Are you looking for a book that focuses on just the most important and most useful stuff about your iPod (including the iPod touch, the nano, shuffle, and the iTunes Store)? Well, this is it!There are basically two kinds of iPod books: (1) The “tell-me-all-about-it” kind, which include in-depth discussions on compression algorithms and tutorials on how to export your playlist in Unicode format. (2) Then there’s this book—a “show-me-how-to-do-it” book. Scott shows you step by step how to do the things people really want to learn about their iPods, and he uses the same casual, conversational style that has made him the world’s #1 best-selling technology author. This book focuses on just the most important, most requested, most useful things so you can start having fun with your iPod today. Right now! Plus, there’s only one topic per page, so if you want to know how to do something, you turn to that page and it shows you how to do just that one thing. It’s (more…)

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Chamber music is defined here as “classical European instrumental ensemble music for two to approximately twelve performers.” Entries are arranged by subject: Basic Reference, History (subdivided by genre and geographical area), Analytic Studies, Performance Practice, Performers, and Miscellaneous. Where the literature is extensive the author limits himself to the most recent and “best” examples. The entries are generally well chosen, the annotations helpful and well considered. Assessment of such a vast literature is an arduous task that this volume accomplishes admirably. Robert W. Richart, Western Lib. Network, Olympia, Wash.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

This excellent addition to the Routledge Music Bibliographies series will be invaluable to anyone researching any aspect of chamber music. It features a complete and comprehensive bibliography of all printed materials on chamber music. It lists works on: basic r (more…)

Musical meditations for the mind, body, and soul

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“Music is the most complementary medicine of the future,” Don Campbell”

The inner universe offers each of us remarkable powers for improving our health, creativity, and focus. Through the simultaneous power of music, images, and affirmation, a new world of balance, health, and harmony is ready to become a reality.     In just five days, this book will guide you through five inspirational, musical, and visual selections that open the mind, body, and breath to a receptive and reflective state of awareness. Each day brings inner language and thoughts into focus, bringing you a sense of well-being and peace for the body and heart.     These simple techniques awaken the powerful potential of self-healing and harmony that are ever-present within the spirit and body.  The book is about the art of life, ever ready to enlighten and heal the world within and around us.    *Includes an all-music CD

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Thanks so much for thinking of our pets during the holiday season. Now my lab Benny can enjoy the music I grew up listening to. Melinda, WA –RI Music

Calming holiday music and soothing stories for your pets. Music Pets Love: The Holiday Edition (While You Are Gone) CD is a collection of calming holiday music and soothing sounds for the pets we love. Over one hour of relaxing music mixed with soft nature sounds and short stories, creating a peaceful environment for pets who are left alone. Instrumental holiday classics re-mastered, performed, and arranged with your pet in mind. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Professional composer Bradley Joseph performed with multi-platinum artists Yanni and Sheena Easton for over a decade. His original compositions bring to life this incredible collection.

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A music theory book that hits the high note … This updated and expanded edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Music Theory breaks down a difficult subject in a simple way—even for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, it explains everything from bass-clef basics to confusing codas. This new edition includes: -A brand-new CD -A comprehensive ear-training section -Musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms -Aural exercises so readers can test their ear training and transcription skills

About the Author

Michael Miller is the author of several successful music guides, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Songwriting, Second Edition, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solos and Improvisation, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Drums, Second Edition, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Music Composition.

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A music theory book that hits the high note … This updated and expanded edition of The Complete Idiots Guide® to Music Theory breaks down a difficult subject in a simple way even for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, it explains everything from bass-clef basics to confusing codas. This new edition includes: -A brand-new CD -A comprehensive ear-training section -Musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms -Aural exercises so readers can test their ear training and transcription skills

About the Author

Michael Miller is the author of several successful music guides, including The Complete Idiots Guide to Songwriting, Second Edition, The Complete Idiots Guide to Solos and Improvisation, The Complete Idiots Guide to Playing Drums, Second Edition, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Music Composition.

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It’s a gorgeous disc, beautifully recorded and sung with power and ethereal grace. There’s a profound serenity to the music that is almost impossible to resist, and it makes a fine introduction to the genre. –The Washington Times

With the continued success of Chant Music for the Soul, Decca is proud to announce a special holiday 2-CD edition of Chant. This set includes the original Chant CD with a bonus, 60-minute second CD of Advent and Christmas chants. At a two-for-one price this is the perfect gift to bring serenity into our hectic holiday lives.The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz outside of Vienna landed their record deal with a YouTube clip and have gone on to dominate the Classical Billboard Chart. Their beautifully sung performances of traditional and authentic Gregorian chant have won them legions of fans around the world. This special edition will bring the monks joyous and calming music to even more people.

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Stories from Idols and Their Fans for Everyone Who Believes in a Dream. . .   With stories from Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, and many other top Idols from every season!   Do you love the thrill of seeing people’s dreams come true? Do you enjoy the excitement of rooting for your favorite contestant ? Has your spirit ever soared from watching a performance on American Idol ? For anyone who has watched America ’s best loved television show, here’s a collection of captivating stories that take you into the hearts, minds and souls of the Idols, the fans, and the team that makes the show possible.  These are the stories the television cameras don’t see—true, uplifting, and entertaining tales told with humor and candor that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling inspired, whether you are a die-hard Idol watcher or an occasional fan . Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul is (more…)