Music

Easy guitar arrangements from one of America's most influential alternative rock bands.This collection features 12 popular R.E.M. songs, including 'Drive', 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Losing My Religion',...

This collection of 26 popular folk songs is arranged in the John Thompson tradition and designed to support early-level pianists. It also makes for excellent sight-reading practice for more advanced...

This collection of beautiful songs by Erik Satie is part of "Musique vocale francaise," a series designed for students, teachers and professional singers. Suitable for high school contest soloists,...

The Rolling Stones and Philosophy It's Just a Thought Away By Luke Dick and George A. Reisch The Rolling Stones have become an integral part of our cultural heritage, their music and career spanning...

Music Theory in the Age of Romanticism by Ian Bent explores the key thinkers and ideas that shaped music theory during this period. From Hegel and Schelling to Schleiermacher's hermeneutics, this...

Elton John's remarkable career has been marked by countless memorable performances and iconic songs. For one fan, it all began with a young age and a passion for collecting his albums.The author's...

Traveling Home: A vibrant account of contemporary Sacred Harp singing, this book explores how this musical tradition brings together Americans from diverse backgrounds. Named after the most popular...

This comprehensive guide to sixties songwriters is an invaluable resource for music enthusiasts. Covering eighty influential writers and over two thousand songs, it provides in-depth information on...

The Journal of Beatles Studies (Volume 1, Issue 1) by Holly Tessler and Paul Long is a groundbreaking academic journal that marks a significant milestone in the study of one of the most influential...

This 2022 study examines the management and decline of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company from the early twentieth century to its closure in 1982.The author, Paul Seeley, explores key events that...

Take your bass playing to the next level with this comprehensive guide. The 4 String Bassist's Guide to Understanding Music introduces you to Diatonic Harmony and the scales, modes, chords, and...

Lili Boulanger's 2 Morceaux: Nocturne and Cortege is a collection of two pieces for violin and piano. This printed music score features the composer's interpretation of nocturnal and funeral music,...

The nightingale's song is a complex and unsettling composition, an eclectic assortment of sounds that evoke a range of human emotions. In this searching and personal book, philosopher and musician...

37 contemporary composers have reimagined songs from Stephen Sondheim's musicals as solo piano pieces. This collection features 37 original compositions, each based on a song by one of the most...

Noise Uprising: A Radical New Reading of Recorded Music's Origins Between 1925 and the early 1930s, a cultural revolution unfolded in the soundscape of modern times. Hundreds of unknown musicians...

The Music Man: The Story Behind Meredith Willson's Iconic MusicalThis behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Meredith Willson's beloved musical, The Music Man, offers an intimate glimpse into the...

The Clavichord: A Comprehensive History Bernard Brauchli's in-depth study of the clavichord provides a detailed account of its evolution and significance. From its earliest known references to the...

Learn 1000's of Beats and Fills for Different Musical Styles with Groove Diagnostics Master. This comprehensive guide is designed to help drum set players master beats and fills in various styles,...

The Sonatina in F for treble recorder and piano is a three-movement work that showcases the composer's skill in crafting expressive melodies. The Moderato movement sets the tone with its melodious...

Janet Mills explores how schools can improve their music teaching and make it more effective. Drawing on research from over 800 schools, she argues that successful teaching is creative, uplifting,...

Experimentalism Otherwise: A Study of Experimental Music in New York City around 1964. Benjamin Piekut's groundbreaking study delves into the networks of experimental music, uncovering new...

Easy Classical Violin Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and Other Composers by Javier Marcó. This collection brings together 18 easy and fun classical pieces for violin duet,...

Fifty haunting and hypnotic Celtic fiddle tunes are arranged for mandolin in this collection. The sheet music is presented in tablature and standard notation, accompanied by chords to facilitate...

Easy piano arrangements of popular songs from nursery rhymes to Christmas carols and hymns.This collection features 62 arrangements for beginners, each accompanied by both melody and chord versions...

The Big Red Songbook 250+ IWW Songs! by Archie Green, David Roediger, and Franklin Rosemont is a comprehensive collection of songs from the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the...

