Music

Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from different regions and forms - mainstream and underground, current and classic - this title discusses things that range from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap. more...

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An instant bestseller upon publication, Confessions of a Video Vixen is the page-turning memoir of Karrine Steffans: dancer, actress, and companion to many a celebrity. But more than a glimpse at what happens in the boardrooms and bedrooms of hip hop's A list, Confessions of a Video Vixen is also the first true account of how women are treated in the music industry, and its honest, direct revelations have generated debates and controversy across the country. By sharing her story, Steffans hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticized industry and help young women avoid the same pitfalls she encountered—and if they're already in danger, she hopes to inspire them to find a way to pull themselves out of what she knows firsthand to be a cycle of hopelessness and despair. more...

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Ciccone's extraordinary memoir is based on his life and forty-seven years of growing up with and working with his sister - the most famous woman in the world. more...

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Are you thinking of getting started in home recording? Do you want to know the latest home recording technologies? Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies will get you recording music at home in no time. It shows you how to set up a home studio, record and edit your music, master it, and even distribute your songs. With this guide, you’ll learn how to compare studio-in-a-box, computer-based, and stand-alone recording systems and choose what you need. You’ll gain the skills to manage your sound, take full advantage of MIDI, mike common instruments, do overdubs and replace missed notes, understand the mastering process, and prepare your music for duplication. You’ll also discover how to:.:.; Put together all the things your home recording studio should have.; Perform multitrack recording and venture into MIDI sequencing.; Clean up your tracks by becoming an expert at mixing and editing.; Choose the gear that suits your project.; Add computers and software to your recording tools.; Set up microphones and connect electronic instruments.; Edit tracks, mix, master, and distribute your songs.; Work with MIDI and electronic instruments.; Get the most from guitars, horns, pianos, and vocals.; Enhance your sound with professional editing tips. Whether you’re a beginning musician or a pro, Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies teaches you home recording basics so you can begin recording music at home and create great CDs. more...

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From performance history to the essentials of practice and memorisation, from performance anxiety to the art of listening and criticism, this accessible guide for students, teachers and performers at all levels unravels the complexities of musical performance, focusing on key aspects of learning, playing and responding to music. more...

Price: $22.00