Teologı́a y música

Musical language has been developed through the use and needs of composers to express their auditory ideas in visual form. In this book, Josep Jofre combines a historical perspective with a detailed and clear explanation of the foundations of modern musical notation. This book provides useful guidelines for gradual learning geared toward music students, lovers and enthusiasts. It provides teachers with invaluable teaching tips for making musical learning a more engaging experience."

A mucho más de medio siglo de ser compuestas, aún se escuchan en bares, cantinas y la radio de toda Cuba y fuera del país, muchas de sus creaciones como Cuidadito Compay Gallo y María Cristina; sin embargo, poco se sabe de la vida de este hombre cuyo verdadero nombre es revelado por el autor de esta obra, Oscar Montoto Mayor, apasionado baracoense, quien a partir de los testimonios de Antonio Fernández Arbelo, hijo de Ñico Saquito y auxiliado por el extenso archivo sobre su notable padre, junto a la pasion de sus nietos Alejandro y Toni, y las confesiones del propio compositor...

English / Spanish. Practical Applications, using Afro-Caribbean Rhythms to Develop Command and Control of the Drumset. Formerly a three-part series that explores Afro-Caribbean rhythms as applied to the drumset, this revision combines the series into one book and online audio. The unique approach is in teaching rhythms while developing total drumset technique and independence. Includes English and Spanish text and an authentic recording performed by a band of Latin music all-stars. Styles covered include: cha-cha-cha, samba, mambo, cumbia, bolero, 6/8 merengue, songo, bossa nova, NY...

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....