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  Pitch and Intonation Basics -...

  Anthony Browne

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  Get ready to enhance your musical ear with this accessible course for beginners. Throughout the piano is used to give clear, musical examples. This course will help you refine your pitch and intonation skills. Narrated by Jacob Acre and created by Anthony Brown the course offers a comprehensive guide to: understanding pitch; mastering intonation; and recognizing intervals. This will help complete beginners and even more seasoned musicians hone their skills.
   
  The course follows the following framework:
  
    Exploration of pitch, scales and understanding higher and lower notes on the piano
    Understanding intonation and sharp and flat notes
    Recognizing intervals through describing major intervals with examples, and then testing recognition
    Finally, the course offers a summary review with various tips and tricks
  
   
  If you're a vocalist, pianist or other musician, this simple course will ground you in basic note recognition skills and ear training by using lots of interactive piano based listening exercises throughout. Start training your ear today with this accessible music course.

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  The Art and Business of Songwriting

  Larry D. Batiste

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  In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all listeners improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, listeners will learn the craft of professional songwriting, including the ins-and-outs of song structure, lyric and melody writing, and the essential elements of a hit song. From the start, Batiste incorporates exercises to help songwriters strike upon ideas for song titles, concepts, and stories that will appeal to their audience. He also discusses critical business aspects of songwriting, such as copyrighting, publishing, royalties, networking, and digital media. In addition to the fundamentals, the listener will learn how to build their songwriting career, generate income, build an online community and fanbase, release music independently, expertly place their songs, and navigate the world of digital music. Throughout the book are interviews with iconic songwriters and producers such as Peter Asher, Lamont Dozier, and Narada Michael Walden, as well as independent recording artists, including Fantastic Negrito, a winner of multiple Grammy Awards, and Meklit Hadero.

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  Why Sinéad O'Connor Matters

  Allyson McCabe

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  In 1990, Sinéad O’Connor’s video for “Nothing Compares 2 U” turned her into a superstar. Two years later, an appearance on Saturday Night Live turned her into a scandal. For many people—including, for years, the author—what they knew of O’Connor stopped there. Allyson McCabe believes it’s time to reassess our old judgments about Sinéad O’Connor and to expose the machinery that built her up and knocked her down. 
   
   
  Addressing triumph and struggle, sound and story, Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters argues that its subject has been repeatedly manipulated and misunderstood by a culture that is often hostile to women who speak their minds (in O’Connor’s case, by shaving her head, championing rappers, and tearing up a picture of the pope on live television). McCabe details O’Connor’s childhood abuse, her initial success, and the backlash against her radical politics without shying away from the difficult issues her career raises. She compares O’Connor to Madonna, another superstar who challenged the Catholic Church, and Prince, who wrote her biggest hit and allegedly assaulted her. A journalist herself, McCabe exposes how the media distorts not only how we see O’Connor but how we see ourselves, and she weighs the risks of telling a story that hits close to home. 
   
   
  In an era when popular understanding of mental health has improved and the public eagerly celebrates feminist struggles of the past, it can be easy to forget how O’Connor suffered for being herself. This is the book her admirers and defenders have been waiting for.

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  Nature's Symphony of Soothing...

  Cedar Skye

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  Embark on a journey to tranquility with "Nature's Symphony of Soothing Sounds of Bird Songs Deep in the Forest for Meditation & Stress Relief." This enchanting audiobook offers a serene blend of forest birdsongs and calming nature sounds designed to enhance your meditation practice and promote deep stress relief. 
  Immerse yourself in the therapeutic 8D audio harmony that captures the essence of a peaceful woodland retreat. Each track features a rich tapestry of melodic birdcalls and soothing forest ambiance, creating a serene environment that supports wellness and serene sleep. The deep forest sounds provide a perfect backdrop for relaxation, helping you unwind and achieve a state of inner calm. 
  Ideal for those seeking to improve sleep quality or foster a sense of peaceful rejuvenation, this audiobook transforms your space into a sanctuary of serenity and harmony. The meditative melodies of the forest’s feathered friends guide you to a place of tranquility and restoration, making it an essential tool for enhancing your relaxation routine. 
  Elevate your well-being and enjoy a moment of profound relaxation with “Nature’s Symphony of Soothing Sounds of Bird Songs Deep in the Forest.” Let the gentle, melodious sounds transport you to a world of calmness and zen, where every note contributes to your ultimate sense of serenity.

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  Early Chinese Dynasties - The...

  Rolf Hedger

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  In the fertile valleys along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, where mist clings to rugged mountains and flows through ancient bamboo forests, the foundations of one of humanity's most enduring civilizations were laid thousands of years ago. "Early Chinese Dynasties: The Dawn of Chinese Civilization" invites readers on a captivating journey through three formative dynasties that shaped the cultural, political, and philosophical landscape of China for millennia to come. 
  The semi-legendary Xia Dynasty emerges from the shadows of prehistory as China's first hereditary state, traditionally dated to the third millennium BCE. While archaeological evidence remains elusive, the stories of Yu the Great taming floods and establishing systems of governance provided the foundational mythology for Chinese civilization. Here, we explore both the historical debates surrounding the Xia and the archaeological discoveries at sites like Erlitou that may represent this elusive first dynasty. 
  With the Shang Dynasty, we step onto firmer historical ground. From their capital cities at Zhengzhou and later Anyang, Shang kings presided over a sophisticated bronze-working civilization that developed China's earliest known writing system. The oracle bones—animal scapulae and turtle shells inscribed with divination records—offer unprecedented insights into the religious practices, military campaigns, and royal genealogies of this brilliant Bronze Age society. The magnificent ritual bronze vessels they created, with their intricate designs and ceremonial significance, remain among humanity's greatest artistic achievements. 
  The Zhou Dynasty—China's longest-lasting royal house—would build upon these foundations while introducing revolutionary concepts that would define Chinese civilization for thousands of years.

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  Contemporary Native American...

  Kitty Leaken

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  Contemporary Native American artists have a strong presence in the North  American and international art markets. This talented group’s work can  be found in many annual events, an ever-changing array of fine art  galleries, and a number of museums throughout North America. These  artists give visible form to the past, present, and future of American  Indian life. In Contemporary Native American Artists, key luminaries of  the Native American art world are brought together through stunning  photography and intimate portrayals of their lives and art.

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