The Trumpet and Trombone: An Outline of Their History, Development, and Construction

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E. Benn, 1978 - Music - 299 pages
The instruments' historical development is explained in detail, followed by a description of valve systems, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Their capabilities and place in the orchestra--baroque, classical, modern, and jazz--are equally fully considered, and information is given about celebrated players. Apart from numerous photographs there are some sixty-six line drawings in the text.

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Drawtrumpet and TromboneA Comparative
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Acoustics 1
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Definitions and Descriptions The Trumpet
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