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You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument,...

From its origins in Ragtime and Blues, the passionate life and main themes of the greatest singers and musicians, this book discusses the history of one of America's greatest inventions, with chapters ranging from its historical beginnings to jazz in films.

This collection of rounds and canons develops sight reading and ensemble skills. Every teacher and student will find benefit in this clever mix of original material, folk songs and classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell, Schumann, Tallis, and Haydn. Two-part to six-part, with the majority being four-part, most of these rounds and canons are not technically difficult, and may be performed by players of different skill levels. This volume can be used by several students at one, two or more pianos, or in combination with violin, viola and/or cello, since a cross...

Desde los inicios de la ópera en las diversas cortes del norte de Italia hasta su expansión por Europa y más allá, este libro explora el mundo de los teatros de ópera y los empresarios operísticos, de monarcas y negociantes, de artistas y públicos. En su Grand Tour operístico, el autor nos traslada a la Mantua y a la Florencia del Renacimiento, al Londres de Händel, al París de Luis XIV y a la Viena del emperador José II y Mozart. Cuando en el siglo XIX la ópera deja de ser monopolio europeo, Daniel Snowman sigue los pasos del libretista de Mozart hasta Nueva York, y nos lleva...