The Cambridge companion to the clarinet
By: edited by Colin Lawson.
Contributors: Lawson, Colin
Series: Cambridge companions to music
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Cambridge [England]; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Clarinet
Description: The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet is a practical guide to the world of the clarinet. It offers students and performers a composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day, as well as practical guidance on teaching and playing from historical performance to contemporary techniques and jazz. Informed by the experience of distinguished professional players and teachers, this book makes an essential and stimulating reference book for all clarinet enthusiasts [Publisher description]
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [222]-229) and index.