References
| References This section includes a variety of references that I have personally used and can recommend. Note: There may be newer editions to some of the books than the ones listed here. Trombone Organizations The International Trombone Association (ITA), PO Box 3214, Richmond, Virginia 23228 www.trombone.net 1-888-236-6241 Trombone Books Guion, D. M. (2010). A History of the Trombone. Lanham, MD. Scarecrow Press. Herbert, T. (2006).The Trombone. New Haven, CT. Yale University Press. Music Theory Books There are a lot of music theory books available. This is a list of a few that I have and can recommend. Clough, J. (1964). Scales, Intervals, Keys, and Triads: A Programmed Book of Music Theory. New York, NY. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Harp, D. (1994). Music Theory Made Easy (2nd ed. revised). Montpelier, VT. Musical Instrument Press, Inc. Jones, G. T. (1974). Music Theory: The Fundamental Concepts of Tonal Music Including Notation, Terminology, and Harmony. New York, NY. Harper & Row, Barnes & Noble Books. Miller, M. (2005). The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Music Theory (2nd ed.). New York, NY. Penguin Group. (includes CD) Pilhofer, M., & Day, H. (2012). Music Theory for Dummies (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons. (includes CD) Serna, D. (2014). Guitar Theory for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons. Sternal, M. J. (2010).The Twelve Notes of Music. Music Theory Simplified: Ear Training and Interval Study Course. Crystal River, Fl. MJS Music and Entertainment, LLC. Surmani, A., Surmani, K. F., & Manus, M. (2004). Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self Study Course for all Musicians. Van Nuys, CA. Alfred Publishing Company. (includes 2 CDs) Vorderman, C. (2015). Help Your Kids With Music: A Unique Step-By-Step Visual Guide. New York, NY. DK Publishing / Penguin Random House. (includes CD) Guitar Chords, Scales, Fingerboard, Exercises, etc. There are a lot of guitar technique books available. This is a list of a few that I have and can recommend. Alfred’s Basic Chord Chart: A Chart of All the Basic Chords in Every Key. (2007). Alfred Publishing Co. Fisher, J. (xxxx). 30-Day Guitar Workout: An Exercise Plan for Guitarists. Alfred Publishing Co. Fleser, J. The Chord Wheel: The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard.Guitar Chords #1056. Laminated chord chart. Walrus Productions. www.walrusproductions.com Hal Leonard Guitar Chordisc. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. Hal Leonard Incredible Scale Finder: Easy to Use Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Scales. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. Lee, R. Tuning Tips for Guitar. Greenwich, CT. Cherry Lane Music Co., Inc. Lozano, E. (ed) (2001). Guitar Picture Chords in Color: Over 400 Guitar Chords in Full Color. New York, NY. Amsco Publications. Lozano, E. (ed) (2006). The Encyclopedia of Guitar Picture Chords in Color: More Than 1,800 Chord Positions. New York, NY. Amsco Publications. Mead, D. (1999). 10-Minute Guitar Workout. London, UK. Sanctuary Publishing Ltd. (includes CD) Pearse, J. (1978). Frets and Fingers: A Guitar Player’s Manual. New York, NY. Paddington Press Ltd. Phillips, M., & Chappell, J. (2009). Guitar Exercises for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Publishing, Inc. (includes CD) Savidge, W. M., & Vradenburg, R. L. (1994). Scales Over Chords: How to Improvise and Never Play Bad Notes! (3rd ed.). Bedford, TX. Praxis Music Publications. (includes CD) Sternal, M. J. (2008). Guitar: Total Scale Techniques and Applications. Crystal River, Fl. MJS Music and Entertainment, LLC. Music Physics, Design, and Acoustics Books There are a number of books available in this area. This is a list of some that I have and can recommend. Benade, A. H. (1990). Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics (2nd ed. revised). New York, NY. Dover Publications. Fletcher, N. H., & Rossing, T. D. (2010). The Physics of Musical Instruments (2nd ed.). New York, NY. Springer. Hopkin, B. (1996). Musical Instrument Design: Practical Information for Instrument Making. Tucson, AZ. See Sharp Press. Jeans, Sir James. (1968). Science & Music. New York, NY. Dover Publications. Olson, H. F. (1967). Music, Physics, and Engineering (2nd ed.). New York, NY. Dover Publications. Roederer, J. G. (2008). The Physics and Psychophysics of Music: An Introduction (4th ed). Springer Verlag. Home Recording There are a number of books available on home recording. Here are a few that I have and can recommend. Guitar & Bass Classics. (2013). Guitar Recording Bible. Carshalton, UK. Anthem Publishing. Johnson, C. (2015). How to Record at Home on a Budget. Milwauke, WI. Hal Leonard. Menasche, E. D. (2007). Home Studio Clinic: A Musician’s Guide to Professional Recording. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard. Strong, J. (2009). Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Publishing, Inc. Guitar Effects There are a number of books available on guitar effects. Here are a few that I have and can recommend. Hunter, D. (2014). Guitar Amps & Effects for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hunter, D. (2013). Guitar Effects Pedals: The Practical Handbook. London, UK. Outline Press Ltd. Singing There are a number of books available on singing. Here are a few that I have and can recommend. Barker, G. A., & Alexander, K. (2016). The Ultimate Guide to Singing: Gigs, Sound, Money, and Health (2nd ed.). Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: TC Helicon.Note: If you only want to buy one book on singing – this is the one to buy. Hamady, J. (2016). The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio: Understanding the Psychology, Relationships, and Technology in Performing and Recording. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard Books. Love, R., & Frazier, D. (2016). Set Your Voice Free: How to Get the Singing or Speaking Voice You Want (expanded edition). New York, NY. Little, Brown, and Company. Phillips, P. A. (2011). Singing for Dummies (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Publishing, Inc. (includes CD) Solo Performing There are very few books available on solo performing. Here are two books that I have and can recommend. Rapson, S. (2007). The Art of the Solo Performer: A Field Guide to Stage and Podium (2nd ed.). Natick, MA. The American Success Institute. Rodgers, J. P. (2016). The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour’s Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business (2nd ed.). Milwaukee, WI: Backbeat Books. The Music Industry There are a few books available on the music industry. Here are two books that I have and can recommend. Owsinski, B. (2016). Music 4.1: A Survival Guide for Making Music in the Internet Age. Milwaukee, WI. Hal Leonard Books. Repel, M. (2015). The Music Industry Self Help Guide: Taking Your First Steps Toward Trampling Over the Obstacles in an Independent Market (2nd ed.). Repel Media Publications. Recommended Online Music Suppliers Amazon www.amazon.com Musician’s Friend www.musiciansfriend.com Woodwind & Brasswind www.wwbw.com |