Collins Gem – Musical Instruments - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0004724984 ISBN 13: 9780004724980

Publisher: Collins, 2000

Synopsis

This highly illustrated guide provides an introduction to the history, methods of playing and repertoire of over 100 mucical instruments, both classical and popular.

Music has been a part of every culture for many thousands of years and making music has long been considered an art form. Through the centuries, music has served many purposes, from primitive rituals to lavish court entertainment, ancient religious servcies to modern secular music. The development of musical instruments is a fascinating story: from the earliest music-making devices right through to the varied and sophisticated instruments being made and played today. Instrument-making is a highly skilled craft and pieces are often beautiful creations, works of art in themselves. Today, many early instruments are valued collectors’ items.

Whether you are a fan of jazz and blues, classical or pop music, an active musician or a passive listener, Collins Gem Musical Instruments will take you on a journey of discovery through the develpment and playing techniques of more than 100 instruments. For some, many of the instruments in this book will be new or unusual, so an example of the instrument in performance in a range of genres is given, as well as variations on the instrument from around the globe.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Lucien Jenkins founded Early Music Today magazine in 1993 and was appointed editor of Music Teacher magazine in 1996. He was a consultant with the Qualification and Curriculum Authority, preparing the ground for revising the music content of the National Curriculum.

From the Back Cover

THIS HIGHLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY, METHODS OF PLAYING AND REERTOIRE OF OVER 100 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, BOTH CLASSICAL AND POPULAR

Music has been a part of every culture for many thousands of years and making music has long been considered an art form. Throughout the centuries, music has served many purposes, from primitive rituals to lavish court entertainment, ancient religious services to modern secular music. The development of musical instruments is a fascinating story: from earliest music-making devices right through to the varied and sophisticated instruments being made and played today.

Instrument making is a highly skilled craft and pieces are often beautiful creations, works of art in themselves. Today, many early instruments are valued collectors' items

Whether you are fan of jazz and blues, classical or pop music, an active musician or a passive listener, 'Collins Gem Musical Instruments' will take you on a journey of discovery through the development and playing techniques of more than 100 instruments. For some, many of the instruments in this book will be new or unusual, so an example of the instrument in performance in a range of genres is given, as well as variation on the instrument around the globe

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0004724984
• ISBN 13: 9780004724980
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Jenkins Lucien