Schoenberg and the New Music: Essays by Carl DahlhausThis collection of essays explores the life and work of Arnold Schoenberg, a composer whose influence extends far beyond his own music. Considered...

The Modern Recorder Player by Walter van Hauwe is a comprehensive guide to playing the recorder. This instructional book covers the basics of finger movement and technique, providing a solid...

The Crooner: A History of Popular Music's Most Enduring Style From the 1950s to the present day, the crooner has been a staple of popular music. In this in-depth exploration, Alex Coles examines how...

Richard Wagner's magnum opus, Rheingold, is now available in a lively modern English translation. This annotated edition brings the opera to life with newly created graphic-novel style illustrations...

Tunes for Two: Easy Duets for Cellos and BassoonsThis collection of 30 duets is an excellent introduction to ensemble playing, featuring well-known pieces that make playing-along a rewarding...

Get up and running with Logic Pro quickly using Dot Bustelo's signature approach. This comprehensive guide exposes Logic's essential features and powerful production tools, helping you move beyond...

Barbra Streisand: A Unique National Treasure. This comprehensive guide to Barbra Streisand's life and career offers a broad year-by-year outline of her landmark achievements, as well as a few of her...

The Cambridge Companion to the Recorder provides a comprehensive introduction to this historic musical instrument. Eight contributors from diverse backgrounds share their expertise on various aspects...

Partitas for the Piano by Johann Sebastian BachA collection of three piano partitas, each showcasing the composer's mastery of counterpoint and harmony. This edition features Partita No. 1 in B-Flat...

Jazz/Not Jazz: An Innovative Exploration of Jazz Studies This collection offers a diverse and candid approach to jazz scholarship, drawing on current debates within the field. The contributors...

First published in 1972, 'Electronics In Music' explores the principles behind early electronic musical instruments and synthesised sound. F.C Judd's work was instrumental in disseminating electronic...

Learn to Play Guitar with Confidence and Fun. Discover how easy it is to make music and start playing your favorite songs right away. This comprehensive guide includes special play-along audio clips,...

Mastering the art of heavy metal music has never been easier. This comprehensive guide to Metallica's iconic album Master of Puppets is the perfect resource for bassists and guitar enthusiasts alike...

Sonic Technologies explores how digital technologies have transformed popular music and digital culture over the past two decades. From multimillion-selling pop records to ubiquitous remixes, new...

The Russian Technical Regimen - Introduction and Guide by Alexander Peskanov is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying technical music concepts. This book provides an in-depth...

The House That George Built With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of About Fifty by Wilfrid Sheed. In the early 20th century, American popular music underwent a remarkable transformation...

Carl Nielsen Symphonist by Robert Simpson A comprehensive study of Carl Nielsen's symphonies and other works, this book also compares Nielsen with Jean Sibelius as symphonists. Robert Simpson's work...

The Complete Chopin Vol 2: A Comprehensive Collection of Piano Music. This collection comprises 100 works by the renowned Polish composer Frederic Chopin, spanning various genres and showcasing his...

The Critical Editing of Music History, Method, and Practice by James Grier This book provides an introduction to music editing, covering its history, key issues, and problems. As a crucial activity...

Learn to play Beethoven's iconic pieces with ease. This comprehensive piano course features 15 arrangements of his most well-known compositions, carefully graded for early to late elementary pianists...

Blank Forms presents its sixth anthology, Organic Music Societies, a special issue released in conjunction with an exhibition celebrating the multimedia collaborations of Don Cherry and Moki Cherry...

Jazz Flute Aural Tests and Quick Studies: Levels/Grades 1-5 by Abrsm is a comprehensive guide for musicians preparing for jazz flute exams. This book provides graded tests that introduce students to...

The Lost Heroes of Rock 'n Roll by Jon Washington This book tells the story of the pioneers who helped shape the music that changed the world. From the early days of Rock n Roll to its evolution into...

Jimmy Page: A Life Beyond Legend The enigmatic figure of Jimmy Page has long been shrouded in mystery. As one of rock's most revered guitarists, he has inspired awe and fascination with his towering...

The Dr. Williams' Chord Chemistry is a comprehensive guide to constructing, memorizing and playing guitar chords. This two-volume set revolutionizes chord teaching methods, introducing new techniques...

