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In Reshaping Art, T. M. Krishna examines what art is and how we can harness its power to make ourselves and our communities open and sensitive. Well known for his attempts to break Karnatik music out of its high-caste confines, the author takes us through a journey of understanding what art means to different groups of people and the ways in which we all create and enjoy it.

Resulta que la música no es sólo entretenimiento: es un medio de comunicación profundamente arraigado y sutilmente poderoso. Las canciones resuenan con tus patrones de ondas cerebrales e impulsan cambios en tu cerebro: creando tus estados de ánimo, consolidando tus recuerdos, fortaleciendo tus hábitos (tanto los buenos como los malos) ... incluso haciendo que te enamores o desenamores. Tu música te está moldeando, a nivel subconsciente, durante todo el día. Y ahora, por primera vez, puedes hacerte cargo.

From the triumphant “Main Title” in Star Wars to the ominous bass line of Jaws, John Williams has penned some of the most unforgettable film scores—while netting more than fifty Academy Award nominations. This updated and revised edition of Emilio Audissino’s groundbreaking volume takes stock of Williams’s creative process and achievements in music composition, including the most recent sequels in the film franchises that made him famous. Audissino details his lasting impact and cements his legacy as one of the most important composers in movie history.

Si la música amansa las fieras, la sabihondez musical ablanda los corazones más refractarios a las delicias del amor. Ésa es la tesis de este audiolibro, una obra sin igual en la historia de la autoayuda inconfesable. Máximo Pradera, vihuelista en excedencia y seductor contumaz, nos cuenta aquí los secretos del método que tantos éxitos le ha dado en la palestra del comercio carnal. El señor Pradera es bien conocido por su ingenio, su humor incombustible y su impertinencia, virtudes justamente recompensadas con un regimiento de admiradores y una legión de enemigos acorazados...

Si la música amansa las fieras, la sabihondez musical ablanda los corazones más refractarios a las delicias del amor. Ésa es la tesis de este audiolibro, una obra sin igual en la historia de la autoayuda inconfesable. Máximo Pradera, vihuelista en excedencia y seductor contumaz, nos cuenta aquí los secretos del método que tantos éxitos le ha dado en la palestra del comercio carnal. El señor Pradera es bien conocido por su ingenio, su humor incombustible y su impertinencia, virtudes justamente recompensadas con un regimiento de admiradores y una legión de enemigos acorazados...

The story of the music that accompanies the cinematic adventures of Ian Fleming's intrepid Agent 007 is one of surprising real-life drama. In The Music of James Bond, author Jon Burlingame throws open studio and courtroom doors alike to reveal the full and extraordinary history of the sounds of James Bond, spicing the story with a wealth of fascinating and previously undisclosed tales.

In her bestselling autobiography, Bedsit Disco Queen, Tracey Thorn recalled the highs and lows of a 30-year career in pop music. But with the touring, recording and extraordinary anecdotes, there wasn't time for an in-depth look at what she actually did for all those years: sing. She sang with warmth and emotional honesty, sometimes while battling acute stage fright.

Children of the Stone chronicles Ramzi's journey - from stone thrower to music student to school founder - and shows how through his love of music he created something lasting and beautiful in a land torn by violence and war. This is a story about the power of music, but also about freedom and conflict, determination and vision.

The award-winning creator of the acclaimed documentary The Music Instinct: Science & Song, explores the power of music and its connection to the body, the brain, and the world of nature. Only recently has science sought in earnest to understand and explain this impact. One remarkable recent study, analyzing the cries of newborns, shows that infants' cries contain common musical intervals, and children tease each other in specific, singsong ways no matter where in the world they live.

Ten Telecaster Tales shares the process of Emmett writing and recording ten songs for his Telecaster guitar, walking listeners through the creative journey, musical composition, guitar playing, and more. The most elaborate and detailed “liner notes” of Emmett’s career.

A suonare il pianoforte si impara. E lo studio del pianoforte, come un’arte marziale, può insegnare ben di più che una sequenza di movimenti e gesti. Insegna a conoscersi più profondamente, ad accettarsi e a dominare le proprie paure. A entrare in risonanza con il mondo e scoprirsi capaci di stupire e sedurre. A valorizzare le differenze e creare sintonie. Ad affrontare incertezze e imprevisti con sangue freddo e un pizzico di follia. A superare i dubbi e gli stereotipi, a ignorare le sirene del successo fine a se stesso.

No song captures the feel of the '70s like this one does. In this lesson the student learns an intermediate level solo of this Streisand classic without having to use music, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in detail in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

In this lesson the student learns an advanced version of “Canon in D” that was arranged by famed pianist and composer Denes Agay. The arrangement is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught completely “by ear,” using no music, print, or video. Each section is broken down into two- to four-measure sections in a demonstration/teach method. There is also an intermediate version of this song available.

This advanced level Bach piece is taught completely by ear in two to four measure sections. This allows the student to memorize the song while learning it and to bypass the added difficulty or challenge of music reading.

The Singing Cure takes the listener on a thought-provoking and inspiring journey to unlock the secret of the human voice. Amanda Lohrey succeeds in drawing together many threads in this seamless and compelling narrative, which shows her to be a master prose writer at the height of her powers.

In this lesson you will learn the original version of “Solfeggietto” without using music, print, or video. A demonstration recording of the song is given at the beginning of the lesson and then the song is taught note-by-note, completely “by ear.”

In this lesson the student will learn an early intermediate level piano solo of “From A Distance” made famous by Bette Midler. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the arrangement which is then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” Learning this way makes the song quick and easy to memorize and sharpens the brain’s skill to pick out other songs “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

You will learn all three movements of this sonatina by Theodore Latour in this “by ear” lesson. This first year level lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the sonatina followed by a detailed lesson describing notes and fingerings. Each movement of the sonatina is broken down into sections to make it easy to find your place in the lesson.

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate/early advanced solo of “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, without using any music or print. The arrangement is fully demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely by ear.

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level arrangement of one of Chopin’s most enjoyed pieces. The arrangement is played completely and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no print or music. Learning this song “by ear” makes it fast to learn and easy to memorize.