ISBN: 9781332753086 - wind instruments, ancient and modern: being an account of the origin and evolution of wind instruments from the earliest to the most recent times (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating evolution of wind instruments in the orchestra, from their origins in ancient Egypt to their present-day sophistication. The author traces the development of instruments like the flute, oboe, clarinet, and trumpet, delving into their construction, mechanisms, and the techniques used to produce their characteristic sounds. The book highlights the contributions of notable inventors and musicians, chronicling their innovations and the lasting impact they had on the instruments' designs and capabilities. It examines the different systems of keys, slides, and valves employed in wind instruments, explaining how these advancements expanded their chromatic range and facilitated complex musical passages. The author also discusses the science behind musical instruments, exploring the principles of sound production and the factors that influence an instrument's timbre and pitch. By relating the instruments' evolution to the broader musical and cultural landscape, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of their significance and the crucial role they play in shaping orchestral music. 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. print-on-demand item. …