Revealing critical and biographical portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential composers. Text surveys, analyzes, and comments on the evolution of the composer's works, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts of the background and composition of such masterpieces as The Firebird, Petrouchka, Le Sacre du Printemps, Pulcinella, and other compositions. Includes 14 illustrations and 3 appendixes.
American Folk Tales and Songs by Richard Chase Full of lively stories, jokes, and games for performance, the book also includes 40 songs with melody and guitar chords. Written by the outstanding practicing folk performer. Includes 44 illustrations.
Piano Technique by Walter Gieseking, Karl Leimer Two books, bound together, by one of the greatest pianists of all time and his famed teacher: The Shortest Way to Pianistic Perfection and Rhythmics, Dynamics, Pedal and Other Problems of Piano Playing.
Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs by J. Cree Fischer Clearest, best book for the beginner or amateur. Discusses simple repairs, raising dropped notes, tuning by easy method of flattened 5ths. No previous skills needed. Includes 4 illustrations.
Hear Me Talkin’ to Ya by Nat Shapiro, Nat Hentoff In this marvelous oral history, the words of such legends as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, and Billy Holiday trace the birth, growth, and changes in jazz over the years.
The Art of Organ Building, Vol. 1 by George Ashdown Audsley Volume 1 of this set includes an outline of organ history, external design and decoration, internal arrangement and mechanical systems, acoustics, more. Complete with illustrations, tables, and specifications. Set includes 385 figures and 15 plates.
