Musical instruments

An alluring exploration of the people and the legendary craftsmanship behind a single Steinway pianoLike no other instrument, a grand piano melds engineering feats with the magical sounds of great music: the thunder of a full-throated bass, the bright, delicate trill of the upper treble.

Originally published in German as Interpreting Mozart on the Keyboard in 1957, this definitive work on the performance of Mozart's works has greatly influenced students and scholars of keyboard literature and of Mozart.

"e;A rousing, well-researched biography"e; of the Texan piano prodigy who crossed the Iron Curtain at the height of the Cold War (Kirkus, starred review).

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Teaching Strings in Today's Classroom: A Guide for Group Instruction assists music education students, in-service teachers, and performers to realize their goals of becoming effective string educators.

What do the world's most prominent oboists have to say about their musical ideas, performance techniques, and teaching strategies?

Die Einspielübungen "Fit in 20 Minuten" sind so konzipiert, dass der Spieler möglichst rasch in spielerische Hochform kommt.

The book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school.

A guide, linked to an online suite of video examples, to how historical instruments influenced the composers of keyboard music, and a way to look at their scores with fresh eyes and ears.

Studies in English Organ Music is a collection of essays by expert authors that examines key areas of the repertoire in the history of organ music in England.

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Matthew Dirst examines the leading role of Bach''s keyboard works in the creation of his historical legacy.

Simon Zagorski-Thomas sets out a framework for the study of record production using current ideas from psychology and sociology.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era.

These three volumes are a summary by the renowned author and performer of his pioneering efforts and many years of experience as lecturer and teacher of this historical brass instrument at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the 'Great Highland Bagpipe' itself.

A compact and authoritative survey of the cello, examining its history, repertory, teaching methods, technical developments and distinguished cellists.

Preludio contains 130 easy attractive performance pieces from six centuries, thus offering the most important pieces for beginners' guitar lessons in one comprehensive volume.

First published in 1890, this volume contains a detailed account of the history of the violin, exploring its fascinating history and evolution with reference to notable designers and makers from England, Ireland, and Scotland.

Notes for Clarinetists: A Guide to the Repertoire offers important historical and analytical information about thirty-five of the best-known pieces written for the instrument.

Will enrich readers'' understanding of the history of the string quartet, the music and its interpretation.

Diese Studie bietet eine umfassende Übersicht über die klassische griechische Musik.

In Oboe Art and Method, veteran oboe performer and instructor Martin Schuring describes in detail all of the basic techniques of oboe playing and reed making, with expert tips and step-by-step instructions for how best to perform each of these tasks with grace and technical efficiency.

This wonderful classic score by Erik Satie is a high-quality reproduction of the original music scores.

In his eulogy of saxophonist Johnny Hodges (1907-70), Duke Ellington ended with the words, "e;Never the world's most highly animated showman or greatest stage personality, but a tone so beautiful it sometimes brought tears to the eyes--this was Johnny Hodges.

Perspectives on the Performance of French Piano Music offers a range of approaches central to the performance of French piano music of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Alexander Glasunow war eine der prägendsten Figuren der russischen Musikszene des ausgehenden 19.

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 - 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer.

This technical volume is addressed to advanced treble recorder players looking for repertoire that is suited for consistent work on the foundations of their instrumental and musical abilities.

In den letzten Jahren haben sich zwar verschiedene Publikationen den erweiterten Spieltechniken der Holzblasinstrumente gewidmet, doch wurden immer wieder die fehlende Systematik, Unvollstandigkeit und vor allem der fehlende Praxisbezug bemangelt.

A new memoir from internationally renowned musician Liona Boyd.

Dancing to the Drum Machine is a never-before-attempted history of what is perhaps the most controversial musical instrument ever invented: the drum machine.

Come si fa a imparare la tastiera della chitarra in modo tale da poter suonare melodie, accordi,assoli senza pensarci su, e che vadano sempre di pari passo a ogni stile immaginabile?

With Contemporary Piano: A Performer and Composer's Guide to Techniques and Resources, Alan Shockley provides a comprehensive resource for composers writing music that uses extended techniques for the piano, and for pianists interested in playing repertoire that makes use of techniques and/or implements unfamiliar to them.

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This book visualises key moments in history where ordinary people have risen up and fought governments, corporations, even empires.

The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra is a seminal guide to equip composers, scholars and music enthusiasts worldwide with the necessary knowledge to work with Chinese musical instruments.

The renaissance flute, with its rich history, stunning repertoire, and mellow tone, has attracted a significant following among flutists, whether they specialize in modern flute or historical instruments.

This Companion explores percussion and rhythm and is written by performers, composers, conductors, scholars, instrument designers, and scientists.

The Encyclopedia of the Piano was selected in its first edition as a Choice Outstanding Book and remains a fascinating and unparalleled reference work.

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Renowned music historians Floyd and Margaret Grave present a fresh perspective on a comprehensive survey of the works.

To mark the 250th anniversary of Schott Music, these treasures have been uncovered from the archives, reedited and presented in these beautiful editions.

Now in paperback!

A 1999 Companion to the saxophone, containing essays by the finest performers and experts on the instrument.

Have you ever dreamed of playing lead guitar like John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Eric Clapton?