Product Description

This beautifully illustrated guide is organized according to families or groups of intruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Each 'family' is introduced and its members described, with information on their origins, how they developed over time, and how they are played.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1273285 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

About the Author
Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England. Germany and Hong Kong. He has written several books about the history of Leicester, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching.

Customer Reviews

Getting to know musical instruments
We set out to learn more about the instruments in the orchestra and this book along with "Can You Hear It?" (which we bought at the same time) answer our need. This book is fine in all respects but the print is sort of small. We are glad we got both of the books. It seems confusing when one is looking for books that will teach at a level one can understand but these two books are exactly what we needed.

A very satisfactory buy
This book was exactly what I was looking for. It arrived promptly and in excellent condition. Both my wife and I are enjoying it.