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Ten Singing Lessons (1901) $23.93 This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

Ten Singing Lessons $24.53 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Functional Lessons in Singing $122.07 No Synopsis Available

On Studying Singing $3.95 Written by a faculty member of the Juilliard School of Music, this guide explains clearly and logically what students can and cannot expect from singing lessons. It also discusses in detail the study of musical notation and theory, ear training, languages, methods of teaching vocal technique, and related subjects.

Singing Lessons: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Hope and Healing $5.2 For the millions who know Judy Collins’ unforgettable music, this remarkable memoir will come as no surprise. A moving account of growth and healing, memory and rebirth, dreams and meditations, this is Judy’s heart statement, imbued with the introspection we love in her songs. From coping with every mother’s greatest sorrow — the loss of a child — to the shock of seeing her companion of fifteen years nearly die, hers is a ballad of transformation in which some of life’s worst tragedies lead to the discovery of a deeper love. "Before I suffered a major catastrophe, I had no way of understanding the depth to which the soul is shaken, the exterior shattered, the interior made vulnerable and raw. Perhaps this is the way the wound works, to open us up so that we can feel and experience the depths, and having gone there, climb to heights we could never imagine…." It was the suicide of her son Clark in 1992 that signaled the slow dismantling of Judy’s life, "the end of the world." But in its wake came a choice: to become another victim of the tragedy or to emerge victorious. Judy chose victory, freeing her heart to appreciate every precious moment of life, and see the gift of memory for the miracle it is. With quiet grace and uncommon candor, Singing Lessons reveals some of those miracles — Judy’s memories of places, people, triumphs, and tragedies. From meeting Gloria Steinem and John F. Kennedy to dining with Bill and Hillary Clinton and spending an extraordinary night in the Lincoln bedroom; from recalling the lessons of her beloved music teacher of thirty-two years, Max Margulis, to reflecting on her marriage to Louis Nelson, lover and soulmate for twenty years; and from her fierce battles with her own demons to heartfelt remembrances of her son, Judy shares herself,in the sweet, clear voice that is as true as her music, with the insight her fans have come to know from her lyrics. More than an intimate memoir, Singing Lessons is the triumph of a keenly observant, brilliantly gifted artist — a deeply affecting and eloquently written journal of a woman determined to keep her heart open, her spirit intact, and all the elements of her life in harmony. It is the heart and soul of Judy Collins.

Tabachaniotika Songs: The Voice Of Crete

If you are eyeing to enjoy your holidays to Crete, set foot on some of the quaint towns and communities that are all around the island. During your exploration, you may spot an interesting scene: a group of townspeople playing a mandolin-like bouzoki and singing some sort of song that involves a lot of Turkish names. You are looking at a performance of tabachaniotika.

The tabachaniotika is an urban collection of songs that is part of a large family of music such as the music of Cafe-aman and rebetiko. Tabachaniotika music seamlessly merges together East European and Greek music, producing a style that represents the result of the Cretan-Minor Asia's Greek cultural syncretism in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Refugees from Smyrna improved on the music during their immigration in 1922 so much so that it became more well-known than the local rebetiko. Tabachaniotika is thought to have been sung while people roll and smoke hashish, or tobacco.

Tabachaniotika songs all share some major characteristics. First, the songs are sung with a set of melody types called dromoi, which usually features modal types designated with Turkish names. Second, the songs are usually begun by an instrumental wherein the player plays Greek dromos. Third, classic Mediterranean stringed musical instruments such as the bouzouki, boulgari, and Banglamas are used to provide the tune. Fourth, the songs feature a Tsifteteli rhythm.

The other major characteristic of tabachaniotika songs is that they have political verse, which are fifteen syllable lines that are split into two hemistichs, or half-line of a verse. These hemistichs are generally composed as mandinades, which are actually couplets. The lyrics of tabachaniotika songs mostly depict lost love and existential grief. However, there are also happier songs, particularly narrative pieces, dialogue-like pieces sung in duets, or songs that make fun of Turks. Unlike rebetiko, tamachaniotika songs are only meant to be sung, not danced.

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