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Louis C. Elson: The New Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary
In the age of the Internet, Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary remained a staple reference for musicians of all kinds with its compact size, exhaustive range of definitions and composer listings. Theodore Presser is pleased to present the New Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary, updated to reflect the technologies and theories of 20th- and 21st-century music, along with an augmented composer list and the inclusion of jazz and contemporary music definitions. Now more relevant than ever, the New Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary will remain essential as a trusted and efficient resource for musicians.
What's A Synthesizer?
Don't let musical technology intimdate you! This book explains, simply and briefly, the whats, hows and whys of synthesizers, giving simple answers to common questions about the new musical technology.
Basics VST Instruments
Steinberg's virtual studio technology has revolutionised the world of music recording. Today, an entire bank of instruments can be recreated virtually, within a desktop PC or Mac, making the traditional racks of mysterious black boxes, miles of cabling and mountains of keyboards a thing of the past.Whether you run a state-of-the-art sound lab or a bedroom studio, Basic VST Instruments offers a step-by-step guide to using plug-ins to call up the sounds of classic instruments and edit them to your heart's content.
Basic VST Effects
The days of the rack-mounted reverb unit or dirt smeared fuzzbox are gone. With the development of Steinberg's virtual studio technology, you can now recreate every classic effect, from distortion to delay, using just a home computer.Basic Vst Effects provides an essential, user friendly insight into recreating classic effects with the minimum of cabling, using your home computer.
Alan Charlton: Edexcel GCSE Music Revision guide
Tailored to the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification (first examination in 2011). This revision guide presents all of the key information that Edexcel students need to know for success in their written exam, without unnecessary detail and complications.Key facts about each of the 12 set worksRevision tips that will help you to prepare for the exam with confidenceA reminder of how to write about the elements of musicTest yourself questions that allow you to check your knowledge as you progressA comprehensive glossary that enables you to check that you understand the key terms.This revision guide has been written by an experienced teacher and examiner in a concise and friendly manner. It will help you to achieve the best results possible.Tracks are recommended throughout the book to accompany various activities or for broader listening opportunities. iTunes playlists are available with all the tracks in one place for you to download if you wish. Ensure that iTunes Ping is turned on, then search for Rhinegold Education, where you will see all the available playlists for our books. Alan Charlton is a freelance composer. He was awarded the first ever PhD in Composition from Bristol University in 1997 and was the first Eileen Norris Fellow in Composition at Bedford School (1999-2002). He was head of music technology at Bedford School from 2000-2009 and is also an examiner for Edexcel.
Planet Waves: 1' Classic Series 1/4' Patch Cable
Featuring exclusive In=Out™ technology, Planet Waves cables offer extremely low capacitance for pure signal transparency. Classic Series cables feature nickel-plated plugs, ultra-pure oxygen-free copper conductors, dense shielding that virtually eliminates triboelectric (handling) noise, and molded strain relief for ultimate durability. All Planet Waves cables are guaranteed for life!
Quick Guide To Digital Audio Recording
All modern music recordings use digital audio technology. Now everyone with a computer can produce CD-quality recordings and this book shows you how. Written in a clear and straightforward style, it explains what digital audio recording is, how to use it, the equipment you need, what sort of software is available, and how to achieve professional results.
Bernard Braley: Touching the Pulse: Worship and Where We Work
Edited by Bernard BraleyBernard Braley's fascinating anthology begins with the Biblical premise, from Micah, that we are required to offer our work itself as living worship and living prayer. To this is added Teilhard de Chardin's modern insight that in the work of spirit, conducted through an individual's profession or vocation, lies 'the very bonework of society'. A wealth of quotations, extracts, prayers, hymns and interviews challenges both Christian and secular interpretations of work, at a time when changes wrought by new technology are daily transforming our fundamental concepts of human labour. ISBN 0 85249 831 4
MusicTech Magazine: 10 Minute Masters
Full of explanations of music theories, technologies, protocols and processes, this book is a great compilation for any musician! From filters to firewire, microphones to mixers and samplers to surround sound, this is an invaluable collection for anyone involved in the music technology field. For newcomers or experienced usersIncludes a wide range of music tech subjectsDesigned to learn concepts in only 10 minutesTechnical terms explainedProvides links to other resources This collection is drawn from MusicTech Magazine - the practical magazine about music recording and production.
