A fascinating excursion into an area too often ignored by the musical practitioner. mdash; Music Library Association Notes.If youve ever wondered how a musical instrument produces the sound it does; this book explains the physics of musical instruments in an engaging and understandable way. Dr. Benade was a nuclear physicist; flutist; and science educator with a special ability to explain complex ideas in a simple; straightforward manner. In this book he brings that ability to bear in elucidating the ways in which music is formed by many different kinds of musical instruments.Dr. Benade first explores simple and complex vibrating systems and the ears reception of sound. He then describes the fundamentals of the piano; violin; trumpet; bugle; trombone; oboe; clarinet; flute; saxophone; and many other instruments; demonstrating the sound-making capacities of each. For mechanically inclined readers who are interested in constructing basic instrumental models; Dr. Benade demonstrates how to build a working trumpet; flute; and clarinet.Enhanced with clear diagrams and easy scientific models; Horns; Strings; and Harmony is a book that will increase the musical enjoyment and understanding of all musicians; music lovers; and amateur scientists."The book is commended not only to the young person who seeks to know some physics of musical instruments but also to those who would like to review in simple outline the basic physics of what happens within a musical instrument." mdash; Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Songs so good they stop the show!By Katy BejaranoLoved reading about all the "Showstoppers" that musicals have had over the years. Lots of background information about the creation of the musicals and the songwriters are included. Very entertainingly written.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ... need to read the book in order (often a great advantage) and can skip to show you are more ...By donald bourgeoisYou dont need to read the book in order (often a great advantage) and can skip to show you are more familiar with. I havent read much but I did enjoy very much those selections I read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Youll want to hang on to this oneBy David L KeyesA must for Bway musical lovers. Nice for a read-through and then to return as needed. Well-written; informative; and entertaining!
