The Arithmetic of Listening

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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252051424
Total Pages : 316 pages
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Book Synopsis The Arithmetic of Listening by : Kyle Gann

Download or read book The Arithmetic of Listening written by Kyle Gann and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tuning is the secret lens through which the history of music falls into focus," says Kyle Gann. Yet in Western circles, no other musical issue is so ignored, so taken for granted, so shoved into the corners of musical discourse. A classroom essential and an invaluable reference, The Arithmetic of Listening offers beginners the grounding in music theory necessary to find their own way into microtonality and the places it may take them. Moving from ancient Greece to the present, Kyle Gann delves into the infinite tunings available to any musician who feels straitjacketed by obedience to standardized Western European tuning. He introduces the concept of the harmonic series and demonstrates its relationship to equal-tempered and well-tempered tuning. He also explores recent experimental tuning models that exploit smaller intervals between pitches to create new sounds and harmonies. Systematic and accessible, The Arithmetic of Listening provides a much-needed primer for the wide range of tuning systems that have informed Western music. Audio examples demonstrating the musical ideas in The Arithmetic of Listening can be found at: https://www.kylegann.com/Arithmetic.html

When a Feller Needs a Friend

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Total Pages : 108 pages
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Book Synopsis When a Feller Needs a Friend by : Clare A. Briggs

Download or read book When a Feller Needs a Friend written by Clare A. Briggs and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Charlie Parker

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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472085552
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Book Synopsis Charlie Parker by : Carl Woideck

Download or read book Charlie Parker written by Carl Woideck and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh contribution to the literature on jazz

How to Cheat in Photoshop CS4

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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0240521153
Total Pages : 450 pages
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Book Synopsis How to Cheat in Photoshop CS4 by : Steve Caplin

Download or read book How to Cheat in Photoshop CS4 written by Steve Caplin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuts through the grind with on-the-job, do-it-now skills, techniques and shortcuts guaranteed to show you how to work faster, smarter and better to produce the best work of your life.

Poems & Songs

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Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1525584804
Total Pages : 296 pages
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Book Synopsis Poems & Songs by : Thomas McCavour

Download or read book Poems & Songs written by Thomas McCavour and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems & Songs Old & New is a collection of 120 songs and 55 poems by a writer that clearly adores them. There is a lot of love in the reproduction of so many songs and poems that people remember and appreciate, including such classic songs as, "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Hey Jude," "Hotel California," "November Rain," Let It Be," "Beer Barrel Polka." "Sounds of Silence," "You Are My Sunshine," "Mama Mia," "Ramblin Rose," " Yellow Bird," "Goodnight Irene," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Satisfaction." A brief biography of some of the famous singers , who sang the songs, such as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald is also included. The collection of poems includes "In Flanders Fields" by John McRae, "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe, "A Girl" by Ezra Pound and "Daffodils" by William Wordsworth. McCavour also includes some of his own poems, including "A Friend of Ours," which was first published when he was only fourteen years old.

The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190219246
Total Pages : 321 pages
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Book Synopsis The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows by : Jonas Westover

Download or read book The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows written by Jonas Westover and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shubert name has been synonymous with Broadway for almost as long as Broadway entertainment itself. With seventeen Broadway theatres including the Ambassador, the Music Box, and the Winter Garden, The Shubert Organization perpetuates brothers Lee and Jacob Shubert's business legacy. In The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows: The Untold Tale of Ziegfeld's Rivals, author Jonas Westover investigates beyond the Shuberts' business empire into their early revues and the centrifugal role they played in developing American theatre as an art form. The Shubert-produced revues, titled Passing Shows, were terrifically popular in the teens and twenties, consistently competing with Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies for the greatest numbers of stars, biggest spectacles, and ultimately the largest audiences. The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows is the first-ever book to unpack the colorful history of the productions, delving into their stars, costumes, stagecraft, and orchestration in unprecedented detail. Providing a fresh and exciting window into American theatrical history, Westover traces the fascinating history of the Shuberts' revue series, presented annually from 1912-1924, and covers more broadly the glorious days of early Broadway. In addition to its compelling history of Broadway's Golden Age, The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows also provides a revisionary argument about the overarching history of the revue. Bolstered by a rich collection of documents in the Shubert Theater Archive, Westover argues against the popular misconception that the Shubert's competitor, producer Florenz Ziegfield - responsible for the better-known Follies - was the sole proprietor of Broadway audiences. As Westover proves, not only were the Passing Shows as popular as the Follies but also a key component in a history of the revue that is vastly more complex than previous scholarship has shown. The Shuberts and Their Passing Shows brings to fruition years of original research and invaluable insights into the gilded formation of present day Broadway.

