(Vocal Selections). This revised edition features 15 songs from Stephen Schwartzs breakthrough musical; in all-new engravings reviewed by Schwartz himself! Includes: Alas for You * All for the Best * All Good Gifts * By My Side * Day by Day * Learn Your Lessons Well * Light of the World * Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord) * and more; plus great artwork and a note-for-note transcription of "Beautiful City" from the 2011 Broadway revival.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ive been plowing through it pretty aggressively. Its exactly what I expected and wantedBy David BurdetteIm about half-way through reading this book; Ive had it for 3 days now; and its 340 pages; so that should tell you something; Ive been plowing through it pretty aggressively. Its exactly what I expected and wanted; with the bonus that its pretty well-written.Im researching in preparation for buying my 1st keyboard; and I wanted a book that would explain to me all the various types of modern electronic keyboards; the common features; and explain the jargon; so I could understand the differences; and shop with an informed eye - even though Im a complete beginner.While I didnt buy it as a music-instruction book; it has about 50 pages of how-to-play instructional material in it; and I expect to take advantage of that (in addition to other books and YouTube videos) to teach myself to play; when I complete my shopping/purchase adventure.A major plus are the links to sound-snippets online; which the author uses to demonstrate the sounds of the various instruments; and the various effects that can be applied to the sounds. In the sound-files; he typically explains what hes about to play; and then plays it; so you can clearly identify the sound/effect/feature hes illustrating. There are also sound-files for the musical exercises presented in the how-to section.This book maintains the high standards of the "... for Dummies" series. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who thinks it might be what they want; this is definitely a Good One.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So I am pleased with thatBy WardukeBought this for my son as he was interested in music. He was 14 when I got this for him and it was digestible enough for him to really dig deep into his passion. So I am pleased with that. It really is comprehensive and straight forward. The Dummy books always kind of have been. If you are interested in learning the basics of Keyboard but are intimidated about picking up a book to get started this book is definitely a must have.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good Information by a Renown ExpertBy Tommy PaineKovarsky has always been where its happening in commercial synthesizer development. Even seasoned vets will find something theyd never known; or thought of in exactly that way. And for the beginner; theres no better way to grow into synthesizers. The author starts you with basics; and before you know it; the field opens up and youre understanding things you never thought you could.