The Beatles Book

Slipcase Edition-This limited edition slipcase edition of The Beatles Phenomenon is printed in colour throughout and contains 240 photographs sheet music and history of the band. The world's most celebrated band has been the subject of countless books and articles over the years. But The Beatles Phenomenon is a unique new Beatles chronicle that brings their astonishing legend to vivid life using sheet music. rare photographs and a detailed chronology of their gigs venues public quotes and most memorable moments. Based on the exhaustive research of the legendary Miles intimate member of the Beatles' Sixties circle The BeatlesPhenomenon weaves together the whole spectacular Beatles' story the full sheet music of their most important songs in chronological order and 240 rarely-seen colour and black-and-white photographs. The result is a truly amazing personal history of The Beatles a collectible book that will become a treasured and evocative keepsake for those who grew up with their music and an essential reference tool for anyone seriously interested in rock's most influential phenomenon. With insights from colleagues and band members themselves The Beatles Phenomenon stands apart from all other Beatles books. Each of the 100 songs featured in this prestigious collection is printed with topline guitar chord boxes and full lyrics. The result is a magnificent musical visual and textual commentary on the life times and music of the most phenomenal rock 'n' roll band the world has ever seen.

Paul McCartney is one of the best pop bassists in the world and he was at a creative peak during the time he played with The Beatles. This new book presents a fresh musical analysis of his consistently inventive and influential bass playing of that period. Drawing on a special interview with McCartney the book tells the full story of his role as bass player in The Beatles from the first single Love Me Do in 1962 to the last album Let It Be in 1970. All bass players owe a debt to Paul McCartney's groundbreaking and revolutionary work with The Beatles and for the first time this book shows exactly why.

From Bob Dylan Joni Mitchell and Bruce Springsteen to the Beatles the Who and the Rolling Stones this is the ultimate guide to rock & roll's most enduring artists. It's all here: 1000 expert reviews of the most famous rock albums and the forgotten jewels from the classic rock vaults.Some timeless works featured include the Beatles' pivotal and infinitely influential Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Led Zeppelin's throbbing epic Physical Graffiti Heart's magic Dreamboat Annie and the Jimi Hendrix Experience's psychedelic electrifying debut Are You Experienced?This grab-and-go book is an experience in itself with iconicalbum art inspiring reviews and quick-reference artist song and album lists making it an indispensable tool for building a no-risk album collection.The All Music Guide Required Listening series is based on the larger industry-leading authoritative All Music Guide. Since its first edition in 1992 the All Music Guide has become the last word in music. These distinctive books are well-used buying tools and must-have additions to every music lover's library. With the new All Music Guide Required Listening series top music editors and journalists have worked hard to showcase the best of their recommendations -- essential for any music fan from the hardcore aficionado to the novice looking for some solid advice from the experts.

Setting the scene with America's traditional folk of the early '60s this book describes the sea of change that began in 1964 when the social consciousness of folk met the energy of rock. It concentrates on 1964-66 when the best most popular and most controversial folk-rock was created. The book explores the dizzyingly fast cross-fertilization of such giants as The Beatles The Byrds and Dylan; the passionate conflicts between folk devotees andfolk-rockers; the sudden frenzy of the media; and the unforgettable music that was born. Turn! Turn! Turn! also examines how folk-rock continued to influence late '60s psychedelic rock country-rock and the British scene as well as its gradual partial transformation into the singer-songwriter movement. Based on first-hand interviews with such visionaries as Roger McGuinn Judy Collins Donovan John Sebastian Arlo Guthrie Janis Ian and dozensof others.

The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America Hard Cover Edition Boxed Set-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 of1964-1966 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 Franciscos 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. Youll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations the mayhem at the airports and hotels and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. Youll 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 youll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If you were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days youll 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

The world's best-selling keyboard method in one complete pack - everything you need to get the most from your Keyboard! This book and 3 CD pack has been compiled from the hugely successful Complete Keyboard Player series to offer an all-in-one solution to learning the best in Keyboard techniques, sounds and songs. This package includes: A complete tutorial guide giving a step-by-step approach to playing the instrument. Extensive chapters concerning selecting sounds, rhythms and using auto accompaniments. Music notation explained in full, along with single-finger and fingered chords, scales and keys. A comprehensive set of full professional-quality backing tracks across 3 CDs that will bring your practice hours to life. Handy Keyboard overlays will ensure that you will never have to hit a wrong note! Furthermore, over 50 hit songs have been provided to create an instant repertoire, and to give you the opportunity to learn using the songs that you know and love. No previous knowledge of the Keyboard or music is required. This book is A5-sized for easy transport! / Clavier

The second 'Play Guitar With The Beatles' book and CD. Play guitar and sing along with the specially recorded CD backing tracks of six great songs. The matching music book features both standard and guitar tab notation of each song plus chord symbols and complete lyrics for vocalists.

From Bruno Mars to Skyfall, Keyboard Gefällt Mir! follows on from book one of the ultimate songbook for Keyboard, featuring 50 popular pieces arranged by Hans-Günter Heumann. The second volume of this Keyboard series follows the bestselling success of the first book, with more simple and straightforward arrangements of hits from the charts and movies, ensuring there is something for everyone.Included in the book are some of the biggest hits of today, such as Skyfall by Adele, Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness, Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe and Lady GaGa's Poker Face. Not only are there a number of contemporary hits included, you will also be able to learn to play many timeless classics, including songs by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Guns N' Roses and Madonna. Songs from popular films include the Mission Impossible Theme, Pirates of the Caribbean and Ludovico Einaudi's excellent Fly from Intouchables.All songs feature tempo markings, chord symbols and full lyrics, in Heumann's excellent arrangements. / Clavier

Ce sont les éditions ID Music qui ont publié le document Beatles Photo Book. Il est à classer parmi la catégorie Livres, Revues, DVD, Logiciels Et Accessoires. / Divers / Livre

This fabulous package features specially recorded backing tracks on CD, plus matching book featuring both guitar tab and standard notation, for eight great hits - Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley), Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry), Layla (Eric Clapton), Sultans Of Swing (Dire Straits), Ticket To Ride (Beatles), Woman (John Lennon), You Really Got Me (The Kinks) and The Healer (John Lee Hooker). The CD features both full and backing tracks to each song, so you can sing along with or without your guitar. It is also enhanced with free software for Sheet Music Direct, the internet service which allows you to download sheet music straight to your printer. / Guitare

A Complete History of Epiphone Guitars-The story of Epiphone one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies is told by former staff historian Walter Carter. It's an epic story spanning three centuries from Old World roots in the 19th century to the golden age of American makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium. It's the story of America's business from an individual luthier to a family business and on to corporate ownership. And it's the story of American popular music powered by Epiphone guitars from big-bodied Emperor that drove the swing bands of the 1930s to the electric hollowbodies of the 1960s used by TheBeatles and studio ace Howard Roberts to custom solidbody models for such modern rockers as Noel Gallagher (Oasis) Jeff Waters (Annihilator) and Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance). Beautifully illustrated with photos of all the important Epiphone instruments and the extraordinary musicians who played them this is a fascinating history of an iconic name in the world of the guitar.