"Throughout human history, music has accompanied us in times of joy and in times of sorrow. This comprehensive encyclopedia is not only a reference work on musical instruments suitable for experts; it also explains the effects and expressive powers of the musical arts. The authors present the various methods of producing sound with great passion, vividly explaining how early musical inventions were scattered across the globe and how they evolved in...

After losing her panpipes, shy Trill convinces some other music-talent fairies to try less traditional instruments in the upcoming Oceanside Symphony concert.

Die Geschichte der Klarinette reicht weit zurück, denn bereits in altägyptischer Zeit, in der klassischen Antike und im Mittelalter wurden schon Einfachrohrblattinstrumente gespielt. Als Vorläufer gilt das Chalumeau. Um 1700 begannen deutsche Instrumentenbauer – allen voran Johann Christoph Denner –, das Chalumeau weiterzuentwickeln. Seitdem hat das Instrument – in all seinen Facetten – einen beeindruckenden Siegeszug in der Musikwelt genommen....

To play the flute with a clear and convincing sound depends on the understanding of the physical concepts required to make the instrument sound without using undue force and applying just the right amount of physical help where needed. Edmund Raas has explored and taught these fine-points for over 60 years. Born in Switzerland, he has been influenced by the teachings of Emil Niosi (pupil of the great Georges Barrre), Hugo Haldemann, Jean-Pierre Rampal...

Wie werde ich ein guter Instrumentallehrer? Warum hat mein Blasorchester Nachwuchsprobleme im Schlagzeugbereich, obwohl so viele junge Musiker eine Schlagzeugausbildung beginnen? Und welche Motivation hat ein Schlagzeuger, ausgerechnet in einem Blasorchester zu spielen? Der Autor Holger Koppitz, Instrumentalpädagoge, studierter Schlagzeuger und Dirigent, vermittelt in diesem Buch die Zusammenhänge zwischen den Voraussetzungen für einen zeitgemäßen...

The Steel Orchestra is Trinidad and Tobago's musical gift to the world. This is the story of how steelpan music was made possible out of the fire deep within the belly and bowels of those who lived it passionately. The whole world has now been gripped by the power of this distinctive and powerful musical form.

«Si escucho, olvido, si leo, recuerdo, si veo, aprendo.» ¿Quiere aprender a tocar la guitarra? Para leer y recordar: * todas las informaciones sobre el instrumento, * las notas, * los acordes, * los arpegios, * los giros musicales

The latest addition to Tony Bacon's acclaimed series of guitar books, 60 Years of Fender gives a year-by-year history of the most successful electric guitar maker. In 1950, Leo Fender introduced to the world the solidbody electric guitar - the instrument known as the Telecaster. He soon added two more classics: the Precision Bass (1951) and the Stratocaster (1954). Fender's sleek, adaptable guitars have since fueled modern music - from country to...

Congratulations, you have a new amazing hobby, guitar! You already memorized basic chords or played few favorite songs. Now you want to understand more about chords. What is actually behind C Major chord in a simple handy position on the first fret? Why the same chord is also located on the third fret? Where can I find more C Major chords on the neck, and how many these chords totally on the neck? Intervals, triads chord theory looks boring and complex?...

Who would have thought the electric bass guitar with its frets removed would transcend the rhythm section to become one of the most instantly recognizable sounds in all of music? From the jazz genius of Jaco Pastorius and the funk/punk abandon of Les Claypool, to the landmark rock of Jack Bruce and Sting, the instrument has a lyrical legacy all its own. This book collects the very best interviews, lessons, and gear and maintenance guides into one...