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Salsa Music, 2008.
This paper discusses salsa music and Puerto Rican culture.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 31.95
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In this article, the writer relates that the Puerto Rican people have a sense of their cultural heritage that sets them apart from other Latinos. One may hear the cultural music of Puerto Ricans, a style that the world has come to know as salsa. The writer notes that the notion of a pure Puerto Rican culture is an irony itself, however, and this can be understood from a brief consideration of salsa and its cultural representations and implications. The writer maintains that, as the music has become popular around the world, the move to bottle it and sell it has been carried out in much the same way that other colonialist movements have, with the United States recognizing a viable product to be mined in the minority culture and then sold to the world as a product for profit. The writer concludes that in this way salsa is not only characteristic of the relationship between the Puerto Rican people and the U.S., it is in some ways contributing to their ongoing exploitation.
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"It is, in other words, a beautiful mongrel mix of different cultural influences just as the Puerto Rican people themselves come from the intermixing of native Taino Indians, Spanish colonizers, and African slaves. The fact that it is in no way Puro Puerto Ricano makes it no less special or globally important. It simply is to acknowledge that it is through the stewing and brewing of cultural influences that both salsa music and Puerto Rican heritage gain their magic."
"Of course, salsa is not only important for what it says about Puerto Rican specialness. It is also important for what it says about everything in daily life of Puerto Ricans - from gender and class roles to fashion to politics."
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Twentieth Century American Popular Music, 2007.
This paper analyzes the developmental history of 20th century American popular music from the earliest jazz pioneers to the latest major pop stars of 20th century American music.
2,545 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper explains that all of the musical genres, such as Ragtime, Jazz, Big Band, Blues, Country, Rock 'n' Roll, Folk, Punk, Heavy Metal, Rap and Hip Hop, are linked together into a single unified whole in American music. The author discusses the importance of the development of Rock 'n' Roll and how it crossed over successfully into many earlier forms of the Blues and Country genres. The paper stresses that the contributions of the African-American influence on American music, which is the core element to many American styles that came earlier, are crucial to the latter popularity of Rap and Hip Hop.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Ragtime and Jazz
The Big Bands and the Blues
The Evolution of Jazz and Growing Popularity of Country Music: 1920-1950
The Rock 'n' Roll Era of the 1950s
The "Psychedelic" Rock 'n' Roll and Folk Music Movements of the 1960s
Punk and Heavy Metal: The 1970s and the 1980s
Rap and Hip Hop
Conclusion
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"The first broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee in 1925 was a crucial moment for the popularity of Country music to be introduced in American music. Often these fusion of old Bluegrass styles and Folk often helped to build the style of what became known as "Country" by the likes of the Grand Ole Opry. In this manner, Nashville became the center of this genre, helping to introduce country to a major audience. Once again, it was the radio that greatly helped to bring this music to millions of listeners across the United States."
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Women in Music Videos, 2007.
This paper discusses the portrayal of women in music videos.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in our consumerist society, music is one of the most important money-spinners. The writer points out that as noted by Julie L. Andsager and Kimberly Roe, music videos are very important in this industry as they play an important role in launching the careers of artists. Moreover, the writer describes that music videos enjoy an enormous following among teenagers, which means that they likely play an important role in forming their opinions about important issues such as gender roles. This research paper investigates the key issue of how music videos portray women. The writer maintains that as music videos have the potential to impact the lives of so many women, and to form the opinions of so many young people of all genders, the portrayal of women in music videos is clearly a matter of great importance.
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"Clearly there exist destructive music videos which encourage sexism and the objectifying of women. This is cause for great concern as such music videos clearly have the potential to encourage men to treat women as mere sex objects. Even more troubling is the fact that some music videos seem to actively encourage and promote violence against women. For example, Van Horn found that more than half of the music videos he examined contained violence, and that all too often this was violence against women. An Eminem song, Kim, illustrates this chillingly well. The following is not the entire song, but merely excerpts, but it should be kept in mind that the entire song is sickeningly violent, not only these excerpts."
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Tuning Musical Instruments, 2007.
An overview of the tuning of musical instruments using electronic devices.
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses how electrical engineering helps musicians to identify the precision of musical notes, record their albums, and finally modify what has been recorded. It provides background context about the theory associated with various devices with an emphasis on critical analysis of the current solutions to the problem of having a standard measure for pitch of instruments. It also looks at how currently the "adaptive filter" devices and digital signal processing ("DSP") tuners are the most common and available solutions in the market. The paper includes diagrams and equations where relevant.