This collection features over 90 of the greatest songs from one of the most influential bands in music history. The second edition includes iconic tracks such as All You Need Is Love, And I Love Her,...

Piano students and teachers can benefit from Edna Mae Burnam's Pieces to Play - Book 2, which complements her Step by Step piano course method. Each piece is designed to be introduced at a specific...

The Meaning of Metallica: A Close Reading of the Lyrics A serious examination of Metallica's lyrics, disentangling double meanings and exploring themes such as hope, despair, rage, resilience, power,...

Timothy Dudley-Smith and Albert Bayly's hymns are set to new music by Harry Hicks in this collection of 42 songs.The words are direct, profound, Biblical and relevant, making them suitable for...

Eight iconic Beatles songs arranged for piano duet, making it easy to sightread at an intermediate level. This collection features arrangements of Blackbird, Come Together, In My Life, Lucy in the...

Arabic Musical Scales: Basic Maqam Teachings by Cameron Powers is a comprehensive guide to the 45 Arabic musical scales. This book provides the musical basis for the rich emotions associated with...

This exceptional collection of ten original études is now available to violinists. First published internationally as _Ten American Cello_ _Etudes_, these captivating pieces have been adapted for the...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's seven major librettos have finally been translated in verse, bringing the lively wordplay and drama of the originals to life. This monumental work is the result of...

Read the Beatles: A Career-Spanning Collection of WritingsThis comprehensive compilation brings together over 50 articles, essays, interviews, record and movie reviews, poems, and book excerpts that...

Guitar World Presents Nirvana and the Grunge Revolution is a comprehensive look at the rise of grunge music in the early 1990s. This book explores the key bands that defined the genre, including...

Eden Roc is a musical composition by Ludovico Einaudi, inspired by his experiences living in France. The title itself refers to a place in southern France that holds a special significance for the...

Get expert advice on the world's most popular effects pedals with 200 stompbox reviews from Guitar World magazine. This comprehensive guide covers distortion, wah, tuners, overdrive, switching...

Dust off your favourite Pink Floyd album and discover a new depth to its themes. Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff's guide reveals the hidden messages behind every note, nuance, and veiled reference. The Wall...

Jazz Folk Songs for Choirs: 9 Songs from Around the World Vocal ScoreThis collection brings a lively jazz twist to nine traditional folk songs from around the world, including 'Scarborough Fair', 'À...

Get started with jazz drumming using this comprehensive introduction by acclaimed percussionist Clark Tracey. The book covers various playing methods and techniques, including following scores,...

Western Music and Its Others explores how European and North American musicians have drawn on or identified themselves in tension with the musical practices of others. This collection brings together...

Mahler's Third Symphony is a musical picture of the natural world. This handbook provides an in-depth analysis of Mahler's grandiose piece of philosophical program music, exploring its conception and...

La Forza Del Destino Opera In Three Acts by Hal Leonard A three-act opera in English, this publication is a reproduction of a work first released in 1986. Due to its age, the book may contain...

The Scene Study Book: A Practical Guide to Success in Acting. This comprehensive guide covers the entire scene study process, from understanding basic story structure and making choices, to selecting...

Discover the benefits of playing in all fourths tuning with this comprehensive guide to chords and inversions.Tune your B and E strings up to C and F respectively, and you'll experience a symmetrical...

Arranged for easy guitar, this collection features popular children's songs and nursery rhymes. Each song includes both melody and chord versions with lyrics. The volume covers a range of familiar...

Media Narratives in Popular Music examines how music is represented in various media publications. It challenges the way these narratives are constructed and the histories they create. These mediated...

Anton Bruckner: A Life Beyond Misconceptions The reputation of Anton Bruckner as one of the greatest symphonists between Beethoven and Mahler is well established, but his personal life has long been...

Electronic dance music has become a defining force in popular culture, shaping youth culture of the 2010s. This chronicle explores its origins and rise to prominence, tracing the evolution from...

Time Pieces for B Flat Saxophone (v. 1) by Ian Denley is a comprehensive sheet music collection designed to help saxophonists improve their skills and musicality.Written specifically for the B flat...

