Títulos en Música

In 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music, but it never occurred to her she could be in a band, as she couldn't play an instrument, and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar. A year later, she was the guitarist in the hugely influential all-girl band the Slits, who fearlessly took on the male-dominated music scene and became part of a movement that changed music. A raw, thrilling story of life on the frontiers and a candid account of Viv's life post-punk - taking in a career in film, the pain of IVF, illness and divorce and the triumph of making music again - Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. is a remarkable memoir. 

"'Boy, do I have a lot to learn!'" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind - from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop - has thought that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong. Then the teacher showed up...."

When it comes to learning jazz, many musicians feel overwhelmed. They are told they need to know a ton of music theory, have impeccable technique, mastery of their instrument, and lots of natural talent to succeed as a jazz improviser. The message of Jazz Improvisation Made Simple is that learning jazz doesn’t have to be so overwhelming and complicated. To get started, you need to know a lot less than you think. Even by learning just one jazz standard, you can unlock a treasure trove of incredible secrets for musical excellence. 

Just after having produced the first digitally watermarked CD as a graduate student at the prestigious University of Miami School of Music in his early 20s, artist/producer Eric Alexandrakis noticed a lump on the left side of his chest. With no insurance, no ability to work steadily due to the burden of chemotherapy treatments, and no guarantee of survival...attempting to turn his creative dreams into reality seemed like a hopeless impossibility. What followed was a story of determination, inspiration, and creative innovation.  

As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge. Much has been written about him, but until now we've only had his songs as clues to his experience from the inside. In Scar Tissue, Kiedis proves himself to be as compelling a memoirist as he is a lyricist, giving us a searingly honest account of the life from which his music has evolved.

John Eliot Gardiner grew up passing one of the only two authentic portraits of Bach every morning and evening on the stairs of his parents’ house, where it hung for safety during World War II. He has been studying and performing Bach ever since, and is now regarded as one of the composer's greatest living interpreters. The fruits of this lifetime's immersion are distilled in this remarkable book, grounded in the most recent Bach scholarship but moving far beyond it.

Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic - acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. Now Gioia brings his magnificent work completely up-to-date, drawing on the latest research and revisiting virtually every aspect of the music, past and present. Gioia tells the story of jazz as it had never been told before, in a book that brilliantly portrays the legendary jazz players, the breakthrough styles, and the world in which it evolved. Here are the giants of jazz and the great moments of jazz history.

The music world has changed, and there’s no coming back. The absolute majority of people now prefer to stream their favorite music, and 94 percent use playlists for this purpose. In fact, playlists replaced the radio, and now every artist has a chance to become a newborn music star just from a successful placement in a top Spotify or Apple Music playlist. But what do you need to become “playlist” worthy? What music do you need to record? And, most importantly, how do you get on such playlists?

¿Qué tienen en común la identidad sexual y el punk? ¿Por qué parten de la misma idea la inteligencia erótica y la música experimental? ¿Qué sucede en nuestro cerebro cuando escuchamos ciertas melodías clásicas? ¿Es algo semejante a lo que ocurre cuando estamos desnudos junto a una persona que deseamos? En Sinfonía del placer, Verónica Maza Bustamante nos lleva por un recorrido histórico lleno de referencias, anécdotas, análisis, reflexiones y recomendaciones prácticas que confirman que la música está dentro de nosotros.

There is science fiction, magic, and then, there is music. This is another realm, where the only limits are those that you set for yourself. Enter the mystical circle of those who can create music. This book Harmonica for Beginners takes you through the basic steps to master the harmonica. Includes easy instructions for beginners. You don't need any knowledge of music because the harp is simple to learn.

What popular musician and composer has given more to the world than the late, great George Harrison? Not only was he foundational to the Beatles' greatest music, but he was also an inspired solo performer, philosopher, advocate of Indian religion, Hare Krishna, and arguably, the grandfather of world music. People everywhere could sense the basic honesty, decency, and true compassion of this amazing artist and man. Ask almost anyone who their favorite Beatle is and they will tell you - more often than not - George Harrison.  

Whether you’re young or old, there’s no better feeling than learning to play an instrument. Sadly, most people believe that they will never learn how to play a guitar. Local guitar teachers seem like a great option, at first, but you could risk getting stuck with a wannabe rock star who can't really teach you. Or, you could try YouTube, but most of those videos go way too fast, and they don't teach you the right way to play.

El catálogo de música de Bob Marley conquistó al mundo y sigue siendo relevante en hoy en dia. Aunque el no era el primer músico de reggae, fue él quien ayudó a definir lo que representa el género, y es él quien lo difundió por todo el mundo. Sus canciones, como gran parte de la música reggae, son pegadizas y optimistas. Pero como gran parte de la música reggae, también promueven una causa y dicen mucho sobre la condición del mundo en el que vivimos. 

How did four young men from a faded old seaport in Northern England lead such an epic musical and cultural revolution? Why could the story of the Beatles only have happened in such a charged decade? What remains to be said about this British band that hasn’t been said before? Questions like these lie at the beating heart of these 12 lessons that offer a fresh look at how this celebrated band became one of the most compelling voices against the status quo.

Many people love listening to the harmonica, and at least 50 percent of those are interested in learning to play it so that they can perform in front of an audience, friends, or family. This book is offering to teach you how to do just that. Simple instructions are provided to help you every step of the way. If you want to learn how to provide this unmistakable sound present in many styles of American music, you are in the right place. 

Often referred to as the "Queen of Instruments," the violin holds promise for the dedicated artist, and magic for the beginner. To discover the mystical presence of the violin, one must take care to choose the proper instrument, put in the required practice time, and keep on trying, even when all seems lost. In this book, Violin for Beginners, we have brought you the simplest way to learn the violin. We have included details on how to find the best instrument and what you must do to get started.

Anyone from ages 4 to senior years can play these children's songs. The music sheets contain the names of the notes to press on the piano keyboard. Included are the instructions on how to color code the keys of your piano keyboard. 

Flute for Beginners is a new kind of flute tutor book that combines carefully selected topics every beginner should know. This book is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you are entirely new to playing the flute, or you are seeking to advance your skills. Each chapter contained in this book is self-explanatory to ensure your learning curve increases gradually from beginner through intermediate to advance. 

Are you a fan of saxophone music? Do you look up to famous saxophone players and love watching them perform? Have you been interested in learning how to play the saxophone but haven't figured out where to start? This audiobook will show you how to tackle the overwhelming task of learning a new instrument on your own. In its sections, you will find valuable resources that will prepare you to play your favorite saxophone music pieces.

Not quite getting a hold on how to play the saxophone? Then it is time you changed the approach you are using to learn the saxophone. The saxophone is a straightforward instrument to learn, even though by looking at it, it could be a bit intimidating because of its so many parts and keys. But in this book, we will simplify a saxophone so that anyone, even a beginner, will understand. This book isn't just a guide to point out the parts of a saxophone or show you musical charts, but it also contains actionable tips.