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The colonization of Africa, Asia and Latin America was carried out to the music of horns and the beating of drums. Brass bands marched in the footsteps of soldiers and missionaries; all over the world music was a weapon for impressing the natives with the military, religious and cultural superiority of European civilization. Local musicians soon discovered that brass lent itself to something more than just playing Western marches, songs and hymns. In the most distant corners of the world, brass bands were appropriated as dance orchestras, wedding bands and funeral ensembles that adapted to local musical traditions.

Rob Boonzajer Flaes is an anthropologist at the University of Amsterdam.In "Brass Unbound" he describes through photographs and eyewitness accounts, the legacy and transformation of nineteenth century bands into African highlight music, Indian and Nepalese band parties, Suranamese winti bands, and the zinc orchestras of the Minahasa.

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The viewpoint of an anthropologist as well as a musician
Very few books on African music come with their own cd and the viewpoint of an anthropologist as well as a musician, but Rob Flaes' BRASS UNBOUND is a unique ticket exploring both the history of African music's colonial influences and the stature and influence of brass bands on African sounds.
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This is the first illustrated history of the horns that have defined jazz and enhanced rock, pop, and R&B with an astonishingly expressive range of distinctive, classy sounds. With a bright mix of sparkling color photography and engaging narrative, the book explores the evolving music, brilliant musicians, and leading makers of these inspiring instruments from the 1920s to 1990s. 200 color photos, including three fold-out spreads. 120 pages, 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch. ... Read more

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Thoroughly Enjoyable Sax and Horn Book
An entertaining and informative book that covers mostly the nineteenth century history of sax and brass instruments, and the key players and genres under their influence.This book has many pluses:Production quality; skilled authors who also play, know and love their subject matter; numerous vintage photos of instruments, ads and players; and a concise reference section profiling the major manufactures.At 120-pages, it is no encyclopedia on the subjects, but I can't think of anything I would change to improve this book.It covers saxes more than brass, maybe on a 2:1 ratio, but I didn't mind that balance.A thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for horn players and collecters.

worth the bucks
I stated collecting older brass instruments a few years ago and this is a great reference too.
More pics next edition please.

An excellent resource
I was part of the original conceptual team for this book and was verypleased to see the final outcome.This book is extremely well-written withlots of great photographs and charts.The focus is primarily on thesaxophone, and die hard collectors/enthusiasts will appreciate the factualintegrity of the book.I found the pictures particularly interesting,since most (if not all) of the horns pictured were distributed in the UK. Thus, you see some great export variants of the classic Selmer BalancedAction and Conn 10M.I highly recommend this great work to anyone wholoves the saxophone. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Musical performance on brass instruments has blossomed in the 20th century because of technical improvements in horn making, a vastly increased literature, and an astonishing number of outstanding players. Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, and Doc Severinsen have become household names, and classical musicians such as Maurice Andre, Christian Lindberg, and Barry Tuckwell have pursued distinguished careers as soloists. Twentieth-Century Brass Soloists analyzes and celebrates nearly one hundred brass soloists who have performed and been recorded widely, and whose genius, technique, and style have combined to produce unforgettable moments in music. ... Read more

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20th Century Brass Soloists
Dr. Meckna has provided us with a vast amount of biographical information on many well known and not so well known brass soloists through out the last century. Most have been past up by many leading musicologists. Along with detailed biographies, Dr. Meckna gives us a listing of their recordings so we can go out and find them. This book is of great value to all brass teachers and brass lovers. I can assure you this book would be a great addition to any musicians library. ... Read more

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This publication contains the papers read at the conference _Early Twentieth-Century Brass Idioms: Art, Jazz, and Other Popular Traditions_ held at the Institute of Jazz Studies of Rutgers University on 4-5 November 2005. The conference was organized by the Historic Brass Society in collaboration with the Institute of Jazz Studies. ... Read more

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This new series has been written by an expert in the chosen instrument to enable the reader to supplement their lessons. Each title will provide an introduction to musical theory, an explanation on how music is written and read, as well as different styles of playing, plus a history of relevant composers and soloists. Also included are some practical tips on how to tune and maintain an instrument. Trumpet - This title explores how a trumpet produces sound, the origins of the instrument and its use in jazz music and in a modern orchestra. With the use of clear illustrations, the young player is guided through first basic steps to more advanced techniques. ... Read more

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This text provides prospective music teachers with basic performance skills, knowledge, and methodology so that they can effectively teach brass instruments.Integral to the authors method is the brass ensemble format which has proven to be an extremely effective vehicle with which to explore musical balance, phrasing, timbre, intonation, styles, and other performance concepts.Brass chamber music ensemble scores make up approximately one-third of the text.The scores are presented in progression from simple to complex and may be performed in a short concert. ... Read more

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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) ... Read more

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To whom looking for general information about Trumpet...
Usually one who begin to learn trumpet does not know much about instrument itself. Many method book only describes shortly about this. Even there is no explaination! This tipbook may be the supplement for such problems. After reading this book, even novice can buy instrument by himself. I recommend this book not to only player but to the musician who is run for both knowledge and technique. This book has many good illustrations and is very readable. ... Read more

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With the most extensive collection of examples and solutions for teaching and playing brass, and a formidable bibliography of literature and listening lists, The Guide to Teaching Brass is the perfect resource for teachers of brass method.

The Guide is divided into two parts; the first dealing with basic pedagogical information pertaining to brass instruments generally, and the second addressing the history, methodology, and repertoire of each instrument individually.As a whole, the text provides a comprehensive resource that brass teachers and performers will refer to throughout their careers.In sum, The Guide is a brass methods text that will serve teachers and performers throughout their careers. ... Read more

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Guide to teaching Brass
The book is too expensive, perhaps it is because of the use of some shinny papers to boost up the cost.
I find it very disorganized in how it presents the material.

Good book
Good overview of the brass instruments.Includes basic history, setup, and a list of repertoire from beginner to advanced player.Highly recommended as an introduction to brass instruments. ... Read more

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12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-a-long CD with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept; All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together. ... Read more

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An introduction to the instruments and music of cultures across the world. Explains how each instrument works and where it is played. Clear text with vivid photographs and illustrations. Age 7-9 ... Read more

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Good overview
I don't play the trombone, but had purchased this at a used book sale for a friend who does. In flipping through the book and reading certain parts, it is well written and researched. If you have a serious trombone player in your life they will appreciate the effort that went into writing this overview and history.

Specific chapters include the instruments and its parts, techniques, origins, players and culture in the later Renaissance, performances in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the decline and survival and rehabilitation of the trombone, the trombone in the modern orchestra and more.

A Scholarly Treatment
As both professional trombonist and academician, Trevor Herbert is perfectly positioned to have rendered what appears to be the instrument's definitive history. Yale University Press does not publish fluff, and this is a serious book. It is, however, a well-written and accessible read for one who wants to know the history of the trombone, its repertoire, and its notable performers. ... Read more

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This product is an exhaustive guide to the various phrases or riffs that make up Blues brass playing, both from a rhythmic and soloing standpoint. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship, from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the Blues to more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. It is also useful as a tool for improving one s sight reading abilities with the examples being in many different keys and rhythms.The 12 bar Blues progression and the Blues scale are also explained. Included with this book is a CD with each example recorded twice. The first version of each example has the brass instrument playing along with a rhythm section and the second version just has the rhythm section playing so that the brass player can play along. An optional MIDI disk in General MIDI format is available.100 Ultimate Blues Riffs are also available for piano, sax, flute. ... Read more

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Soundbites has been produced to help children develop a greater understanding of the orchestra and its sections, instruments and the sounds made by the instruments. The series also provides information on how these instruments and sounds are used outside the orchestral context. Each book explains: - the place of the instruments within the orchestra - how the sounds are produced - how the instruments work and the sounds they make - the history and development of the instruments ... Read more