Instrumentation Manual

Author: People's Music
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This is a concise manual introducing the playing techniques and functions of various musical instruments, primarily intended for professional and amateur musicians with some foundation. The instruments introduced in this manual are mainly those commonly used in ensemble or solo performances in China, as well as some that are less frequently used but possess distinctive characteristics and artistic effects. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 introduces 75 Chinese traditional musical instruments, while Part 2 covers 45 Western instruments, totaling 120 instruments. The manual includes separate detachable charts: "Comparison Table of Tonal Ranges of Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments," "Comparison Table of Tonal Ranges of Common Instruments in Western Orchestras," "Comparison Table of Tonal Ranges of Common Wind Band Instruments," and "Comparison Table of Treble Clef and Simplified Staff Notation." Additionally, the manual provides a compilation of common musical symbols and terms at the end for reference.