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"James Blades traces the history of the percussion instrument from its primitive origins through the Orient, Asia, Africa and Europe and explores the percussion techniqes ofthe great Classsicla composers. techical possibilities of contemporary percussion are closely examines, with notes on the use of the tuned percussion. Bratok and Britten are discussed in detail and there are observations on many younger composers including Boulez and Stockhausen. The book ends with a survey of Latin-American percussion, performers' styles, inventions, and the possiblities of percussion for children in schools."
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Percussion instruments and their history
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Faber & Faber, 1970
ISBN 10: 0571088589
ISBN 13: 9780571088584
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Heavy EX-LIBRARY 1st edition hardback with dustjacket, published by Faber & Faber, 1970. 509pp, illustrated. Some bumping to spine & corners, usual library marks. Some creasing & wear to dustjacket, tape marks to inside boards, tanning to pages. Fair copy. book. Seller Inventory # HVY-17580
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Percussion Instruments and Their History
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Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1850grams, ISBN:0571088589. Seller Inventory # 5837038
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Percussion Instruments and their History
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ISBN 10: 0571088589
ISBN 13: 9780571088584
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Buff hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd impression. VG : in very good condition with rubbed dust jacket. 250mm x 190mm (10" x 7"). 509pp + plates. 70 b/w plates. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. Seller Inventory # e1176a
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Percussion Instruments and Their History
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38368502-6
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Percussion Instruments and their History
Seller: books4less (Versandantiquariat Petra Gros GmbH & Co. KG), Welling, Germany
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Hardcover- Großformat. Condition: Gut. 510 Seiten; Das Buch ist ordentlich erhalten und kann altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren aufweisen. Namensvermerk des Vorbesitzers im Vorsatz. Original-Schutzumschlag vorhanden (siehe Foto). Text in EGNLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1725. Seller Inventory # 2243342
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Percussion Instruments and Their History
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Faber and Faber, London, 1970
ISBN 10: 0571088589
ISBN 13: 9780571088584
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Seller: Church Street Books, Lutterworth, LEICS, United Kingdom
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Cloth. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. History of the instruments from primitive origins to the Latin American beat, via classical music, varying techniques and celebrated musicians, including one-time collaborator Benjamin Britain. The author, who left home to join a circus band, became one of the most prominent percussionists of the 20th Century and played the famous wartime "V for Victory" morse radio notes. He was Professor of Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music in London. First edition inscribed and signed by the author on title page - "Elizabeth, Your interest in my book delights me. Thank you for many happy moments in ??? and friendship. Yours sincerely James Blades Mar 1971" A newspaper picture of author has been tipped in. Light Beige covers with gilt lettering on a blue spine panel, 509pp (inc index) with numerous b/w illustrations. Covers have no serious faults and only very light shelfwear and bumping to head and foot of spine, page edges dusty. Unclipped DJ in similar condition. Heavy book will require extra postage. Ref205281. By Author. Seller Inventory # 005281
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Percussion Instruments and Their History
Published by
Faber and Faber, London, 1970
ISBN 10: 0571088589
ISBN 13: 9780571088584
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A hardback book with both book and jacket in near very good condition, dated 1970. Inscription on the first blank introductory page of the book. Seller Inventory # 064301
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Percussion instruments and their history
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0571088589