Books about Instruments

Using audio recordings created specifically for this project, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame member Bernard Woma incorporates a combination of Dagara (Ghana/Burkino Faso) oral tradition and Western

As a musical trailblazer, virtuoso marimbist Keiko Abe can be compared with other musical luminaries like cellist Pablo Casals, Spanish classical guitarist Narciso Epes, and pianist Glenn Gould. Thanks to

While there are many ways to approach playing the clarinet, almost all emphasize the mechanics of the clarinet as a musical instrument but do not consider how the body supports movement for making music.

Written with future teachers in mind, this book describes the many facets of the technical side of playing the saxophone, guiding teachers and players of the saxophone to good tone quality and proper

This guide to the mastery of violin technique offers a path to the authenticity that all artists strive for. Dominique Hoppenot, celebrated for her personal, original, and humane approach to violin

This book was designed for use in a heterogenous brass methods class and as a reference source for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations for all brass

This witty book will teach you how to practice smarter. It has fun pictures illustrating practice ideas and it also has practice stories and suggestions from prominent musicians around the world. On the

The essential guide to your ukulele! If you care about your ukulele–and we know you do!–The Ukulele Owner's Manual is the perfect reference guide to understanding your instrument and how it

This book on the tuba is a companion for composers and players alike, deepening their understanding of this somewhat neglected family of instruments. It gives tuba players an opportunity to master and

The art of jazz drumming has greatly evolved through generations of players whose approaches have influenced styles, techniques, and even the tools with which this music is played. No other tool is as

The second edition of Susan J. Maclagan's A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist presents clear and concise definitions of more than 1,600 common flute-related terms that a player of the Boehm-system or

Have Fun with Your Music, will encourage young musicians (ages 3 to 9) to pick up their instrument for fun. The pictures are filled with humor. There are great practice pointers throughout for

Drapkin details his step-by-step approach to creating the perfect reeds for his clarinet. The conversational text is amplified by photos that put you right in his workshop. All reed players should take the

Stemming from the tradition of rallying troops and frightening enemies, mounted bands played a unique and distinctive role in American military history. Their fascinating story within the U.S. Army unfolds

A practical guide for all string players: violinists and violists, cellists and bassists, but also gamba players and anyone who makes music drawing a bow across a string. Dozens of exercises, supported by a

Twelve-key practice applies the latest breakthroughs in brain biomechanics to facilitate technical mastery. Practicing in all twelve keys has never been sequenced or taught through the lens offered within

Designed for band, choir, orchestras or private study, this book teaches how to read basic rhythms from the printed page. This practical, daily step-by-step guide is suitable for all instruments and levels

The acclaimed percussionist Christian Dierstein has joined forces with a research group at the Basel Academy of Music to examine the techniques of percussion playing from an innovative perspective. The main

Cello Secrets explains over 100 of the most helpful insider tricks cellists use to master the instrument. With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, the book serves as an accessible textbook

For the first time the exercises and teaching methods of world-renowned flutist William Bennett are featured in one workbook. After more than a decade of study with Bennett and many of his students,

Flute Secrets tells you everything you need to know about being a flutist. This innovative volume presents indispensable guidance for all flute players, from choosing the right instrument and tips

With an emphasis on modern terms in many languages and genres, James A. Strain has defined, detailed, and explained the use of percussion instruments and drums not only for classical genres (such as