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Dialectical Materialism: Writings on Philosophy, 1937
by Nick Knight Zedong MaoNew and annotated translations of philosophical essays written by Mao Zedong in 1937, which have come to be regarded as a cornerstone in the development of Chinese Marxism. The editor analyzes their textual, philosophical and historical significance.
Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir
by Shawn ColvinThe three-time Grammy–winning singer-songwriter chronicles her life and successes, as well as her struggles with depression, anxiety, and alcoholism.After learning to play guitar at the age of ten, Shawn Colvin was determined to make a life in music—a decision that would send a small-town girl out on the open road for good. In 1997, two decades after she started, she got her big break. Like the troubled would-be arsonist and survivor of her smash hit “Sunny Came Home,” Colvin knows a thing or two about heartache—and setting fires. Diamond in the Rough recounts this passionate musician’s coming-of-age, from the prairies of South Dakota to the dark smoky bars in Austin, Texas, to the world stage at the Grammys.Humorous and deeply honest, Colvin relates the experiences behind her best-loved songs in vivid color in this memoir. Diamond in the Rough captures her years of touring cross-country in bands and vans full of guys; falling in and out of love; meeting heroes like Joni Mitchell; searching for her musical identity; and making friendships that would last a lifetime. It is also an unflinching account of Colvin’s struggles—weathering addiction and depression, learning to care for not only herself but also a child—and, always, channeling those experiences into song.With the wit, lyricism, and empathy that have characterized Colvin’s performances and inspired audiences worldwide, Diamond in the Rough looks back over a rich lifetime of highs and lows with stunning insight and candor. In its pages, we witness the inspiring story of a woman honing her artistry, finding her voice, and making herself whole.
Diana Ross: A Biography
by J. Randy TaraborrelliThe New York Times bestselling biographer provides &“the dish on Motown&’s most famous songstress&” in this newly updated edition (The Dallas Morning News). Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend—a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate entertainer. Beautiful and fascinating, she is her own invention—the definition of a superstar. First-time revelations abound, from the tough decisions she made while having Berry Gordy&’s baby and the real reasons behind the break-up of the Supremes to her triumphant recovery after a surprising DUI arrest and her gala appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors. Bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli boldly explores Diana Ross&’s troubled relationships and the heartbreak she feels compelled to hide, bringing into focus a complex personality too often obscured by the bright lights of fame. Rich with detail and personal anecdotes, and fully up-to-date, Diana Ross is both definitive and delightful—the ultimate biography that Miss Ross so richly deserves. &“A complete, up-to-date history of the star.&” —Associated Press &“Truly a definitive biography . . . boasts epic research, including extensive interviews with Ross and virtually all the major people in her life.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Riveting.&” —The Washington Post
Diana Ross: Star Supreme (Women of Our Time)
by James HaskinsFrom the Book jacket: From the Author: I started writing books for young people when I was an elementary-school teacher. I wanted my students to read more, and I began to write books about things that they were interested in. They liked to read about people who were famous and how they got to be famous. Most of my students were black, and I wanted them to have books about black people who had overcome poverty and discrimination. These kinds of books were not available when I was growing up in the South. In fact, I could not even use the public library, because I was black. Although Diana Ross grew up in Detroit, not the South, she had to overcome a lot of barriers because she was poor and black. I have followed her career ever since she began singing with the Supremes. When she played Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, I became even more interested. She was "stretching" her talents. She wasn't content just to be a singer. I feel that she has a lot of courage and has taken many risks in her career. Many newspaper and magazine articles have been written about Diana Ross. Many of these articles are on microfilm or in large, bound magazine volumes in the library. It was interesting to go through these articles and read what she said years ago. It was fun to look at pictures from twenty years back. Styles in hair and clothing have changed so much. People change, too. The important thing is whether or not they feel good about the changes, whether or not they are able to grow in spirit. Diana Ross has. J.H.
