music

Provides an in depth history of the origins and continued use of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic.".

The author examines the literary, artistic, and social movements from the time of Beethoven's unveiling of his Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, which he analyzes as containing themes of equality and redemption as a Romantic challenge to conservatism in Europe at the time; and provides a close reading of the musical score itself, with a description of the social event of its presentation in Vienna.

Discusses how musicians can balance various aspects of their professional life, covering how to build a career, earn a living, and contribute meaningfully to society, with details about business plans, marketing, branding, networking, and other related topics.

Presents opposing viewpoints on contemporary issues faced by the music industry, including copyright issues, how it can respond to the changing market, the role of record labels, and the effects of changes in the industry on music.

Presents a guide to managing music artists in the entertainment industry, and includes information on how managers select artists, fair artist-management contracts, understanding record deals, planning for longevity, and tips on avoiding career pitfalls, taxes, laws, and finances.

Classical guitarist and music professor Gerald Klickstein provides insight for musicians designed to help them achieve artistic excellence, discussing organization, practice, musical collaboration, performance anxiety, backstage techniques, evaluating progress, injury prevention, creativity, and other related topics.

A guide to acoustics, drawing from science and psychology to answer questions about how music works, discussing harmony, keys, chords, loudness, composition, and other topics.

Explores the most effective way to train the brain and body to learn to play an instrument and discusses whether people have or need to be born with musical ability.