Theory is a six-letter dirty word to most musicians, but hey, musicians love dirty words, right? And just like all the other dirty words, theory is easy to learn and fun to use! After studying 'popular' and 'classical' music theory, Ray Harmony created a unique approach that he uses to compose his songs, which feature multi-platinum Grammy winners Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), and many more. Ray Harmony is an award-winning music lecturer and multi-instrumentalist, who is now sharing his top-secret music theory and songwriting hacks through this book series. Drawing on his two decades of teaching experience combined with his minimalist methods of explaining, Ray breaks down music theory into its simplest form via a series of simple hacks, deep insights, and bad jokes. Tuck in at HackMusicTheory.com"e;The most brilliant, fast, easy, and fun music theory book I've ever seen!"e; -DEREK SIVERS, CD Baby founder, TED speaker, musician, author of Anything You Want"e;This is the kind of book I wish I had when I first started out."e; -IHSAHN, Emperor"e;Trust Ray, and in no time you'll have a watertight music theory skillset you once thought impossible to obtain."e; -PAT LUNDY, Modestep, ex-Funeral for a Friend"e;Ray manages to make learning music theory fascinating, digestible, and damn right cool!"e; -JOE COPCUTT, AxeWound, Zoax"e;If you have been put off music theory in the past, then this is the book to inspire and empower you."e; -VICTORIA WILLIAMSON, PhD, Vice Chancellor's Fellow Researcher and Lecturer in Music at the University of Sheffield, UK, author of You Are the Music"e;Ray has a totally unique approach of hacking music theory, which gives you the essentials in a fraction of the time."e; -VESPERS, Warp Academy founder, music producer
WTF is "e;Running Harmony"e;, and who the hell is this "e;Harmony"e; guy anyway? Running Harmony is the art of running hard, sitting soft, and eating kind. It's also the name of Ray Harmony's running column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. This book is the first volume in the series, and is a collection of all Ray's writing on running from 2015 to 2016. Ray Harmony is a British African based in Canada via the USA, and has been Vegan Straight Edge for over 10 years. He is a full-time musician and author, and a part-time runner, who recently completed a one-year 5K-a-day running streak. Ray is a Vibram ambassador and runs exclusively in FiveFingers. His favourite distance is 5K, with a current PR of 18:41. He also has a handful of running medals, but he doesn't like showing off so he keeps them hidden in the zipped pocket of his laptop bag, mainly as an occasional reminder to himself that sometimes he can run pretty fast. Ray Harmony has made music with Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, and many more. Ray's running song "e;Two Runs Make a Right"e; is available for free download from his website: RunningHarmony.com"e;If exercise is medicine - and it is - Ray Harmony is Gregory House by way of Patch Adams. A lively kick in the butt for lapsed gym dogs and a hymn to the awesome power of commitment."e; -BRUCE GRIERSON, author of What Makes Olga Run?"e;Ray submitted an excerpt from this book for his column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. I was the lucky first one to read it, and immediately insisted on reading most of it aloud to the rest of the staff. We all agreed that it was probably the best thing that has ever been published in VHF. Not only is it extremely eloquent and well-written, but the message comes from the heart and is very touching and inspirational. We can all relate to the emotions Ray experienced, and his journey is a joy to experience with him. I highly recommend this book. I know it is going to make a real difference in the lives of those who read it."e; -BRENDA CAREY, editor of Vegan Health & Fitness magazine
Ray Charles is an American music legend. A multiple Grammy Award-winning composer, pianist, and singer with an inimitable vocal style and a long catalog of hits, Ray Charles's music is loved by fans around the world. Now his eldest son, Ray Charles Robinson Jr., shares an intimate glimpse of the man behind the music, with never-before-told stories. Going beyond the fame, the concerts, and the tours, Ray Jr. opens the doors of his family home and reveals their private lives with fondness and frankness. He shares his father's grief and guilt over his little brother's death at the age of five, as well of moments of personal joy. He tells of how Ray overcame the challenges of being blind, writes honestly about the addiction that nearly destroyed his father's life, and paints a compassionate portrait of his resilient mother Della.--From publisher description.
