Percussion / James Holland ; foreword by Pierre Boulez.
| Author/creator | Holland, James |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books, 1981, ©1978. |
| Description | xii, 283 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Yehudi Menuhin music guides Yehudi Menuhin music guides. ^A522165 |
| Contents | Preface / by Yehudi Menuhin -- Author's introduction -- Part one. The timpani or kettledrums. A little history ; Timpani construction ; The student timpanist -- Part two. The percussion instruments. General percussion instruments ; Keyboard percussion ; Stands and accessories -- Part three. In performance. The percussion section ; The use of percussion in chamber music and as a solo instrument -- Appendices. Percussion pleas ; Percussion addresses. |
| Abstract | This guide has a full reference section on all the major percussion instruments together with an index, bibliography, discography and list of addresses. It is fully illustrated throughout with line drawings, photographs and music examples. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 271-277. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 81001171 |
| ISBN | 0028716000 |
| ISBN | 0028716108 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1030.H64 P4 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |