World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments: An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards and the ... History of Music-Making and the Orchestra - Tapa blanda

Wade-Matthews Max

 
9781846814754: World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments: An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards and the ... History of Music-Making and the Orchestra

Sinopsis

The art of music-making has existed for thousands of years. This fascinating book begins with a history of music-making, posing the questions "What is music?" and "What is a musical instrument?". A visual directory is organized according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book covers a wide range of instruments and their historical relatives. It also provides a complete history of music-making and the orchestra, making it an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.

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Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written books on music, as well as conducting and teaching.

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9780754805700: The World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments

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ISBN 10:  0754805700 ISBN 13:  9780754805700
Editorial: Lorenz Books, 2000
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