Will Destiny finally choose between Isaac and Preston? In the long-awaited final installment of The Destiny Trilogy, Destiny Clark has anything but harmony in her life. Destiny is dating Isaac Robinson but is not completely sure she's made the right decision. Preston Nelson re-enters her life and fights to win her back. Destiny struggles to resist the undeniable chemistry between them and is left feeling more confused than ever. When Destiny's school issues a new policy, her family realizes they may have to sacrifice more than they're willing to stay at the only school they've ever known. Is Destiny's bond with Isaac strong enough to last, or should she give Preston another chance? As one thing after another goes wrong, Destiny realizes she must search for harmony in her life before she loses everything. This clean Young Adult Contemporary Romance is filled with stolen kisses, swoonworthy guys, and a girl learning who she is.
A new interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, this book is a celebration of the Way of Harmony and Balance. Ray Grigg transforms what has been traditionally called the Tao Te Ching, what he calls the Lao Tzu, from the mysterious to the meaningful. He accomplishes this by abandoning the historical convention of a literal reading of the Chinese texts. The result is a poetic expression of ancient wisdom in a language that readers can approach directly. The wisdom of the Lao Tzu rests in its ability to tease confusion into insight that is beyond the confinement of intellectual understanding. Beautifully illustrated with ink drawings by Bill Gaetz, The New Lao Tzu demonstrates that living the wisdom of the Lao Tzu requires more instinct than reason, more intuition than argument.
Transformative Meditation is a guide of multidimensional healing journeys to assist others in releasing what no longer serves them, empowering them with tools to create the life of their hearts desire to embody more love, joy and peace through all aspects of their lives. Wisdom and experiences from Glendas transformational journey are also shared to assist others on their path of awakening, raise their level of consciousness, integrate body, mind and spirit and be more connected to the infinite present moment of now. In this book, you will be guided to: A) heal and empower your relationship to yourself and therefore All aspects of your life; B) receive empowering activations to assist you on your journey; C) live from your heart space and manifest your hearts desire; D) experience more love, joy and peace through All aspects of your life; E) through your transformation, help your loved ones heal too; F) connect with your angels and guides and animals to receive messages; Transformative Meditation is a transformational guide to help a person find their inner truth, walk the path to their destination and to be inspired on their spiritual journey. Through Glendas experiences of life, she has shared her wisdom, knowledge and personal transformation to help guide others to action. Let your heart do your talking, let your soul do your walking. This action is the most important aspect of each of our journeys. Glenda has provided teachings, techniques and shared wisdom to provide a manual for human growth and connection. Glenda has many gifts to give and many years ahead to spread her limitless energy. Sat Nam, Hari Nam Singh ji Khalsa Spiritual Teacher Transformative Meditation is an inspirational, insightful and practical must-read book for everyone who is on the path of being. Glendas creative and receptive nature, her ever-expanding consciousness, her love for everything that is, reveals the secret to inner peace and inner contentment. This secret is not concealed knowledge only revealed to those who achieve higher degrees of enlightenment, but the secret hidden in plain sight available to anyone who is willing to read the book Transformative Meditation and practice its meditation techniques. This book is a pure meditative diamond that can help people to integrate body, mind, and spirit, expand the consciousness and deepen the presence in this divine moment, right now and here. Ivanrados.com
