Old Musical Instruments
Author: René Clemencic
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 110
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Author: René Clemencic
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 110
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Genevieve Helsby
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 1402208251
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.
Author: William Waterhouse
Publisher: T. Bingham
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 566
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is an entirely new work rather than a revision of Lyndsay Langwill's sixth edition. It is the standard work in its field, the most comprehensive work on wind instrument makers in any language and a major reference tool for collectors and researchers. Some features of the New Langwill Index are: Entries for nearly 6500 makers and inventors, active from the beginning until the middle of the 20th century; Nearly 400 representations of maker's marks; An index of makers under workplace, listing over 1000 localities; A comprehensive bibliography of over 600 titles. - Publisher.
Author: Peter H. Adams
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764300271
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned for collectors of antique brass musical instruments made before 1920, this book features more than 100 original line drawings from instrument catalogs as well as interesting new information. Also includes a helpful value guide, a glossary of terms, bibliography and several appendices, along with a current price guide.
Author: Nancy Skolos
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9780060168971
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighlights the work of a creator of handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars
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Publisher: Auzou
Published: 2014-06-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9782733827154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn interactive way to discover the different sounds of five musical intruments!
Author: Irving Sloane
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 174
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Voichita Bucur
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-08-29
Total Pages: 977
ISBN-13: 3319320807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses core questions about the role of materials in general and of wood in particular in the construction of string instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra – violins, violas, cellos and basses. Further attention is given to materials for classical guitars, harps, harpsichords and pianos. While some of the approaches discussed are traditional, most of them depend upon new scientific approaches to the study of the structure of materials, such as for example wood cell structure, which is visible only using modern high resolution microscopic techniques. Many examples of modern and classical instruments are examined, together with the relevance of classical techniques for the treatment of wood. Composite materials, especially designed for soundboards could be a good substitute for some traditional wood species. The body and soundboard of the instrument are of major importance for their acoustical properties, but the study also examines traditional and new wood species used for items such as bows, the instrument neck, string pegs, etc. Wood species’ properties for musical instruments and growth origins of woods used by great makers such as Antonio Stradivari are examined and compared with more recently grown woods available to current makers. The role of varnish in the appearance and acoustics of the final instrument is also discussed, since it has often been proposed as a ‘secret ingredient’ used by great makers. Aspects related to strings are commented.As well as discussing these subjects, with many illustrations from classical and contemporary instruments, the book gives attention to conservation and restoration of old instruments and the physical results of these techniques. There is also discussion of the current value of old instruments both for modern performances and as works of art having great monetary value.The book will be of interest and value to researchers, advanced students, music historians, and contemporary string instrument makers. Musicians in general, particularly those playing string instruments, will also find its revelations fascinating. It will also attract the attention of those using wood for a variety of other purposes, for its use in musical instruments uncovers many of its fundamental features. Professor Neville H. FletcherAustralian National University, Canberra
Author: Bart Hopkin
Publisher: See Sharp Press
Published: 2009-05-01
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 1937276023
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten for adults, this hands-on guide demonstrates how to make easy musical instruments with children. Detailed instructions are included for making more than 60 unique instruments that are suitable for children as young as five years. Serving as a resource in the classroom or home, this manual is extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs along with an audio sample of the instruments in lively solo and ensemble pieces.
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0870993798
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the museum's collection of antique instruments, traces the history of technological developments in their manufacture, and looks at music's changing role in American society.