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Old English Instruments Of Music: Their History And Character (1911)

Old English Instruments Of Music: Their History And Character (1911)

Galpin, Francis William

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral MusicMusic Instruction: General

ISBN10: 1165696436
ISBN13: 9781165696437
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old English Instruments of Music: Their History and Character is a book written by Francis William Galpin and originally published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the musical instruments that were used in England during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It covers a wide range of instruments, including stringed instruments like the lute and viol, wind instruments like the recorder and shawm, and percussion instruments like the drum and tambourine.The book provides detailed descriptions of each instrument, including its history, construction, and unique characteristics. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the instruments, as well as musical notation and examples of how they were played. Galpin's writing is both informative and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and casual readers.In addition to its historical and educational value, Old English Instruments of Music is also a fascinating glimpse into the musical culture of England during a time of great artistic and cultural change. It offers a unique perspective on the evolution of music and the instruments that were used to create it, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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