The British Brass Band: A Musical and Social History

The British Brass Band: A Musical and Social History Review

This is the definitive study of the history and music of the traditional British brass band. It explores the origins of the brass band, its unique and exclusive world, and its relevance for wider spheres of music and social history.

Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin'-Good Instruments

Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin'-Good Instruments Review

The most creative musical instrument book you’ll ever find!

You don’t have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of 8 of the most creative instruments you’ll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board—you’ll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun.

With Handmade Music Factory,  you can make:

*Cigar Box Guitar

*Hubcap Banjo

*Cookie Tin Guitar

*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)

*Washtub Bass

*Stomp Box

*Amplified Washboard

*And more!

You’ll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And, don’t miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!

Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument

Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument Review

Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument Feature

• Published by The Tipbook Company 118 Pages
• The Best Guide to Your Instrument by Hugo Pinksterboer
• Author: Hugo Pinksterboer

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The trumpet and trombone book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and trombones, buying mouthpieces and mutes, tuning, and a brass players' glossary. "A valuable source of information." (International Trumpet Guild) "Thoughtfully produced with clear print and numerous diagrams and drawings bursting with easy to find information and comprehensive, yet concise guidance." (Harold Nash, The Trombonist)

Fanfares and Love Songs (Score & Parts) (Faber Brass Band)

Fanfares and Love Songs (Score & Parts) (Faber Brass Band) Review

Fanfares and Love Songs is traditional in structure; an exciting fanfare opening is followed by an expressive love song. The final movement revisits the fanfares of the first movement whilst a fast paced dance brings the work to a triumphant and breathless close.

Fanfares and Love Songs was commissioned by the National Childrens Band of Great Britain for their 2009 Summer Course, who gave the premiere of the opening fanfare at their closing concert. The work was premiered in its entirety by the Leyland Band, conducted by Jason Katsikaris, at the RNCM Festival of Brass on 23rd January 2010.

Penlee (Score & Parts) (Faber Edition: Faber Brass Band Series)

Penlee (Score & Parts) (Faber Edition: Faber Brass Band Series) Review

To some, the tragic story of the Penlee lifeboat, Solomon Browne, would need no introduction, and to some the pain felt is still very much a reality. The composer, born just a few weeks before that fateful night on the 19th December 1981, has created this work as a musical homage to the bravery of the souls who lost their lives and has dedicated it to their memory.

Penlee was commissioned by the Cornwall Youth Brass Band using funds bequeathed by Michael Pickett. The first performance was given by the Cornish Youth Brass Band, conducted by Ian Porthouse, at St Michaels Church, Newquay (UK), on 30th December 2008.

Beeler Method for the Cornet Book 1 (Walter Beeler Series for Brass Instruments)

Beeler Method for the Cornet Book 1 (Walter Beeler Series for Brass Instruments) Review

Beeler Method for the Cornet Book 1 (Walter Beeler Series for Brass Instruments) Feature

• Book Pages: 64
• By Walter Beeler
• Format Book

A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

Woodwind and Brass (Musical Instruments of the World)

Woodwind and Brass (Musical Instruments of the World) Review

Including a wide range of musical instruments from all around the world, this book on woodwind and brass instruments shows illustrations of 19 instruments, such as the trumpet, saxophone, pungi from India and Sheng from China, with key parts labelled. Alongside each is a short, simple description of the instrument and its history or cultural origin. Photographs are used throughout to demonstrate how the instrument is played and how it reflects the culture or the origins of some of the instruments.