Blowin' the Blues Away
Автор: Travis A. Jackson
Год издания: 0000
New York City has always been a mecca in the history of jazz, and in many ways the city’s jazz scene is more important now than ever before. <i>Blowin’ the Blues Away</i> examines how jazz has thrived in New York following its popular resurgence in the 1980s. Using interviews, in-person observation, and analysis of live and recorded events, ethnomusicologist Travis A. Jackson explores both the ways in which various participants in the New York City jazz scene interpret and evaluate performance, and the criteria on which those interpretations and evaluations are based. Through the notes and words of its most accomplished performers and most ardent fans, jazz appears not simply as a musical style, but as a cultural form intimately influenced by and influential upon American concepts of race, place, and spirituality.
Blues Harmonica For Dummies
Автор: Winslow Yerxa
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The fun and easy way to play blues on the harmonica Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content devoted to the blues approach—specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller with tongue-blocked enhancements; use of amplification to develop a blues sound; blues licks and riffs; constructing a blues harmonica solo; accompanying singers; historical development of blues styles; and important blues players and recordings. The accompanying audio CD features all the musical examples from the book, plus play-along exercises and songs that let you hear the sound you're striving for. In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques Blues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers Information on blues history and personalities If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, Blues Harmonica For Dummies has you covered.
Blues - Philosophy for Everyone. Thinking Deep About Feeling Low
Автор: Fritz Allhoff
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The philosophy of the blues From B.B. King to Billie Holiday, Blues music not only sounds good, but has an almost universal appeal in its reflection of the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Its ability to powerfully touch on a range of social and emotional issues is philosophically inspiring, and here, a diverse range of thinkers and musicians offer illuminating essays that make important connections between the human condition and the Blues that will appeal to music lovers and philosophers alike.
Busting Loose From the Money Game. Mind-Blowing Strategies for Changing the Rules of a Game You Can't Win
Автор: Robert Scheinfeld
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Real people, real transformations! «Absolutely amazing! It completely shifts your paradigm for life. One of the most wonderful things about it is that the results are immediate. My whole perception and relationship to money has undergone a major, substantial change.» —Chris Attwood, writer and teacher, California «I've spent most of my life trying to figure out what's true and what's real. I have to say I now have a clear glimpse into what it really is.» —Tom Hill, Colorado «Before Busting Loose from The Money Game, I was very unhappy and frustrated in my life. I was driven to find more ways to make money. I changed jobs, cities, countries, went back to school, read books. Financially, the stress was causing anxiety attacks and migraines so severe I stayed in bed. The joy I feel now is priceless. Money is there when I need it, in the amount that's needed, no matter what occurs (car repairs, unplanned trips, etc.). It's absolutely amazing!» —Suresh Thakoor, Texas «As a retired professor on a fixed and limited income, I always lived from a tight budget and felt compressed by it-especially at the end of the year. I don't use a budget anymore and have opened up new streams of income that were always closed to me in the past.» —Howard Rovics, Connecticut «It opened a whole new dimension for me and shifted my perspective on life completely. I especially love how practical it is. The application is so simple, so effective . . . and fun!» —Doris Kahle, Hagen, Germany «I'd had a lot of success in the corporate arena, made a ridiculous amount of money and lost a ridiculous amount of money. But I was caught in a cycle of making it, losing it. I needed to break that cycle-for myself and my family-and this gave me the keys to do that. Busting Loose from The Money Game opened a window I had no clue even existed. This is very cutting-edge, a revolutionary approach to unwrapping yourself from limitations. If you're not satisfied with where you are financially and you're concerned about your future, get this book!» —Ben Coleman, Texas
Blues Guitar For Dummies
Автор: Jon Chappell
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Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you don’t read music, it’s not difficult with Blues Guitar for Dummies. With this hands-on guide, you’ll pick up the fundamentals instantly and start jamming like your favorite blues artists! Blues Guitar for Dummies covers all aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more! It’s packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of the great blues musicians. This accessible guide will give you the skills you need to: Choose the right guitar, equipment, and strings Hold, tune, and get situated with your guitar Play barre chords and strum to the rhythm Recognize the structure of a blues song Tackle musical riffs Master melodies and solos Make your guitar sing, cry, and wail Jam to any type of blues In addition to this must-have book, a bonus CD is included so that you can listen to famous songs, practice your riffs and chords, and develop your style as a blues musician. It also features a quick guide to musical notation and suggestions on albums, artists, and guitars for further enjoyment. With Blues Guitar for Dummies, you can re-create the masterpieces of the blues legend without the expensive lessons!
Europa blues
Автор: Arne Dahl
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Stockholmis Skanseni loomaaias leiab ahmipuuris vaaritu lopu kriminaalse sundikaadi kasul Rootsi saabunud Kreeka gangster. Samal ajal kaovad Slagsta pogenikekeskusest kaheksa Ida-Euroopast parit naist ja Stockholmi Lounakalmistult leitakse johkralt morvatuna juudi emeriitprofessor aju-uurija Leonard Sheinkmann. Mis on neil juhtumeil uhist koltunud paevikuga aastast 1945? Ja kuidas see voiks olla seotud politseiuurija Arto Soderstedtiga, kes veedab oma suure perega puhkust Itaalias Toscana rannikul?Asjasse asub selgust tooma A-ruhm komissar Jan-Olov Hultini juhtimisel. Nailiselt seosetuist juhtumeist moodustub vork, mis ulatub ule Euroopa nii ajas kui ka ruumis.„Europa blues“ sai 2004 Taani krimikirjanduse auhinna (Palle Rozenkrantz Prisen) kui aasta parim rahvusvaheline ponevik. Aprillis 2005 oli teos nr 1 KrimiWelt-Bestenliste’s Saksamaal. Raamatu pohjal on valminud samanimeline 2-osaline telefilm (2012, BBC Four).Arne Dahlilt on eesti keeles varem ilmunud romaanid „Misterioso“ (2008), „Veresuu paine“ (2010), „Intimus“ (2011, kodanikunime Jan Arnald all) ja „Koos maeharjale mingem“ (2012).