What If Day

Over 65 super '70s hits arranged for solo instruments. Includes: ABC • Copacabana • Dust in the Wind • Fire and Rain • How Deep Is Your Love • I'll Be There • Imagine • Joy to the World • Let It Be • She's Always a Woman • Wonderful Tonight • You Are So Beautiful • and more.

Aspiring musicians often enter the music business with unreal expectations, and are inevitably disappointed. Reality Check is the first book that gives a completely honest look at what success is in today's recording industry and the smart steps a musician can take to get there. Even the most creative people can manage time effectively and make the fullest use of their most important resource: their talents. Reality Check is for everyone who wants to chart a rewarding path through the often confusing jungle of the music industry. March 2003 Josquin des Pres began his career in France in the mid-'70s when he obtained his first record deal with United Artists Records. He has since worked on hundreds of projects with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Des Pres has also authored 14 bestselling bass instruction books and two guitar instruction books. Mark Landsman is a musician, songwriter and entertainment attorney. He was formerly director of West Coast operations for a large New York City-based record label. Both authors live in southern California.

How does a song become more than words and music to represent or influence the voice of a generation? Inside the Hits dissects more than 60 of the most powerful and memorable hit songs since the birth of rock and roll to reveal the roots of their success. Author Wayne Wadhams examines the key ingredients that made the songs work then and now, including: melody, lyrics, performance, production, artist image, promotion, and market timing. What really stopped Mick Jagger from getting 'Satisfaction'? How did a secretary who was mistaken for a prostitute give Donna Summer her new sound? Find all the answers in Inside the Hits. 'Reading Inside the Hits was like reliving some of the most memorable moments in rock and roll. A captivating read for industry professionals and fans alike.' - Phil Ramone

For unsigned musicians, it is vital to long-term success to sign a contract with a record label. However, preparing your music, targeting a label, and getting your demo into the hands of someone who will listen is challenging, if you don't know where to start. Getting Signed!, by record industry veteran George Howard, guides you through the maze of today's music industry, and will help you move your demo to the top of the stack. Even if you are not yet ready for a record deal, it will help you assemble a team that will make sure your music gets heard by as many people as possible. The next time an aspiring recording artist comes to us for advice, we'll advise them to read this book first. George Howard really knows what he's talking about. - Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth, members of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club

Features 63 instantly-recognizable riffs from top '90s tunes including: Are You Gonna Go My Way • Blue on Black • Come as You Are • Come Out and Play • Fly Away • Give Me One Reason • Hold My Hand • The Impression That I Get • Iris • Loser • More Than Words • My Own Worst Enemy • Name • No More Tears • Self Esteem • Silent Lucidity • Smells like Teen Spirit • Spoonman • Sugar • Tears in Heaven • Trust • Two Princes • Would? • You Were Meant for Me • and more.

You are beginning to learn guitar playing. This handbook will help you in your first musical steps. In the handbook I included the pieces, songs and exercises which my students like most; their opinion was for me the most important when working on the book. I hope you will like them, too. Good luck in your brautiful and adventure trip to the realm of sounds!

Spis treści:

The eagerly anticipated new musical from the creators of Les Miserables.

Composed by Legrand, Boublil, Schönberg and Kretzmer.

‘Raises the bar for modern musicals *****’ The Sunday Telegraph

Vocal selections from the hit musical specially arranged for Piano and voice with full lyrics and chord symbols.

Lista utworów:
China Doll (Legrand Michel)
Come One, Come All (Legrand Michel)
Day By Day (Legrand Michel)
Dreams, Shining Dreams (Legrand Michel)
Finale (Legrand Michel)
How Did I Get To Where I Am? (Legrand Michel)
I Am Here (Legrand Michel)
I Hate The Very Thought Of Women (Legrand Michel)
Intoxication (Legrand Michel)
Jazz Time (Legrand Michel)
The Face I See (Legrand Michel)
The Letter (Legrand Michel)
Waiting (Legrand Michel)
What's Left Of Love? (Legrand Michel)