Unlocking the Groove: Rhythm, Meter, and Musical Design in Electronic Dance Music (Profiles in Popular Music)

Unlocking the Groove: Rhythm, Meter, and Musical Design in Electronic Dance Music (Profiles in Popular Music) Review

Unlocking the Groove is a groundbreaking, award-winning, music-driven analysis of electronic dance music (EDM). Author Mark Butler interweaves traditional and non-traditional musical analysis with consideration of the genre's history and social significance, deconstructing several typical examples of electronic dance music and focusing on the interaction of beat and rhythmic structure in creating an overall musical design. Interviews with DJs, listeners, and producers flesh out the book, providing insight into the perceptions and performance world of EDM, and making a vivid case for the musical artistry of EDM disc jockeys. The CD included with the book illustrates the analysis with multiple musical examples, both in excerpts and full songs. Butler's work propels the study of popular music in exciting new directions, and will impact the range from popular music studies, music theory, ethnomusicology, and musicology.

Rhythm Vocabulary Charts For Effective Rhythmic Development (Book One)

Rhythm Vocabulary Charts For Effective Rhythmic Development (Book One) Review

Rhythm Vocabulary Chart Book 1 establishes a basic rhythmic foundation for the developing musician. The book contains 32 logically sequenced charts which systematically increase in degree of difficulty. Understanding the charts leads students toward rhythmic independence and proficiency

Rhythms of Life: The Biological Clocks that Control the Daily Lives of Every Living Thing

Rhythms of Life: The Biological Clocks that Control the Daily Lives of Every Living Thing Review

Why can’t teenagers get out of bed in the morning? How do bees tell the time? Why do some plants open and close their flowers at the same time each day? Why do so many people suffer the misery of jet lag? In this fascinating book, Russell Foster and Leon Kreitzman explain the significance of the biological clock, showing how it has played an essential role in evolution and why it continues to play a vitally important role in all living organisms.

The authors tell us that biological clocks are embedded in our genes and reset at sunrise and sunset each day to link astronomical time with an organism’s internal time. They discuss how scientists are working out the clockwork mechanisms and what governs them, and they describe how organisms measure different intervals of time, how they are adapted to various cycles, and how light coordinates the time within to the external world. They review problems that can be caused by malfunctioning biological clocks—including jet lag, seasonal affective disorder, and depression. And they warn that although new drugs are being promoted to allow us to stay awake for longer periods, a 24/7 lifestyle can have a harmful impact on our health, both as individuals and as a society.

Freedom, Rhythm and Sound

Freedom, Rhythm and Sound Review

The momentum of the 1960s civil rights movement and the explosion of Rock music and the underground press in that decade impacted Jazz in amazing ways, both musically and culturally. Years before Punk, musicians like John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra, Don Cherry, The Art Ensemble of Chicago and others took control of their work by recording, releasing and distributing their music themselves, often in runs as low as 500 copies. As a result, Jazz music got a whole new look. The record sleeves of this era (roughly 1965-1983) are as iconic and historically unique as the music itself, which, in the wake of innovations by Ornette Coleman and Cecil Taylor, boldly abandoned tonal anchors for the wilder shores of improvisation, incorporating Gospel, Asian, Rock and electronic influences. Soul Jazz Records has issued many releases relating to this music, and Freedom, Rhythm and Sound is the first ever collection of this fascinating goldmine of album art, which represents the first wave of inspired independent production within popular music. The book provides a large introduction contextualizing the music and artwork, as well as interviews with many of the people involved. Alongside the musicians mentioned above, these include Kelan Phil Cohran, Charles Tyler, Steve Reid, Mary Lou Williams, Horace Tapscott, Lloyd McNeil, Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave, Paris Smith, Jayne Cortez, Joe McPhee, Weldon Irvine, Shamek Farrah, Cecil McBee, Stanley Cowell, Tribe, The Last Poets, The Pharoahs and many others. 30 years on, their works are exemplary in their untamed DIY energy and graphic boldness.