WTF is "e;Running Harmony"e;, and who the hell is this "e;Harmony"e; guy anyway? Running Harmony is the art of running hard, sitting soft, and eating kind. It's also the name of Ray Harmony's running column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. This book is the first volume in the series, and is a collection of all Ray's writing on running from 2015 to 2016. Ray Harmony is a British African based in Canada via the USA, and has been Vegan Straight Edge for over 10 years. He is a full-time musician and author, and a part-time runner, who recently completed a one-year 5K-a-day running streak. Ray is a Vibram ambassador and runs exclusively in FiveFingers. His favourite distance is 5K, with a current PR of 18:41. He also has a handful of running medals, but he doesn't like showing off so he keeps them hidden in the zipped pocket of his laptop bag, mainly as an occasional reminder to himself that sometimes he can run pretty fast. Ray Harmony has made music with Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, and many more. Ray's running song "e;Two Runs Make a Right"e; is available for free download from his website: RunningHarmony.com"e;If exercise is medicine - and it is - Ray Harmony is Gregory House by way of Patch Adams. A lively kick in the butt for lapsed gym dogs and a hymn to the awesome power of commitment."e; -BRUCE GRIERSON, author of What Makes Olga Run?"e;Ray submitted an excerpt from this book for his column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. I was the lucky first one to read it, and immediately insisted on reading most of it aloud to the rest of the staff. We all agreed that it was probably the best thing that has ever been published in VHF. Not only is it extremely eloquent and well-written, but the message comes from the heart and is very touching and inspirational. We can all relate to the emotions Ray experienced, and his journey is a joy to experience with him. I highly recommend this book. I know it is going to make a real difference in the lives of those who read it."e; -BRENDA CAREY, editor of Vegan Health & Fitness magazine
Indulge in the transformative journey of “A Pocket Full of Peace”, a luxurious exploration into the realm of perfect relaxation, enlightenment, and self-discovery. Within the captivating pages of this opulent book, Ray shares her personal experiences and insights gathered from years of practicing Reiki and counselling. With a dedication to all seekers of inner peace, Ray unveils the secrets of healing and reveals the hidden payoffs of sickness. Through introspection and self-work, she guides readers to heal at the core level and unleash their body's natural healing powers. “A Pocket Full of Peace” program is meticulously crafted to help readers find their own path to tranquillity. Ray accentuates that unwinding is not a coerced endeavour, but a seamless release guided by the Universe. Embark on a profound journey and immerse yourself in the soul-stirring A Pocket Full of Peace, where each instant is a sensory celebration and every page a tribute to the might of the human soul. Let Ray's wisdom and guidance lead you to a life of ultimate relaxation, where worldly anxieties dissolve and the allure of the present is wholly embraced. This is a journey of a lifetime, one that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and transformed.
(Guitar Recorded Versions). 19 tracks transcribed note-for-fiery-note from this posthumous release documenting two of SRV's most legendary live performances the first of which inspired festival attendees Jackson Brown and David Bowie to take note and invite this guitar god to record and perform. Songs include Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love * Couldn't Stand the Weather * Dirty Pool * Gone Home * Hide Away * Love Struck Baby * Mary Had a Little Lamb * Pride and Joy * Say What * Scuttle Buttin' * Texas Flood * Voodoo Child (Slight Return) * and more.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: This book describes how you can implement the great happiness in life. Happiness means balance, harmony in yourself and with creation. It means love, inner peace and completeness. It means fulfillment. How do you reach this blissful state? This book shows the main factors for real happiness and the necessary techniques to realize it. Change yourself, change your relationships and you change the world. Become a real Buddha of love and compassion.
The wisdom and spirituality of Hawaiian elders is a facet of Hawaiian culture that outsiders rarely see or truly understand. New Age veteran Sondra Ray and her personal guide, Auntie Pua, act as messengers of the Aloha spirit, sharing the sacred teachings of the Kahunas — the “transmitters of secrets” — through kitchen-table style storytelling and first-hand adventures. The ancient rituals and basic tenets of the Huna way — loving oneself, nurturing other beings and the land, and living in harmony with all of life — provide a powerful code of transformation, leading to a deeper spiritual life more in tune with the rhythms of the natural world. By identifying the three core selves present in everyone, and in coordinating the way the three selves interact, readers learn to control their own reality — this is the Huna Way.
Gone to the Country chronicles the life and music of the New Lost City Ramblers, a trio of city-bred musicians who helped pioneer the resurgence of southern roots music during the folk revival of the late 1950s and 1960s. Formed in 1958 by Mike Seeger, John Cohen, and Tom Paley, the Ramblers introduced the regional styles of southern ballads, blues, string bands, and bluegrass to northerners yearning for a sound and an experience not found in mainstream music. Ray Allen interweaves biography, history, and music criticism to follow the band from its New York roots to their involvement with the commercial folk music boom. Allen details their struggle to establish themselves amid critical debates about traditionalism brought on by their brand of folk revivalism. He explores how the Ramblers ascribed notions of cultural authenticity to certain musical practices and performers and how the trio served as a link between southern folk music and northern urban audiences who had little previous exposure to rural roots styles. Highlighting the role of tradition in the social upheaval of mid-century America, Gone to the Country draws on extensive interviews and personal correspondence with band members and digs deep into the Ramblers' rich trove of recordings.
A search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its original publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science.The point of departure is a search for the grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics.The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. From the viewpoint of traditional music theory, it offers many innovations in notation as well as in the substance of rhythmic and reductional theory.
The Traditional Theory of Literature was first published in 1962. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. Through a study of works of the contemporary Indian scholar Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, as well as of other exponents of the ancient doctrine of the Perennial Philosophy, Professor Livingston develops and explicates a traditional theory of literature. Coomaraswamy, who died in 1947, published widely on a broad range of subjects in art, philosophy, literature, and other fields. Although he is relatively little known, those acquainted with is work acclaim him as one of the great thinkers of our time. His study and writing were devoted primarily to bridging the gap between Oriental and Western cultures. From the treasury of traditional learning which Coomaraswamy amassed in his profusion of books and articles, Professor Livingston has drawn those elements which contribute to an essential theory of literature. Although he quotes from some of Coomaraswamy's Oriental sources, he delineates the theory in an idiom that is more familiar to the West, as stated or implied in the works of Dante, Milton, and Blake, among others.
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe What do you see when you gaze at the night sky? Do you contemplate the stars as the random result of an evolutionary process? Or do you marvel over them as a testament of the Creator’s glory? Modern science has popularized a view of the cosmos that suggests there is no need for God and denies any evidence of His existence. But The Story of the Cosmos provides a different—and fascinating—perspective. It points to a God who makes Himself known in the wonder and beauty of His creation. This compilation from respected scholars and experts spans topics from “The Mathematical Creation and the Image of God” to “The Glorious Dance of Binary Stars” and “God’s Invisible Attributes—Black Holes.” Contributors include Dr. William Lane Craig, Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, and Dr. Michael Ward. Come, take a deeper look at the universe…and explore the traces of God’s glory in the latest discoveries of astronomy, science, literature, and art.
For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in 21 books derived from more than 25 years of spiritual practice. Additional Articles VIII - table of contents: The five tathagatas / will and self-determination / realizing new qualities / silence - the door to God / working with Akasha / the church and the pagans / science and religion / health treatments / motivation / the back chakras / reason and intuition / the golden goose / the hermaphrodite / and much more....
Draws on field recordings and interviews with dozens of local New York singers to tell the story of sacred quartet singing in New York City's African-American church community, tracing its evolution and its role in worship and culture.
Everything today's CPA candidates need to pass the CPA Exam Published annually, this Financial Accounting and Reporting volume of the comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 3,800 multiple-choice questions in all four volumes, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination. Its unique modular format helps you zero in on those areas that need more attention and organize your study program. Complete sample exam The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam—proven for over thirty years Timely—up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam Contains all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting Unique modular format—helps candidates zero in on areas that need work, organize their study program, and concentrate their efforts Comprehensive questions—over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes Guidelines, pointers, and tips—show how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way Other titles by Whittington: Audit Sampling: An Introduction, Fifth Edition Wiley CPA Exam Review 2013 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.
Jailed for atheism and disowned by his family, George Jacob Holyoake came out of an English prison at the age of 25 determined to bring an end to religion's control over daily life. This first modern biography of the founder of Secularism describes a transformative figure whose controversial and conflict-filled life helped shape the modern world. Ever on the front lines of social reform, Holyoake was hailed for having won "the freedoms we take for granted today." With Secularism now under siege, George Holyoake's vision of a "virtuous society" rings today with renewed clarity.
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