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The virtual guitarist : hardware, software, and Websites for the guitar / Frederick Noad.
| Author/creator | Noad, Frederick M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books ; London : Prentice Hall International, ©1998. |
| Description | xv, 220 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Computer basics -- Computer sound generation: the basics -- Scoring programs -- Direct-to-disk recording -- Optical character recognition -- Music study with a computer -- Connecting with the world -- Connecting up -- Building your home page -- Going shopping on the net -- On-line searches -- Musicology on the internet. |
| Abstract | For the guitarist--in folk, classical, or rock styles--the book provides a basic introduction to computers and technology; an overview of MIDI and how computers generate and record sounds; a comprehensive review of popular scoring programs, from SpeedScore to Encore and Finale; a primer on direct-to-disk recording; information on how computers can recognize sheet music and make MIDI files from it; a catalog of popular programs that teach basic musical skills, such as Practica Musica and Voyager CD-ROMs; an introduction to the Internet and sites specifically oriented to guitar; directions on how to make your own Home Page; and a guide to safe and happy shopping experiences on the Net. Whether you play heavy metal or flamenco--and whether you use an IBM PC or Apple Macintosh machine--this book will provide everything you need to know to get up and running in the digital world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 199) and index. |
| LCCN | 97029047 |
| ISBN | 0028645847 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1015.G9 N58 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |