Frank Carlson Library

Identifies and describes woodwind, brass, percussion, and stringed instruments, outlines the history of each instrument, and lists classical works in which it is featured.

Instruments tell stories through their appearance as much as through their sound. Pat Graham's photographs capture the intimate relationship between musician and instrument told by the signs of wear of fingers on frets or keys, chips, scratches, and modifications by the artists who have played, beaten on, bled over, and made them their own. For more than ten years, Graham has been documenting these amazing instruments and collecting stories about...

Bel canto is singing's finest model. This study is an effort to find out some of the things that were said and done about the art of singing during the period of its greatest virtuosity.

Learn to Play the Ukulele, 2nd Edition will teach anyone how to play the ukulele overnight. No prior musical experience is assumed. Beginners learn how to hold the instrument, position the hands, strumming techniques, basic chords, and beyond. An enclosed CD guides the reader through a series of exercises, which are organized in progressive fashion (practicing one strum and slowly building to more complicated rhythmic patterns). The CD also includes...

"(Lorica, 1920-Bogotá, 2004) Manuel ha sido uno de los más importantes reivindicadores de los aportes de las comunidades afrodescendientes a la cultura colombiana y latinoamericana. Médico de profesión, antropólogo por vocación, divulgador cultural en revistas, periódicos y radio y, ante todo, un excepcional escritor -su obra incluye cuentos, relatos, obras de teatro, novelas, artículos y ensayos-, puede considerarse como uno de los primeros...

El presente libro tiene como propósito analizar las proyecciones en la música actual de la modalidad idiomática y las técnicas extendidas de ejecución del siku, la quena y el charango. El objetivo principal es decodificar los alcances productivos que podrían tener en la composición musical y la utilización de estos recursos, desde un soporte organológico precolombino (quena y siku) y colonial (charango). Estos tres instrumentos del área...

The book focuses on the concept of Indian rhythm, particularly as manifested in North Indian art music, more popularly known as Hindustani music. Indian rhythm and percussive instruments have attracted musicians and music-lovers across cultures and continents. The author has focused his attention on discussing various aspects of the tabla, a twin-drum that has formed an integral part of Hindustani music, and has over the years been incorporated into...

The incredible diversity of the bass guitar is revealed in this newly revised, all-inclusive style guide. Each chapter covers particular styles or families of styles, gradually introducing players to techniques that will allow them to get the most out of their instrument and easily increase their bass repertoire. More than 400 bass grooves are presented, spanning an excess of 100 styles that musicians can follow along with on each of the two accompanying...

For high school, college, and adult saxophone students learning to play flute, clarinet, and oboe.