Author: Michael Lasser
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538192896
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
"An illumination for music lovers and an inspiration to songwriters." - Booklist Working within the limits of a popular song, the songwriters of the Great American Songbook wrote with a combination of familiarity and freshness—sentiment and wit. The songwriters were masters of craft who created a distinctively American popular music that still resonates strongly today. This book looks at the Great American Songbook’s craft and its mastery. Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt uncover the essential elements of these beloved songs and investigate the qualities that make the songbook a unique staple of American culture. Filled with interesting anecdotes, each chapter looks at a variety of songs thematically and dives into the lives of songwriters. Ultimately, Lasser and Greenblatt reveal the genius behind this body of music and show us why the Great American Songbook has stood the test of time.
Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song
Author: Amanda Calatzis
Publisher: Page Street Kids
ISBN: 9781624145797
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When a song whispers in Khalida's ear late one night, she is determined to catch it. But the next day, no matter how hard she tries, bad timing and a busy schedule get in the way of her creative pursuit. Khalida longs for time to sit at the piano and make her own music and refuses to give up on her quest. When she finally succeeds, we discover the power of a captivating melody. Readers will relate to Khalida's overscheduling frustrations as well as her joy as inspiration becomes art. Lush watercolor art showcases how one girl's determined pursuit of an idea rewards us all with the enduring magic of a beautiful song.
Publisher: Page Street Kids
ISBN: 9781624145797
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When a song whispers in Khalida's ear late one night, she is determined to catch it. But the next day, no matter how hard she tries, bad timing and a busy schedule get in the way of her creative pursuit. Khalida longs for time to sit at the piano and make her own music and refuses to give up on her quest. When she finally succeeds, we discover the power of a captivating melody. Readers will relate to Khalida's overscheduling frustrations as well as her joy as inspiration becomes art. Lush watercolor art showcases how one girl's determined pursuit of an idea rewards us all with the enduring magic of a beautiful song.
The Good Song
Author:
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1647003261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A beautiful song comes to life in this story set in Hawaii The day the baby boy was born, on a beautiful Hawaiian island, the world sang him a lullaby. What a good song. But what is the good song? The boy listens for it and finds it in his heart and shares it with the world. Inspired by the medley of the classic songs “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” sung by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, the good song is aloha—love.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1647003261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A beautiful song comes to life in this story set in Hawaii The day the baby boy was born, on a beautiful Hawaiian island, the world sang him a lullaby. What a good song. But what is the good song? The boy listens for it and finds it in his heart and shares it with the world. Inspired by the medley of the classic songs “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” sung by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, the good song is aloha—love.
A Class Act
Author: Edward Kleban
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739429785
Category : Musicals
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739429785
Category : Musicals
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
100 Most Beautiful Songs Ever for Fingerpicking Guitar (Songbook)
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1480387533
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
(Guitar Solo). One hundred timeless songs from a wide variety of musical genres are featured in this collection of solo guitar arrangements in standard notation and tab. Includes: Angel * Bless the Broken Road * Chances Are * Don't Know Why * Faithfully * Hallelujah * I Will Always Love You * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Memory * Stardust * Tears in Heaven * Woman * You Raise Me Up * and many more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1480387533
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
(Guitar Solo). One hundred timeless songs from a wide variety of musical genres are featured in this collection of solo guitar arrangements in standard notation and tab. Includes: Angel * Bless the Broken Road * Chances Are * Don't Know Why * Faithfully * Hallelujah * I Will Always Love You * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Memory * Stardust * Tears in Heaven * Woman * You Raise Me Up * and many more.
151 of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever
Author: Hal Leonard Corp
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781540048295
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 671
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This huge songbook (672 pages!) features 151 standards that every musician should know! Each song is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: All the Things You Are * At Last * Bridge over Troubled Water * City of Stars * Constant Craving * Crazy * Gabriel's Oboe * Hallelujah * Imagine * La Vie En Rose (Take Me to Your Heart Again) * My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') * Over the Rainbow * Perfect * River Flows in You * Shallow * Somewhere * Summertime * This Is Me * Time After Time * Wonderful Tonight * You Raise Me Up * and more. Listen to a Spotify playlist of all the songs from this book!
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781540048295
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 671
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This huge songbook (672 pages!) features 151 standards that every musician should know! Each song is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: All the Things You Are * At Last * Bridge over Troubled Water * City of Stars * Constant Craving * Crazy * Gabriel's Oboe * Hallelujah * Imagine * La Vie En Rose (Take Me to Your Heart Again) * My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') * Over the Rainbow * Perfect * River Flows in You * Shallow * Somewhere * Summertime * This Is Me * Time After Time * Wonderful Tonight * You Raise Me Up * and more. Listen to a Spotify playlist of all the songs from this book!
Say It with a Beautiful Song
Author: Michael Lasser
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538192896
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
"An illumination for music lovers and an inspiration to songwriters." - Booklist Working within the limits of a popular song, the songwriters of the Great American Songbook wrote with a combination of familiarity and freshness—sentiment and wit. The songwriters were masters of craft who created a distinctively American popular music that still resonates strongly today. This book looks at the Great American Songbook’s craft and its mastery. Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt uncover the essential elements of these beloved songs and investigate the qualities that make the songbook a unique staple of American culture. Filled with interesting anecdotes, each chapter looks at a variety of songs thematically and dives into the lives of songwriters. Ultimately, Lasser and Greenblatt reveal the genius behind this body of music and show us why the Great American Songbook has stood the test of time.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538192896
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
"An illumination for music lovers and an inspiration to songwriters." - Booklist Working within the limits of a popular song, the songwriters of the Great American Songbook wrote with a combination of familiarity and freshness—sentiment and wit. The songwriters were masters of craft who created a distinctively American popular music that still resonates strongly today. This book looks at the Great American Songbook’s craft and its mastery. Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt uncover the essential elements of these beloved songs and investigate the qualities that make the songbook a unique staple of American culture. Filled with interesting anecdotes, each chapter looks at a variety of songs thematically and dives into the lives of songwriters. Ultimately, Lasser and Greenblatt reveal the genius behind this body of music and show us why the Great American Songbook has stood the test of time.
Beautiful Songs for Zion's Children, etc
Author: A. F. ABBOTT (Religious Song Writer.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The Love of One Fond Heart
Author: Septimus Winner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Gentle Maggie, I'm Coming Home from Sea : Ballad : Companion to Maggie by My Side
Author: Septimus Winner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
O, Thou Queen of Love and Beauty
Author: Giuseppe Verdi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description