The Science Of Brass Instruments

Author : Murray Campbell,Joël Gilbert,Arnold Myers
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030556860

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The Science of Brass Instruments by Murray Campbell,Joël Gilbert,Arnold Myers Pdf

This book provides an in-depth account of the fascinating but far from simple actions and processes that take place when a brass instrument is played. Written by three leading researchers in brass instrument acoustics who are also experienced brass players, it draws together the many recent advances in our understanding of the subtly interrelated factors shaping the musician's control of the instrument's sound. The reader is introduced to models of sound generation, propagation and radiation. In particular, the current understanding of the behaviour of the player's lips, the modes of vibration of the air column inside the instrument, and the radiation of sound from a brass instrument bell are explained. The functions of the mouthpiece and of mutes are discussed. Spectral enrichment arising from nonlinear propagation of the internal sound wave in loud playing is shown to be an important influence on the timbre of many types of brass instrument. The characteristics of brass instruments in contemporary use (including cornets, trumpets, french horns, trombones and tubas) are identified, and related to those of the great variety of instruments at earlier stages in the evolution of the brass family. This copiously illustrated book concludes with case studies of the recreation of ancient instruments and some of the current applications of electronics and information technology to brass instrument performance. While most of the material presented is accessible by a general readership, the topic of musical instrument modelling is developed at a mathematical level which makes it a useful academic resource for advanced teaching and research. Written by three internationally acknowledged experts in the acoustics and organology of brass instruments who are also experienced brass instrument players. Provides both an accessible introduction to brass instrument science and a review of recent research results and mathematical modeling techniques Represents the first monograph on the science underlying the design and performance of musical instruments of the brass family

Author : Anthony Baines
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486275741

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Brass Instruments by Anthony Baines Pdf

Evolution of trumpets, trombones, bugles, cornets, French horns, tubas, and other brass wind instruments. Indispensable resource for any brass player or music historian. Over 140 illustrations and 48 music examples.

Author : Fred Fox
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457496313

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Essentials of Brass Playing by Fred Fox Pdf

An explicit, logical approach to important basic factors that contribute to superior brass instrument performance.

Author : Trevor Herbert,Arnold Myers,John Wallace
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 1316631850

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Brass Instruments by Trevor Herbert,Arnold Myers,John Wallace Pdf

Some thirty-two experts from fifteen countries join three of the world's leading authorities on the design, manufacture, performance and history of brass musical instruments in this first major encyclopedia on the subject. It includes over one hundred illustrations, and gives attention to every brass instrument which has been regularly used, with information about the way they are played, the uses to which they have been put, and the importance they have had in classical music, sacred rituals, popular music, jazz, brass bands and the bands of the military. There are specialist entries covering every inhabited region of the globe and essays on the methods that experts have used to study and understand brass instruments. The encyclopedia spans the entire period from antiquity to modern times, with new and unfamiliar material that takes advantage of the latest research. From Abblasen to Zorsi Trombetta da Modon, this is the definitive guide for students, academics, musicians and music lovers.

Author : Sally Wagner,David Fedderly
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781574634532

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Brass Instruments by Sally Wagner,David Fedderly Pdf

(Meredith Music Resource). What instruments brands provide the best value? Are used instruments a good investment? What mouthpiece should beginners use? Single or double horn? Is there a way to make it easier for beginners to play the tuba? Why are certain valve combinations always out of tune? When is it time to move to an F attachment trombone? What's the difference between compensating and non-compensating isn't that what the 4th valve does? What's this I hear about trombone lung? These and countless other questions about purchasing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and storing brass instruments are answered in this comprehensive yet concise handbook. Topics include: * Purchasing - brands to consider and prices to expect * Maintenance - lubrication, cleaning and maintaining brass in top condition * Troubleshooting - quick repairs, what to look for and preventive measures * Repair - what can be done with a few tools and what REALLY needs a brass repairman * Storage - how to protect your instrument and your investment * Tuning - tendencies and solutions for ALL valved brass * Mouthpieces - a good place to start and what comes next * Mutes - shapes, types and pitch tendencies * Building a brass tool kit - what to include

Author : Christian Ahrens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015082679328

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Valved Brass by Christian Ahrens Pdf

In the history of brass instruments, few developments can rival the early nineteenth-century invention of the valve for enduring significance. Nevertheless, the acceptance of valved brass instruments proved controversial, as newspapers and other documents repeatedly attest. Christian Ahrens, (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) in his important monograph, Eine Erfindung und ihre Folgen: Blechblasinstrumente mit Ventilen (1986), devotes considerable attention to this heated controversy, as he traces the early use of valved brass instruments in the realms of art music, military music, and Volksmusik. Stressing social and aesthetic issues over the more familiar mechanical aspects, the author draws on a rich body of journalistic source material to detail a compelling reception history.