Outline:
Introduction
Sounds and Music
The Tuners for Musical Instruments
Latest Developments
Suggestion for Improvement
Conclusion
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"A musical note refers to a specific frequency, "A note is a sign used in music to represent the relative duration and pitch of a sound" [1]. Every sound is a wave and as such is characterized by its frequency. However, listening to only one, single frequency is not that enjoyable. The truth is that human ear is more sensitive to a frequency difference rather than a single frequency. Therefore, a musically desirable sound is the one rich in harmonics. "The harmonic of a wave is a component frequency of the signal that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency." [2] For example, consider a sound having a fundamental frequency f, its harmonics are then 2 f, 3 f, 4 f, 5 f, 6 f, etc. Another sound with the fundamental frequency 2 f would have 4 f, 6 f, and 8 f etc. as its harmonics. "
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Prince and Warner Brothers Records, 2007.
An analysis of the way in which the music profits of the artist Prince were limited by his contractual obligations.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper analyzes the various ways that Prince was made subservient to contractual demands by the major recording company, Warner Brothers. It discusses the extent of Prince's contractual obligations and examines how they virtually entrapped him into an epic decade long contract. The paper then looks at how this contract limited his ability to make profits off of his albums sales.
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"In conclusion, the record industry hegemony of Warner Brothers acted as an agent of corporate greed, which disallowed Prince to make the money he surely deserved. This type of corporate hegemony also forced Prince to sign long term record deals, which virtually enslaved the artist under restrictive and non-profitable conditions. This study also briefly shows the independent business side of Prince that provides the reasons why prince had chosen to reject the terms provided in his contracts. Furthermore, Prince would often be categorized as "black music", which was a part of the racist hegemony of the record companies to pigeonhole artists into narrow categories. Prince decided to resist and deny this type of limited identity, defining his rebellious role as a subservient artist beneath the corporate hegemony of Warner Brothers records."
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Online Music Distribution, 2007.
This paper explains that the rise of peer-to-peer (p2p) digital technologies has led to a fundamental transformation in how the audience of popular music regards music as property.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper relates that, while property rights in the music industry remain based upon rigid copyright laws, which give the copyright holder protection against any unlicensed copying or use of a music property, digital media has permitted widespread disregard for this law. The author points out that, even though there remains an opposing view by some people in the music industry that peer-to-peer (p2p) networks exchanging music amounts to theft of their property, a transformation in the understanding of property rights and music is underway on a global scale. The paper concludes that, as the phenomena of mashes and sampling indicate, artists and audiences have come to see digital music as a new medium for creative growth, which promises substantial changes in our popular music in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Copyright Law and the Question of Ownership
Peer-to-Peer Technologies and Music Exchange
Audiences and Music Property
Conclusion
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"It must be noted that even this limited copying capability was the result of fierce renegotiations between Apple and the leading recording industry companies who were unhappy about the one fixed price business model, as well as Apple's limited support for the audience's right to copy music. However, this right was based upon a key limitation on copyright known as "fair use" in the United States, and "fair dealing" in Canada. Under "fair use", for example, it is possible to not only use a copyrighted work without the copyright holder's approval but even to do so over the owner's express objection."
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Hildegard von Bingen, 2007.
This paper analyzes the biography and musical innovations of Hildegard of Bingen.
2,532 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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The paper analyzes the many differing musical innovations of the medieval composer Hildegard von Bingen. The paper discusses her biographical background as a woman in the Roman Catholic Church in relation to the spirituality of her music. The paper also looks at her status as a feminist innovator of her time. The paper shows how her spiritual music deviated from normative western religious music interpretations of medieval vocal chant.
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"Hildegard von Bingen was born in 1098 into a family of German nobles from the courts of Sponheim at Bermersheim. In most historical evaluations of her life it was known that she was the 10th daughter and was found to be sickly and weak at birth. However, her family quickly sent her to be educated at the Disibodenberg monastery after her apparent recovery from illness at a young age. At the monastery she was brought under the tutelage of Jutta, a famous nun that played a crucial role in her educational development within the Roman Catholic Church. In many ways, religious education at the nunnery directly resulted in her acquiring the musical lessons and spiritual inspiration to understand the complexities of composing music within the Church tradition. Yet there is a contradictory historical perspective that tells of von Bingen never actually being taught composition, but that it was an act of God that gave her the gift of music."
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Music and Healing, 2007.
This paper looks at music as a form of healing and therapy.
