Musical Wind Instruments by Adam Carse 1965 |
Item #: BOC1253 Our price: $25.00 |
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Published by De Capo Press, NY 1965 Reprint of 1939 edition 381 pages, 9.25 by 6 in Musical Wind Instruments : A History of the Wind Instruments Used in European Orchestras and Wind Bands, from the Later Middle Ages up to the Present Time by Himie Voxman, Director, School of Music, University of Iowa Bibliography: p. 317-324 Fingering charts": p. 333-339 Adam Carse has long been widely recognized as the leading authority on musical wind instruments. Written in a clear and lucid manner, richly illustrated, this volume first appeared in 1939, yet remains as a valuable and an indispensable "standard" text book. (from inner jacket flap) Every woodwind and brass instrument is treated individually yet thoroughly: flutes, oboes, bassoons, saxophones, trumpets, cornets, horns, trombones, bugles and many other miscellaneous and exotic instruments. Book is in very good condition.Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and with only the slightest bumped corners. Jacket is very nice with very minor shelfwear. Please see photos, enlarge and feel free to email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking. |
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