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Informationen zum Autor Michael J. Pagliaro is certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Teacher of Music (grades K-12), Supervisor of Secondary Education, Secondary School Principal, and by the New York City Board of Education as a Teacher of Orchestral Music. He holds the degrees of B.S. in Music, M.A. in Music Education, M.S. in School Administration and Supervision, and Sc.D. in Musical Instrument Technology, and has devoted over seven decade to teaching music, music education, and the technology and science of acoustic orchestral and band instruments to all levels. Klappentext This resource provides professionals, musicians, teachers, students, or individuals with an abundance of brass instrument knowledge. The book's chapters answer questions like: Where did these instruments come from? How do they work? How do I choose one? How do I take care of my instrument? It also provides an instrument diary and glossary of terms. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. An Overview of the History of Music 2. Sound Production 3. Non-fretted String Instruments Defined 4. The History of Non-fretted String Instruments 5. How Non-fretted Instruments Work 6. Brass Instruments Defined 7. The History of Brass Instruments 8. How Brass Instruments Work 9. Woodwind Instruments Defined 10. The History of Woodwind Instruments 11. How Woodwind Instrument Work 12. Percussion Instruments Defined 13. The History of Percussion Instruments 14. How Percussion Instruments Work 15. Form in Music 16. Music Theory 17. Ensembles 18. Anatomy of an Opera 19. The Role of the Conductor 20. Conclusion