Songbooks category: 4682 books

In her first two books, Sheila Davis classified the major song forms and enduring principles that have been honored for decades by America's foremost songwriters. Those books have become required reading in music courses from NYU to UCLA. In The Songwriters Idea Book, Davis goes one step further,...

The seventh volume in Knopf’s critically acclaimed Complete Lyrics series, published in Johnny Mercer’s centennial year, contains the texts to more than 1,200 of his lyrics, several hundred of them published here for the first time. Johnny Mercer’s early songs became staples of the big...

Give Your Songwriting a Competitive Edge This book takes you on the songwriter's journey from the first inspiration for a song to the collection of worldwide royalties. Experienced songwriters Pat and Pete Luboff point out the stumbling blocks you'll encounter along the way, and how to turn...

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 13 fan favorites from these '80s mainstays: Barrel of a Gun * Dream On * Enjoy the Silence * I Feel You * It's No Good * Just Can't Get Enough * Only When I Lose Myself * People Are People * Personal Jesus * Policy of Truth * Precious * Strange Love * Walking in My Shoes.

This comprehensive and groundbreaking book describes the effective use of songwriting in music therapy with a variety of client populations, from children with cancer and adolescents in secondary school to people with traumatic brain injury and mental health problems. The authors explain the...

The Beatles: Music Roots delves into the influences behind the Fab Four’s early hits, analysing and teaching you to play the songs that Lennon and McCartney learned, played and loved. Each song is arranged for piano, voice and guitar, accompanied with extensive notes on its history and recording. Through...

Really Easy Piano: David Bowie includes 20 timeless songs that span the eclectic career of this incredible musical legend. All songs are arranged for Easy Piano and feature song background notes alongside playing hints and tips, making this the perfect title for beginners looking to learn the secrets...

9 Dead Alive, the 4th studio release from Mexican Guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela contains another set of moving, technically masterful guitar songs from one of the most talented duets alive today This songbook presents every track from the labum meticulously transcribed for Guitar TAB. All of...

Get out your leg warmers! Add more volume to that hair! Are they neon lights? These twenty-four fantastic hits from the 1980s will be sure to bring out the 80s in you. These simplified arrangements are accompanied by background notes on the songs as well as handy playing hints and tips. Suitable for...

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809 – 1847) was a German pianist, organist, composer, and conductor during the Romantic period. He enjoyed wide acclaim in Germany and much of Europe, but was especially successful in Britain as a soloist and conductor. Mendelssohn composed many symphonies,...

Through the rise and fall of the Hollywood studio system, David O. Selznick reigned as Hollywood's preeminent producer. His reputation depended in large part on music. The orchestral cacophony of King Kong, the pulsing electronic sonorities of Spellbound, and the Tara theme from Gone with the Wind...

This wonderful classic score by Erik Satie is a high-quality reproduction of the original music scores. Featuring wide margins and clear note heads, it is ideal for following the music and a fantastic addition to music collections. It is a fine example of the composer’s work and a fantastic addition...

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time. This volume is highly recommended...