Written by one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, this is the 1st comprehensive history of musical instruments. It traces their evolution from prehistoric to modern times, combining scholarship with insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations. Reprint of the W. W. Norton & Co., Inc., New York, 1940 edition.
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Woodwind Instruments and Their History by Anthony Baines This definitive text combines a history of woodwinds with detailed descriptions and photographs of the various instruments in use today. Includes 34 halftones, 41 line illustrations, 25 musical examples and 16 fingering charts.
Musical Wind Instruments by Adam Carse Describes instruments used in European orchestras, military, and other wind bands during the past 400 years, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, trumpets, cornets, more. Includes 30 photos, 41 drawings and diagrams, and 11 charts.
The Rise of Music in the Ancient World: East and West by Curt Sachs An eminent scholar explores the evolution of music, from the ecstatic singing of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt, East Asia, Rome, and other regions.
