged versions of popular tracks, including All Along the Watchtower and Gloria, as well as...

The Concerto in B-flat Major for Clarinet and Piano is a renowned work by Johann Stamitz, adapted for solo clarinet and piano. This edition, edited and transcribed by Peter Gradenwitz, presents the...

Rocking in the Free World: A Study of Rock Music and Freedom in Postwar America By Nicholas Tochka, published by Oxford University Press in 2023. This book explores how rock music became intertwined...

Supplementary Studies Clarinet by R. Endresen is a collection of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship for clarinet players. These studies are intended to supplement or follow...

Hal Leonard Five-Finger Piano songbooks are designed for beginners. Each song features single-note melody lines that stay in one position, accompanied by beautifully-written piano accompaniments and...

Creating Jazz Counterpoint: New Orleans, Barbershop Harmony, and the Blues by Vic Hobson explores the pivotal role that barbershop quartets played in shaping the sound of early jazz. By examining...

Vocal selections from Sondheim's musical Anyone Can Whistle, featuring 8 songs including "Anyone Can Whistle", "Come Play Wiz Me", and "With So Little to Be Sure Of". This collection showcases the...

A collection of 12 festive Christmas carols arranged for big-note piano, perfect for children to learn and play. This piano accompaniment features fingerings and illustrations to help young musicians...

Learn to diagnose and repair common problems with your acoustic guitar, as well as nylon-string guitars and ukuleles. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as humidity, cracks, bridges, frets,...

The Sound Post in the Violin By John E. McLennan A sound post is fitted in several different bowed instruments, including the violin family and the viols. It's a separate spruce dowel with its grain...

Emily Dickinson's Music Book and the Musical Life of an American Poet by George Boziwick explores a lesser-known aspect of the poet's life. In this original study, Dickinson's curated music book is...

Experience the story of America's founding through 11 iconic songs from the Broadway production. This piano, vocal and guitar chord collection features arrangements of Sit Down, John, The Lees of Old...

Purists and Peripherals: Hip-hop and Grime SubculturesThis book explores how young people engage with hip-hop and grime music, challenging traditional approaches to understanding subcultural identity...

Milton Babbitt's writings about music have had a profound impact on postwar music and thinking. This collection brings together fifty years of essays and public addresses, ranging from personal...

Mozart Arias for Tenor: The Vocal Library is a comprehensive collection of 10 lyric arias with recorded accompaniments. Edited by Robert L. Larsen and Richard Walters, this vocal library features...

Explore the musical tastes and cultural values behind Europe's most iconic song contest. With over 1,500 songs in 50 languages and a wide range of styles since its inception in 1956, Eurovision...

The Composer Portraits series presents a unique and in-depth look at individual composers. This edition focuses on Richard Rodney Bennett, with a concise overview of his life and work. A selection of...

Singer's First Aid Kit is a practical guide for singers of all styles, helping them to warm up their voices, increase endurance and range, correct bad habits, and sing longer and better.The book is...

Introduce young pianists to the magic of Christmas with this first piano book. Pre-Reading Christmas features 9 festive pieces to help beginners develop their skills.The book covers essential...

Edited from unpublished material after the author's death, this collection presents significant new insights into Scotland's musical history. Isobel Woods Preece was a leading scholar in Scottish...

A groundbreaking study of Baroque opera, Opera and Vivaldi brings together leading music scholars to explore the operatic works of Vivaldi, Handel, and other composers of the period. Edited by...

Jack Thorp's Songs of the Cowboys is a unique collection of cowboy ballads and poems published in 1908. For nearly two decades, Jack Thorp had been gathering these songs from across the American...

Renaissance and Baroque Music: A Comprehensive Survey by Friedrich Blume This comprehensive survey explores the development of music during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The author examines...

Get into the holiday spirit with this instrumental play-along collection for solo clarinetists. Featuring 14 festive favourites, including Blue Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, you'll be...

This modern-day Passion is a powerful work that moves listeners to tears and beyond tragedy to peace, understanding and forgiveness. It combines styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to...

JingleMoney: A Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Real Money Writing Jingles Walter R. Dailey shares his expertise in the jingle industry, providing clear steps for getting started with writing music for...

Swedish Jazz in the United States: Swede and Cool explores the exchange of jazz recordings between Swedish record companies and their American counterparts from 1947 to 1963. This period, often...

Steve Miller's Guitar Chord Songbook features 33 hits from the iconic guitarist, including Abracadabra, Dance Dance Dance, Fly like an Eagle and many more.Featuring a collection of popular songs...

The Suzuki Harp School, Volume 5 is a collection of harp pieces for students to learn and practice. Based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's approach to music education, this volume uses the mother-tongue...

Eight Concert Duets for Two Clarinets A collection of original pieces suitable for intermediate to advanced clarinet players. This ensemble collection features 8 brilliant duets that can be...

Take your drumming to the next level with this comprehensive guide. This all-encompassing book/audio package covers everything from performing and recording to the music business, instruments and...

