Catechism of Musical Instruments: Guide to Instrumentation (Classic Reprint)

Hugo Riemann

ISBN 10: 0243082479 / ISBN 13: 9780243082476

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

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Print on Demand. This book is a systematic exploration of nearly every orchestral instrument, from wind to string, percussion to brass. In doing so, it supplies a structured and comparative view of the whole orchestra. The author begins by exploring the genesis of each sound, explaining the physics that relate to how the instruments produce their particular tones. These technical insights enhance the reader's understanding of the instrument's historical development, with the author providing a broad and detailed overview of the evolution of the orchestra as a whole. Even seasoned musicians will find fresh insights and hands-on understanding that will improve their playing. This is a comprehensive guide to the instruments of the orchestra, and the variety and color of the sounds they produce. Its depth and breadth of coverage will prove an invaluable reference resource for players and composers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Seller Inventory # 9780243082476_0

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Title: Catechism of Musical Instruments: Guide to ...

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Date: 2020

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from Catechism of Musical Instruments: Guide to Instrumentation

The compilation of the Musical Catechisms has been carried out on the same plan as the author adopted in his Musical Lexicon; viz to present con~ cisely, in a manner readily intelligible, and especially synoptical, everything relating to musical knowledge which it is chiefly important to know, and thus in place of the widely'-circulated little works, out wardly of similar aspect, but as to their actual con tents, occupying much too low a level, to create small pocket manuals, from which, in every moment of doubt, speedy enlightenment is to be obtained. No! Every musician knows, énz' wizai every musician anglii io know, s/wn/a' ée fanna' in a flinsim/ Caiec/n'snz.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.