Music: An Illustrated History: An Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments And The Art Of Music-Making - Softcover
A fascinating chronological history of music-making followed by a visual directory to all the different instruments of the orchestra, including the voice.
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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 playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching.
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- PublisherSouthwater
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1780194048
- ISBN 13 9781780194042
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is an encyclopedia of musical instruments and the art of music-making. It examines a wide range of musical instruments, including strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as rare and non-Western instruments. It features famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. It includes information on the evolution of the orchestra - from medieval consorts, baroque and classical orchestras, through to the modern symphony orchestra. It explores other forms such as folk music, brass and military bands, country music, jazz bands, big bands and pop groups. 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. A fascinating chronological history of music-making followed by a visual directory to all the different instruments of the orchestra, including the voice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781780194042
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