Description
Unlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the concert hall. This colorful past is reflected in the arsenal of instruments a classical trumpeter employs during a performance, sometimes using no fewer than five in different keys and configurations to accurately reproduce music from the past. With the rise in historically inspired performances comes the necessity for trumpeters to know more about their instrument's heritage, its repertoire, and different performance practices for old music on new and period-specific instruments. More than just a history of the trumpet, this essential reference book is a comprehensive guide for musicians who bring that musical history to life.
Author: Elisa Koehler
Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
Published: 02/01/2014
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.39w x 0.74d
ISBN13: 9780253011794
ISBN10: 0253011795
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Classical
- Music | Instruction & Study | Techniques
- Music | Musical Instruments | Brass
About the Author
Elisa Koehler is Associate Professor of Music at Goucher College and Music Director and Conductor of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra.