Written by local authors who can offer a unique perspective on each area, this series of regional travel guides furnishes detailed information on hotels, restaurants, annual events, festivals, local attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, and more, along with numerous photographs, maps, comprehensive indexes, and thumb tabs for quick reference.

Insiders' Guide to the Twin Cities (Insiders' Guide Series)

Travel

Berger, Todd R.

Day, Holly

Wick, Sherman

United States

Globe Pequot Pr

Many people grimace at the sound of music theory. It can conjure up bad memories of grade school music classes, rattle the brains of college students, and make self-taught musicians feel self-defeated. Music Theory may seem tedious and unnecessary, especially since not many people can read music. 
Luckily, Music Theory for Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to understanding the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music. This helpful guide will give you a great grasp of: <ul>
<li>Note value and counting notes</li> <li>Treble and bass clefs</li> <li>Time signatures and measures</li> <li>Naturalizing the rhythm</li> <li>Tempo and dynamic</li> <li>Tone, color, and harmonics</li> <li>Half steps and whole steps</li> <li>Harmonic and melodic intervals</li> <li>Key signatures and circles of fifths</li> <li>Scales, chords, and their progressions</li> <li>Elements of form</li> <li>Music theory’s fascinating history</li> </ul>
This friendly guide not only explores these concepts, it provides examples of music to compliment them so you can hear how they sound firsthand. With a bonus CD that demonstrates these ideas with musical excerpts on guitar and piano, this hands-on resource will prove to you that music theory is as enjoyable as it is useful. Don’t get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure. With Music Theory for Dummies, understanding music has never been easier! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Music Theory for Dummies

Arts & Photography

Pilhofer, Michael

Music

For Dummies

Walk the streets of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the economic and cultural center of the Upper Midwest, and discover their distinct identities as the City of Lakes on flat prairies and the Capitol City on rolling hills and high river bluffs. Laugh in a comedy club in Uptown or marvel at the works of art in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden; satisfy your inner foodie at one of the 17 blocks’ worth of restaurants along Eat Street or browse for the perfect accessory in Dinkytown. Whether you’re a visitor to the cities or a local looking to expand your sights, there’s a walk in this savvy, entertaining book for you. This highly portable guide features detailed maps for each trip, original photos, and parking information for every trip. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest” section summarizes each walk’s highlights.

Walking Twin Cities: 34 tours exploring historic neghborhoods, lakeside parks, gangster hideouts, dive bars, and cultural centers of Minneapolis-St. Paul

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Wilderness Press

Even though they're often lumped together, the Twin Cities are two distinct cities with very different histories. Minneapolis is the Mill City, the City of Lakes, composed mostly of flat prairies. St. Paul is the Capital City, built on rolling hills and high river bluffs. Whether you're interested in art, culture, history, or nature, there's a walk in this book designed for your interests. We hope that it serves not only as a guidebook for (re)discovering the Twin Cities, but as a springboard for additional explorations. Walking Twin Cities contains 35 walks of varying levels of difficulty, built around the natural, architectural, and historical attractions of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The downtown areas of both cities are explored in depth, as well as many of the neighborhoods, scenic parks, and lakes that are scattered through the area.

Walking Twin Cities: 34 Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Lakeside Parks, Gangster Hideouts, Dive Bars, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul 
Grab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. Holly Day and Sherman Wick guide you through 35 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore the urban epicenter of the Upper Midwest, from the heart of downtown Minneapolis to Minnehaha Falls, from St. Paul’s Hidden Falls Park to historic Irvine Park―and hundreds of points of interest in between. Stroll along Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, Nicollet Avenue’s Eat Street, and the revitalized Mill District. Go beyond the obvious with tours that showcase world-class museums and theaters, the area’s extensive greenbelt, and even eight miles of climate-controlled skyways to avoid winter’s chill. 
Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, points of interest, and more. You’ll soak up history, backstories, architectural trivia, and fun facts to share with others while on your way to the best cafes, bars, and nightlife in Minnesota. So find a route that appeals to you, and walk the Twin Cities!

Walking Twin Cities: 35 Tours Exploring Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul

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Wash the Spider Out: Drastic Measures Volume Two

Literature & Fiction

Smith, Tommy B.

