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Marshall McGurk, Cumbria's finest
repairers of woodwind & brass instruments, as well as experts in cane & rush
seating, would like to recommend a few books we like to our customers. You can
buy these online from Amazon Co UK - often at a good discount - simply by clicking
on the links. Or use the search box below to find any other books or CDs.
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The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone
by Richard Ingham.
SYNOPSIS
The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone" tells the story of the saxophone, its
history
and
technical development from Adolphe Sax (who invented it c.1840) to the end of the
20th
century.
It includes extensive accounts of the instrument's history in jazz, rock and classical
music as
well
as providing practical performance guides. Discussion of the repertoire and soloists
from
1850
to the present day includes descriptions of contemporary techniques and trends, and
moves
into
the electronic age with midi wind instruments. There is a discussion of the function of
the
saxophone in the orchestra, in light music and in rock and pop studios, as well as of
the
saxophone quartet as an important chamber music medium.
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Jazz Method for the Saxophone
by John O'Neill
Jason Lowe 12
January,
1999
Great stuff for the beginner who's into Jazz / R&B
This book and CD kept me sane and motivated when attempting to learn. I had
despaired of
'Tune a Day' and am not interested in classical - but I love Jazz and Blues - and this
book
made
the difference for me. Ravenscroft's 'Complete Sax Player' is good, but this is better.
The CD
means that you can hear how the dots are supposed to sound and also play along.
The book
covers all the basic stuff but does so in the context of playing interesting Jazz-based
music
(69
tracks of it, from simple introductory stuff to really quite involved pieces). My only
problem
is
that
there's no follow on book.
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The Saxophone - Yehudi Menhuin Guides
by Paul Harvey
Synopsis
Encompasses every aspect of the saxophone, including its history, the instrument,
teaching
and
repertoire. The book also features music examples and photographs.
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The Sax and Brass Book
by Brian Priestley
REVIEW by S.D.Marshall
Traditionally music books have been written by
those who consider music to refer to that which is classical . The majority of music
from this century has been conveniently pushed into the pop category with serious
music being the only thing covered in text-books. You ll find Beethoven, Haydn and
Chopin in music dictionaries, but no Hendrix, Parker or Davis.
Although the saxophone has been used in
classical music, it wasn t until the arrival of jazz that it found its true voice. With the
music establishment sidelining popular culture, the real history of the saxophone has
been lost. Thankfully the longevity of jazz and rock has bought about some form of
approval and jazz is being accepted as valid (!)
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The Sax & Brass Book is an insight into the
history of
those
instruments used in jazz and rock. It explores the development of the music
alongside the
development of the instruments.
From trad jazz to the bebop era and on to the
cool;
musical
styles used by the likes of Louis Jordon and Earl Bostic became rock and roll and
that
developed into rock. Throughout these various forms the dominating factor was the
use of
the
saxophone and trumpet.
The book pictures specific instruments used
during each
period of musical history. Artists are shown both live and in promotional shots. First
covering
trumpet and trombone, (with the odd cornet thrown in), the main bulk of the book
covers
the
saxophone. A final directory section lists manufacturers' histories and includes many
serial
numbers so you can date your instruments.
I can t think of another book quite like this, and
although
it
is
by no means comprehensive I would have to recommend it to anyone interested in
instrument
history. 9/10
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The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet
by Colin Lawson
Synopsis
This guide to the world of the clarinet offers students and performers a composite
survey of the history and repertoire of the instrument, from its origins to the present
day, as well as practical guidance on teaching and performing. Special focus is made
on the various members of the extensive clarinet family and specialist chapters
provide advice on the mechanics of clarinet
playing, the art of historical performance, contemporary techniques, and the clarinet
in jazz. A chapter on the professional clarinettist introduces the world of the
performing musician, while a survey of the clarinet on record provides the listener
with a guide to the recording history of the instrument. Informed by the experience of
distinguished performers and teachers, this book
should be of use to clarinet enthusiasts.
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The Flute and Flute Playing in Acoustical, Technical and Artistic
Aspects
by Theobold Boehm
Comment by Naftali Chayat from Israel:
This book is a journey into the development of the modern flute by Theobold
Boehm in mid-19th century. It reveals the combination of the artistic approach mixed
with science, craftsmanship and persistence of Boehm to perfect the flute to what
we know today. The transition from wood to metal, the new mechanism - all are
groundbreaking. Another part of the book deals with flute playing and practicing. A
must for anybody interested in acoustics of musical instruments.
After reading this book I cannot but admire Boehm and his contribution to the world
of music!
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The Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments
by Trevor Herbert & John Wallace
Synopsis
This companion offers an overview of the history of brass instruments, and their
technical and musical development. Although the greatest part of the volume is
devoted to the Western art music tradition, with chapters covering topics from the
medieval to the contemporary periods, there are important contributions on the
ancient world, non-Western music, vernacular and popular traditions and the rise of
jazz.
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The Cambridge Companion to the Recorder
by J.M. Thomson & A. Jones
Synopsis
This is an introduction for the recorder player wishing to acquire an insight into the
many aspects of the instrument. Seven contributors from four different countries
write on topics such as the recorder and its music through the centuries, the
recorder as orchestral instrument, the professional recorder player through history
and today, and the phenomenon of the recorder revival. This companion also
contains basic reference material previously unavailable in one volume. It includes a
collection of illustrations which provide a pictoral history of the instrument.
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The Recorder Today
by Eve O'Kelly
This book takes us through the revival of interest
in the recorder, as started by Arnold Dolmetch, and the history of the instrument in
the 20th century.
The author goes into a good deal of fascinating technical detail including the musical
characteristics of the recorder, the derivation of its name, acoustics and design of
both conventional and modern recorders.
She takes us through avant-garde music, theatre,
educational aspects and repertoire, before finishing off with several pages of
non-standard fingering charts. There's also a very useful bibliography and selected
recorder music.
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The Musician's Guide to Acoustics
by Murray Campbell & Clive Greated
This is a lovely book for the musician with an interest in the science behind the
music. Murray Campbell teaches in the Faculty of Science at Edinburgh University
and also leads the Edinburgh Renaissance Band, who produce entertaining concerts
of ancient music on period instruments.
If you've ever wondered what makes the sound in your flute, or why clarinets are
cylindrical while saxes are conical, or why a Strad makes a better sound than a cheap
modern fiddle, you'll find the answers here.
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Playing the Guitar
by Frederick Noad
This book has been around a long time, but it still leads the
field in guitar tutors. Starting with the basics of musical theory and how to hold the
instrument, it takes the learner in comfortable stages through many musical styles.
Classical, folk styles with chords as well as flamenco are covered.
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Solo Guitar Playing
by Frederick Noad
Not quite a follow-on to the previous book: more a complementary volume. It
concentrates more on classical style, and will become an essential part of your music
library.
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The Complete Guitarist
by Richard Chapman with a foreword by Les Paul
This is THE comprehensive bible for all things to do with the
guitar. The instrument itself, in all its forms, is covered, as well as its history, playing
styles, detailed analysis of modes, scales and chords, and some of the best
illustrations in any music book.
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Seat Weaving
by Ricky Holdstock
Although no longer in print, this is, in our opinion, still the very best book on the
subject of cane & rush seating. Do look out for it in your local second hand
bookshop or library.
If you happen to have one or several copies for sale, or know where we could
purchase a few copies at a wholesale price, we'd be very grateful to know, as we'd
love to have a few to supply to our customers.
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