Book description
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play an instrument or anything that requires a new skill? 76-year-old James Mitchell, a non-musician, set out to do just that--but not one instrument, the entire orchestra. Musical Chairs is a bow by blow adventure that follows Mitchell on his quest to perform excerpts from the classical repertory with just twelve lessons and practice on each instrument. His more than three-year journey provides a platform allowing his imagination to take him to unexpected places. As he delves into music history, immersing himself in the works of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and other great composers, Mitchell does battle with the orchestra in this breezy, often humorous account that informs as well as delights. He weaves in tales of Tarzan and Jane, doing surgery on a double bass, falling in love with a cello, and spy games between the Stradavari and Amati families in 17th-century Tuscany, to name a few. Musical Chairs is a multi-dimensional book that will appeal to any reader with a healthy curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a goal itching to be achieved.
Ladysmith
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
Sapiens
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Spicy Thunder
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Demo
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Sofa King
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Cali Yacht
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Jelly Camber
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Red Woman
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Bugger
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Evil Smith
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use! Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Dredd
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Venom Charms
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Mr. Gadget
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Jo Jo Spooky
ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Demand Chopper
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Lady Fantastic
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Mr. Alien
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Mt. Indiana
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Natural Gold
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Silent
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. π± No more lugging around heavy books β this app brings the library to my phone! ππ± Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience