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How to Rap

Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from different regions and forms - mainstream and underground, current and classic - this title discusses things that range from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap.

Guitar Chords for Dummies

Including over 600 different chords with each one illustrated with artwork and a photograph, Guitar Chords for Dummies covers every chord you might need whether you plan to fill stadiums or strum round the camp fire. As a complete reference it includes all the basic chords beginners and amateurs need as well as those more complicated ones for rock, classical, jazz, blues or folk aficionados. The introduction covers the theory and techniques of guitar chords and the following 12 parts have two chords on each page with a grid showing the position of the fingers on the string, a photograph showing the chord being played, and a brief comment about the chord and how to play it. It features a wire binding so it lays flat and is small enough to carry around in your guitar case!. Guitar Chords For Dummies Contents includes:. Introduction. Part I:                   The C Chords. Part II:                  The D b & C #Chords. Part III:                 The D Chords      . Part IV:                  The E b & D# Chords. Part V:                   The E Chords. Part VI:                  The F Chords. Part VII:                 The F# & G b Chords. Part VIII:                The G Chords      . Part IX:         &n

Acoustic Blues Guitar Styles

Introduces readers to the basics of finger-style acoustic guitar blues. This book helps in developing students' abilities to take the basics and apply them to their own personal musical growth.

Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard

With the rise digital recording software and the advent of the “one man computer music studio” there has been an astronomical rise in the number of people with software instruments, but many of these musicians have no idea how to use the modular synthesizers included with their music software programs. “Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User” is the first book that explains what a modular synthesizer is, how it works, and how to use software synthesizers to make music. The book takes a highly practical approach to the subject providing a readable guide which opens up the subject to a broad spectrum of readers. It begins by explaining what the basic building blocks of modular synthesis are, and how they interact. Then it continues to specific exercises utilizing software synthesizers that will be readily available to the reader, regardless of platform or digital audio workstation of choice.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Piano, Second Edition

Learn to play the piano with this easy-to-follow guide. Ever wanted to play the piano but thought it looked too hard? This book will open the door to your musical side, introducing the basics of playing all variety of pianos and electronic keyboards. Using simple exercises and a sampling of popular songs in a range of styles, this book teaches the beginner who has never played or read music how to do both with proficiency.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica

William Melton and Randy Weinstein have succeeded in compiling an informative and well thought out guide to this frequently underestimated instrument, covering a vast range of topics and relating them to popular musical styles such as folk, blues, rock, country, or Celtic. Whether discussing basic playing techniques, or offering advanced tips on how to strut your stuff to your best advantage at a jam session or in a band context, this book is a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive teaching aid for anyone thinking of exploring the weird and wonderful world of the harmonica. The rest is up to you, so grab your harp and blow the back off it!

Trumpet Technique

Trumpet Technique' is a resource for performers, teachers, and students seeking to develop the highest level of skill. The author, a trumpet professor and performer, applies the latest developments in physiology, psychology, learning theory and psychomotor research to brass technique and performance.

Composition for Computer Musicians

You might be extremely knowledgeable about the software that you use, have a good understanding of your own genre, and even have a good basic understanding of music theory. However, this does not necessarily mean that you can write effective music tracks. You need another kind of knowledge as well the knowledge of composition. This friendly guide explains the basics of composing songs and music on the computer using any music using any music creation and recording program, whether you choose Reason, Live, Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Finale, Sibelius, FL Studio, SONAR, or anything else. It's not as hard as it sounds, and this book eases the learning curve so you'll be making music in no time. You'll quickly learn how to program rhythm and drums, create basslines and melodic leads, and use FX and samples. You'll also learn about mixing and mastering your track and distributing it to a mass audience. Composition for Computer Musicians explains it all while showing you the basics of music theory throughout so you'll be sure you're not just making noise on the computer you're using your computer to make professional-sounding music.