Diary of One Who Vanished: A Song Cycle
by Seamus Heaney Leos Janacek Ozef KaldaA Cycle of Love Songs Translated by the Nobel Laureate. "Dappled woodland light, Spring well chill and bright, Eyes like stars at night, Open knees so white. Four things death itself won't cover, Unforgettable forever." In 1917, while reading his local newspaper, Leos Janacek discovered the poems that he was to set to music in his song cycle Diary of One Who Vanished. Written by Ozef Kalda and published anonymously, they tell the story of a farmer's boy who abandons his home because he has fallen in love with a Gypsy. These new English versions by Seamus Heaney were commissioned by the English National Opera for a series of international performances, which opened in Dublin in October 1999.
Diary of a Madman: The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and the Roots of Southern Rap
by Brad "Scarface" Jordan Benjamin Meadows-IngramOne of Rolling Stone’s Best Music Books of 2015. “As complete a self-portrait of the intensely private MC that we’re ever likely to get.” —Houston PressFrom Geto Boys legend and renowned storyteller Scarface, comes a passionate memoir about how hip-hop changed the life of a kid from the south side of Houston, and how he rose to the top—and ushered in a new generation of rap dominance. Scarface is the celebrated rapper whose hits include “On My Block,” “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” and “Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta” (made famous in the cult film Office Space). The former president of Def Jam South, he’s collaborated with everyone from Kanye West, Ice Cube and Nas, and had many solo hits such as “Guess Who’s Back” feat. Jay-Z and “Smile” feat. Tupac. But before that, he was a kid from Houston in love with rock-and-roll, listening to AC/DC and KISS.In Diary of a Madman, Scarface shares how his world changed when he heard Run DMC for the first time; how he dropped out of school in the ninth grade and started selling crack; and how he began rapping as the new form of music made its way out of New York and across the country. It is the account of his rise to the heights of the rap world, as well as his battles with his own demons and depression. Passionately exploring and explaining the roots and influences of rap culture, Diary of a Madman is the story of hip-hop—the music, the business, the streets, and life on the south side Houston, Texas.“A remarkable personal memoir.” —Los Angeles Review of Books
Diary of a Player
by David Wild Brad PaisleyThis book is the very personal story of how Brad Paisley came of age as a musician and a man. Focusing on what it means to play the guitar and how he found his voice through a series of guitars, the book will also share what he has learned about life along the way. Beginning with his own very personal love letter to the guitar and what the instrument has meant in his life as a way to find his voice in the world, the book then moves into a musical, but personal, diary. Brad tells the story of his own musical passion, while writing loving salutes and sharing memorable tales about all the great players in country, blues, and rock & roll who have inspired him over the years.As he wrote in liner notes of his instrumental guitar album, Play, his first guitar was a gift from his grandpa when Brad was only eight. Brad quickly learned that no matter how he changed and evolved, the guitar was his only real constant. When life gets intense, he says, "there are some people who drink, who seek counseling, eat, or watch TV, cry, sleep, and so on. I play." Included in the book will be sidebars from a wide array of musical stars who know and love Brad. In these sidebars, this host of guitar and musical gods will share their take on Brad or stories of their favorite memories about him.
Dick Waterman: A Life in Blues (American Made Music Series)
by Tammy L. TurnerGrowing up in an affluent Jewish family in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Dick Waterman (b. 1935) was a shy, stuttering boy living a world away from the Mississippi Delta. Though he never heard blues music at home, he became one of the most influential figures in blues of the twentieth century. A close proximity to Greenwich Village in the 1960s fueled Waterman's growing interest in folk music and led to an unlikely trip that resulted in the rediscovery of Delta blues artist Son House in 1964. Waterman began efforts to revive House’s music career and soon became his manager. He subsequently founded Avalon Productions, the first management agency focused on representing black blues musicians. In addition to booking and managing, he worked tirelessly to protect his clients from exploitation, demanded competitive compensation, and fought for royalties due them. During his career, Waterman befriended and worked with numerous musicians, including such luminaries as B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, and Eric Clapton. During the early years of his career, he documented the work of scores of musicians through his photography and gained fame as a blues photographer. This authorized biography is the crescendo of years of original research as well as extensive interviews conducted with Waterman and those who knew and worked with him.
Dictionary of American Classical Composers
by Neil ButterworthThe Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available.Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.
