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Flashing Back on Jimi Hendrix

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

In this week's NLS Music Notes blog, learn about the incredible artistry of Jimi Hendrix--who challenged most preconceived notions of popular music in the 20th century to create a new space for music appreciation.

Posted in: Audio, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guest Post, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Rock n' Roll, Talking Books, Uncategorized

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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: T (Part 2 — TATUM, Art)

Posted by: Gilbert Busch

In this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, learn more about the exceptionally gifted blind pianist, Art Tatum.

Posted in: Art Tatum, Blind Musicians, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Music History and Appreciation, Musical instruments, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Popular Music, Uncategorized

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The French Connection: French Composers for Organ

Posted by: Katie Rodda

This blog post looks at the life of two renowned French composers for organ (Louis Vierne and Olivier Messiaen), and their compositions in the NLS Music Collection.

Posted in: Bach, Blind Musicians, Blind Teachers, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music Education, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Orchestra, Organ, Paris, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Talking Books

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Song Stories: Two Tales of September

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog, our series "Song Stories" looks at two different takes on the month of September.

Posted in: Art Songs, Audio, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Disco, Free Braille Music Scores, Large Print, Large Print Music, Lieder, Music Composition, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Poetry, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Richard Strauss, Soul Music, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Vocal music, World War II

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Remembering “Pershing’s Own” on Independence Day: Military Band Music in the NLS Collection

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

Independence Day has many associations: fireworks, barbecues, parades, and iconic military bands. In this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, Carter Rawson explores the history behind one of our greatest national treasures, the United States Army Band.

Posted in: Aaron Copland, American Composers, Audio, Band, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Free Braille Music Scores, Guest Post, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, March, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Paris, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Voyager Catalog, World War I

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Song Stories: Time Out for “Take Five”

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

As with many songs, "Take Five" has a story that is more encompassing than just the notes on the page or the sounds from a recording. It talks about overcoming obstacles, articulating a creative vision, and seizing upon spontaneity. In this week's NLS Music Notes Blog, our series "Song Stories" explores the "Cool Jazz" standard, "Take Five."

Posted in: Aaron Copland, American Composers, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Free Braille Music Scores, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Piano, Piano Music, Popular Music, saxophone, Uncategorized, World War II

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Song Stories: April in Paris

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This week, as part of our series, "Song Stories," learn more about the origins of the melody and lyric that lifted the spirits of the world during the Great Depression: "April in Paris."

Posted in: American Composers, Audio, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Broadway, Free Braille Music Scores, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music Composition, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Paris, Piano, Uncategorized, Vocal music, Voyager Catalog

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New BARD Additions: February 2020

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

Now that we have reached the end of February, it’s time to let you know about new materials available from the NLS Music Section.

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