Experimentation in Improvised Jazz: Chasing Ideas



2018 | ISBN: 1138316679 | English | 204 pages | EPUB | 1.8 MB

Experimentation in Improvised Jazz: Chasing Ideas challenges the notion that in the twenty-first century, jazz can be restrained by a singular, static definition. The worldwide trend for jazz to be marginalized by the mainstream music industry, as well as conservatoriums and schools of music, runs the risk of stifling the innovative and challenging aspects of its creativity. The authors argue that to remain relevant, jazz needs to be dynamic, proactively experimental, and consciously facilitate new ideas to be made accessible to an audience broader than the innovators themselves. Experimentation in Improvised Jazz explores key elements of experimental jazz music in order to discern ways in which the genre is developing.

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Leonard Bernstein and the Language of Jazz



2019 | ISBN: 0252084160, 0252042379 | English | 290 pages | EPUB | 3 MB

Leonard Bernstein's gifts for drama and connecting with popular audiences made him a central figure in twentieth century American music. Though a Bernstein work might reference anything from modernism to cartoon ditties, jazz permeated every part of his musical identity as a performer, educator, and intellectual. Katherine Baber investigates how jazz in its many styles served Bernstein as a flexible, indeed protean, musical idea. As she shows, Bernstein used jazz to signify American identity with all its tensions and contradictions and to articulate community and conflict, irony and parody, and timely issues of race and gender. Baber provides a thoughtful look at how Bernstein's use of jazz grew out of his belief in the primacy of tonality, music's value as a unique form of human communication, and the formation of national identity in music. She also offers in-depth analyses of On the Town, West Side Story, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and other works to explore fascinating links between Bernstein's art and issues like eclecticism, music's relationship to social engagement, black-Jewish relations, and his own musical identity.

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Armada University In The Studio Rodg TUTORiAL



P2P | 4.9 GB

The secret weapon of Armada Music is back on Armada University! In his second course, Rodg builds a brand-new track from scratch, teaching you how to build a solid Progressive record from the very first kick drum to the arena-shuddering finale and everything in between. His course also comes with the full project file, just so you can learn even more.

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Links update: 24/08/2020

iZotope Neutron 3 is here with groundbreaking new features and improvements. Join audio expert Joe Albano in this course to learn about Neutron’s innovative features, including the brand new Sculptor module and Mix Assistant.

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Lynda Premiere Pro Guru Audio Workflow and the Essential Sound Panel TUTORiAL



Tean BiFiSO | 2.2 GB

Streamline your audio workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro by learning the ins and outs of the Essential Sound panel. In this course, instructor Luisa Winters takes an in-depth look at this rich toolset, showing editors crucial techniques for mixing, repairing, and enhancing audio—all in Premiere Pro. Luisa goes over basic audio concepts, including how to use audio waveforms and level out your audio. Plus, she covers best practices for mixing; reducing noise, rumble, and hum; using EQ to enhance audio for a refined finish; and even how to legalize your audio levels.

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Groove3 U Produce Techno TUTORiAL



SYNTHiC4TE | 1.1 GB

Larry Holcombe brings you a collection of Techno production tutorials! Learn how to produce Techno music and make authentic Techno tracks. These Techno production videos are designed for the new Techno producer who has experience using a DAW, as well as for those who who are seasoned at making this genre, but just want some fresh ideas.

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Groove3 Digital Performer 10 Editing MIDI Explained TUTORiAL



SYNTHiC4TE | 268 MB

Gary Hiebner brings you an in-depth series of MOTU Digital Performer 10 tutorials! Learn Digital Performer 10, and the powerful MIDI features it has and how to use them. Perfect for the new DP10 user, or those who just want some more info on using MIDI in Digital Performer 10.

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Links update: 06/01/2020

In this Groove3 video tutorial series, DAW pro Gary Hiebner delivers an in-depth collection of video tutorials on how to prepare and mix a song in Cubase 10. Learn the important basics as well as more advanced topics when getting ready to mix your next masterpiece!

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Links update: 23/09/2021

Update video added! Larry Holcombe explains the new Rhythm recording feature of Captain Chords 2.1, which allows you to record custom rhythms using your mouse, computer keyboard or MIDI keyboard. See how now!

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Skillshare Progressive House Pluck Synthesis TUTORiAL



FANTASTiC | 244 MB

In this class, I will go over the basics of making a 'progressive house pluck' used by EDM artists, such as Deadmau5. You will learn how to create the sound, write the midi notes, and use automation to create a rise effect. All that is needed is a Digital Audio Work Station (DAW) and a synthesizer. For this class, I used Ableton Live 9 as my DAW and Serum as my synthesizer. However, almost any DAW and synthesizer will work.

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Links update: 25/05/2020

This course was made to turn complex singing technique into simple exercises and insights that will help you to succeed as a singer. These 4 basics of singing are just one module of our full course: The Fundamentals of Singing. Feel free to take a look on the course.

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Links update: 22/12/2020

The Ultimate Piano Chord Course will give you the skills to be able to play thousands of songs.

Most songs are written using chords, so if you understand how to use them properly, you'll be able to play a vast amount of songs by just reading simple chord symbols. You don't need to be able to read music notation in order to play great songs!

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Links update: 13/05/2022

When learning about Music Theory most people start with scales, modes and chords and then sort of.. stop. This makes you miss out on of the most exciting parts of Theory: Form.

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Links update: 05/07/2023

Riser Effects is the term for the kind of sounds that rise in pitch over time. Sounds that continuously increases the energy and tension build up. However, even though the general direction is going upwards, you can add rhythm or internal movement into the upwards slide to make it more unique. You can also shape the overall curve of the riser over time.

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Music: An Appreciation 12th Edition



English | 2018 | ISBN: 1259892700 | 641 Pages | PDF | 116 MB

Music: An Appreciation remains the time-tested solution for welcoming non-majors to the art oflistening to great music. Now, Roger Kamien places a renewed focus on learningthe elements of music, fostering each student’s unique path to listening andunderstanding. This is achieved through step-by-step guidance as they learn theelements of music, as well as an increased number of musical selections to appreciate,and an enhanced McGraw-Hill Connect experience. As the authority in the Music Appreciationcourse, Kamien equips students with the language, tools and listening skillsrequired to sustain a life-long enthusiasm for music.

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