Trumpet for Kids Christmas Carols and Traditional Songs is a collection of popular songs from around the world. This beginner's book features instrumental arrangements of nursery rhymes, Christmas...

Three Solos for Violin and Piano from Swan Lake This collection features three concertmaster solos in Tchaikovsky's music, including the second movement of his Piano Concerto No. 2.The Imperial...

The Book of Children's Songtales Revised Edition by John Feierabend is a collection of cherished American folk songs that bring magic and wonder to children. This special book gathers some of the...

This comprehensive collection features over 70 essential jazz standards, including timeless classics such as As Time Goes By and Blue Moon. These iconic songs are presented in easy-to-play...

The Cornwall Coliseum was a major entertainment complex in St Austell, Cornwall, renowned for hosting some of the biggest names in music. From the 1960s to its demolition, this iconic venue played...

Stats, Records and Rock 'N' Roll is a visually stunning history of music told through 80 infographics. It reveals the answers to questions that have long intrigued music fans, such as what happens to...

Learn to play the iconic Brazilian grooves with this comprehensive piano method. Discover innovative techniques and a gradual learning path as you progress through 15 songs, 78 exercises, and groove...

Explore the early records of Kate Bush's remarkable career with Chris Wade's in-depth analysis. This collection of four essays delves into Bush's first four albums: The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never...

This collection features 24 traditional regimental bagpipe tunes from the Royal Regiment of Scotland and other Scottish regiments. These timeless pieces are frequently requested at events and...

Look to the day is a moving anthem for SATB and piano or organ or chamber orchestra. Written at the invitation of Cancer Research UK, it features warm harmonies and a strong central message of hope...

The Cambridge Companion to the Rolling Stones provides an in-depth academic overview of the music, career, influences, history, and cultural impact of one of the most influential Rock and Roll bands...

This sheet music arrangement features the iconic theme from Disney-Pixar's animated movie UP. Two versions are included, tailored to different harp ranges: one for pedal and lever harps, and another...

Evelyn's Big Book for Mandolins is a comprehensive collection of over 150 tunes arranged specifically for three mandolins. This versatile book features a wide range of traditional and contemporary...

The UK's outdoor music festival scene has evolved significantly since the mid-1990s, transforming into a mainstream part of British summer leisure. Between 2005 and 2011, the number of events doubled...

The Ludus tonalis for piano is a work of considerable imagination by Hindemith, featuring a cycle of fugues introduced and concluded by Praeludium and Postludium. A unique aspect of the piece is its...

Michael Giacchino's iconic film and television scores are now available for solo piano interpretation in this comprehensive collection of 24 works.The score features some of the most popular and...

A collection of 18 John Denver classics arranged for easy piano. This compilation features timeless songs such as Leaving On A Jet Plane, Take Me Home, Country Roads and Rocky Mountain High.Featuring...

The First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Horn is an essential collection for horn players looking to expand their repertoire. This instrumental folio features a diverse range of well-known songs,...

Frank Zappa's studio work from 1966 to 1967 is a fascinating period in rock music history. In DISCORPORATE!, Scott Parker delves into this era, chronicling the creation of albums such as We're Only...

The recording industry has undergone significant changes since its inception in 1877. Michael Chanan's Repeated Takes explores this history, tracing the development of the industry from Edison's...

Beethoven's 32 Piano Sonatas: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers This accessible handbook provides essential insights and practical tools for interpreting Beethoven's iconic piano sonatas. Renowned...

Easy instrumental duets for two trumpeters featuring 23 favorites from one of the most iconic bands in history. This collection brings together arrangements of beloved songs, including All You Need...

The Practical Musicianship Specimen Tests provide essential practice material for candidates preparing for examinations. This revised edition includes all previous tests, as well as new ones that...

Ave Rex: Vocal Score by William Mathias is a carol sequence for SATB and orchestra or organ. Orchestral material is available on hire.This piece is suitable for those looking to add a new carol...

The New Orleans Jazz Styles series by William Gillock is designed for pianists performing at an intermediate level. As part of their musical education, students are encouraged to explore various...