Parris, Ben

Evtimova, Zdravka

Goldner, Sharon

Worrell, Dwain

Lefkowitz, Larry

Post, Brad

Short Stories & Anthologies

Blueberry Lane Books

Grasp the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music Whether you're a student of music or a music lover, Music Theory For Dummies presents you with essential information on how to read, write, and understand music, as well as helpful hints on composing, arranging, and creating original melodies, harmonies, and chords. Music Theory For Dummies gives you a friendly, unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level course and makes music theory easy to understand. It includes updated information on current teaching techniques; the newest music examples and genres; information on mastering major and minor scales, using intervals, and recognizing pitches and clefs; the lowdown on rhythms, tempo, dynamics, and navigation; how to transcribe the music you hear and transposing it to other keys; harmonizing and accompanying melodies; composing and arranging for voices and instruments; performing your own music; and much more. <ul>
<li>Audio CD includes musical excerpts played on a variety of instruments</li> <li>Makes learning music theory as enjoyable as it is useful</li> <li>Tracks to a typical college-level music theory course</li> </ul>
Don't get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure of musical theory. With Music Theory For Dummies, understanding music has never been easier! CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

The go-to reference for aspiring pianists and keyboard players Piano &amp; Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies makes it easier and more fun than ever to make music! If you don't know how to read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicated language all the basics of music theory, and applies it to playing the piano and keyboard. And if you've been playing for awhile―or took lessons when you were a child but haven't played since―you can pick up some valuable tips to improve your playing, or use the book as a refresher course. This indispensible resource combines the best of For Dummies books, including Piano For Dummies, Keyboard For Dummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises For Dummies to get you up and running in no time. The handy reference helps you to master the traditional black-and-white keys and gives you an understanding of the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. <ul>
<li>Discover the secrets for becoming a master on the piano and keyboard</li> <li>Improve your skills with a wealth of easy-to-apply piano exercises</li> <li>Tap into your creativity and get the lowdown on composing an original song</li> <li>Find out how to use keyboards anywhere using external speakers, amps, home stereos, computers, and tablets</li> </ul>
Dive right in! This comprehensive book offers the most complete learning experience for aspiring pianists, keyboard enthusiasts, and students of music.

Piano & Keyboard All-in-One for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Kovarsky, Jerry

Neely, Blake

Pearl, David

Get more out of music with this essential guide Music Theory For Dummies makes music theory easy to understand, with a friendly, unintimidating overview of everything you need to know to become fluent at knocking out beats, reading musical scores, and learning to anticipate where a song should go—whether you're reading someone else's music or writing your own. Whether you're a music student or a music lover, you'll learn to read, write, and understand music with this informative guide. With expert instruction, you'll put it all together as you compose, arrange, and create original melodies, harmonies, and chords of your own, with helpful tips for performing your pieces in front of an audience. This new third edition presents the most current teaching techniques, the newest music genres and examples, and updated information on all aspects of understanding, creating, and performing music. Studies have shown that music training improves children's' verbal and spatial abilities, and it's been associated with cognitive and mathematical benefits in adults. The music job market is expected to increase over the coming years, and music theory is becoming an increasingly common part of education at all levels. Music Theory For Dummies provides the instruction you need to get more out of music than you ever thought possible. <ul>
<li>Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs</li> <li>Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation</li> <li>Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music</li> <li>Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments</li> </ul>
Whether you intend to pursue a degree or career in music, or just enjoy listening to it, understanding the theory behind it gives you a whole new appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship behind the pieces that give you goose bumps. It's a mix of technical skill, inborn talent, and plenty of practice – and now you can try your hand at it, with Music Theory For Dummies.

Music Theory For Dummies

Tune in to how music really works Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others ― and bringing an extra dimension to your own. Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation ― from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques ― all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. <ul>
<li>Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs</li> <li>Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation</li> <li>Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music</li> <li>Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments</li> </ul>
Wherever you want to go musically ― as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest ― this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!

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Insiders' Guide to the Twin Cities (Insiders' Guide Series)

Music Theory for Dummies

Walking Twin Cities: 34 tours exploring historic neghborhoods, lakeside parks, gangster hideouts, dive bars, and cultural centers of Minneapolis-St. Paul

Walking Twin Cities: 34 Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Lakeside Parks, Gangster Hideouts, Dive Bars, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Walking Twin Cities: 35 Tours Exploring Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Wash the Spider Out: Drastic Measures Volume Two

Music Theory for Dummies

Piano & Keyboard All-in-One for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Music Theory For Dummies

Music Theory For Dummies