Author : Neville H. Fletcher,Thomas D. Rossing
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 763 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387216034

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The Physics of Musical Instruments by Neville H. Fletcher,Thomas D. Rossing Pdf

While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilisation itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to be able to give physical criteria to distinguish a fine instrument from a mediocre one. At that point science may be able to come to the aid of art in improving the design and performance of musical instruments. As yet, many of the subtleties in musical sounds of which instrument makers and musicians are aware remain beyond the reach of modern acoustic measurements. This book describes the results of such acoustical investigations - fascinating intellectual and practical exercises. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, this book discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in use in Western music. A guide for all who have an interest in music and how it is produced, as well as serving as a comprehensive reference for those undertaking research in the field.

Author : Trevor Herbert,John Wallace
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997-10-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 0521565227

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The Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments by Trevor Herbert,John Wallace Pdf

This Companion covers many diverse aspects of brass instruments and in such detail. It provides 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. Despite the breadth of its narrative, the book is rich in detail, with an extensive glossary and bibliography. The editors are two of the most respected names in the world of brass performance and scholarship, and the list of contributors includes the names of many of the world's most prestigious scholars and performers on brass instruments.

Author : Robert W. Winslow,John E. Green
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Brass instruments
ISBN : UVA:X002663356

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Playing and Teaching Brass Instruments by Robert W. Winslow,John E. Green Pdf

Author : Simon Croft,Andy Taylor
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 1785211811

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Brass Instrument Manual by Simon Croft,Andy Taylor Pdf

Catering for trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn and cornet players, the Brass Instrument Manual presents a unique step-by-step guide with detailed illustrations showing how to maintain and repair your instrument like a professional technician. This manual also explains how your instrument works – what the valves do and what happens to the air – as well as the effects of different components on sound, tone and playing style. This valuable guide to caring for and understanding your brass instrument is completed by image galleries of iconic instruments past and present, along with the players associated with them.

Author : Robert Dearling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Wind instruments
ISBN : OCLC:1036976962

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Woodwind & Brass Instruments by Robert Dearling Pdf

Text and illustrations present a brief history of music and instruments in general, and profiles of woodwind and brass instruments that cover their individual history, construction, and significant uses in performances and compositions.

Author : Mark C. Ely,Amy E. Van Deuren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015084094047

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Wind Talk for Brass by Mark C. Ely,Amy E. Van Deuren Pdf

Providing instrumental music teachers, practitioners and students with a pedagogical resource for brass instruments found in school instrumental programmes, this volume includes coverage of the most common brass instruments - trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba/sousaphone.

Author : Daniel B. Tetzlaff
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : MINN:31951002176226S

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Shining Brass by Daniel B. Tetzlaff Pdf

Story of the brass instruments, the similarities in their manufacture, and their use in the orchestra and band.

Author : Stewart Carter
Publisher : Pendragon Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0945193971

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Perspectives in Brass Scholarship by Stewart Carter Pdf

Contains 17 contributions from the 1995 symposium consisting of scholarly papers and study sessions, the former presented in their entirety and the latter merely summarized. Topics include instrumental music at the German-speaking Renaissance courts, the invention of the slide principle and the earliest trombone, early brass mythology, the horn in early America, the influence of technology on the theory of orchestration, and the horn function and brass instrument character. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Christopher Page Bluemel,Craig Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Brass instruments
ISBN : 0984776907

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Guide to Brass Musical Instrument Repair by Christopher Page Bluemel,Craig Anderson Pdf

A complete guide to repair all brass musical instruments. Details from the simple repair to complex.