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that music serves a number of uses in the modern world. The writer discusses the power of music as a balm to the soul and notes that music as a component of medical treatment has been shown in numerous studies. The writer further points out that other analysts dispute such findings and do not see music as having a beneficial effect. The nature of whatever effect there might be is examined, along with specific programs for using music as a healing tool. The writer points out that music therapy has had some difficulty gaining acceptance because it has not been fully tested empirically and because it is often connected with alternative healing therapies that are truly questionable and in any case are rejected by the medical establishment. Paper includes summary of each of the sources used.
From the Paper
"Music is used today in a variety of therapeutic programs in spite of the fact that there is no clear evidence that music provides the benefits claimed. One study that has been conducted does suggest that music can be an effective tool in promoting health in rehabilitation situations. In this study, the respondents consisted of the long-term ill over a one-year period, and the music used came from four CD compilations from different genres. The study shows that music can be an important tool in the process of change, though it does not show whether any particular type of music is more effective than others."
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Pop Art, Rock 'n Roll Music and Modernist Literature, 2007.
An analysis of pop art, Rock 'n Roll music and modernist literature in the 20th century.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper provides a three-tiered analysis of the most important trends in art, music and literature since 1890. In the paper, Andy Warhol represents the important trend of pop art, the Rolling Stones represents the important trend of Rock 'n' Roll in popular music and finally, Ernest Hemingway represents the crucial trend of modernist literature in the 20th century. It shows how these trends are an important part of the cultural identity of the 20th century, which impart crucial influences as to how art, music and literature evolved in this time frame.
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"The insanity and terror of war of this kind is the direct result of losing one's honor in a battle field that had little to do with chivalry and honor. Modernism reflects the reality and horror of war, as Hemingway clearly indicates in his response to coming home and telling his story to the local people in his town. In an age of machines and World Wars, Hemingway was a part of the important trend of literary Modernism, which provided the reality of war that counteracted the romanticism of war in the 19th century."
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Local Performance at a Memorial Service, 2007.
A case study analyzing the music performed at a memorial service.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper provides a review and critique of the music presented at a local memorial service held at a Methodist church. The paper presents the case study. It discusses the details of the funeral and a brief history of the deceased and her family. The paper then discusses the hymn that was performed by the choir and harpist. Finally, the paper discusses the appropriateness of the selection and performance of music at this memorial service.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Piece One: The Processional
Piece Two: The Hymn
Piece Three: The Choir
Piece Four: The Harpist
Summary of Musical Performance at the Service
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"The performance of this piece did not appear to deviate much from the majority of performances of "Amazing Grace." The musician did not appear to add any personal flourishes or provide a distinctive interpretation. This is quite likely due to the decision to perform a song that has plagued music teachers with beginning students since it was first penned nearly two centuries ago. Because of this, it is possible to appreciate this performance of "Amazing Grace" as a bit of humorous irony within the funeral service. However, others could argue that the decision to perform the piece in such a staid manner reduced the decedent's memory as a music teacher who sought to improve the quality of musical performance among her students."
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Music as Societal Divider, 2007.
This paper provides a brief analysis of the song "A Warning for Married Women".
1,246 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The paper portrays how the song, "A Warning for Married Women" represents the growing divide in the English class system that was developing in England in the seventeenth century.. The paper describes how the song is purposely morally ambiguous, lauding women and giving them choice and power, but also reinforcing the Christian ideals of the nobility. The paper explains that the song highlights the class tensions that were developing in England in that era.
From the Paper
"Music in seventeenth century England carried a very important role in molding society: while acquisition of musical knowledge and instrumentation was essential in forming the identity of nobility, the communal folk songs and sing-alongs were left to the peasants . As such, folk songs were a way to unite commoners while reinforcing societal values; music was becoming both a communal experience and a symbol of status. The song, "A warning for married women," written anonymously in 1685 and printed as a broadside is a good example of the tensions created by the expansion of folk music. Yet, the song is purposely morally ambiguous, at once lauding women and giving them choice and power, but on the other reinforcing the Christian ideals of the nobility, depending upon the perception of audience. The piece represents the growing tensions of the English burgeoning class system."
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Meaning in Music, 2007.
This paper discusses capitalistic motivations behind music.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper discusses music and musical artists who had an impact on culture. The paper explains how music can translate into a promotion of capitalism, a criticism of capitalist society or, at worst, a hypocritical stance about the relation between capitalism and the Third World. The paper discusses how music expresses the truth in complex ways so that it often is difficult to identify authentic motivations. The paper maintains that it is acceptable to implement any intention as long as it is achieved implicitly.
