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1	Moonwalk more books like this by Michael Jackson add to wishlist The pop singer Michael Jackson breaks the barrier of silence that has surrounded his private life. He recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful, the transformation of the Jackson Five into worldwide stardom, his sometimes difficult relationships with his family, and the inspiration and drive behind his music. He also talks about show ... see all copies from £3.05! new only from £10.85! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain more books like this by Oliver Sacks add to wishlist Sackss compassionate, compelling tales of people struggling to adapt to different neurological conditions have fundamentally changed the way we think of our own brains. Here, he examines the powers of music through the individual experiences of patients, musicians, and everyday people. see all copies from £2.82! new only from £6.85! \| first editions
3	This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession more books like this by Daniel J Levitin add to wishlist Neuroscientist and professional musician Levitin presents a fascinating exploration of the relationship between music and the mind--and the role of melodies in shaping our lives. Photos throughout. see all copies from £5.64! new only from £5.87! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	All You Need to Know about the Music Business more books like this by Donald S Passman add to wishlist In this guide, a successful entertainment lawyer offers aspiring performers, writers, and executives advice on protecting themselves in the cutthroat music industry. He includes information on copyrights, merchandising deals, and Internet technologies. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £8.66! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening more books like this by Kristine Forney add to wishlist With three million copies sold over nine editions, "The Enjoyment of Music" is the best-selling music appreciation text of all time. Spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, the text offers a thorough introduction to the elements of music, a broad overview of the history of musical styles, and fascinating cultural contexts and ... see all copies from £3.83! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
6	Modern Recording Techniques more books like this by David Miles Huber, Robert E Runstein add to wishlist We have entered an exciting age in audio production. Conventional limitations in recording have subsided or vanished entirely, making it possible to create and record your own music in ways that few ever dreamed possible. This expanded, up-to-date edition of "Modern Recording Techniques" can help guide you through the process of creating, ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £13.90! \| first editions
7	Philadelphia Chickens more books like this by Sandra Boynton, Michael Ford (Composer) add to wishlist What an event! What a show! It's catchy and quirky. Tuneful and toe-tapping. Exuberant, unexpected and utterly endearing It's what happens when you take a beloved illustrator and children's author and combine her buoyant genius with some of the most talented people on the stage - presenting PHILADELPHIA CHICKENS! Created by Sandra Boynton - whose ... see all copies from £1.26! new only from £7.33! \| first editions
8	Guitar for Dummies more books like this by Jon Chappell, Mark Phillips add to wishlist Have you always wanted to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster...Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to "Johnny B. Goode"...B.B. King making his "Lucille" cry the blues. No doubt about it - guitars are cool. "Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition" tells you everything a beginning or intermediate ... see all copies from £7.24! new only from £7.74!
9	Ipod: The Missing Manual more books like this by J D Biersdorfer add to wishlist With iPod touch, Apple's sleek little entertainment center has entered a whole new realm, and the ultimate iPod book is ready to take you on a complete guided tour. As breathtaking and satisfying as its subject, "iPod: The Missing Manual" gives you a no-nonsense view of everything in the "sixth generation" iPod line. Learn what you can do with ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.12!
10	Listening to Music more books like this by Professor Craig Wright add to wishlist More than any other music appreciation text, "Listening to Music, 5th Edition", helps students to develop and refine their listening skills. Wright covers traditional Western music from medieval to modern and integrates non-Western music throughout the text where appropriate, drawing comparisons between Western and non-Western musical cultures. ... see all copies from £2.49! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
11 view cover	Tonal Harmony more books like this by Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne add to wishlist For nearly two decades "Tonal Harmony" has been the leading text for the two-year theory curriculum for music majors. Used at nearly 800 schools, "Tonal Harmony" has been consistently praised for its practicality and ease of use for student and instructor alike. The straightforward approach is supported by well-chosen examples and thoughtful ... see all copies from £13.54! new only from £29.26!
12 view cover	Music: An Appreciation more books like this by Roger Kamien add to wishlist This book is the leading text for the nonmajors' introduction to music courses. Some of the books distinctive features include the listening outlines (created by Kamien), the clear concise writing style, the well chosen examples, and the strong elements section. The fifth edition includes new selections throughout, additional listening outlines, ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £6.85! \| first editions
13 view cover	Music for Sight Singing more books like this by Robert W Ottman add to wishlist For courses in Music Theory (a two-year sequence including sight singing and ear training) as well as separate Sight Singing courses. Using an abundance of meticulously organized melodies drawn from the literature of composed music and a wide range of the world's folk music, Ottman provides the most engaging and comprehensive Sight Singing text on ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £28.04!