Choro: A Social History of a Brazilian Popular Music By Tamara Elena Livingston and Thomas George Caracas Indiana University Press, 2005 This book explores the history of Choro, a type of Brazilian...

Experience the artistry of Canadian Brass with this collection of 12 intermediate to advanced trombone solos. Accompanied by piano accompaniment tracks, these pieces showcase the versatility and...

Learn to play your favorite blues classics with this comprehensive guitar songbook. This multi-media learning experience includes online video lessons, interactive song transcriptions, slow-down...

Mathias Spahlinger: A Critical Study of Contemporary Music This book is the first comprehensive study in English of composer Mathias Spahlinger, a leading figure in Germany's contemporary music scene...

A beautiful and expressive carol for SATB choir, featuring a gentle and soaring soprano solo. This unaccompanied piece provides a lovely alternative to more familiar settings of this well-loved text...

African Stars: Studies in Black South African Performance by Veit Erlmann explores the rich history of black South African music and dance. This book delves into the roots of performance traditions,...

Brahms' Fourth Symphony in E Minor is presented here in its first edition, as corrected by the composer. This Norton Critical Score combines an authoritative score with illuminating essays and...

John Zorn: Tradition and Transgression by John Brackett explores the complex musical language and practices of one of America's most prolific composers/performers. Despite his significant influence,...

The Four Motets: Complete Edition is a collection of four sacred choral pieces composed by Aaron Copland in 1921. Written during his time studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, these motets showcase...

The Caledonian Musical Museum: Complete Vocal Library of the Best Scotch SongsThis collection of traditional Scottish songs was first published in 1810 and has been reprinted here in its original...

Serving Genius: The Life and Art of Carlo Maria GiuliniThis biography tells the story of one of the most renowned conductors of the 20th century, exploring both his extraordinary professional career...

Sound Knowledge: Music and Science in London, 1789-1851 This volume uncovers a new side to the long nineteenth century in London, revealing how virtuosic musical entertainment and scientific...

Gene Autry's Christmas Songbook presents 25 festive favorites, including "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Frosty the Snow Man." This...

The First Book of Broadway Solos 22 Classic Theatre Songs for Vocal Study: Mezzo-soprano by Joan Boytim Joan Boytim is renowned for her expertise in teaching young voices, and this collection...

Readings in the History of Music in Performance by Carol MacClintock A collection of readings that bring to life the accepted conventions and actual practices of Western music-making from the late...

The New Electronic Guitarist: Unlocking Your Tone with Modern Technology. For many guitarists, electronic enhancement is limited to their instrument's output jack and amp. However, by combining...

The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series builds upon the techniques introduced in Book 1, while also expanding on concepts such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. This...

Learn to play guitar in just one hour with this easy-to-follow guide. Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions make it simple for beginners to get started, while also providing a refresher...

Bono's music and activism have become synonymous with evangelical spirituality and secular moral activism. This book examines the religious and spiritual culture surrounding Bono, tracing his career...

Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky are subjects of great authority in this unique study by French music critic Louis Laloy. First published in 1999, this collection of his writings provides recollections,...

A collection of seven short pieces showcasing the different rhythmic styles of the four main classical periods. This book features a range of miniature musical gems, including a harpsichord sonata...

Ludwig van Beethoven's Seufzer eines Ungeliebten und Gegenliebe is a highly recommended score for fans of classical music. This volume constitutes an essential addition to any collection of important...

Percussion is an essential guide to the art and technique of playing percussion instruments. Written by James Holland, a master musician, this book offers a unique perspective on the subject.As part...

Real Men Don't Sing: A Cultural History of Crooning in America Allison McCracken explores the complex and often contradictory world of crooners, who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s with their...

A beautiful arrangement of the Gaelic folk tune Morning Has Broken, this sheet music is part of a collection of six hymn arrangements for choir with harp or piano. The entire series has been recorded...

Adjustment, Care, Maintenance, and Repair is a comprehensive guide to maintaining and repairing acoustic guitars. Building on the techniques introduced in his first volume, Don E. Teeter shares new...

Easy duets for Christmas. This collection features 16 familiar carols arranged as easy-to-play duets, suitable for players of average to advanced skill level. No accompaniment is required, and the...

The Levey Collections by R. M. Levey is a four-volume treasury of Ireland's most beautiful songs and airs, arranged for harp by Nancy Calthorpe. This collection features a range of traditional Irish...

Get strumming with this comprehensive collection of 75 popular guitar hits. Featuring simply the chord names, chord charts, and lyrics to your favorite songs, you'll be singing along in no time...

Discover the life and works of Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski in this concise and informative monograph.The Composer Portraits series offers unique insights into individual composers, combining...

Develop your musical skills with this comprehensive music manuscript notebook. Featuring medium staves and 120 pages, it's an ideal tool for learning to write music or composing.This thoughtful gift...

This collection of vocal solos is designed specifically for children who are auditioning for musical theatre or performing in talent shows and revues. It features a selection of songs that will suit...

