Product Description: This classic account of the nature of film music aesthetics was first published in 1947. Its value comes from a unique combination of talents and experience enjoyed by the book's authors. Eisler's time at Hollywood gave him a particular insight on the technical questions which arise for composers when music is used in the production of films; while Adorno was able to contribute on wide aesthetic and sociological matters as well as specifically musical questions...read more

Get complete guidance on both traditional orchestration and modern production techniques with this unique book. With effective explanations and clear illustrations, you will learn how to integrate the traditional approach to orchestration with the modern sequencing techniques and tools available. You will discover how to bridge the two approaches in order to enhance your final production.The accompanying CD includes a comprehensive and wide selection of examples, templates and sounds to allow you to hear the techniques within the book.By covering both approaches, this book provides a comprehensive and solid learning experience that will develop your skills and prove extremely competitive in the music production business. * Complete orchestration manual covering both traditional and modern techniques* Versatile, non-software specific, perfect choice for professionals and colleges* Accompanying DVD with examples, templates and sounds brings techniques to life

Product Description: 0131354965 / 9780131354968 Treffpunkt Deutsch: Grundstufe Value Package (includes SAM in Quia, Student Access Kit for Treffpunkt Deutsch: Grundstufe)   Package consists of 0131955462 / 9780131955462 Treffpunkt Deutsch: Grundstufe 0135134323 / 9780135134320 SAM in Quia, Student Access Kit for Treffpunkt Deutsch: Grundstuf...read more

Twenty-four papers from the July 1988 symposium review current research and thought on glaucoma and discuss the scale of the problem, ocular physiology, early detection and perimetry, and management of open angle glaucoma, of secondary cases, and of complicated glaucoma. Among the topics: the epide

Product Description: TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 7th Enhanced Edition covers all the basics of composition--including harmony, melody, and musical form. The authors present essential materials of common-practice music and an overview of 20th century techniques...read more

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Product Description: The central theme of this book is the relationship between the reflections about and the realization of a musical composition. In his essay "Words about Music, or Analysis versus Performance," Nicholas Cook states that words and music can never be aligned exactly with one another...read more

The Fourth Edition is a complete common practice theory text that also covers contemporary material. Thoroughly updated, it continues to feature a concise outline format that provides students with the basic information in a clear and straightforward manner. This format also allows professors to choose those concepts, materials, and techniques to emphasize. Parts I-IV present the basic concepts and principles; Part V serves as a summary and review of the basic concepts of music theory. (view table of contents)

Product Description: `A most illuminating study.' - John Bayley Six Contemporary Dramatists explores, in a straightforward manner, the central concerns of six of the most important contemporary dramatists. It demonstrates how the work of Alan Bennett, Dennis Potter, Simon Gray, Howard Brenton, David Hare and Alan Ayckbourn is essentially moral, and relates their aspirations to the British romantic tradition of the last century...read more

Product Description: Although the majority of the texts deal with Ferneyhough's compositions, others reflect his activities as a highly influential composition teacher, and some touch on his recent work as a poet. Together, the writings provide a means of insight into the workings of the mind of a composer whose output could be regarded as one of the most significant of this century...read more

Product Description: First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Product Description: Twenty-four papers from the July 1988 symposium review current research and thought on glaucoma and discuss the scale of the problem, ocular physiology, early detection and perimetry, and management of open angle glaucoma, of secondary cases, and of complicated glaucoma...read more

Product Description: This professional manual lets you share the secrets of David Baker's success. Baker explains his practical working techniques for piano trio, jazz quartet, four- and five-part writing, chord substitutions, voicings, bass patterns and much more.