E-Z ECG Rhythm Interpretation

E-Z ECG Rhythm Interpretation Review

E-Z ECG Rhythm Interpretation Feature

• ISBN13: 9780803610439
• Condition: New
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Use analogies to make basic ECG concepts comprehensible and memorable for your students! The anatomy of the heart is like a house with rooms and doors. The intra-atrial and internodal pathways are like highways. Your students will absorb ECG interpretation like a sponge!This diverting, EZ-to-read approach, coupled with sound educational theory, encourages learning in students who are frustrated by the non-descriptive, formulaic writing found in most other textbooks. It's an alternative to the staid, jumpy approach found in other introductory ECG texts: Well written, and in a style that is lighthearted and entertaining A highly visual approach with illustrations and boxes that engage students Peppered with analogies that make learning fun "Building block" approach that progressively layers the content for students from simple to complex This is the book your students will use to understand the basic concepts of ECG, develop their ability to identify rhythms (especially life-threatening ones), and learn the appropriate response to patients with life-threatening rhythms. "I think the "Now You Know" section is crucial to summarizing what was covered in the chapters...particularly if a person is short on time and wants to get the highlights. I also like the fill in the blanks at the end of each chapter. I think it's a good way to self assess...It reminds me a little of the book I used to learn EKGs by Dubin, but I think this one is set up a little better. It also explains things more clearly." -- Lauren Staple, Student Reviewer

Basics in Rhythm (Meredith Music Series)

Basics in Rhythm (Meredith Music Series) Review

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Now even better with the addition of a demonstration CD showcasing the exercises featured in the book. Useful for any instrument or voice.

The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950-1999 (American Made Music Series)

The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950-1999 (American Made Music Series) Review

Rhythm & blues emerged from the African American community in the late 1940s to become the driving force in American popular music over the next half-century. Although sometimes called "doo-wop," "soul," "funk," "urban contemporary," or "hip-hop," R&B is actually an umbrella category that includes all of these styles and genres. It is in fact a modern-day incarnation of a musical tradition that stretches back to nineteenth-century America, and even further to African beginnings.

The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950-1999 traces the development of R&B from 1950 to 1999 by closely analyzing the top twenty-five songs of each decade. The music of artists as wide-ranging as Louis Jordan; John Lee Hooker; Ray Charles; James Brown; Earth, Wind & Fire; Michael Jackson; Public Enemy; Mariah Carey; and Usher takes center stage as the author illustrates how R&B has not only retained its traditional core style, but has also experienced a "re-Africanization" over time.

By investigating musical elements of form, style, and content in R&B—and offering numerous musical examples—the book shows the connection between R&B and other forms of American popular and religious music, such as spirituals, ragtime, blues, jazz, country, gospel, and rock 'n' roll. With this evidence in hand, the author hypothesizes the existence of an even larger musical "super-genre" which he labels "The New Blue Music."

Richard J. Ripani is a faculty member at Hume-Fogg Academic High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also a professional musician and songwriter in Nashville, performing with artists such as Ronnie Milsap, Ronnie McDowell, the Kentucky Headhunters, and Lee Greenwood. He has worked on numerous national television programs and earned gold and platinum records.

Rhythms of Love: You Sang to Me\Beats of My Heart (Kimani Romance)

Rhythms of Love: You Sang to Me\Beats of My Heart (Kimani Romance) Review

Four hearts. Two stories. One melody of love.

You Sang to Me by Beverly Jenkins

Sassy streetwise crooner Regina Carson is still dreaming of her big break. And when Jamal Watts hears the stunning songbird, he's ready to sign her to his label. The love-burned producer isn't prepared for the passion Regina unleashes in him. Suddenly they're both hitting all the right notes. But Regina isn't ready to trust her heart--unless this gorgeous, caring man can show her how, together, they can make the most beautiful music of all....

Beats of My Heart by Elaine Overton

Rayne Philips worked hard to turn her jazz club into the hottest downtown scene in the city. But her latest hire--hot young guitarist Tristan Daniels--is throwing off her rhythm. Tristan's star is on the rise and he wants to make more than sweet music with the sultry club owner. Can the mixed medley of the past turn into a brand-new tempo--the tempo of love?

Roots and Blues Mandolin: Learn the Essentials of Blues Mandolin - Rhythm and Lead - By Playing Classic Songs (String Letter Publishing) (Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons)

Roots and Blues Mandolin: Learn the Essentials of Blues Mandolin - Rhythm and Lead - By Playing Classic Songs (String Letter Publishing) (Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons) Review

The unmistakable voice of the mandolin has been heard from the earliest incarnations of blues to the contemporary roots music revival. Now learn the essentials of the style by playing 13 classic tunes! Covers: tuning and basic technique; blue notes and tremolo; songs in G; changing keys; moving to A; open tuning and slide mandolin; and so much more. Songs include: Corrina * Dupree Blues * Florida Blues * Short'nin' Bread * Trouble in Mind * and more. Great for guitarists who want to learn to double on mandolin, or mandolin players who want to add blues to their repertoire.