Victor Labenske presents 33 professional-sounding arrangements of contemporary worship hits. Ideal for busy pianists seeking to perform worship selections with minimal preparation time, this...

The Rubank Elementary Method - Marimba Or Xylophone is a widely used instructional series for individual or like-instrument class instruction. It provides a comprehensive approach to teaching music,...

Soundtracks International Dictionary of Composers of Music for Film by Stewart R. Craggs provides a comprehensive reference work for those interested in the history of twentieth-century music and...

Rock with Jazz - Book II Piano SoloThis piano solo collection offers exciting styles and sounds from the twentieth century. Musically interesting and technically pianistic, these original solos...

American soprano Bethany Beardslee's remarkable life story is told in her autobiography, I Sang the Unsingable. Born in 1925, Beardslee rose to prominence in post-war America with her unique voice...

Jazz Works for Ensembles is a collection of eight original compositions for jazz ensembles at three levels. Each level features challenging pieces in a range of styles, with parts available for C,...

The Guide to Classic Recorded Jazz provides a comprehensive overview of jazz history, tracing the key figures and recordings that define the genre. This in-depth guide offers a rich sense of the...

This festive arrangement of a traditional German carol features an English text, translated and adapted by John Rutter himself. For SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied choirs, the piece builds from...

This collection of 28 selected duets for two saxophones or oboes is designed to challenge and engage intermediate to advanced musicians. Compiled from the works of renowned composers, these pieces...

Discover how 21 musicians overcame obstacles to achieve their dreams and learn from their experiences. This book tells the stories of these global authors who share their fears, aspirations, and the...

Intertextuality in Western Art Music explores the complex relationships between musical texts and their cultural context. Michael Leslie Klein draws on a range of theoretical approaches, including...

Carta Manuscript Paper No. 20 is a professional score paper designed for musicians and composers. This pad features 24 stave score pages, with each sheet measuring 12x16 inches, providing ample space...

Sergey Prokofiev and His World is a comprehensive exploration of the life and career of one of the 20th century's most celebrated composers. This book delves into the complexities of Prokofiev's...

The American Fiddler (2 Violinen) und Klavier, Gitarre Old-time, Bluegrass, Cajun and Texas Style Fiddle Tunes of the USA. Violine (2 Violinen) und Klavier, Gitarre Ad Lib.. Ausgabe Mit CD...

Swinging Texas Fiddlin' A Study of Traditional and Modern Breakdown and Hoedown Fiddling by Tiny Moore, Warren Helton, Vernon Solomon, and Merle Haggard. This collection of fiddle tunes is based on...

Dhrupad Tradition and Performance in Indian Music by Ritwik Sanyal and Richard Widdess is a comprehensive study of one of India's oldest styles of classical vocal music. This detailed exploration...

A collection of 22 piano/vocal arrangements by Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, featuring songs from her extensive repertoire.These arrangements include Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home, As Time Goes...

Arranged for oboe and accompaniment, this collection features popular movie songs from films such as Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, Star Trek - The Motion Picture, E.T., and Back to the Future.Each...

Sound Targets: American Soldiers and Music in the Iraq War by Jonathan Pieslak explores how music plays a significant role in the lives of American soldiers from recruitment to deployment. Through...

The Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos Part II: Book/2 CDs Pack by Boytim and Joan Frey is a vocal collection for progressing singers. This set offers a range of classical material, including sacred...

Bach's most beloved and accessible works are presented in this comprehensive introduction to his music. Focusing on melodic pieces, this intermediate-grade level guide sets the stage for students to...

Eternal God is a congregational hymn with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn or as a choir anthem...

Piano Album: piano by Henryk Mikolaj Górecki is the first publication of all extant manuscript solo piano works by the renowned composer. Edited and with a preface by Anna Górecka, this collection...

Jazz in China: From Dance Hall Music to Individual Freedom of Expression explores the history of jazz in China over nearly a century. Eugene Marlow's study spans from the early 1920s, when jazz was...

Mendelssohn, Goethe, and the Walpurgis Night: A Cultural Context. This book explores the significance of Walpurgis Night in European culture between 1700 and 1850. John Michael Cooper examines how...

Franz Liszt's Music: A Mainstream Composer and Musical Innovator Liszt's legacy has often been overlooked as 'trivial' or 'showy', but this composer was a significant figure in 19th-century European...

Easy Duets from Around the World for Tenoroon and Bassoon is a collection of 32 pieces arranged specifically for two beginner players who know all the basics. The music starts with the easiest...

Django Generations: Hearing Ethnorace, Citizenship, and Jazz Manouche in France by Siv B. Lie explores the complex relationships between Django Reinhardt's legacy, jazz manouche, and French identity...

Commissioned to celebrate a milestone birthday, Walton's Paean is a vibrant and energetic work for organ. Its compelling rhythms, exciting harmonies, and catchy melodies propel the music forward with...

Country music's roots in African American music are well-documented. Many influential performers in the country canon have been shaped by Black musicians. For example, the partnership between Lesley...