Free Downloads The World Atlas Of Musical Instruments: From All Eras And Regions Of The World
Throughout human history, music has accompanied us in times of joy and in times of sorrow. This comprehensive encyclopedia is not only a reference work on musical instruments suitable for experts; it also explains the effects and expressive powers of the musical arts. The authors present the various methods of producing sound with great passion, vividly explaining how early musical inventions were scattered across the globe and how they evolved in various cultures. Clearly arranged, the structure of the book provides a quick overview of the history, symbolism, construction and playing technique of each of the instruments discussed. The World Atlas of Musical Instruments is an indispensable reference work for every professional musician and for interested amateurs.
Hardcover: 928 pages
Publisher: h.f.ullmann publishing (July 15, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3848000512
ISBN-13: 978-3848000517
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Forgive my ignorance and the rating of 4 stars, but other people may make the same mistake. I realize this is an "atlas" of the instruments, but I suppose I still expected to see some information about them, too. It is not completely void of information, but you should really buy it for the pictures and fundamental understanding of their existence.
Got this for my musical wife - we're both musicians. Was concerned that maybe lots of the odd types would not be listed. They're all there! It's a fun, exhaustive list of musical instrument families. Many historical models are listed and there's lots of related information. Quite a lot of work went into this tome. Highly recommended as an excellent general reference for musical instruments. More than worth the price!
My musical 16 year old wanted this book. It is substantial in size, and filled with beautiful instrument images. He gleaned a lot of information by reading this book, and had exposure to new instruments.
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