The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD)

The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD) Review

The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD) Feature

• Book & CD Pages: 128
• By Dan Fox
• Format Book & CD

Whether you're a student or professional, a jazz player, rocker, or salsa enthusiast, performing today's music can be challenging. Developed by the author during a lifetime spent as an arranger and performer, this unique, well-planned book, trains musicians to understand and perform the most complex rhythms at sight. It contains well over 1,000 examples of rhythmic figures common in jazz, rock, Latin, blues, funk and other styles. The CD demonstrates rhythms from throughout the book performed in a variety of feels.

Rhythm Guitar the Ranger Doug Way

Rhythm Guitar the Ranger Doug Way Review

Rhythm Guitar the Ranger Doug Way Feature

• Published by Centerstream Publications 64 Pages
• with Suze Spencer Marshall
• Artist: Ranger Doug

Laying down that solid groove for the rest of the band is a joy! In this book, 26 tunes are transcribed in varying levels of difficulty: a basic rhythm approach for the newcomers, then more adventurous and different approaches. Songs are included from styles spanning western swing, fiddle tunes, ballads, jazz standards and a polka. Playing tips are included for each song, plus you'll learn rhythm history, guitar theory, the right hand, a basic chord chart, and more.

Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, and Rap: A Research and Information Guide (Routledge Music Bibliographies)

Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, and Rap: A Research and Information Guide (Routledge Music Bibliographies) Review

Despite the influence of African American music and study as a worldwide phenomenon, no comprehensive and fully annotated reference tool currently exists that covers the wide range of genres. This much needed bibliography fills an important gap in this research area and will prove an indispensable resource for librarians and scholars studying African American music and culture.

Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide

Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide Review

Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide Feature

• Guitar tab. 144 pages.

A comprehensive source for learning rhythm guitar in a variety of musical styles. It covers: open chords, barre chords, and other movable shapes; strumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking and arpeggiation; common progressions and basic chord theory; triads, sixth, seventh, ninth, and many other chords; and much more.

Hip-Hop Redemption: Finding God in the Rhythm and the Rhyme (Engaging Culture)

Hip-Hop Redemption: Finding God in the Rhythm and the Rhyme (Engaging Culture) Review

Hip-hop culture is experiencing a sea change today that has implications for evangelism, worship, and spiritual practices. Yet Christians have often failed to interpret this culture with sensitivity. Sociologist, preacher, pop-culture expert, and DJ Ralph Watkins understands that while there is room for a critique of mainstream hip-hop and culture, by listening more intently to the music's story listeners can hear a prophet crying out, sharing the pain of a generation that feels as though it hasn't been heard. His accessible, balanced engagement reveals what is inherently good and redeeming in hip-hop and rap music and uses that culture as a lens to open up the power of the Bible for ministry to a generation.

Sing-Along, Phonics Fun: Learning to Read with Rhyme, Rhythm, and Repetitions

Sing-Along, Phonics Fun: Learning to Read with Rhyme, Rhythm, and Repetitions Review

This book and CD set is perfect for preschoolers and primary-grade children, helping them develop phonemic awareness and teaching phonics using word families. Children play with the sounds of language through rhyme and song. The music is adapted from traditional tunes sung in the primary grades.

Rhythm, Music, and the Brain: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Applications (Studies on New Music Research)

Rhythm, Music, and the Brain: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Applications (Studies on New Music Research) Review

With the advent of modern cognitive neuroscience and new tools of studying the human brain "live," music as a highly complex, temporally ordered and rule-based sensory language quickly became a fascinating topic of study. The question of "how" music moves us, stimulates our thoughts, feelings, and kinesthetic sense, and how it can reach the human experience in profound ways is now measured with the advent of modern cognitive neuroscience. The goal of Rhythm, Music and the Brain is an attempt to bring the knowledge of the arts and the sciences and review our current state of study about the brain and music, specifically rhythm.

The author provides a thorough examination of the current state of research, including the biomedical applications of neurological music therapy in sensorimotor speech and cognitive rehabilitation. This book will be of interest for the lay and professional reader in the sciences and arts as well as the professionals in the fields of neuroscientific research, medicine, and rehabilitation.