Die Musik der imaginären Türkei: Musik und Musikleben im Kontext der Migration aus der Türkei in Deutschland
by Martin GreveDas Buch beschreibt die türkische Musikszene Deutschlands, ihre Entstehung seit den 1960er Jahren, ihre Strukturen um das Jahr 2000 und seither bis heute, sowie ihr Verhältnis zum Musikleben der Türkei. Historisch und musikalische vollkommen unterschiedliche Musiksprachen treffen heute in Deutschland aufeinander, traditionelle anatolische Volksmusik, moderne Nachkommen osmanisch-türkischer Hofmusik, europäische Klassik und schließlich zahlreiche türkische und internationale Popularmusikformen wie arabesk, pop müzik oder Hiphop. Im Hintergrund wirken komplexe Identitätspatchworks auf türkisch-deutsche Musiker und Hörer ein, wobei nationalistische oder religiöse Ideologien in Konkurrenz zu ästhetischen, rein musikalischen Vorstellungen treten. Begegnungen zwischen deutschen und türkischen Musikern entstehen infolge sozialen Engagements, durch musikalischen Exotismus oder zunehmend im Bemühen um internationale Vermarktung.
Die Praxis der Popmusik: Soziologische Perspektiven
by Frank Hillebrandt Anna DanielDer Band wendet sich dem Gegenstand Popmusik aus einer explizit praxissoziologischen Perspektive zu. Dies ermöglicht nicht nur eine multiperspektivische Betrachtungsweise der Popmusik. Mit der Praxissoziologie lassen sich zudem herkömmliche analytische Gegenüberstellungen und Engführungen wie Produktion und Rezeption, Subversion und Mainstream überwinden. Indem sich eine Soziologie der Praxis gleichermaßen sensibel für die Dynamiken und die Beharrlichkeit der popmusikalischen Praxisformation zeigt, entsteht eine ganz neue Weise, Popmusik historisch und analytisch zu beschreiben. Vom historischen Pop-Ereignis über lokale Ausprägungen des Pop bis hin zu grundlegenden Theorievorschlägen zur Analyse von Popmusik versammelt der Band sehr vielfältige Beiträge, die den Mehrwert der praxissoziologischen Analyseperspektive auf je eigene Weise verdeutlichen.
Die Young with Me: A Memoir
by Rob RufusIn the tradition of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl comes the incredibly moving true story of a teenager diagnosed with cancer and how music was the one thing that helped him get through his darkest days. Punk's not dead in rural West Virginia. In fact, it blares constantly from the basement of Rob and Nat Rufus--identical twin brothers with spiked hair, black leather jackets, and the most kick-ass record collection in Appalachia. To them, school (and pretty much everything else) sucks. But what can you expect when you're the only punks in town? When the brothers start their own band, their lives begin to change: they meet friends, they attract girls, and they finally get invited to join a national tour and get out of their rat box little town. But their plans are cut short when Rob is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that has already progressed to Stage Four. Not only are his dreams of punk rock stardom completely shredded, there is a very real threat that this is one battle that can't be won. While Rob suffers through nightmarish treatments and debilitating surgery, Nat continues on their band's road to success alone. But as Rob's life diverges from his brother's, he learns to find strength within himself and through his music. Die Young With Me is a raw, honest account of a brave teen's fight with cancer and the many ways music helped him cope through his recovery. <br> <b>Winner of the 2017 Alex Award (10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences)</b>
Die multiethnischen Einflüsse Brasiliens im Schaffen des Komponisten Hekel Tavares: Ausführliche Erläuterungen am Beispiel seines „Concerto para Piano e Orquestra em Formas Brasileiras" op. 105 Nr. 2 (Zeitgenössische Musikwissenschaft)
by Barbara MayerBarbara Mayer präsentiert in diesem Buch – als weltweit erste tiefgehende Studie überhaupt – den einst für die Musikgeschichte Brasiliens richtungsweisenden, bisher von wissenschaftlicher Seite aber kaum beachteten Komponisten Hekel Tavares (1896-1969). Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt sie hierbei auf die Bedeutung der im europäischen Raum generell weniger bekannten multiethnischen Einflüsse aus den u.a. amerindischen und afrikanischen Ausgangskulturen Brasiliens im Schaffen des Künstlers, speziell in seinem „Concerto para Piano e Orquestra em Formas Brasileiras“. Nach einem Überblick über die hierzulande eher ungeläufige brasilianische Musikhistorie samt ihren erstaunlichen Querverbindungen zu Europa werden indigene, afrikanische und europäische Phänomene in der Musikkulturwelt Brasiliens anhand von einschlägigen Notenbeispielen konkretisiert und direkt an Tradition, Ritual und Praxis erläutert. Detaillierte Angaben zu Biographie und Werk des Komponisten ergänzen diese Informationen.
