Looks at the history and the famous players of the Gibson L5 the precursor of the modern archtop guitar from its creation to its standing today as the world's most popular jazz guitar.

British author Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous Guitar moves into its latest and most complete version yet with this new and thoroughly revised edition. Now with 16 more pages and 45 new pictures this timely (and re-titled) update of 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul (2002) tells the story of one of the greatest musical instruments of the 20th century - and one that is still holding center stage today.Since Gibson's Les Paul solid body electic Guitar first appeared in the early 1950s it has always been easier to list the famous guitarists who have not used one at some point or another in their careers.This improved edition of the bookfeatures a complete history of the Guitar and its players - from the original Goldtop through the Fretless Wonder and the revered 1958-60 'Burst' and on to the reissues of today.Richly illustrated with 250 archive and performance shots ephemera and specially comissioned studio photos The Les Paul Guitar Book is the most complete guide ever to Gibson's best-known Guitar and a must-have for every player and collector.Helps profile the memory and achievements of Les Paul who died in August 2009.

The Moderne is an electric Guitar designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced line.Sources claim that Gibson made a handful of prototypes but an original has yet to surface. The Moderne was eventually put into production in 1982. Because of their very limited production and unusual design they have become highly sought after by collectors.Here is the story explained in interviews and photos of this curious development associated with the golden era of Guitar making.

Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution-Get a head start as the recording industry is turned on its head with this manifesto for the digital music revolution. Digital technology whether it be mobile phones computer games iPods MP3s or file sharing has become acatalyst that is turning the established music industry inside out. Every aspect of music production and distribution from royalties and intellectual property rights to CD-copying and the importance of radio is being called intoquestion. However at the same time the music industry is healthier and more vibrant than ever. This book will show you a host of new ways to find the music you want to hear and how to connect to your favourite artists.Discover the top 10 truths about the music business of the future and how you can benefit from the explosion in digital music today and tomorrow.

Gibson's first 'semi-acoustic' the ES-335 which was neither totally solid nor fully acoustic is the guitar choice used by many famous guitarists. Written by Adrian Ingram this book covers the history of the instrument from its very making to the legendary guitarists who played it.The Gibson 335 is used by many famous performers such as: Andy Summers Elvin Bishop Lee Ritenour Jay Graydon Rodden Ford Freddy King John McLaughin Jimmy Page Chuck Berry Tony Mottola Johnny Rivers Jack Wilkins Bono Grant Green Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan Alvin Lee B.B. King Emily Remler Otis Rush Pete Townsend John Lee Hooker and Mr 335 himself - LarryCarlton.This book is a must for every 335 player and guitar enthusiast or collector.

From Flower Maiden to Marschallin (Hardback)-As Flower Maiden in Wagner's Parsifal she gave her opera debut. As Marschallin in Strauss's Rosenkavalier she made history. One of the greatest singers of the last century Elizabeth Schwarzkopf possessed not only an unmistakable timbre but also a bewitching beauty. This pictorial volume contains hundreds of costume and portrait photographs from her private estate providing a lasting reflection of her personality and elegance.

The Inside Truth and Road-Tested Wisdom from the Brightest Minds in the Music Business-This amazing compilation features 600 quotations from esteemed musicians and artists who have taken a moment to reflect on their influences heroes integrity performances and so much more.These gems of hard-won wisdomcover not only the highs of success money and fame but also frankly reveal the lows of missteps and rejection.The shared experiences of heavy-hitters such as George Martin Tom Petty Phil Ramone Brian Wilson JackJohnson k.d. lang David Foster and Carlos Santana to name just a few can function as both advice for those starting out in the industry and a behind-the-scenes peek for any music fan.This handbook also includes a visual?who's who? of the music biz with the inclusion of headshots of the artists featured.A celebration of what it means to make music this collection is a must-have for anyone who has ever hummed a tune or been inspired by aninsightful lyric.

What is it about some musicians and performers who consistently achieve success? Are they the bestperformers? Did they have the best teachers? Do they have the best professional contacts andconnections? Is it just coincidence? Of course not!Dr. Steve Zegree of Western Michigan University choral arranger and conductor of Western Michigan'sGold Company has developed this practical guide for performers students teachers and parents whichoffers fundamental philosophies and concepts that are essential to a person's growth and developmentand will contribute to a successful professional life in music. More than just the basics more than aprescribed curriculum and more thanjust getting in front of an audience to go through the motions ofwhat you did in rehearsal call it the Wow Factor there is something for everyone in this book!And as a special bonus Chapter 8 offers interviews with great performers from all facets of the music industry including: Simon Carrington Nick Lachey Ward Swingle Roger Emerson Mac Huff LizaMinnelli and many more!Topics include:Chapter 1: The Wow Factor: The FrameworkChapter 2: How to Practice and Rehearse for The Wow FactorChapter 3: How to Prepare a Wow AuditionChapter 4: Ifs Ands or Buts and Rules to Live ByChapter 5: Don't Go to Your Face: Putting the Polish on Your PerformanceChapter 6: How to Educate and EntertainChapter 7: How to Win on NBC's Clash of the ChoirsChapter 8: 'Wow' Perspectives: The InterviewsChapter 9: Coda

Toute la musique que j'aime, elle vient de là, de mon PC. Ce livre, au format poche, se propose de vous montrer comment exploiter à fond les capacités audio de votre PC. `Musique sur PC avec Windows XP pour les Nuls` est un guide d'utilisation des outils audio livrés avec ce système d'exploitation, mais aussi d'outils et d'applications gratuits ou payants que vous installerez sur votre ordinateur pour tous vos besoins musicaux. Découvrez: - Les lecteurs multimédias - Ripper des fichiers et créer des CD - Nero 6, Itunes, Musicmatch - Les sites d'achat de musique - Mixer et distribuer votre musique - Créer un véritable studio / Livre /

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