Musical Instruments, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): The Irish and the Highland Harps: The Irish and the Highland Harps (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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Musical Instruments, Vol. 1: The Irish and the Highland Harps explores the history, construction, and cultural role of two ancient harps. This scholarly volume traces how the clarscha or Highland Harp and the Irish harp evolved, with attention to makers, players, and the societies that preserved their music. Richly illustrated and carefully documented, it reveals how these instruments were used, decorated, and celebrated by harpers, scholars, and historians alike.
- Learn about the differences between Irish and Highland harps, their strings, tuning, and playing styles.
- Discover notable harpers and historical figures who shaped a tradition that influenced music across the British Isles.
- Examine how harps were built, decorated, and preserved, with attention to inscriptions, portraits, and museum holdings.
- See historical notes on performance practice, repertoire, and the shifting popularity of the harp in favor of other instruments.
Ideal for readers of music history, historic instruments, and Celtic culture, this edition offers a detailed lens on a classics-era instrument and its enduring legacy.
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Historical Notices. The Bards. Historical Notices (continued). Representa tions, Metal, Stone, etc. Description and Construct-ion. Method of Playing. Scale and Tuning, etc. Decay and Disappearance.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and cultural significance of the Irish and Highland harps. Through historical accounts, ancient manuscripts, and detailed descriptions of existing instruments, the author paints a vivid picture of these iconic symbols of Celtic music. The narrative traces the harp's evolution from its earliest mentions in Irish legends to its prominent role in the courts of kings and chieftains. The reader journeys through a time when skilled harpists held esteemed positions in society, their music possessing the power to soothe, inspire, and even incite to war. The book explores the intricate construction of the harps, the techniques used to play them, and the complex system of tuning that gave rise to their distinctive sound. It also delves into the social and political factors that contributed to the decline of these instruments, and the efforts made to preserve their legacy. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant reflection on the enduring power of music and its ability to connect us with our cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780260045300_0
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