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Contemporary percussion / Reginald Smith Brindle.
| Author/creator | Brindle, Reginald Smith |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©1991. |
| Description | xii, 212 pages : music ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The classification of percussion instruments -- Notation for percussion instruments -- Percussion layouts and the placing of instruments -- Factors influencing timbre -- Writing for keyboard percussion -- Tuned idiophones I: keyboard percussion. Xylophone and xylomarimba ; Marimba ; Vibraphone ; Dulcitone ; Glockenspiel, bell lyra and keyboard glockenspiel ; Celesta -- Tuned idiophones II. Tubular bells ; Gongs ; Crotales ; Musical saw ; Flexatone ; Glasses ; Steel drums ; Sanza -- Idiophones of indefinite pitch I: played by striking. Triangle ; Cymbals ; Tamtam ; Cowbells ; Anvil and metal blocks ; Lujon ; Bronze sheets ; Steel plates ; Claves ; Wood block ; Temple blocks ; Wood drums ; Whip or slapstick ; Bamboos or wood chimes ; Glass chimes -- Idiophones of indefinite pitch II: played by shaking, stroking, and scraping. Sistrum ; Sleigh bells ; Washboard ; Castanets ; Maracas ; Cabaca ; Mexican bean ; Chocolo or ka-me-so ; Guiro or rape ; Reco-reco ; Jaw bone ; Rattle or ratchet ; Cuica, string drum or lion's roar ; Sand blocks ; Switch ; Thunder effects ; Wind machine -- Membranophones I: untuned. Drumming techniques ; Snare or side drum ; Tenor drum ; Tomtoms ; Bongos ; Congas ; Timbales ; Cocktail drum ; Bass drum ; Tambourine ; Provencal tambourine ; African drum ; Chinese drum -- Membranophones II: tuned. Timpani ; Boobams ; Tabla -- Tuned chordophones. Pianoforte ; Cimbalom ; Harpsichord -- Aerophones. Whistles ; Siren ; Bull roarer ; Motor horns -- The orchestral use of percussion -- The percussion ensemble. |
| Abstract | During this century the role of percussion instruments in serious music has changed radically. From being a group of crude, though effective, accessories, they have become among the most important of all the families of instruments. In many ways it might be said that our age has become the age of percussion. The music written for percussion instruments has increased enormously in richness and complexity, they themselves have become far more numerous, and percussion players have become virtuoso performers. This book is the classic guide to percussion instruments available today. It sets out their characteristics, and shows, by clear explanation and a large number of music examples, how composers are using them. There is also an important section on the notation of percussion instruments. The result is an invaluable aid to music students, performers, orchestrators and arrangers, and to composers themselves. First published in 1970, this edition contains a short preface outlining recent trends and developments, including electronic innovations. |
| Local note | Little-287409--305130049347$ |
| General note | First published 1970. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-205) and index. |
| LCCN | 90019694 |
| ISBN | 0198162472 (pbk.) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1030 .B75 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |