The Beatles' North American tours turned the entertainment business on its ear and forever changed the landscape of the concert touring industry. In February 1964, after finally achieving a number-one hit in America, the Fab Four came to the country with high hopes, performing on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show in both New York City and Miami and playing concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Washington Coliseum. In just fifteen short days, the Beatles conquered America. The Beatles made music-entertainment history with their North American tours from 1964 to 1966.Some Fun Tonight! The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America: The Historic Tours of 1964-1966 is a comprehensive two-volume set which gives you a city-by-city synopsis of the group's activities as they traveled the United States and Canada for their groundbreaking series of concerts. From San Francisco's Cow Palace show on August 19, 1964, through their last-ever live performances at that city's famed Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966, these books cover the music and the madness that characterized the Beatles' three North American tours. With hundreds of photographs and images of rare memorabilia, it is truly the definitive reference for what is arguably the most important period in the Beatles' long and winding career. You'll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the mayhem at the airports and hotels, and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. You'll also read about the opening acts, the concerts, and the stories behind the shows through the eyes of the Beatles, their entourage, the promoters, the emcees, and the fans. Never before have the Beatles' North American concerts been covered in such depth.If you witnessed the mania firsthand, you'll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If you were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days, you'll learn what it was like to be swept up and carried away by the phenomenon of the greatest musical act of all time. When all is said and done, Some Fun Tonight is a tribute to the fans - the first generation and beyond. Look carefully at the faces of the fans in this book - they may be your friends, parents, grandparents - or even you! - but together, they made Beatlemania happen. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy this comprehensive history! / Divers

Mit Musik kenne ich mich aus ' sont un guide de la théorie de la musique pour enfants qui est très amusant. Bases importantes de la musique sont présentées dans un format clair et facile : note valorise et repose, times, rythmes, échelles, intervalles, dynamique, articulation, etc. sont abordés. Les contenus sont consolidés grâce à des exercices pratiques : en chantant et en jouant, en lecture et en écriture. Nombreux exercices et la musique des énigmes (solutions incl.) aide à approfondir juste, ce qui a été appris. Chansons avec accompagnement piano qui correspondent à la rubrique respectif égayer l'affaire. Le cahier d'exercices est le compagnon idéal pour les leçons instrumentales ainsi que pour l'éducation de base de la musique et les enfants de la chorale - convenant à tous les instruments. / Divers

Pianiste, compositeur et artiste sonore Hans Otte est encore sous-évalué en Europe, et la scène culturelle anglo-américain commence tout juste à un avis lui.Etude bilingue de Ingo Ahmel de sa biographie et son oeuvre artistique met en évidence Otte and rsquo vue de -s de la vie et de son orientation esthétique, fournissant les principes fondamentaux pour une réception adéquate.Au centre du livre sont les cycles de piano solos Das Buch der Klänge (le livre de sons, 1979-82) et Stundenbuch (livre d'heures, 1991-98) ainsi que les installations sonores connexes Atemobjekt (objet de souffle, 1970) et NamenKlang (nom, objet, 1995). En outre, la publication comprend des médias numériques contenant des exemples sonores et des extraits de la Pool de médias Otte (OMP) et pour la première fois le catalogue autorisé des oeuvres (Otte Werkverzeichnis ou OWV). / Divers

This essential guide to GarageBand on iPad and iOS devices is your foundation for learning music production in the classroom. Written by Dr. Floyd Richmond, noted iPad music expert and the president of TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators), Learning Music with GarageBand on the iPad provides instant insight and wisdom through Dr. Richmond's many years of experience. With this book, students will be able to create music on a higher level than ever before regardless of the depth of their previous musical training. Includes over 40 GarageBand song files. Recording * Record digital audio * Record MIDI and virtual instruments * Record wherever your iOS device goes Performing with Smart Instruments * Perform in numerous styles for each instrument (keys, guitar, bass, percussion) * Perform with authentic musical gestures (keyboard arpeggiator, string articulations) * Perform chords of your choosing Teaching and Learning * Create iPad ensembles * Perform solos with included accompaniments * Create loop-based compositions / Divers