New Music Reference Publications - May 1999
From Hal Leonard Corporation

The following titles are selected new releases from Hal Leonard for May/June 1999 and are available from Southern Music Company. Some titles may not be available at this time. All copyrighted materials are used with permission from Hal Leonard Corporation.

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Music Reference Publications

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound
by Gregg Hopkins and Bill Moore

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products ­ all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman, Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The result provides something of interest to musicians, collectors, and those who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200 photos and a 32-page color section. 288 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330289 $32.95

The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 3
by Bill Gibson

Gibson's classic techniques taught in the first two volumes gave you the foundation to hone your recording skills. The third volume in this bestselling home recording instructional course contains material that focuses on the future of audio, including digital hard disk recording, MIDI sequencing, mastering with computers, using CDR technology and more! Learn about audio recording cards for computers, software comparisons and recommendation, even power users' tricks and tips! You'll discover secrets to the current state-of-the-art in audio recording and multi-media while addressing the industry's future and how to prepare for it. Written in a straight-ahead style that is easy to understand and enlightening to read, the book is accompanied by cross-platform data/audio CDs that add depth to the printed text that is rich and highly supportive of the readers' complete understanding. 200 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330446 $59.95

Also available:
Volume 1 00330272 $59.95
Volume 2 00330340 $59.95
AudioPro Home Recording Course Kit (Includes Volumes 1, 2 and 3). 00330498 $149.95

 The Bass Player Book
Equipment, Technique, Styles and Artists
edited by Karl Coryat

This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that "shakes the low end" of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various music styles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviews with great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman, and many others. 244 pages, 83/8" x 107/8" 00330487 $22.95 

 Electro Shock!
Groundbreakers of Synth Music
by Greg Rule

This compelling book explores the innovative performers of the past three decades who have used synthesizers to create new music that inspired and influenced the masses. The book treats fans to conversations with some of the biggest electronic hitmakers since the '70s: Chemical Brothers, Trent Reznor, Aphex Twin, and others. Each profile spotlights the artist's most prized electronic gear with a photo, historical details, and specifications. Includes an essential electronica listening guide and 50 black & white photos. 240 pages, 73/8" x 91/4" 00330488 $17.95

Inside the Music
The Musician's Guide to Composition, Improvisation, and the Mechanics of Music
by Dave Stewart

For those who want to learn the inner workings of music without, as author Dave Stewart notes, "getting bogged down in a lot of fearsome technicalities," this is an enlightening exploration of the theory and practice of music. Picking up where The Musician's Guide to Reading & Writing Music leaves off, Stewart uses the same amusing style, clear examples, and practical advice to encourage readers not just to read music, but to write some of their own. The book sheds light on tonality, chord sequences, scales and modes, tempo, rhythm, improvisation and composition, chords and chord voicings, MIDI, and more. 128 pages, 61/8" x 91/4" 00330486 $12.95

The Musician's Guide to Reading & Writing Music ­ Revised 2nd Ed.
by Dave Stewart

Learning musical notation can be intimidating. But regardless of instrument or proficiency in reading music, there's hope and help for all musicians in this practical guide. Writing in a friendly manner that puts readers at ease, author Dave Stewart starts with the basics: staves, clefs, and how to find the notes. He then advances step by step through rhythm, key signatures, chords and intervals, and how to write it all down. This book is useful for novices, seasoned players who never learned to read music, and pros seeking a refresher course. 110 pages, 61/8" x 91/4" 00330474 $9.95

The Recording Guitarist
A Guide for Home and Studio
by Jon Chappell

This is a practical, hands-on guide to a variety of recording environments, from modest home studios ­ where the guitarist must also act as the engineer and producer ­ to professional facilities outfitted with top-quality gear and staffed with audio engineers. This book will prepare guitarists for any recording situation and will help them become familiar with all facets of recording technology and procedure. Topics covered include: guitars and amps for recording; effects; mixer logic and routing strategies; synching music to moving images; and how to look and sound professional, with advice from Alex Lifeson, Carl Verheyen, Steve Lukather, Eric Johnson and others. Also includes complete info on the classic set-ups of 14 guitar greats, from Hendrix to Vai. 160 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330335 $19.95

Ruthless Self-Promotion in the Music Industry
by Jeffrey P. Fisher

If you want to be a success in today's music world, you'd better become a promotion fanatic. Here's all you need to learn about how to get new business. You'll discover the real strategies that let you leverage your success and status to keep bringing in more business. Prepare your mind for self-promotion and master the technical aspects. Create an image and learn to clarify what you are trying to say. Fisher will teach you to gather marketing information about your segment of the music industry and how to understand and use many promotional tactics such as networking to establish and maintain your efforts. Ruthless self-promotion is about making your music business stronger by building upon the success you've already achieved. By the author of the MixBooks favorite How to Make Money Scoring Soundtracks and Jingles. 200 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330448 $24.95

Also available:
How to Make Money Scoring Soundtracks and Jingles 00330300 $34.95

1999 Recording Industry Sourcebook

With 12,000 updated professional listings in 55 categories, the tenth anniversary edition of the Sourcebook offers comprehensive directories of record labels, producers, managers, distributors, attorneys, equipment suppliers, music video companies, media contacts and much more. Entries list contact names, titles, phone and fax numbers, styles of music preferred and information on whether or not they'll accept unsolicited demos. High-quality packaging, featuring laminated dividers and sturdy spiral binding, makes this annual a good investment. 504 pages, 81/2" x 11", spiral bound 00330457 $79.95

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