14 view cover	Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories more books like this by Robert J Morgan add to wishlist In this follow-up to the bestselling "Then Sings My Soul," devotional-style stories brim with emotion and drama about the people whose faith led them to write the the world's greatest hymns, and about the people whose lives were changed by them. see all copies from £6.71! new only from £10.24! \| first editions
15 view cover	A History of Western Music more books like this by Professor J Peter Burkholder, Donald Jay Grout, Professor Claude V Palisca add to wishlist One of finest surveys of Western art music in the English language, now in its fifth edition and fully revised to incorporate recent scholarship. Includes a chapter added that is devoted to American music. see all copies from £17.55! new only from £30.91!
16 view cover	Reality Through the Arts more books like this by Dennis J Sporre add to wishlist For One-Semester Introduction to the Humanities and General Humanities courses. Reality Through the Arts provides a comprehensive introduction that covers both arts history and aesthetic perception in western and non-western cultures by covering all the artistic disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, ... see all copies from £3.97! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
17 view cover	Bass Guitar for Dummies more books like this by Patrick Pfeiffer, Will Lee (Foreword by) add to wishlist Shake the earth with deep, sonorous vibrations. Be the force that relentlessly drives the music. Rumble like the ominous thunder of an approaching storm. For you, it's not enough just to be heard; you need to be felt, too. You need to play bass guitar. Imagine your favorite music without bass. It doesn't work, does it? The bass is the heartbeat of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
18 view cover	Alfred's Basic Adult All-In-One Piano Course: Level 1 more books like this by Willard Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco add to wishlist Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between ... see all copies from £8.04! new only from £8.30!
19 view cover	Alfred's Basic Piano Course Lesson Book, Bk 1a more books like this by Willard Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Lethco add to wishlist This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that ... see all copies from £2.95! new only from £2.95!
20 view cover	Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Level One: Lesson Book more books like this by Willard A Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco add to wishlist A beginning course for adults who prefer a chord approach. It teaches chords for both hands so that the student can play more than single note melodies. It contains outstanding songs such as "The Entertainer," "Scarborough Fair," "Greensleeves" and "Amazing Grace." see all copies from £4.84! new only from £4.84! \| first editions
21 view cover	How to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Guitar more books like this by Roger Evans, Mrc add to wishlist Detailed, nontechnical instructions, clear diagrams, and helpful professional advice cover choosing the right guitar, tricks for tuning, fundamental chords, reading music and tablature, rhythm guitar, fingerpicking, key signatures, and transposition. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.62!
22 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition more books like this by Michael Miller add to wishlist "A music theory book that hits the high note a]" This updated and expanded edition of "The Complete Idiotas GuideA(R) to Music Theory" breaks down a difficult subject in a simple wayaeven 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 ... see all copies from £10.42! new only from £10.43!
23 view cover	Singing for Dummies more books like this by Pamelia S Phillips add to wishlist Ah, there's just nothing better than singing in the shower. The acoustics are perfect and you don't sound half bad, if you do say so yourself. In fact, with a little practice you could be the next "American Idol" platinum-selling recording artist, or stage sensation. It's time for Pavarotti to step down and for you to step up as monarch of songdom ... see all copies from £6.58! new only from £9.31! \| first editions
24	La Toya: 2growing Up in the Jackson Family more books like this by La Toya Jackson, Patricia Romanowski add to wishlist The Jacksons are the most famous family in show business, a clan of superstars that has sold more than 200 million records since 1969. To the uninitiated, their story looks like the American Dream come true, but their shocking success came at a high price. . . . La Toya Jackson tells a tale of child abuse, physical violence, and psychological ... see all copies from £8.09! new only from £23.03! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook more books like this by Beatles add to wishlist This great collection features all 194 songs written and sung by The Beatles, specially transcribed here for strumming guitarists, from the actual recordings, in the original keys. Each song includes chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. Also features a helpful playing guide and a full discography. see all copies from £15.25! new only from £15.25!

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