Musical Instruments, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): English and Irish Instruments: English and Irish Instruments (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
Sinopsis
Explore the world of historical English and Irish instruments with a scholar’s care and a maker’s eye. This richly documented study offers deep insight into harps, guitars, lutes, and related instruments, blending original research with detailed illustrations and practical information on construction, tuning, and playing technique.
This edition surveys the English guitar, the guitar-harp, the harp-lute, and the harp, including how these instruments were built, tuned, and used in performance. It pairs historical context with step-by-step guidance found in period tutors and hands-on descriptions for players and collectors alike.
- In-depth descriptions of instrument design, strings, tunings, and fretboard layouts
- Historical notes on prominent makers and performers of English and Irish instruments
- Guidance on playing technique, with references to period teaching books
- Illustrations and plates that show ornamentation, construction details, and layouts
Ideal for readers who love music history, antique instruments, and the craftsmanship behind early plucked and stringed classics.
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Musical instruments, which ere'now Obsolete and regarded as mere curiosities, were of some importance in their day. On them our grand mothers, great-grandmothers, and other ancestresses still more remote, played the simple melodies of the period in which they lived, and so rendered their lives and homes more cheerful.
Many years ago the writer heard at least one of a series of lectures upon Old Music and Musical Instruments by the late Sir Robert P. Stewart.1 There were then persons living who could play upon most of those that came under Observation, so, from the wire-strung Irish Harp (a reproduction of the ancient Harp in Trinity College, Dublin), down to the instruments in use at the commencement of the nineteenth century, almost all were again heard in public. No such lectures could now be given; even the wire-strung Irish Harp, for which some of the most enchanting melodies of any land were composed, is now unheard. The blind harper, the lowly representative of minstrels, the cherished guests of many mansions, has passed away, and there is now not a Single performer to be found.
The revival of obsolete instruments may not be required, but it is certainly desirable that clear, distinct, and correct information regarding them should be procurable.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Musical Instruments, Vol. 2: English and Irish Instruments
Many years ago the writer heard at least one of a series of lectures upon Old Music and Musical Instruments by the late Sir Robert P. Stewart.l There were then persons living who could play upon most of those that came under observation, so, from the wire-strung Irish Harp (a reproduction of the ancient Harp in Trinity College, Dublin), down to the instruments in use at the commencement of the nineteenth century, almost all were again heard in public. No such lectures could now be given; even the wire-strung Irish Harp, for which some of the most enchanting melodies of any land were composed, is now unheard. The blind harper, the lowly representative of minstrels, the cherished guests of many mansions, has passed away, and there is now not a Single performer to be found.
The revival of obsolete instruments may not be required, but it is certainly desirable that clear, distinct, and correct information regarding them should be procurable.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating exploration of English and Irish instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries, shedding light on their history, development, and significance in music. The author delves into the unique characteristics and construction of instruments such as the English Guitar, Harp-Guitar, Harp-Lute-Guitar, British-Lute-Harp, and Dital-Harp, providing a comprehensive examination of their mechanisms, scales, and tuning. Along with detailed descriptions and technical insights, the book includes a selection of music arranged or written for these instruments, offering readers a chance to experience their enchanting sounds. This volume serves as a valuable resource for musicians, instrument enthusiasts, and historians seeking to approfondir their understanding of the rich musical heritage of England and Ireland. Its meticulous research and historical perspective uncover the evolution of these instruments, their impact on music, and their enduring legacy in the world of stringed instruments. 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: 9781333680190_0
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