The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments

Author: Bozhidar Abrashev

Publisher: Konemann

Published: 2008-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780841602687

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This book is directed towards a wide audience including not only the relative newcomer to the wonders of music but also those presently engaged in the study of an instrument or pursuing music as a profession, musical instrument dealers and collectors.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music

Author: George Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781904041702

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This title is written by a distinguished team of music journalists, musicologists, and musicians. Because it covers so much ground, with great accessibility, while conveying the spirit and the passion of almost every type of music, the book will appeal to every family, every library, and every school.

Musical Instruments of the World
Musical Instruments of the World

Author: Diagram Group

Publisher: Omnibus Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780806998473

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"One of the nicest things.is that you don't have to be a musician to love it. It's a browser's delight."--The New York Times It's the best-looking musical encyclopedia ever! Using a completely visual approach, this ultimate reference has over 4,000 drawings showcasing the evolution of instruments--and music--from primitive whistles to electric guitars (complete with fuzz box and pedal). Exquisite illustrations accompany each entry, with painstaking detail and attention to structure, function, and decoration. Most extraordinary is the range of instruments included: orchestral, popular, classical, ancient, and folk. Classed by family groups, they are cross-referenced with material on geographical distribution and historical periods. Plus scores, diagrams of correct playing techniques, major figures, and other fascinating information provided by over forty researchers, writers, and illustrators, in cooperation with 200 scholars from 20 countries!