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1.Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded EditionMusicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded Edition
from Vintage
Price: $10.17

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Whenever my daughter has a tune in her head that she can't shake, she has an interesting solution. "Turn on the radio," she says, "I gotta hear some different music." In effect, she tricks her brain and diverts it from one musical function to another. In this his tenth book, Oliver Sacks, Professor... more info

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2.1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (1,000 Before You Die)1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (1,000 Before You Die)
from Workman Publishing Company
Price: $13.57

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I purchased this book after hearing it featured on NPR "All Things Considered". Tom covers just about every genre of music and takes an interesting look at everything from classical music to Bill Monroe to the Sex Pistols. I enjoyed the fact that in many cases he highlighted artists best artistic... more info

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3.The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human NatureThe World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature
from Dutton Adult
Price: $15.57

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Daniel Levitin is both a rock musician and a cognitive scientist. That is, he looks at how the brain behaves as you perceive things. Music is one of those interesting puzzles that allows people like Levitin to see the brain behave in ways different than our other everyday behaviors, even speech. He... more info

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4.Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic : Level 1 (Alfred s Basic Adult Piano Course)Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic : Level 1 (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course)
from Alfred Publishing Company
Price: $13.57

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Some reviews here say the CD is flawed because the recordings are not solo piano demonstrations and can be confusing for the learner. I do not agree with those reviews. Here is why;
On each piece, the background accompaniment instruments are heard on the left channel of the recording. The... more info

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5.Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your LifeMoving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
from Random House
Price: $17.16

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For the listener or musician being introduced to Jazz this book can be valuable guide. Marsalis provides reasons why you would want to be introduced and some excellent recordings to hear. For a long-time fan of this great American art form and a participant in performance of it, Marsalis verbalizes... more info

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6.[no image]9 CD Basic Set
from McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Price: $103.00

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The book arrive as described. I thought the audio CD's were included but its still good.

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7.The Norton Anthology of Western Music, Fourth Edition, Volume 1: Ancient to BaroqueThe Norton Anthology of Western Music, Fourth Edition, Volume 1: Ancient to Baroque
from W. W. Norton & Company
Price: $47.35

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The book was in great condiditon. It is put together well with great description, both theoretical and musical, about each piece.

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8.Music: An Appreciation, 6th Brief EditionMusic: An Appreciation, 6th Brief Edition
from McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Price: $74.47

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I've seen the unabridged version of this book and it's as big as an encyclopedia. The Brief Edition does well to summarize the important points in music history; though the meat of the book is centered in the classical (Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Classical, Opera) and merely touches on the more... more info

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9.The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through MusicThe Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
from Berkley Trade
Price: $10.20

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Victor Wooten writes well. He's a talented and spiritual musician who has the gift of being able to teach others through his music and words. The Music Lesson is not just about how to play the bass guitar or any other instrument, it is about the allowing of music that already exists and the attitude... more info

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10.Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed)Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed)
from Alfred Publishing Company
Price: $7.95

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I am a beginner, but I was told that this is a great book to start with. My teacher suggested it, and am learning a lot from it. I have found that a lot of drummers mention this book, so its probably safe to assume that it has great value

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