The origins, characteristics, and diverse functions of woodwind and brass instruments are explained in a clear and concise manner

Musical Wind Instruments

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Carse, Adam

Music

Da Capo Press

The origins, characteristics, and diverse functions of woodwind and brass instruments are explained in a clear and concise manner

This well-known study by an eminent musicologist constitutes one of the best mid-level explorations of the nature and function of the orchestra. Tracing the beginnings of modern music from the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries, the survey presents forty-four musical excerpts and thirteen sketches of instruments, plus appendices and quotations related to conducting methods. Featured composers include Purcell, Scarlatti, Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Wagner, Debussy, Elgar, and many others. Author Adam Carse examines the evolution of individual musical instruments along with varying performance techniques and concepts of instrumental color. He further explores the recognition of major instrumental groups and their musical distinctions, decisions regarding volume and balance of tone, the influence of musical subject matter upon orchestration, and many similar topics. This volume represents a splendid resource for music students, enthusiasts of musical history and classical music, and music lovers of all ages.

The History of Orchestration (Dover Books On Music: History)

Dover Publications

This comprehensive guide presents an informative overview of wind instruments used in European orchestras, military, and other wind bands during the past 400 years. Included are well-illustrated, descriptive passages about the various types and sizes of woodwinds — flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons — and brass instruments — trumpets, cornets, horns, trombones, bugles, and related instruments. For this historical survey, the author has incorporated information and materials from numerous sources: old instruments from public and private collections, catalogs, and photographs; written descriptions, instructions for playing the instruments, fingering charts, and illustrations of old instruments from contemporary sources; as well as contemporary music specifically written for an instrument. Among other topics, chapters cover the lengthening slide and valve systems of brass instruments, the mechanics of woodwinds and brass, the transverse flute and whistle-flute, saxophone, bassoon, and bugle horns. Brief descriptions accompany the illustrations. A valuable guide for musicians, teachers, and music students, this book will delight and inform music lovers. Includes 30 photos, 41 drawings and diagrams, and 11 charts.

Musical Wind Instruments (Dover Books on Music)

The Orchestra in the Xviiith Century

Broude Brothers Ltd

Orchestral Conducting: A Textbook for Students and Amateurs

Originally published in 1935, this work on orchestral conducting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is designed as an instructional textbook and covers conducting techniques and the qualities of the various instruments involved. This is a fascinating work and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in orchestral conducting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Orchestral Conducting - A Textbook for Students and Amateurs

Blatter Press

Contents Include: Part 1 The Technique of Conducting - The Beat - Starting position - Action - Gesture - "Getting Hold of the Orchestra" Change of Speed, Change of Time - Beginning a Piece of Movement - Pauses and Leads - Rehearsing - The Score and Parts - Concertos, Solos and Recitative - Arrangement of the Orchestra on the Platform, Customs, Pitch - Part 2 The Instruments of the Orchestra: The Constitution of the Orchestra - String Technique - Wind Instruments, Practical Acoustics - Wood-Wind Instruments - Brass Instruments - Reeds and Mouthpieces - Transposition - Wind Instruments - Part 3 - A Short History of Conducting - Vocabulary of Orchestral Terms - Bibliography: Historical: Conducting; Orchestration

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"The Fiddler's Nurser" is a classic guide to playing the violin written for beginners an young players. It contains a collection of simple music compositions for violin, presented as clear sheet music perfect for annotations and notes. Each piece has some helpful information including where to place your fingers, how to bow, and more. Contents include: "Eventide", "Martial Steps", "Waltz Time", "An Afternoon Sleep", "Dance Steps", "Home Thoughts", "Free from Care", "Minuet", "A Bumpkin's Dance", "At Dusk", "At Dawn", "Afloat", and more. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.

The Fiddler's Nursery - First Pieces for Young Violinists, with Piano Accompaniment

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Musical Wind Instruments

Musical Wind Instruments

The History of Orchestration (Dover Books On Music: History)

Musical Wind Instruments (Dover Books on Music)

The Orchestra in the Xviiith Century

Orchestral Conducting - A Textbook for Students and Amateurs

Orchestral Conducting: A Textbook for Students and Amateurs

The Fiddler's Nursery - First Pieces for Young Violinists, with Piano Accompaniment