Musical instruments (collectable) Books
Pan Macmillan Stradivarius
Book SynopsisToby Faber was born in Cambridge in 1965 and now lives in London with his wife and daughter. This is his first book.Trade Review"'fascinating, accessible and enjoyable' - Tracy Chevallier"
£11.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Legendary Guitars
Book SynopsisLegendary Guitars offers an illustrated tour of the electric guitars of the 1950s and ’60s, illuminated by the concurrent world events that influenced their style.
£17.09
Octopus Publishing Group Rickenbacker Guitars: Pioneers of the electric
Book SynopsisA STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE RICKENBACKER BIBLE FOR 2023'Knowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker.' - Johnny Marr'A wonderful history of my favourite guitar. The attention to detail is amazing!' - Roger McGuinn'There are few things more satisfying than the shimmer of an open chord played on a Rickenbacker through a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier. Martin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments.' - Susanna HoffsRickenbacker Guitars is the highly anticipated follow up to Fender: The Golden Age, charting the story of one of the most important and influential guitar makers of all time. From George Beauchamp's invention of the world's first commercially viable electric guitar in 1931, through the company's heyday during the 1960s - when their instruments were favoured by The Beatles, The Byrds and The Who - and up to the continuing legacy of Rickenbacker today.This definitive collection features unprecedented access to the company archives, 350 beautifully photographed original instruments - including all 7 surviving Beatles owned Rickenbackers - and new interviews with legendary Rickenbacker players such as Roger McGuinn, Peter Buck, Susanna Hoffs, Johnny Marr, Mike Campbell, Geddy Lee and Paul Weller.Rickenbacker Guitars is the most comprehensive history of the brand to date and a must-have for all guitar enthusiasts.Trade ReviewI have been reading and thoroughly enjoying your book! Thanks for such a wonderful history of my favorite guitar. -- Roger McGuinnMartin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments. -- Susanna HoffsMartin and Paul Kelly have combined art and information to create the definitive book about Rickenbacker in all its profound and quirky incarnations. It's a joy to the eyes and is a must have reference guide to this fascinating and historic musical brand. -- Geddy LeeKnowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker. -- Johnny Marr
£32.00
Archaeopress The Turkish Long-Necked Lute Saz or Bağlama
Book SynopsisThe saz or bağlama, a generic name for long-necked lutes in Turkey, plays an important role in the Turkish musical culture. It forms the core of all folk musical ensembles and orchestras and is a popular instrument in the arabesque, entertainment, and pop music. It is the instrument par excellence in Turkish music education and in the religious rituals of the levi and Bektaşi. The saz or bağlama can also be heard as a solo instrument on international concert stages. Acknowledging the instrument’s unique place in Turkey, The Turkish Long-Necked Lute Saz or Bağlama, an updated and revised edition of the Dutch book Turkse Langhalsluit of bağlama, mainly focusses on its cultural and historical background while briefly discussing various saz or bağlama types and their construction, tuning, and playing techniques.Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements ; General Introduction ; Chapter-1 Historical Background ; Tanbûr, Saz, Bağlama ; Early and Late Antiquity ; The Spike Lute ; The Necked Lute ; The Sâsânian Tunbûr ; The Umayyad and Abbâsid Tanbûrs ; The Rum-Seljuks ; The Anatolian Long-Necked Lutes ; The Ottoman Empire ; Court and City ; The Saz in the Work of European Artists and Travellers ; The Saz in Anatolian Folk Music ; The Saz in the şık, Alevî, and Bektaşî Tradition ; The Diffusion of the Saz ; The Republic of Turkey ; The Saz and the Establishment of a National Musical Culture ; The Development of the Contemporary Bağlama ; Towards a New Generation of Bağlamas ; Trends in Bağlama Performance ; Migration and the Bağlama in Western Europe ; The Bağlama in the 21st Century ; Chapter-2 Variation versus Standardization ; The Bağlama Family ; The Cura ; The Bağlama ; The Tambura ; The Divan Sazı ; The Meydan Sazı ; Variation versus Standardization ; Chapter-3 Construction ; The Choice of Wood ; The Drying of Wood ; Construction Process ; Bowl ; Soundboard ; Frets, Bridge, and Strings ; Ornamentation ; Chapter-4 Tuning ; String Tuning ; Fret Tuning ; Countryside ; City ; Chapter-5 Playing Technique ; Playing Position ; Finger Positions ; Plectrum Techniques ; Finger Techniques ; Execution Melody ; Horizontal Techniques ; Vertical Techniques ; Glossary of Musical Instruments and Terms ; Discography ; Bibliography ; Illustration Credits ; A Note on Turkish ; Index
£35.08
