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The Science of String Instruments
Rossing Thomas
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Description for The Science of String Instruments
Hardcover. The emphasis of this book is on the practical understanding of string instruments, with the interests of performers and instrument builders in the forefront. The authors are experienced musicians, scientists, and instrument designers and builders. Editor(s): Rossing, Thomas D. Num Pages: 470 pages, 146 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AVRL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 852.
Thomas D. Rossing String instruments are found in almost all musical cultures. Bowed string instruments form the backbone of symphony orchestras, and they are used widely as solo inst- ments and in chamber music as well. Guitars are used universally in pop music as well as in classical music. The piano is probably the most versatile of all musical inst- ments, used widely not only in ensemble with other musical instruments but also as a solo instrument and to accompany solo instruments and the human voice. In this book, various authors will discuss the science of plucked, bowed, and hammered ... Read more
Thomas D. Rossing String instruments are found in almost all musical cultures. Bowed string instruments form the backbone of symphony orchestras, and they are used widely as solo inst- ments and in chamber music as well. Guitars are used universally in pop music as well as in classical music. The piano is probably the most versatile of all musical inst- ments, used widely not only in ensemble with other musical instruments but also as a solo instrument and to accompany solo instruments and the human voice. In this book, various authors will discuss the science of plucked, bowed, and hammered ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
478
Condition
New
Number of Pages
470
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441971098
SKU
V9781441971098
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About Rossing Thomas
Tom Rossing has taught musical acoustics for nearly 50 years, and has been active in research in this area for at least 30 years. In 1992 he was awarded the Silver Medal in Musical Acoustics by the Acoustical Society of America, and his biography is included in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He is also the editor ... Read more
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