Orchestral Instruments And Their Use

By Arthur Elson

Book Overview

Orchestral Instruments And Their Use is a comprehensive guide to the various musical instruments that make up an orchestra, written by Arthur Elson. The book provides a detailed description of each instrument, including its history, construction, and playing techniques. The author also discusses the role of each instrument in an orchestra and how they work together to create a harmonious sound. The book is divided into sections based on the instrument family, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Each section includes diagrams and photographs to aid in understanding the instruments' physical structure and how they are played. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of musical terms and a brief history of orchestral music. Overall, Orchestral Instruments And Their Use is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the instruments that make up an orchestra and the music they create.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417959606
• ISBN13: 9781417959600
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"