A Complete Guide to Brass: Instruments and Pedagogy

New York / Toronto: Schirmer Books / Collier Macmillan Canada, 1990. Hardcover. VG/VG (Ex-library with stamps and labels on spine, inside front and rear covers, ffep and block.). Green boards with gilt spine lettering; white dj, illustrated and green lettering, mylar cover; xvi, 336 pp; illustrations and music. "This books will serve as a valuable reference to the world of brass instruments. Written for all brass players, composers, and anyone having an interest in brass instruments, this volume provides a thorough introduction to brass performing techniques, historical styles, and pedagogy." -dj. Contents: PART ONE: Instruments -- 1. How Brass Instruments (truncated) Work -- 2. Anatomy of the Mouthpiece -- 3. Trumpet and Cornet -- 4. The Horn -- The Trombone -- 6. The Baritone and Euphonium -- 7. The Tuba -- 8. More Brass -- 9. Outlines of the Historical Development of Brass Instruments -- PART TWO: Pedagogy -- 10. Tone Production -- 11. Playing Position -- 12. Getting Started -- 13. Instrument Care -- 14. Notes for Conductors. Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-331) and index. (Inventory #: 185578)