(Berklee Guide). Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves, and proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through proven tool and techniques, you will learn to write interesting melodies, how melodic rhythm influences rhyme, what makes harmony progress, and the many dynamic relationships between melody and harmony. This clear and comprehensive approach to songwriting unlocks the secrets of popular songs, revealing what really makes them work. Examples of great songs by such notable songwriters as Lennon and McCartney, Diane Warren, Robert Palmer, and more, provide a close-up illustration of the songwriting techniques employed by these masters of the industry. This is the book used in Songwriting classes at Berklee College of Music. The exercises provided make it a wonderful self-teaching manual and a great addition to any general theory course of any level. Use the tools presented in this book to help fine-tune your craft and start writing hits!

Melody in Songwriting – Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs | Learn to Craft Memorable Melodies and Harmonies | Berklee Guide Songwriting Book for All Levels

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(Berklee Guide). The definitive text used for the time-honored Chord Scales course at Berklee College of Music, this book concentrates on scoring for every possible ensemble combination and teaches performers and arrangers how to add color, character and sophistication to chord voicings. Topics covered include: selecting appropriate harmonic tensions, understanding jazz harmony, overcoming harmonic ambiguity, experimenting with unusual combinations and non-traditional alignments, and many more. The accompanying online audio includes performance examples of several different arranging techniques. The audio tracks feature PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. "A no-nonsense, meat and potatoes source of basic and not-so-basic information about everything relating to jazz writing covers several courses worth of information." Kenny Werner Pianist, Composer and Author of Effortless Mastery

Modern Jazz Voicings – Arranging for Small and Medium Ensembles | Learn Jazz Harmony and Chord Voicings | Berklee Guide Jazz Arranging Book with Online Audio

Pease, Ted

Pullig, Ken

(Berklee Methods). When you reharmonize a tune, you give the melody new color by changing its underlying harmonies. Whether you direct a band or choir, play piano or guitar, or write film scores, you will find simple and innovative techniques to update songs and develop exciting new arrangements by studying the hundreds of copyrighted examples throughout this book. Reharmonization techniques covered include: simple substitution, diatonic approach, adding dominant and subdominant chords, harmonic displacement, modal interchange, and others. Includes examples and exercises on such tunes as: Black Orpheus * Blue in Green * The Girl from Ipanema * Isn't It Romantic? * Misty * Over the Rainbow * Stella by Starlight * and more.

Reharmonization Techniques – Berklee Methods Book for Musicians and Composers | Learn Chord Substitutions, Jazz Harmony, and Advanced Arranging for Piano, Guitar, and Ensembles

Felts, Randy

(Berklee Methods). Now guitarists can have all three volumes of this classic guitar method in one convenient book! Created by popular demand, this new edition of the method used as the basic text for the renowned Berklee College of Music guitar program is a complete compilation of the original Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Innovative solos, duets and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony and rhythm. Perfect for the serious guitar student and instructor alike.

A Modern Method for Guitar - All Three Volumes in One Convenient Collection! - Comprehensive Guitar Lesson Book with Innovative Solos, Engaging Duets, and Intensive Exercises

Leavitt, William

Joanne Brackeen - Preparing for Your Concert: Build Your Performance Confidence With a Foundation of Creative Exercises And Techniques (Berklee Workshop)

Beginning Djembe: Essential Tones, Rhythms & Grooves

Markus, Michael

Galeota, Joe

More Accelerate Your Bass Playing: More Essential Elements

Vitti, Anthony

Accelerate Your Acoustic Guitar Playing: Featuring Jim Kelly

Kelly, Jim

This DVD offers easy-to-understand exercises and demonstrations that can be applied to all levels and styles. These include: warm up exercises, rhythm playing exercises, bending exercises, soloing exercises, advanced rhythm exercises, and more. Clear and detailed instruction is given both onscreen and in the accompanying booklet.

Accelerate Your Rock Guitar Playing: Featuring Scotty Johnson

Johnson, Scotty

(Berklee Guide). Understanding Audio explores the fundamentals of audio and acoustics that impact every stage of the music recording process. Whether you are a musician setting up your first Pro Tools project studio, or you are a seasoned recording engineer or producer eager to find a reference that fills in the gaps in your understanding of audio, this book is for you. Understanding Audio will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of sound, and take some of the mystery and guesswork out of how equipment setup affects the quality of your recordings. Projects at the end of each chapter will assist you in applying these principles to your own recording environment. Learn about: * Basic and advanced audio theory * Cables and studio wiring * Recording studio and console signal flow * Digital and analog audio * Studio and listening room acoustics * Psychoacoustics * "In the Studio" insights, relating audio principles to real recording situations

Understanding Audio: Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio - Audio Recording Guidebook with Modern Recording Techniques

Thompson, Daniel M.

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