This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams....Lasīt vairāk
In this valuable study, the bass and its technological mediation are shown to have driven changes in jazz language, musical style, and even transformed creative hierarchies in ways that have been largely overlooked....Lasīt vairāk
Machines and gadgets not only weave the fabric of daily life, but more importantly embody philosophical and religious values which shape the contemporary moral vision-a vision that is often at odds with Christian convictions. This book critically ex...Lasīt vairāk
This volume reflects the huge upsurge of interest in the Near East and early Islam currently taking place among historians of late antiquity. At the same time, Islamicists and Quranic scholars are also increasingly seeking to place the life of Muha...Lasīt vairāk
The massive and complex process of change in East Asia over recent decades has brought about a transformation in the nature of law and legal institutions in the region. This volume brings together a selection of the most important writings on East A...Lasīt vairāk
Argues for a re-assessment of guitar studies in the wake of musical, cultural and technological developments that have taken place around the instrument. This title presents guitar as an instrument of scientific investigation and part of the technol...Lasīt vairāk
An instructional book designed for the guitarist who already knows the fundamentals but wishes to explore the classic style of swing-era guitar. It offers an introduction to the basics of jazz guitar, built on the students basic knowledge of form...Lasīt vairāk
Illustrated throughout with examples in standard notation and guitar tablature, this work introduces different musical styles through the use of appropriate tunings. Including an audio CD, it gives concise instruction for the guitarist who has maste...Lasīt vairāk
