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World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments by Wade-Matthews Max
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The art of music-making has existed for thousands of years. This fascinating book begins with a history of music-making, posing the questions What is music? and What is a musical instrument? . A visual directory is organized according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book covers a wide range of instruments and their historical relatives. It also provides a complete history of music-making and the orchestra, making it an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.

Author Biography:

Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written books on music, as well as conducting and teaching.
Release date Australia
September 8th, 2017
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  • General (US: Trade)
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over 450 photographs
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781846814754
Product ID
26841068

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