Isbn: 9780300080551 - Piano Roles – Three Hundred Years of Life with the Piano (45 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Jumbo-sized. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hard Cover -- VG/VG -- Ex-Library -- SHIPPING ONLY IN U.S. AND BY MEDIA RATE ONLY -- Book and dust jacket show only light wear -- 461 pages with index -- Photography and illustrations throughout -- First Edition w/full # string.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Printing, Compl. # String. 461pp. Numerous b&w and color illustrations. No remainder mark. Photos on request. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Dust jacket shows light edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Mild shelwear. Please Note: International orders for this item will require additional shipping.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A fine hard cover copy in a fine jacket/brodart covered. First Edition. A very nice, clean and bright copy. No bumped corners to book. No tears, no chips to jacket. No ownership signatures.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. 1st printing; 461 cleanh, unmarked pages/index. Color Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SOLID CLEAN AND BRIGHT A HISTORY OF THE PIANO AND THE CHANGES ITS INVENTION BROUGHT TO POPULAR CULTURE AN INTERESTING LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION OF THE PIANO AND THE CHANGES IT MADE IN MUSIC OVER 300 YEARS SMALL XMAS INSCRIPTION IN PENCIL BRIGHT CLEAN COMPLETE JACKET ORIGINAL PRICE 39.95. PHOTOS (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Second printing. Hardbound. Fine in a very good jacket. Cloth. A clean tight copy, with jacket a tad chafed and one closed tear. Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector. Smoke-free. Ships in well padded box.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd printing. Small quarto. Color and B&W illustrations. Fine in fine DJ. Pages: xii, 461.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Quarto. Color and B&W illustrations. Condition: small chip and edge-tear to top of DJ front panel; minor soiling to DJ rear panel; else near fine in very good DJ. Pages: xii, 461.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

hardcover. First Edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. First edition, 1st printing. Illustrated.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Gift worthy. NEW. New fresh tight strong clean unopened jacket boards text. No remainder or other markings. 461 pages. All sorts of music and players.Classical Giants to Movie Stars and Etc. Many illustrations. illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The piano puts whole worlds of musical sound at the fingertips of one player, evoking the singing of a solo voice, the textural richness of an orchestra, and the rhythmic impetus of a dance band. It has been background or centre stage in concert-going, parlour singing, choir rehearsals, theatrical tryouts, and many other activities, forging a common bond among people of very different social spheres. This delightfully written and copiously illustrated book examines the place of the piano in classical and popular musical cultures and the piano's changing cultural roles over the past three centuries. Eminent authors discuss the impetus for the invention of the piano; the innovations in its design, manufacturing, and marketing that promoted its growing significance in concert life and domestic life; and the importance of the piano lesson in the upbringing of the young especially of girls. They explore the relationship between the piano on the public stage and the piano in the parlour; the spread of the piano to all parts of the world; and the images formed around the piano in literature, art, and movies. And they eloquently describe what the piano has meant to different eras, as it evolved from the plaything of European aristocrats to companion of people of all classes and cultures. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy. The piano puts whole worlds of musical sound at the fingertips of one player, evoking the singing of a solo voice, the textural richness of an orchestra, & the rhythmic impetus of a dance band. It has been background or center stage in concertgoing, parlor singing, choir rehearsals, theatrical tryouts, & many other activities, forging a common bond among people of very different social spheres. This delightfully written & copiously illustrated book examines the place of the piano in classical & popular musical cultures & the piano's changing cultural roles over the past three centuries. Eminent authorities discuss the impetus for the invention of the piano; the innovations in its design, manufacturing, & marketing that promoted its growing significance in concert life & domestic life; & the importance of the piano lesson in the upbringing of the young--especially of girls. They explore the relationship between the piano on the public stage & the piano in the parlor; the spread of the piano to all parts of the world; & the images formed around the piano in literature, art, & movies. & they eloquently describe what the piano has meant to different eras, as it evolved from the plaything of European aristocrats to companion of people of all classes & cultures.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1. The piano puts whole worlds of musical sound at the fingertips of one player, evoking the singing of a solo voice, the textural richness of an orchestra, & the rhythmic impetus of a dance band. It has been background or center stage in concertgoing, parlor singing, choir rehearsals, theatrical tryouts, & many other activities, forging a common bond among people of very different social spheres. This delightfully written & copiously illustrated book examines the place of the piano in classical & popular musical cultures & the piano's changing cultural roles over the past three centuries. Eminent authorities discuss the impetus for the invention of the piano; the innovations in its design, manufacturing, & marketing that promoted its growing significance in concert life & domestic life; & the importance of the piano lesson in the upbringing of the young--especially of girls. They explore the relationship between the piano on the public stage & the piano in the parlor; the spread of the piano to all parts of the world; & the images formed around the piano in literature, art, & movies. & they eloquently describe what the piano has meant to different eras, as it evolved from the plaything of European aristocrats to companion of people of all classes & cultures.…