1939 Antique Reference Book; Musical Wind Instruments; History

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Musical Wind Instruments: a history of the wind instruments used in European orchestras and wind-bands from the later middle ages up to the present time by Adam Carse

""The purpose and scope of the colection is to demonstrate the gradual development of the wind instruments that are or have been used in orchestras and military bands during the last three centuries""--Introduction.

This comprehensive guide presents an informative overview of wind instruments used in European orchestras, military, and other wind bands during the past 300 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. Macmillan and Co. contains 30 photo plates, 41 illustrations, and 11 charts

Hardcover in Very Good Condition: No loose or missing pages, no water damage. No highlighting or underlining. Cover has minor surface wear, corners bumped. Dustjacket is missing but flap is present, tucked inside. Book looks very presentable.

381 pages, 1939, 9x6.5"

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