The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments

By Robert Dearling, Gen. Ed.: Robert Dearling

Traces the evolution of the traditional instrument families, including woodwind and brass, strings, percussion, and keyboard, and discusses the history, use, construction, and development of each i...

Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments

By Robert Dearling, Dearling, Robert, 1933-

240 pages : 29 cm Surveys the musical instruments of the world, from the mainstays of Western music to those found on other continents and in other cultures. Includes sections on the evolution of i...

The Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments

By Robert Dearling, Dearling, Robert, 1933-

240 pages : 29 cm Surveys the musical instruments of the world, from the mainstays of Western music to those found on other continents and in other cultures. Includes sections on the evolution of i...

Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments

By Robert Dearling

Woodwind & Brass Instruments

By Robert Dearling

Text and illustrations present a brief history of music and instruments in general, and profiles of woodwind and brass instruments that cover their individual history, construction, and significant...

Stringed Instruments

By Robert Dearling

Presents an illustrated introduction to stringed instruments, looking at the viol, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, guitar, and a selection of rare stringed instruments.

Percussion & Electronic Instruments

By Robert Dearling

Keyboard Instruments & Ensembles

By Robert Dearling

Presents an illustrated introduction to keyboard instruments and ensembles, looking at the clavichord, harpsichord, virginal, spinet, piano, organ, and other miscellaneous keyboards; and discussing...

Non-Western & Obsolete Instruments

By Robert Dearling

Guinness Book Of Music

By Robert Dearling

Robert And Celia Dearling, With Brian Rust. Rev. Ed. Of: The Guinness Book Of Music Facts And Feats. 1st Ed. C1976. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. [278]