From the Paper
"The concept of mediation refers to the circulation of meaning. According to Silverstone (1999), mediation is similar to translation in that it is never satisfactory because it cannot ever be precise. The metaphor of translation illustrates just what a small proportion of our musical experience happens to be immediate, but instead is produced, managed, and staged. The reason for this is that the media are "prophylactically social in so far as they have become substitutes for the ordinary uncertainties of everyday interaction" (Silverstone, 1999, p. 3)."
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Bach's Organ Music, 2007.
A description and analysis of four of Johann Sebastian Bach's compositions of organ music.
2,246 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper discusses four works that Bach composed to be played on the organ (which he himself played). It discusses the Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565; the Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 "Great G minor"; the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582; and the Concerto for Organ solo in A minor, BWV 593 (after Vivaldi). The paper looks at each work and then describes how these works influenced many later composers in the process.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Fantasia and Fugue in G minor
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor
Concerto for Organ solo in A minor
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Bach wrote a variety of organ music, much of it requiring considerable skill on the part of the organist, presumably so he could demonstrate his own skill with the organ. This is reminiscent of similar ways of demonstrating skill on the violin for Paganini, or on the piano by Liszt. Bach extended the reach of the organ in these works and influenced many later composers in the process. Many of his organ works were from an early period in his career, in keeping with his role as church composer and organist in various venues."
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Music Therapy in Pain Management, 2007.
The paper explores music as a viable therapeutic solution to pain in patients.
2,717 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper looks at the history of music therapy and the importance of music therapy as a tool for modern nursing pain intervention. The paper looks at music therapies in conjunction with pharmacological applications. The writer talks about the importance of a dual use of music and internal medicine within his/her nursing field. The writer also discusses ethical considerations and future research.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Relevance
Ethical Considerations
Specific Sources of Information
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"The growing trend within the nursing field has been the allocation of music therapy as a behavioral component within the alleviation of pain for patients. In many cases, the over reliance on pharmacological drugs and the growing cost of medication is helping the field to turn toward more cost efficient methods for patient care. The application of music therapy has been a proven pain reduction method that has helped many patients to learn how to deal with their pain, as well as how to distract their cognitive processes from obsessing about their medical dilemma. Often, the problematic issue of pharmacology intake with patients has been a serious issue with dangerous side effects and ethics, which have encouraged nurses and researchers to develop more behavioral pain reduction methods for the future of nursing application and patient interaction."
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Music Websites, 2007.
This paper discusses building a music website and focuses on sheet music downloads.
1,246 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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In this article, the writer looks at a music business being considered for expansion to the web. The business in question is a sheet music download service. The writer notes that there are currently numerous businesses on the World Wide Web that provide sheet music to consumers through mail order and instant downloads. The writer points out that these companies have been capable of creating a presence that is adequate for a minimal audience, but that does not attempt to reach to all people across the globe. The writer concludes that it is evident that in order to be competitive, the business under consideration will have to provide a site to the consumer that offers a greater scope of music, as well as the inclusion of new technologies.
Outline:
Introduction
Comparison of Sheet Music and Download Sites
Similarities
Attention
Time at the Site
Global Exposure
Conclusion
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"Musicnotes.com provides digital sheet music, guitar lesson videos and free sheet music downloads for public domain music of the past. The website for the company is simply constructed, with the best sheet music of 2004 being posted on the first page. The site also offers music for piano, country, Christian, Broadway and movie music. All downloads require software that is easily obtained at the site for no cost, and the company provides free blank music sheets for composition."
"The site for musicnotes.com is quite simple, with links to other areas of the site posted at the top of the page, and current music offerings that have been popular comprising the remainder of the page."
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Romantic Era Music, 2007.
This paper analyzes the musical composition of Hector Berlioz "Harold en Italie."
1,826 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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The paper relates that, with the rise of the Romantic era, the shape of music began to change. The paper explains that some composers began to address the symphony in terms of program music, expressing ideas that could be stated verbally in music. The paper looks at "Harold en Italie," a composition of Hector Berlioz who is one of the Romantic era composers. The paper analyzes this work and concludes that the program element gives shape to the movements and can be discerned by the careful listener, but it does not dominate and is subservient to the musical requirements of the piece itself.
From the Paper
"Harold en Italie is classified as a four-movement orchestral composition with the addition of a solo viola. The work is also cited as having "the hint of a program" as its titles align "with the nineteenth-century genre of the picturesque symphony" (Bloom, 2000, p. 49), aligning it as well with the Italian Symphony of Mendelssohn, written about the same time. Bloom writes of the work,
""Here Berlioz is clearly playing generic games; in the context of a work of vivid melodic and rhythmic life, and of only covert autobiographical significance, the relatively low intensity and high entertainment value are persuasive (Bloom, 2000, p. 49).""
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