Chet Atkins

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Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147661783X
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Book Synopsis Chet Atkins by : Mark S. Reinhart

Download or read book Chet Atkins written by Mark S. Reinhart and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting Chet Atkins' 50-plus-year career as a virtuoso singer, songwriter and record producer, this book is an analysis and appreciation of the most noteworthy recordings of one of the world's greatest guitarists. Atkins' whole body of work--truly unmatched in the history of modern musical entertainment--and nearly 140 of his all-time greatest recordings are discussed. An overview of his life and work is provided.

Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes

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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439660646
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Book Synopsis Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes by : Jonathan M. Reed

Download or read book Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes written by Jonathan M. Reed and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generation after generation, families of vacationers have returned to northwestern Iowa's Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes for summertime rest and recreation. From the earliest pioneer days to the Spirit Lake Massacre to the first rustic outdoorsmen's accommodations, this deep glacial lake and its sister prairie lakes have been embraced by visitors for more than 150 years. Slow growing until rail service in 1882, the area saw investment in the form of the Orleans, the grandest hotel west of the Mississippi, which was demolished a scant 15 years later. By then, though, word had gotten out, and Lake Okoboji's wooded bluffs and sandy beaches became places of quiet repose for vacationers. Resorts of all sizes drew the wealthy and modest alike. Among the area's attractions were Arnolds Park Amusement Park; the Roof Garden; the Casino, Central, and Inn ballrooms; thrilling boat rides; skating; and summertime "bathing" in the revitalizing waters. Now largely given over to private residences of all sizes, the many marinas and public areas still draw summertime visitors intent on forging their own indelible memories.

Fizzics

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Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421401134
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Book Synopsis Fizzics by : F. Ronald Young

Download or read book Fizzics written by F. Ronald Young and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bubbles are everywhere—in water and in air, made from soap and from gas. They are referenced in literature and sung about in songs. They are even the subject of great works of art. From the youngest child blowing bubbles in the backyard to the adult studying the fascinating science behind them, bubbles capture our imagination. F. Ronald Young’s far-reaching survey of the humble bubble explores the complex behavior of these seemingly simple objects. If you stop to think about it, bubbles and droplets are the cornerstones of the world around us. They are the reason that dolphins cannot swim faster, that the sky is blue, and that coffee rings form. They are essential to knowing how atom smashers work, how detergents clean dishes, and how to pour a perfect pint. Beyond these basics, Young shows how humans have put bubbles to use throughout history. Whether in technology—making fire-fighting foams and waterproof makeup—or in medicine—cleaning wounds and clarifying ultrasounds—bubbles are capable of more than most of us have imagined. With easy-to-understand explanations, detailed illustrations, and entertaining anecdotes, Young reveals the Fizzics behind these familiar—yet surprising—objects.

"A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody"

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Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486294216
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (942 download)

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Book Synopsis "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" by : David A. Jasen

Download or read book "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" written by David A. Jasen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original sheet music and covers for 40 beloved favorites, including After You've Gone, How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm, I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, Rock-a-Bye Your Baby, and 36 other Golden Oldies. For sing-alongs, family get-togethers, parties, and other events.

Inventing Baseball Heroes

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Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807156132
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Inventing Baseball Heroes by : Amber Roessner

Download or read book Inventing Baseball Heroes written by Amber Roessner and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2014-06-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Inventing Baseball Heroes, Amber Roessner examines "herocrafting" in sports journalism through an incisive analysis of the work surrounding two of baseball's most enduring personalities -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb and New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson. While other scholars have demonstrated that the mythmakers of the Golden Age of Sports Writing (1920--1930) manufactured heroes out of baseball players for the mainstream media, Roessner probes further, with a penetrating look at how sportswriters compromised emerging professional standards of journalism as they crafted heroic tales that sought to teach American boys how to be successful players in the game of life. Cobb and Mathewson, respectively stereotyped as the game's sinner and saint, helped shape their public images in the mainstream press through their relationship with four of the most prominent sports journalists of the time: Grantland Rice, F. C. Lane, Ring Lardner, and John N. Wheeler. Roessner traces the interactions between the athletes and the reporters, delving into newsgathering strategies as well as rapport-building techniques, and ultimately revealing an inherent tension in objective sports reporting in the era. Inventing Baseball Heroes will be of interest to scholars of American history, sports history, cultural studies, and communication. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a broad understanding of the role sports journalists played in the production of American heroes.

