Music Styles and Genres Books

Black gospel music is music and lyrics of African American culture that express good news. The primary elements are rhythm and improvisation. The origins are in West African culture, American slavery, and theology.Although from various regions of...

The fruit of many years' research, this entertaining study charts the changing fortunes of Music Hall in Britain during the early twentieth century through the lives and careers of ten artistes. Each presented some aspect of the national character which...

The fruit of many years' research, this entertaining study charts the changing fortunes of Music Hall in Britain during the early twentieth century through the lives and careers of ten artistes. Each presented some aspect of the national character which...

How Louisiana transplants and new players have generated a thriving music and dance scene far from the SouthQueen Ida. Danny Poullard. Documentary filmmaker Les Blank. Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Records. These are names that are familiar to many fans...

L'apprenti sorcier - also widely known as The Sorcerer's Apprentice - is a symphonic poem originally subtitled as "Scherzo after a Ballad by Goethe". Inspired by Goethe's poem of the same name, Dukas' musical depiction closely follows the narrative of...

Franck's Piano Concerto in B minor is an early work written when he was only 13 years old to showcase his piano talents. A fragment of one of his two piano youthful concertos (likely this one) was performed in Paris at 62nd concert of L'Athénée musical...

Originally composed for piano duet, Debussy's Peite suite was first peformed in Paris by the composer and Jacques Durand at a private hearing on February 2, 1889 and became immediately popular after its publication the same year. Its widespread...

Bach composed the first version of this piece in 1723 using the key of E-flat major for the Christmas Vespers in Leipzig which contained several Christmas texts. Over the years he removed the Christmas-specific texts to make it suitable for year-round...

Dedicated to the father of the to symphonic poem Franz Liszt, Borodin's In the Steppes of Central Asia is a musical depiction of a caravan traveling through the steppe lands of the Caucasus under the protection of Russian troops. The premiere took...

His fascinating exploration takes you inside the rich music and colorful lives of the world's greatest classical composers. From Bach to Stravinsky and beyond, you will learn how the unique life stories of these gifted composers are reflected in the...

Joanne L Carter born in Pennsylvania, and now lives in Alabama. She has three children: De Angelo, Rakedra, Shyonna and one granddaughter Kendall Jolee. She is an author and business owner (Jolady Lotions). Her heart's desire is for people to pray unto...

In The Gaithers and Southern Gospel, Ryan P. Harper examines songwriters Bill and Gloria Gaither's Homecoming video and concert series--a gospel music franchise that, since its beginning in 1991, has outperformed all Christian and much secular...

THE BEATLES DISCOGRAPHY - THE RELEASES presents the Beatles recorded legacy like never before. It's all the Beatles US and UK releases side by side, with important releases from Germany, France and more. Plus their solo releases in the same...

""A Course of Counterpoint and Fugue V1"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of counterpoint and fugue written by the renowned Italian composer, Luigi Cherubini. Originally published in 1841, this book is considered a classic in the field of music...

""A Christian's Songs In The House Of His Pilgrimage"" is a collection of hymns and spiritual songs written by George Allen in 1846. The author was inspired to write these songs after hearing various sermons and being moved by the messages he received...

""A Brief Account of the Madrigal Society: From Its Institution in 1741, Up to the Present Period (1835)"" is a historical book written by Thomas Oliphant. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Madrigal Society, a music society that was...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Gospel Hymns And Spiritual Songs is a book of Christian hymns and songs compiled by Charles Troward and first published in 1864. The book contains a collection of over 400 hymns and spiritual songs, including many traditional favorites and lesser-known...

The Art of Music is a book written by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry in 1894. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of music and covers a wide range of topics related to the art of music. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a...

Reminiscences Of My Life is a memoir written by Charles Santley in 1909. Santley was a renowned English baritone singer who had a successful career in the 19th century. In this book, Santley shares his personal experiences and reflections on his life as...

Phases of Musical England is a historical book written by Frederick J. Crowest in 1881. The book explores the evolution of music in England from the earliest times to the 19th century. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different phases of music...

""Song of God and Nature"" is a collection of poems written by David Page and published in 1864. The poems are inspired by the beauty of nature and the author's deep spiritual beliefs. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing...

