Covering a range of instruments from the popular recorder to the unusual saxello, this book looks at the use of woodwind instruments in different styles of music and discusses how their use in music has changed over time.
Introduces the role of musical instruments in Christian and gospel choirs, Tibetan and Japanese temples, Jewish and Hindu ceremonies, and use by concert, theater, and rock groups.
Introduces some of the instruments used in world music, including the Indian sitar and tabla, Australian didgeridu and bullroarer, and African kora and sansa.
Looks at different types of musical groups and ensembles and the various styles of music they perform, including orchestras, choirs, rocks bands, and others. Features photographs and a glossary.
