Music's roots begin at the dawn of humanity, when the earliest humans used rudimentary sounds to communicate for survival. Inventions in Music: From the Monochord to MP3s traces the evolution of music through technologies that shaped the medium: the monochord, the phonograph, magnetic tape, and MP3 files. The book describes these inventions in chronological order, considers their influence on one another, and examines these innovations' impact beyond...

"The Hal Leonard DJ Method is designed for anyone interested in learning how to successfully host recorded music for an audience at events, parties, clubs, and beyond. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the gear, skills, and must-know info required of today's DJ, from turntables to DJ controllers. Features many photos and diagrams, plus nearly two hours of video lessons with full demonstrations by author DJ Bizzon"--