The unit steel band / John A. Gibbs.
| Author/creator | Gibbs, John A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Hicksville, NY : Exposition Press, ©1978. |
| Description | 96 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The unit steel band and its component instruments. Nomenclature relevant to steel omnivibraphones, origin, description, roles of the different instruments, outline of manufacturing and tuning processes -- A scientific investigation into the mechanisms of sound generation from the steel omnivibraphones. The significance of note configuration, note size, resonator size, the apparent harmonic relationships based on analogy with the vibrating string, the intonation of the instruments, and the skills of the tuner, in light of scientific principles -- The music of the steel band. An attempted correlation of the steel band with conventional orchestras ; The development of a method for writing music for these instruments that could be interpreted in light of the existing methods -- Summary. The varying adaptability of the instruments of the steel band, making possible limitless renditions effectively accomplished -- Glossary -- Appendix I. A design for the bass steel omnivibraphones in which the lower surface is stretched upwards and the entire cylinder closed ; Appendix II. A design for the treble steel omnivibraphone in which the resonator is cut unevenly, thereby providing every frequency with its own stationary wave ; Appendix III. A design for the first-soprano steel omnivibraphone ; Appendix IV. A theoretical instrument design. |
| LCCN | 78309935 |
| ISBN | 0682487759 |
| ISBN | 9780682487757 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1038.S74 G5 1978 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |