Horn
- Author: Tuckwell, Barry
Horn
- Author: Tuckwell, Barry
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About
As one of the world's leading horn virtuosos, Barry Tuckwell has a huge wealth if information with which to share with other players. He was a versatile musician and gives insight into all aspects from practicing, performing in an orchestra to a soloists experiences and the broad view of a composer. Useful advice is given to demystify and ease learning, practicing and a compelling inside view of the life of a professional horn player. This comprehensive, exhaustive book is invaluable for beginners, amateurs or teachers.
The Yehudi Mehuhin Music Guides are hugely important and twice as useful! Each one concentrates on a particular instrument from the orchestral family; giving information, background, history, and technique all by recognised and skilled musicians - experts in their field who are well placed to pass on their experience.
Contents
- Preface by Yehudi Menuhin
- Author's Preface
- 1. Ancestry
- 2. Valves and the Modern Horn
- 3. Composers and the Horn
- 4. Some Masters of the Horn
- 5. Building the Horn - A Transposing Instrument
- 6. Advice for Beginners
- 7. The Horn Player, Artist and Technician
- 8. Teaching the Horn
- Index