The Games That Changed Baseball

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Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476622590
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Book Synopsis The Games That Changed Baseball by : John G. Robertson

Download or read book The Games That Changed Baseball written by John G. Robertson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national pastime's rich history and vast cache of statistics have provided fans and researchers a gold mine of narrative and data since the late 19th century. Many books have been written about Major League Baseball's most famous games. This one takes a different approach, focusing on MLB's most historically significant games. Some will be familiar to baseball scholars, such as the October afternoon in 1961 when Roger Maris eclipsed Babe Ruth's single-season home run record, or the compelling sixth game of the 1975 World Series. Other fascinating games are less well known: the day at the Polo Grounds in 1921, when a fan named Reuben Berman filed a lawsuit against the New York Giants, winning fans the right to keep balls hit into the stands; the first televised broadcast of an MLB game in 1939; opening night of the Houston Astrodome in 1965, when spectators no longer had to be taken out to the ballgame; or the spectator-less April 2015 Orioles-White Sox game, played in an empty stadium in the wake of the Baltimore riots. Each game is listed in chronological order, with detailed historical background and a box score.

Burying the Black Sox

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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1597971081
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)

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Book Synopsis Burying the Black Sox by : Gene Carney

Download or read book Burying the Black Sox written by Gene Carney and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New insight on baseball's most famous scandal

Ring

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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742511606
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis Ring by : Jonathan Yardley

Download or read book Ring written by Jonathan Yardley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sportswriter, storyteller, humorist - Ring Lardner was an American original. In this affectionate, entertaining, and authoritative biography, critic Jonathan Yardley gives us a new look at Lardner's all too short life and career."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How You Played the Game

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Publisher : University of Missouri Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826212047
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis How You Played the Game by : William Arthur Harper

Download or read book How You Played the Game written by William Arthur Harper and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centering around the life and times of the revered American sportswriter Grantland Rice (1880-1954), How You Played the Game takes us back to those magical days of sporting tales and mythic heroes. Through Rice's eyes we behold such sports as bicycle racing, boxing, golf, baseball, football, and tennis as they were played before 1950. We witness ups and downs in the careers of such legendary figures as Christy Mathewson, Jack Dempsey, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Jim Thorpe, Red Grange, Bobby Jones, Bill Tilden, Notre Dame's Four Horsemen, Gene Tunney, and Babe Didrikson--all of whom Rice helped become household names. Grantland Rice was a remarkably gifted and honorable sportswriter. From his early days in Nashville and Atlanta, to his famed years in New York, Rice was acknowledged by all for his uncanny grasp of the ins and outs of a dozen sports, as well as his personal friendship with hundreds of sportsmen and sportswomen. As a pioneer in American sportswriting, Rice helped establish and dignify the profession, sitting shoulder to shoulder in press boxes around the nation with the likes of Ring Lardner, Damon Runyon, Heywood Broun, and Red Smith. Besides being a first-rate reporter, Rice was also a columnist, poet, magazine and book writer, film producer, family man, war veteran, fund-raiser, and skillful golfer. His personal accomplishments over a half century as an advocate for sports and good sportsmanship are astounding by any standard. What truly set Rice apart from so many of his peers, however, was the idea behind his sports reporting and writing. He believed that good sportsmanship was capable of lifting individuals, societies, and even nations to remarkable heights of moral and social action. More than just a biography of Grantland Rice, How You Played the Game is about the rise of American sports and the early days of those who created the art and craft of sportswriting. Exploring the life of a man who perfectly blended journalism and sporting culture, this book is sure to appeal to all, sports lovers or not.

Eddie Cicotte

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Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476640033
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Book Synopsis Eddie Cicotte by : David L. Fleitz

Download or read book Eddie Cicotte written by David L. Fleitz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddie Cicotte, who pitched in the American League 1905-1920, was one of the tragic figures of baseball. A family man and a fan favorite, he ascended to stardom with nothing more than a mediocre fastball, endless guile and a repertoire of trick pitches. He won 29 games in 1919 and led the Chicago White Sox to the pennant. Although he pitched poorly in the World Series that October, fans did not hold it against him--a slump can happen to anybody. A year later, the public learned the truth: Cicotte's poor performance was no slump. He had taken a bribe to throw the Series. Along with seven teammates, he was implicated in what became known as the Black Sox Scandal, the most disgraceful episode in the history of the sport. Overnight, he became a pariah and would remain so for the rest of his life. This is the first full-length biography of Cicotte, best known today not as a great pitcher but as one of the "Eight Men Out."

Touching Base

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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252055322
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Touching Base by : Steven A. Riess

Download or read book Touching Base written by Steven A. Riess and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised and expanded edition of Touching Base examines the myths, realities, symbols, and rituals of America's national pastime. Steven Riess details the relationships among urban politics, communities, and baseball while exploring how Progressive Era sensibilities shaped debates over issues like Sunday games, ballpark construction, and promotion of the games. Focusing on Atlanta, New York, and Chicago, Riess looks at all the participants--from spectators to owners to players--in analyzing how baseball both influenced and mirrored broader society.