Theory, Books, Accessories

Music appreciation and imagination go hand-in-hand in this singular collection of images spotlighting Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Debussy, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Shostakovich...

Carl E. Seashore. Opens the musical mind, discussing music as a medium, dealing with each aspect from the point of view of the role of psychology.

W. Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill and Alfred E. Hill. Covers his apprenticeship to Amati, distinguishing characteristics of his instruments and materials used in them.

A treasury of knowledge for musicians, making important contribution to physics, anatomy and physiology in its establishment of the physical theory of music.

Sir James Jeans. A physical analysis of musical sounds, with explanations of the development of the human faculty of hearing, the various methods of producing sounds and the quality of sounds produced...

Harry F. Olson. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the production, reception and reproduction of sound.

Richard L. Crocker. A clear and systematic presentation to easily follow the evolution of Western musical style from Gregorian Chant to the atonal music of the mid-twentieth century.

A distinguished musicologist explores nineteenth-century French art songs in this fascinating study of the melodies of Berlioz, Liszt, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Franck, Fauré, and others. The songs are desc...

Arthur A. Benade. Deals with the fundamental modes of sound production and with the special sound-producing properties of musical instruments.

In this landmark of musical scholarship, the leading 20th-century authority on Jewish music describes and analyzes its elements and characteristics, and chronicles its development from the earliest ap...

This classic introductory text focuses on the polyphonic vocal style perfected by Palestrina. Unlike many other texts, it maintains a careful balance between theoretical and practical problems, betwee...

Alfred Mann. A classic study of the theory and practise of fugue in two parts - a comprehensive historical survey of writings as the fugue - and an exploration of the four 18th century studies which a...

Here's a great way to learn about orchestra and band instruments while you have fun colouring. It's easy with the realistic illustrations shown in this instructive and entertaining colouring book. Con...

This delightful activity book introduces youngsters to the wonderful world of music as they learn to recognize and identify musical instruments, discover new ways to understand music notation and have...

This legendary work is a comprehensive survey of the topic, covering every issue of significance to today's performers. The text is fully amplified with numerous musical examples, authoritative citati...

This legendary work is a comprehensive survey of the topic, covering every issue of significance to today's performers. The text is fully amplified with numerous musical examples, authoritative citati...

Do you hope to expand your musical circle? Need inspiration and practical ideas for overcoming setbacks? Love music and seek new ways to enjoy it? Roots musician Gayla M. Mills will help you take your...

Dem Autor ist es gelungen, umfangreiches Material der Polizei-, Grenzschutz- und Zollkapellen zu archivieren und in diesem Werk zu veröffentlichen. Im Kleinen Lexikon der Polizeimusik werden die gesch...

In der vorliegenden Veröffentlichung legt der Autor seine methodischen, pädagogischen, psychologischen und physiologischen Lehrerfahrungen, Untersuchungs- und Forschungsergebnisse dar, erläutert allge...