Yamaha Music Media Brass Instrument Manual Japanese Edition

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Brass Instrument Manual Japanese Edition A thorough analysis of the trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn, and cornet! From how to choose an instrument to daily maintenance and repair meth ods Product code / GTB01095233 JAN code / 4947817269878 Author / Simon Croft / Supervised by Andy Taylor / Translated by Kyoji Yagisawa / Momoko Iwai [table of contents] What are the important points to consider when choosing an instrument? What first aid measures can you take in case of an accident with your instrument? What maintenance can you do yourself? This book provides detailed explanations of all the information every brass player needs to know, from know-how on keeping your beloved instrument in top condition to the structure, history and classification of instruments, with full-color photographs and illustrations. This is a book you'll want to keep on hand in case of emergency. *Types of brass instruments: Introducing instruments that belong to the same brass instrument family but have different types depending on the country and musical genre. * Instruments that symbolize the era: Packed with photographs of instruments coveted by collectors, beloved by great players, and instruments at important design turning points. *Understand instrument innovation: How technology and player needs have transformed brass instruments. *Basic principles of musical instruments: What do valves do? What happens to the air inside the instrument? What is the range of a brass instrument? ... Just the bare minimum you need to know, explained in easy-to-understand terms. *Design and manufacturing: What effect do differences in materials, bore size, and mouthpiece have on resonance? *How instruments are made: Manufacturing, repair, and customization techniques are explained using easy-to-understand illustrations. *What to do in this situation?! From last-minute emergency repairs to repairs you can do yourself and professional repairs you shouldn't try yourself. ■Preface■Introduction■Introduction■Chapter 1: Brass Instruments■Chapter 2: Basics and Parts■Chapter 3: Historical Masterpieces■Chapter 4: Technological Innovations that Make History■Chapter 5: Design and Manufacturing■Chapter 6: Maintenance and Repair Techniques■Chapter 7: Making Your Own Instrument■Chapter 8: Illustrated: Tools and Materials List■References and More■Index About the author: Simon Croft is a well-known professional writer on musical instrument topics. He co-founded the musicians' magazine Playmusic and has published several specialist books. As well as being a keen musician himself, he is also trained in the making and repair of brass instruments. Andy Taylor He has been building brass instruments since joining Paxman as an apprentice in 1974. Today, as president of Taylor Trumpets, he designs and custom manufactures trumpets, flugelhorns, cornets, and mouthpieces to meet the needs of customers worldwide. ■About the Supervisor●Yagisawa Satoshi Composer. Graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae and completed the Master's course at the Graduate School of Music. He studied composition with Urata Kenjiro, Hagiwara Hidehiko, and Tanaka Hitoshi, trumpet with Sekine Goji and Tobe Yutaka, and wind band teaching with Sato Masato. His works are widely popular not only in Japan but also in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and he has been invited by educational institutions around the world to guest conduct and give seminars. In Japan, he has been in charge of ceremonial music for the National Athletic Meet, the National Tree-Planting Festival, and the National High School Athletic Meet, as well as judging various competitions, giving lectures, and writing for music magazines. He won the 21st Japan Wind and Percussion Band Academy Awards in the Composition and Arrangement category in 2011, and the JBA Shitaya Encouragement Award in 2011. Official website ■About the translator●Iwai Yuko He is the director of the English Translation Workshop Tateyokoya. He graduated from the College of Comparative Culture at the University of Tsukuba. His major translations include Dragon Hunter Roy Chapman Andrews' Dinosaur Excavation Diary (Gijutsu Hyoronsha), The Hidden Life of Wolves (Ex-Knowledge), and Play with Your Own Sound! - A Heretical Anti-Method Theory of Performance from a Horn Player of the Berlin Philharmonic (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings). He is a member of the Tsukuba Science City Wind Orchestra. *Depending on stock availability, it may take up to a week for delivery. In addition, if the book is discontinued or out of print, your order will be cancelled. Please be aware of this in advance. Show more