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Every instrument of 1960s orchestra described as well as many no longer in use. Grouped into woodwind, brass, percussion, strings, keyboard. Also explains how it is made, played, what it sounds like and which composers have written specially for it. VG teaching resource book.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0713620439I3N01
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Hardback. Fair condition. Large format. This is an Ex Library copy which has been well used. Stamp to end papers and title page. Covers rubbed, internally Good. 64 Pages Fully illustrated throughout. This new revised edition looks at all the instruments of the orchestra individually, showing how each one developed, how it is played now, the character of the sound, and how various composers have used it to gain a particular effect. Also included is a list of musical works, definitions of the more common musical terms and a completely up-to-date list of places to visit. Seller Inventory # 31432
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