Adrian York: Madonna - The Immaculate Collection In Focus
Exam board: EdexcelThis guide explores a brief political, social and cultural introduction to the 1980s and raises the question, why was Madonnas Material Girl an icon for the 1980s? A technology time-line includes analysis of how new developments in digital technologies influenced the conception and production of Madonna recordings.There is a summary of the common factors that create Madonnas sound, as well as a discussion of her legacy and influence. Also included is a technology timeline and a useful list of technical and musical vocabulary.The author also examines the structures, harmonies, rhythms, productions and arrangements of the Immaculate Collection.
Barry Russell: Goldfinger In Focus
Exam board: EdexcelThis guide offers an insight into the musical background of composer, John Barry and introduces Goldfinger along with some earlier Bond scores. As well as analysing style, characterisation, instrumentation and orchestration, the author explores the scoring process and use of technology throughout the film.Students will benefit from a brief synopsis of the film and characters from a thematic point of view, plus case studies providing a more detailed look at the use of music within specific scenes. A review of later Barry scores, Bond films and the genre in general is includes, with a bibliography, discography, further resources and reading listing plus technical glossary.
Musicians Institute: The Musician's Guide To Recording Vocals
Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck presents a well thought out tutorial on recording vocals that all musicians and recording engineers can learn from.
Jonny Martin/Chris Duffill: Edexcel AS Music Technology Revision Guide
This concise Revision Guide provides students with key information when revising and preparing for the final AS Music Technology exams. Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, it provides a simple breakdown of the exam requirements alongside clear explanations of the technology and stylistic features of music expected to be identified during the exam, plus advice for students on how to answer the questions.How to identify the sounds of music technologyHow to identify the 'style fingerprints' of pop genres and artistsAdvice on how to write extended responsesTop ten revision tipsTest-yourself questionsWritten to complement the Rhinegold Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide, 2nd edition and Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Listening Tests, 2nd edition, this book will give students the edge in their final preparations for the AS Music Technology exam.Tracks are recommended throughout the book to accompany various activities or for broader listening opportunities. iTunes playlists are available with all the tracks in one place for you to download if you wish. Ensure that iTunes Ping is turned on, then search for Rhinegold Education, where you will see all the available playlists for our books.
Edexcel A2 Music Technology Revision Guide
These concise guides are essential in helping students to revise and prepare for their AS and A2 exams. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, they provide a breakdown of the exam requirements alongside clear explanations of the technology and stylistic features students will be expected to identify during the exam. There is advice on how to tackle the questions and what sort of answers will be required, suggestions for listening, revision tips, test yourself questions, and a glossary of technical terms and their definitions.Each book features sections on: How to identify the sounds of music technology How to identify the 'style fingerprints' of pop genres and artists Advice on how to write extended responses Top ten revision tips Test-yourself questions
Music Minus One - Funkdawgs: Jazz Fusion Unleashed
This superb collection of jazz fusion tunes has the distinction of being a collaboration of artists across the globe, connected by virtual recording studios and modern technology. The result is great music, and you can join in the Funkdawgs ensemble using these tracks, just as each individual artist has contributed to the complete reference versions and the backing tracks. So get out your instrument and jam away!Includes a high-quality, newly engraved music book featuring solo charts for each tune; and a compact disc featuring a complete digital stereo reference recording, followed by recordings of the accompaniments minus the soloist.
Sound On Sound Book Of Midi For The Technophobe
In this book, the absolute beginner is introduced to the concept of MIDI by way of analogy with familiar technology. Myths relating to the dehumanisation of music by computers are explored from both sides and information is introduced in a straightforward, logical order. A must for beginners, no confusing jargon.
David Lang: International Business Machine
An orchestral work that imitates the sounds of the technological society that we live in