Klarinet Archive - Posting 000057.txt from 1996/03

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Book on woodwind/clarinet origens
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 03:10:54 -0500

On Sun, 3 Mar 1996, Scott Lipcon wrote:

> Hi... I'm doing a paper for my Medieval + Renaissance Lit class (yes, I'm

[snip]

> entertainment etc. There is a good deal of information on differnt
> styles of music and how theory changed, but I'm more interested in
> construction and use of woodwinds, especially the clarinet family. I
> know the modern clarinet wasn't invented till about 1700, which is after
> my time period, but I was wondering if anyone had any information about
> early reed and/or flute type instruments, from about 1000 - 1600, or even
> a bit later.

You should look into a book titled "Woodwind Instruments and their
History" by Anthony Baines. I can't remember the publisher, but it was
reprinted in paperback several years ago. This edition may be from
Penquin Books, but I'm not really sure.

Also, if you have access to a good library, look up the name Adam Carse.
He has written several books which might relate to your topic.

Good luck.

Ed Lacy
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