Die\Letzten Dinge (Selected Works of Louis Spohr, 1784-1859)
by Clive BrownVolume 4 of the SELECTED WORKS OF Louis Spohr 1784-1859- Die Letzten Dinge. (The Last Judgement) Spohr was a key figure in the early history of the regional musical festivals that were to play such an important part in stimulating the composition of German oratorios. A subject which appealed to a number of German composers in the eighteenth century was the Apocalypse, a not inappropriate theme in the war-torn Europe of Napoleon. Including an introduction and score.
Difference and Division in Music Education (ISME Series in Music Education)
by Alexis Anja KallioDifference and Division in Music Education enriches existing diversity and social justice discourses by considering the responsibility of music education to respond to rising social discord and tensions. Although ‘hate’ is by no means a new concern for policymakers, educators, or musicians, the climate of fast communications, divisive politics, and intensified encounters with ‘difference’ has framed expressions of hate as a rising social problem to which we cannot afford complacency. This edited volume of ten contributed essays approaches ‘hate’ not as a monstrous aberration, but as a product of late modernity entangled within the complex power-relations that frame both governance and agency at the policy, institutional, and interpersonal levels. Schools, universities, and community organisations have been positioned on the front lines of addressing ‘hate’ and cultivating a healthy society. In recognising that music education is always both inclusive and exclusive, this volume interrogates the social norms and values that comprise the ‘common good’ and simultaneously cast certain musics, expressions, individuals, or social groups as different, divisive, hateful, or hated. Difference and Division in Music Education highlights the ethical and political dimensions of teaching and learning music across a number of geographical, cultural, and educational contexts and through a rich variety of perspectives.
Different Country, Same State: On The Road With James Blunt
by Peter Hardy213 performances, 58 countries, 15 months. James Blunt's 'All the Lost Souls' international tour was one of the greatest pop marathons of all time. Journalist and family friend Peter Hardy joined James and his band on their exhilarating and exhausting journey around the world, hoping to discover the man behind the music. From the tour bus to the dressing rooms, from the stage to the after-show parties, travelling with James gave 'Weird Uncle Peter' an access-all-areas pass to his life on tour. A warts-and-all account of lost guitars, adoring fans, ludicrous bar bills and very, very late nights, this is an honest, amusing and insightful look at the mad world of celebrity and the inside story of James himself, both in front of the crowds and behind closed doors. DIFFERENT COUNTRY, SAME STATE is a frank exploration of one man's journey, his passion for music and his passion for life.
Different Drummers: Rhythm and Race in the Americas (Music of the African Diaspora #14)
by Martin MunroLong a taboo subject among critics, rhythm finally takes center stage in this book's dazzling, wide-ranging examination of diverse black cultures across the New World. Martin Munro’s groundbreaking work traces the central—and contested—role of music in shaping identities, politics, social history, and artistic expression. Starting with enslaved African musicians, Munro takes us to Haiti, Trinidad, the French Caribbean, and to the civil rights era in the United States. Along the way, he highlights such figures as Toussaint Louverture, Jacques Roumain, Jean Price-Mars, The Mighty Sparrow, Aimé Césaire, Edouard Glissant, Joseph Zobel, Daniel Maximin, James Brown, and Amiri Baraka. Bringing to light new connections among black cultures, Munro shows how rhythm has been both a persistent marker of race as well as a dynamic force for change at virtually every major turning point in black New World history.
