Bagpipe The History of a Musical Instrument

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the 'Great Highland Bagpipe' itself.

Info autore

Francis M. Collinson, musicologist was a Founder Member of the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh.

Riassunto

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the ‘Great Highland Bagpipe’ itself. Exploring history and archaeology of civilizations as far removed from the Scottish Highlands as Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome this book offers a unique full-length history of one of the world’s most interesting and ancient musical instruments. Appendices list the bagpipes of other countries and the materials used in the instrument’s manufacture as well as a comprehensive bibliography.

Testo aggiuntivo

‘It is masterly; Collinson is totally scientific and scholarly in his approach to the subject. It is an excellently and entertainingly written book, at times witty and very amusing. ‘ Dick Gaughan, Folk Review

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Francis Collinson, Collinson Francis
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 30.09.2021
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Strumentistica; Saggistica > Storia > Altro
• EAN: 9781032070865
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3207086-5
• Numero di pagine: 296
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Scotland
• Categorie: Ancient Greece, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Woodwinds, Social and cultural history, material culture studies, Wind Instruments, Ethnomusicology, organology, Highland Regiments, Edward III, black watch, Young Man, National Library, James III, ancient musical instruments, cultural archaeology, piping traditions, evolution of bagpipes worldwide, double reed, Highland Society, Harp music, Uilleann Pipes, Octave Tonic, Town Piper, Disarming Act, Single Reed, Cairo Museum, Highland Pipes, Greek Aulos, Silver Pipes, Northumbrian Pipes, Parallel Pipes, Single Pipe, Scottish Bagpipe