Music from rock, pop, jazz, blues and hip hop to classical, folk and world / Barry Alfonso [and 18 others] ; Paul Du Noyer, general editor ; foreword by Sir George Martin

Includes index.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Pop -- Rock -- Jazz -- Blues -- Country -- Folk -- Classical -- World -- Dance -- Hip Hop -- Reggae -- Soul and R&B -- Gospel -- Electronic -- Soundtracks and Theatre -- Popular and Novelty -- Instruments glossary -- How to read music -- Further reading -- Author biographies -- Picture credits -- Index.

Large illustrated hardcover book with dust-jacket. "Music: From Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop to Classical, Folk, and World" General Editor: Paul du Noyer. A splendid musical encyclopaedia, with hundreds of pictures and references, covering all styles from Rock to Reggae, soundtracks & theatre, Alternative Country, and all other music genres. Each category (ie; Rock, or Pop etc..) has a full alphabetical list of artists, composers, songwriters and producers, as well as a four-bar sample of notation with the relevant instrument or vocal c score illustrating the characteristics of the particular genre of music. A comprehensive and essential reference book for all music lovers!