This is an introduction to the world of classical music for children aged nine and older. It begins with an explanation of the term "orchestra", what instruments it features, and how it has developed. It also answers questions such as: What does the conductor do? What does a score look like? Who were Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Debussy, and a whole host of other composers? What is the chamber orchestra? The text then explains the four orchestra families: string, woodwind, brass and percussion. Each section starts by explaining how the instruments are played, and for every instrument featured there is a fully-labelled drawing plus a cutaway diagram. Throughout the book there are charts showing where instruments are placed in an orchestra, and their musical range.
- ISBN10 0199100462
- ISBN13 9780199100460
- Publish Date 29 October 1992
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 June 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 92
- Language English