Woodwind Instruments and Their History (Dover Books On Music: Instruments)

This book coupled with the Adam Carse book constitutes one of the best resources on musical instruments I've ever had. When researching the history of the clarinet, be sure to note the differences between Baines' and Carse's books and keep in mind when each one was written because things have changed. I find this resource quite valuable even though I no longer take history courses and am more of an amature.

A classic book. No better study has ever been written. Includes details about different designs of common instruments, like oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and descriptions of a lot of old woodwinds one has never heard of

Good book, just a little disappointed because the information isn't current. I didn't look at the publication date at all! It still gives good history on the woodwind family that is useful.

Great descriptions of the instruments and their development throughout their history.

Great book, and overall satisfied with my purchase.

Not much on saxophones, which is why I purchased it.

Grandchild loved this gift

Is not exactly what I was looking for, but the book is good and well documented.

Exactly as described

製本は新しいが中身は初版で、手書きの楽譜や図表が満載、64年前を彷彿とさせる。

I love wind instruments, even if they do tend to protest when I play them. This book provides a fascinating history of woodwind instruments, and it had helped me to understand how the different variations of instruments came about. You don't need the book to play instruments, but I like to know more about their context and history. For that, this book is well worth buying.

Not very well illustrated and London makers are hard done by but nevertheless a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the subject

本書は木管楽器とその歴史について書かれたまぎれもない名著である。入門用としてはやや高度かもしれないが、興味のある人間にとっては大変面白く、夢があり、味わい深い内容になっており、何度読んでも飽きない。著者は、さすがバスーン奏者だけあって、ダブルリード楽器のリードの作り方に詳しい。バロック時代のリードについての意見も貴重だ。（さらに詳しい情報が欲しければ、ブルース・ヘインズの"The Eloquent Oboe"に行くしかない。）音楽之友社『木管楽器とその歴史』が絶版になた今では、残念ながら、この英語版しかない。しかし、著者の英語は難解ではなく、明解で味わい深いから、逆に勉強になっていい。ぜひとも、挑戦されんことを！