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) - Hardcover

Ulric Daubeny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266878458 ISBN 13: 9780266878452

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins and evolution of wind instruments, from ancient horns to modern orchestras, and learn how sound is made.

This book offers a clear, approachable look at wind instruments and their long history. It explains how pitch, timbre, and tone production work, and why a pipe’s length, bore, and mouthpiece shape affect the notes we hear. The sections connect theory to practice, helping readers see how instruments evolved and how composers used them in orchestral writing.

• Understand how pitch is determined by vibration, temperature, and instrument design.
• See how timbre arises from harmonics and resonators, with real-world examples from different instruments.
• Discover the historical development of major wind instruments, including the horn and its valves.
• Learn how practical mechanisms like stopping and muting change tone and color in performance.

Ideal for readers of music history, instrument enthusiasts, and students seeking a concise, accessible primer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266878458
• ISBN 13: 9780266878452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 201