Hymns and Sacred Poems is a collection of religious hymns and poems written by John Wesley, a prominent theologian and founder of the Methodist movement. Originally published in 1742, the book contains a wide variety of works, ranging from hymns and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sacred Songs, No. 2 is a compilation of religious hymns and songs, compiled and arranged by Ira David Sankey in 1899. The book is intended for use in various religious services, such as gospel meetings, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings. The songs...

Observations On The Florid Song: Or Sentiments On The Ancient And Modern Singers is a book written by Pier Francesco Tosi in 1743. The book is a comprehensive guide to singing, with a focus on the technique of singing florid songs. It covers a wide range...

Rhymes For The Times is a book of poetry written by Henry M. Edmiston and published in 1904. The collection contains a variety of poems on various topics, including love, nature, and social issues of the time. The poems are written in rhyming verse and...

On The Performance Of Beethoven�������s Symphonies is a book written by Felix Weingartner in 1907. The book is a detailed analysis of the performance of Beethoven's symphonies, exploring the composer's intentions and providing guidance for conductors and...

Melodies And How To Harmonize Them: With Illustrations From Ancient And Modern Sources (1906) by Duncan, Edmondstoune is a comprehensive guide to the principles of harmony and the art of harmonizing melodies. The book is designed to help musicians of all...

Luther's Hymns is a book written by James Franklin Lambert and published in 1917. The book is a collection of hymns written by Martin Luther, a German theologian and religious reformer who lived in the 16th century. Luther's hymns are considered to be...

Rhapsodie is a book written by William Henry Ireland and published in 1803. It is a collection of poems that are inspired by the author's travels and experiences in Europe. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different theme. The...

The Assembly Songbook is a comprehensive collection of songs arranged specifically for use in schools. Originally published in 1907 by Frank Reader Rix, this book includes a wide variety of songs suitable for all ages and occasions, from patriotic...

Streamlets of Song: For the Young is a collection of poems written by Frances Ridley Havergal and published in 1887. The book is intended for children and young readers and contains a variety of poems on different themes such as nature, friendship, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Occasional Hymns: Original And Translated (1862) is a collection of hymns written by Herbert Kynaston. The book contains a mix of original hymns and translations of hymns from other languages, including Latin and German. The hymns cover a range of...

My Sunday Companion: Hymns and Poems for Sunday Reading is a book published in 1869 by Mrs. Hawtrey. This book is a collection of hymns and poems that are meant to be read on Sundays. The book is designed to be a companion to those who want to spend...

""Memories of a Musical Life"" is a book written by Hugh Reginald Haweis and published in 1909. The author, who was a renowned music critic and lecturer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, shares his personal experiences and insights into the...

Songs From An Attic is a collection of poems written by John Ernest McCann and published in 1890. The poems are a reflection of the author's experiences, emotions, and observations, and are written in a simple and direct style. The title of the book is...

Music Made Easy: The Rudiments Of Music, Explained In A Concise And Novel Manner (1879) is a book written by Robert Challoner that aims to provide a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of music theory. The book covers a wide range of...

In questa raccolta, troverai gli spartiti di quasi tutte le Opere dalla 504 alla 561 di Giovanni Correddu, scritte intorno al 1997.

The Passion-Hymns of Hallgrimur, the 1657 Easter musical for soloists and choir. Adapted to English by Dall Wilson. Running time under two hours. Songs and spoken saga text.

Medievalism, or the reception or interpretation of the Middle Ages, was a prominent aesthetic for German opera composers in the first half of the nineteenth century. A healthy competition to establish a Germanic operatic repertory arose at this time, and...

Includes 36 reading selections that underscore the breath and variety of African American musical culture. Each selection relates something notable and interesting about African American musical culture since the Emancipation.

""The Elements of Musical Analysis"" is a book written by James Currie and first published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of musical analysis, covering topics such as harmony, melody, rhythm, form, and instrumentation...

Opere dell'Ab Pietro Metastasio V1 (1814) ����� una raccolta di opere del celebre poeta e librettista italiano Pietro Metastasio. Questo volume contiene una selezione di alcune delle sue opere pi����� famose, tra cui ""La Clemenza di Tito"",...