The Orchestra And Its Instruments (1917)

By Esther Singleton

Book Overview

The Orchestra And Its Instruments is a comprehensive guide to the instruments commonly found in an orchestra, written by Esther Singleton and originally published in 1917. The book provides a detailed description of each instrument, including its history, construction, range, and usage in orchestral music. The instruments covered include strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard instruments. The book also includes illustrations and musical examples to aid in understanding the various instruments and their roles in the orchestra. This book is an invaluable resource for musicians, music students, and anyone interested in learning about the inner workings of an orchestra.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: 1120909945
• ISBN13: 9781120909947
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"