The Trombone (Yale Musical Instrument Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300100957 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in different eras and countries.The book looks not only at the trombone within classical music but also at its place in jazz, popular music, popular religion, and light music. Trevor Herbert examines each century of the trombone’s development and details the fundamental impact of jazz on the modern trombone. This is the first comprehensive study of the trombone in English. By the late twentieth century, he shows, jazz techniques had filtered into the performance idioms of almost al
"The Trombone is an exceptional single source on the instrument. This book is essential for all music collections; it will benefit any library or individual user with an interest in trombone methods and history."—Donald Babcock, Fontes Artis Musicae
Richard L. Mason said Five Stars. An excellent resource!. "A Scholarly Treatment" according to C. C. Black. As both professional trombonist and academician, Trevor Herbert is perfectly positioned to have rendered what appears to be the instrument's definitive history. Yale University Press does not publish fluff, and this is a serious book. It is, however, a well-written and accessible read for one who wants to know the history of the trombone, its repertoire, and its notable performers.. Amazon Customer said Needs a good editor.. I agree with most of the above. It is certainly comprehensive, especially from a historical perspective, although I think it skimps a little on some modern outlets, like community bands and musical theater. However, I do not agree that it is well-written. Herbert repeats himself over and over, and some of his prose is a little tortured. This book basically needed a good editor to tighten it up. (By the way, I'm sure