Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Keyboard instruments & ensembles Keyboard instruments & ensembles Robert Dearling Presents an illustrated introduction to keyboard instruments and ensembles, looking at the clavichord, harpsichord, virginal, spinet, piano, organ, and other miscellaneous keyboards; and discussing c… OL16026169W
Non-western & obsolete instruments Non-western & obsolete instruments Robert Dearling Non-western and obsolete instruments -- Blown instruments -- Plucked instruments -- Banged instruments -- Miscellaneous types -- index. OL16026497W
Percussion & electronic instruments Percussion & electronic instruments Robert Dearling Provides an illustrated introduction to percussion and electronic instruments; examines the evolution and role of the timpani, side drum, and bass drum; features an alphabetical listing of other perc… OL16026595W
Stringed instruments Stringed instruments Robert Dearling Presents an illustrated introduction to stringed instruments, looking at the viol, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, guitar, and a selection of rare stringed instruments. OL16026955W
The encyclopedia of musical instruments The encyclopedia of musical instruments Robert Dearling Surveys the musical instruments of the world, from the mainstays of Western music to those found on other continents and in other cultures. Includes sections on the evolution of instrumental groups, … OL24825039W