The World Guide to Musical Instruments

This beautifully illustrated guide is organized according to families or groups of instruments. Each family is introduced and its members described: their origins, how they developed over time, and how they are played.

Introduction

6

(4)

Strings

How Stringed Instruments Work

10

(2)

Violin

12

(6)

Viola

18

(2)

Cello

20

(2)

Double Bass

22

(2)

Harp

24

(4)

Guitar

28

(4)

Fiddles

32

(2)

Lyre

34

(4)

Lute

38

(4)

Cittern

42

(2)

Hurdy-gurdy

44

(2)

Zither

46

(2)

Sitar

48

(4)

Woodwind and Brass

Harnessing the Breath

52

(2)

Flute

54

(4)

Recorder

58

(2)

Obose

60

(4)

Clarinet

64

(2)

Saxophone

66

(2)

Bassoon

68

(2)

Horn

70

(2)

Trumpet

72

(2)

Trombone

74

(2)

Tuba

76

(2)

Early Valved Instruments

78

(2)

Alphorn

80

(2)

Pipes

82

(2)

Cornett

84

(2)

Bugle

86

(2)

Serpent

88

(2)

Bagpipes

90

(2)

Mouth Organ

92

(2)

Didgeridoo

94

(4)

Percussion

Rhythm and Drama

98

(2)

Timpani

100

(2)

Side Drum

102

(2)

Bass Drum

104

(2)

Other Drums

106

(2)

Cymbals and Gongs

108

(4)

Castanets

112

(2)

Triangle

114

(2)

Xylophone

116

(2)

Bells

118

(6)

Keyboards

Striking Chords

124

(2)

Clavichord

126

(2)

Harpsichord

128

(2)

Virginal

130

(2)

Spinet

132

(2)

Piano

134

(4)

Organ

138

(4)

Accordion

142

(2)

Harmonium

144

(2)

Mechanical Instruments

146

(2)

Electronic Keyboards and Computers

148

(4)

The Voice

The Human Instrument

152

(2)

Choirs

154

(2)

Soloists

156

(2)

Glossary

158

(1)

Acknowledgements

159

(1)

Index

160

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The World Guide to Musical Instruments

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