Category Archives: Music

Modern Methods for Musicology (Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities)

Written by leading experts, this volume provides both a picture of the realities of how ICT is currently being used in musicology as well as prospects and proposals for how it could be fruitfully used in the future. Through its … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music

It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked, and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still, the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a … Continue reading

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Lift Every Voice: The History of African American Music (African American History (Rowman & Litllefield))

Lift Every Voice traces the roots of black music in Africa and slavery and its evolution in the United States from the end of slavery to the present day. The music’s creators, consumers, and distributors are all part of the … Continue reading

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Acoustics and the Performance of Music: Manual for Acousticians, Audio Engineers, Musicians, Architects and Musical Instrument Makers (Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing)

This classic reference on musical acoustics and performance practice begins with a brief introduction to the fundamentals of acoustics and the generation of musical sounds. It then discusses the particulars of the sounds made by all the standard instruments in … Continue reading

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Master Handbook of Acoustics

Practical Instruction on the Art and Science of Acoustic Design and Architecture Build your own acoustic environments such as recording studios, control rooms, and home listening rooms with expert insights from two engineering professionals. Fully expanded to cover the latest … Continue reading

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The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury

The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury presents accurate information on the biological principles and physical processes that underlie the craft of musical performance. It explains concepts and techniques without assuming prior scientific knowledge, providing relevance to both musicians … Continue reading

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Sound and Recording, Sixth Edition

This bestselling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording who wants a really … Continue reading

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Pro Tools 8: Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing

Pro Tools 8 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in color and packed with time saving hints and tips, it is a great reference to keep on hand as … Continue reading

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A Sound Engineers Guide to Audio Test and Measurement

This book offers a quick guide and complete reference to the fundamentals of test and measurement for all aspects of sound engineering. Including electrical and acoustic testing, measurement systems, levels, methods, protecting the ear, units of measurement and standards, this … Continue reading

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Mattia Battistini: King of Baritones and Baritone of Kings

Mattia Battistini: King of Baritones and Baritone of Kings presents a comprehensive study of the life and art of Italian baritone Mattia Battistini (1856-1928), known as the finest example of the bel canto style, and one of the most celebrated … Continue reading

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