Dig If You Will the Picture: Funk, Sex, God, & Genius in the Music of Prince
by Ben GreenmanNamed one of the best music books of 2017 by The Wall Street JournalA unique and kaleidoscopic look into the life, legacy, and electricity of the pop legend Prince and his wideranging impact on our cultureBen Greenman, New York Times bestselling author, contributing writer to the New Yorker, and owner of thousands of recordings of Prince and Prince-related songs, knows intimately that there has never been a rock star as vibrant, mercurial, willfully contrary, experimental, or prolific as Prince. Uniting a diverse audience while remaining singularly himself, Prince was a tireless artist, a musical virtuoso and chameleon, and a pop-culture prophet who shattered traditional ideas of race and gender, rewrote the rules of identity, and redefined the role of sex in pop music.A polymath in his own right who collaborated with George Clinton and Questlove on their celebrated memoirs, Greenman has been listening to and writing about Prince since the mid-eighties. Here, with the passion of an obsessive fan and the skills of a critic, journalist, and novelist, he mines his encyclopedic knowledge of Prince’s music to tell both his story and the story of the paradigm-shifting ideas that he communicated to his millions of fans around the world. Greenman's take on Prince is the autobiography of a generation and its ideas. Asking a series of questions—not only “Who was Prince?” but “Who wasn’t he?” and “Who are we?”—Dig if You Will the Picture is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary talent.
Digging: The Afro-American Soul of American Classical Music
by Amiri BarakaIn this book on music, the author blends autobiography, history, musical analysis, and political commentary to recall the sounds, people, times, and places he has encountered. He brings home how musicians carry and extend that knowledge with a sense of meaning and belonging.
Digital Audio
by Russ HainesProfessional audio secrets shared! Digital Audio teaches how to create high-quality audio and prepare it for your audience -- from audio CDs to streaming on the Internet. Learn what really makes a difference in digital audio and what doesn't. From the microphone to streamed audio, this book explains how to get professional results. The techniques, tips, and tricks used by the pros will keep you ahead of the rest of the pack even after the next software revision. The accompanying CD-ROM contains software for Sound Forge 5.0, Logic Audio (both Macintosh & Windows platforms), Cakewalk Pro Audio v9, Cool Edit 2000, ACID 2.0, and Cubase VST, plus CD audio examples from the book, and a comprehensive collection of the same audio examples compressed in all the useful streaming formats and at various bandwidths, allowing you to decide what works best.
Digital Audio And Acoustics For The Creative Arts
by Mark BalloraDesigned for introductory courses in electronic music and multimedia, Digital Audio and Acoustics for the Creative Arts presents the fundamental concepts of musical acoustics, psychoacoustics, electronics, digital audio, audio recording, and communication among devices via the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and Open Sound Control (OSC).
Digital Audio Editing: Correcting and Enhancing Audio in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Studio One
by Simon LangfordWhether you’re comping a vocal track, restoring an old recording, working with dialogue or sound effects for film, or imposing your own vision with mash-ups or remixes, audio editing is a key skill to successful sound production. Digital Audio Editing gives you the techniques, from the simplest corrective editing like cutting, copying, and pasting to more complex creative editing, such as beat mapping and time-stretching. You’ll be able to avoid unnatural-sounding pitch correction and understand the potential pitfalls you face when restoring classic tracks. Author Simon Langford invites you to see editing with his wide-angle view, putting this skill into a broad context that will inform your choices even as you more skillfully manipulate sound. Focusing on techniques applicable to any digital audio workstation, it includes break-outs giving specific keystrokes and instruction in Avid’s Pro Tools, Apple’s Logic Pro, Steinberg’s Cubase, and PreSonus’s Studio One. The companion websites includes tutorials in all four software packages to help you immediately apply the broad skills from the book.
