Musical Instruments by Max Wade-Matthews
This illustrated guide is organized according to families or groups of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Each "family" is introduced, and its members described, their origins, how they developed over time, and how they are played. You will find all the modern orchestral instruments and their relatives, together with the rarer and more unusual instruments, including non-Western examples. The book explores varied musical forms such as brass and military bands, country and jazz music, big bands and pop groups, as well as the history of music making and its development in ancient Egypt, Greece, India, China and Japan. It also includes coverage of famous players, orchestras and concert halls and the role of the composer and conductor.
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 several books about the history of Leicester, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780754811824 |
| ISBN 10 | 0754811824 |
| Title | Musical Instruments |
| Author | Max Wade-Matthews |
| Series | Illustrated Encyclopedia S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-01-28 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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