This is an encyclopedic, large-format book containing hundreds of illustrations. While not geared toward making conventional instruments, Musical Instrument Design provides all the information that anyone (amateur or professional) should ever need to construct an amazingly wide variety of percussion, string, and wind instruments. Includes many designs along with parts lists and detailed construction instructions.
A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra; and an authoritative guide to over 100 famous classical composers.
ÊRegal Musical Instruments: 1895-1955Ê is the only book to trace the history of the Chicago musical manufacturer. With its roots in Indianapolis the Regal familiar to most collectors and players was spun off of music giant Lyon & Healy in 1908. Besides making ukuleles mandolins guitars and other stringed instruments for Lyon & Healy Regal of Chicago supplied the majority of America's wholesalers with house brand instruments and also had a long relationship with Montgomery-Ward catalogue. ÊRegal Musical Instruments: 1895-1955Ê draws upon period trade magazines distributor catalogues as well as the never before published memories of Regal factory employees to paint a complete picture of the company's history. Also includes an in-depth descriptive guide to identifying and dating some of Regal's best-known instruments highlighted by full-color photographs throughout of guitars mandolins ukuleles and banjos. A must-have for all collectors]
By Richard Williams. Edited by Jeff King, Derrick Logozzo. Band Methods. Book A,1. Reference book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (W33F).ISBN 849770203.
For more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirational force in the world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful instrument has won its place at the center of the affections of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book to cover every aspect of the instrument's dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties and experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments' musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to a great musical personality. 192 pages, 9 1/2 inch. x 11 1/4 inch.
The most creative musical instrument book you’ll ever find! You don’t have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of 8 of the most creative instruments you’ll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board—you’ll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun. With Handmade Music Factory, you can make:*Cigar Box Guitar*Hubcap Banjo*Cookie Tin Guitar*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)*Washtub Bass*Stomp Box*Amplified Washboard*And more! You’ll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And, don’t miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!
With this inexpensive, compact reference, you can use your Kindle as a fast easy reminder when practicing your guitar scales. Using both diagrams of the neck and tablature, you have all you need to learn the placement of all the notes on the guitar.Starting in the Key of C (and displaying the relative minor keys) the diagrams lead you through all 12 keys, and also provide a complete overview showing all the notes of the fretboard in a "chromatic scale" diagram.The diagrams are easy to read, and you can also request a PDF copy of this from us if you would like to be able to print it out. Just email the author at joe (at) joedocmusic (dot) comFor just a few bucks, you'll immediately have great overview of the guitar neck, shown in clear, easy to understand graphics. Thanks for your interest, and check out our other titles!
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