The Early Horn: A Practical Guide

by John Humphries

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This introduction to the early horn provides a historical account of the instrument's development during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book aims to help performers to play in a historically appropriate style and provides a series of case studies including major works from the horn repertoire by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms. It includes chapters on the historical background of the instrument, its design and development, and choice of instrument today.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521635594

ISBN13:9780521635592

Release Date:July 2000

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:150 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Brass Education & Reference History & Criticism Music Performing Arts Techniques

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