Digital Electronics for Musicians
by Alexandros DrymonitisDigital Electronics for Musicians is the perfect book for musicians who want to dive into the world of computer music and physical computing. This book is aimed at adventurous musicians who want to learn about music programming with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data, and how to make new interfaces and even new instruments with that knowledge. You'll learn the basics of the Pure Data and Arduino languages, how to incorporate sensors into your musical projects, and how to use embedded computers, like the Raspberry Pi, to create stand-alone projects. Along the way, you'll learn how to create a variety of innovative (Mark, Michelle, I guess they are innovative, but not 100% sure) musical projects, including an interactive bow for stringed instruments, a MIDI clavier synthesizer, an interactive drum set, a patch-bay matrix synthesizer, a guitar looper, and even a DIY theremin. If you are a musician or tinkerer who wants to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music and musical interfaces with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data, Digital Electronics for Musicians is the book for you. What you'll learn Learn the basics of the Pure Data and the Arduino languages Learn more about the available sensors on the market, and how you can incorporate them into your musical projects Focus on physical computing by combining Arduino and Pure Data, bringing the physical world to the world of the computers Make use of additional libraries that extend the capabilities of the Arduino Make use of external objects in Pure Data that help achieve certain goals, depending on the project Learn how a Pure Data patch functions and be able to modify other people's work that fits your needs Learn how the Arduino language works, enabling the modification of already existing code, according to your needs Get insight on the serial communication between the Arduino and Pure Data Learn how to approach various programming challenges in different ways Who this book is for Musicians who want to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music and musical interfaces with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pure Data Chapter 2: Intro to Arduino Chapter 3: Embedded computers and going wireless Chapter 4: Getting started with musical applications Chapter 5: A simple synthesizer using a MIDI keyboard and Arduino Chapter 6: An interactive bow Chapter 7: An interactive drum set Chapter 8: A DIY Theremin Chapter 9: Making a looper Chapter 10: A patch-bay matrix synthesizer
Digital Electronics for Musicians: Build Intuitive Electronics and Electroacoustic Music Interfaces (Maker Innovations Series)
by Alexandros DrymonitisDive into the world of computer music and physical computing and stay ahead of the melodic curve. This book is aimed at adventurous musicians who want to learn about music programming with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data, and how to make new interfaces and instruments with that knowledge. In this updated version, you can expect a wave of updates that bring the content in sync with the latest tech trends. The book now features revamped code and visuals throughout, all tailored to match the cutting-edge versions of Pure Data, Arduino IDE, and the powerful Raspberry Pi 5. What's even more thrilling is the integration of the Bela platform for audio enthusiasts, alongside an expanded wireless toolkit that includes both Wi-Fi and the trusty XBee. To ensure a smoother journey, there are more project-enhancing images to guide you, and a brand-new chapter dedicated to AI, based on the author's innovative neuralnet object for Pure Data, as showcased in the AIMC conference proceedings. You’ll start with the basics of the Pure Data and Arduino languages, how to incorporate sensors into your musical projects, and how to use embedded computers, like the Raspberry Pi, to create stand-alone projects. Along the way, you’ll learn how to create a variety of innovative musical projects, including an interactive glove that can be used bystringed instrumentalists or other musicians, an interactive drum set, a patch-bay matrix synthesizer, a guitar looper, a DIY theremin, and even DIY instruments that incorporate AI. If you are a musician or tinkerer who wants to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music, then Digital Electronics for Musicians, Second Edition is the book for you. What You Will Learn Incorporate sensors into your musical projects. Combine Arduino and Pure Data to bring the physical world to computers. Use additional libraries that extend the capabilities of the Arduino. Work with external objects in Pure Data and create your own patches from scratch. Write your own sketches with Arduino. Who This Book Is For Musicians who want to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music.
Digital Music Learning Resources: From Research to Educational Practice (SpringerBriefs in Education)
by Marcella Mandanici Simone Spagnol Luca Andrea Ludovico Adriano Baratè Federico AvanziniThis book offers an overview of the complex world of digital materials for music education and of their possible use in the everyday practice of music teachers. It presents a multidimensional taxonomy of digital materials for music education. Through the taxonomy it is possible to derive a clear framework of the whole field and to perform analysis of the state of art. The book shows the use of this flexible and powerful knowledge tool for reviewing the digital materials in the various domains and dimentions. The book provides researchers and designers with an overview of what has already been designed, proposed and tested in the field. It also offers music teachers a wider perspective of the possibilities connected to current technologies in the field of music education, and it suggests possible interrelationships between research and music education practices.