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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2014-04-20 08:03
I often,when commenting on CBB , refer to Anthony Baines "Woodwind Instruments and Their History". I've used this very informative book so much it's falling apart on me. The first edition was published in 1957 so now it is rather dated as to the references of famous professional woodwind players and information concerning the more modern developments in woodwind design ect.
The copy I have is the 3rd Edition 1991 (apparently not updated from the 1957 edition) and is a paper back of the very handy size of 13x21cm. He has also written a book covering in similar fashion "Brass Instruments and Their History"
I have never seen any other book that covers the history and development of woodwind instruments and the evolution of their mechanism ect in such detail as Baines book does.
Surely however , there must be other books that cover this type of information, especially with more updated details concerning various designs and accessories for the modern Flute/Oboe/Clarinet (Saxophone) & Bassoon player.
Does anyone know of such a book or books ?
BJV
"The Clarinet is not a horn"
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2014-04-20 08:18)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-04-20 08:22
It's the most comprehensive book that includes the main woodwinds all in one tome. Otherwise it's all the separate books, eg. G.F.Rendall - The Clarinet and Jack Brymer - Clarinet for clarinet specific reading.
Although he does cover saxophones under clarinets and sarrusophones under bassoons which is a bit naughty - saxes should have their own chapter and sarrusophones should be covered under oboes.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2014-04-20 14:59
Thanks for responding Chris. Yes I also have Jack Brymer's book 'Clarinet' and Leon Goosens & Edwin Roxburgh's 'Oboe'. As you know,both of these are part of the Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides and are excellent in their own way but as you say, Anthony Baines's book is the most comprehensive book covering all the woodwind. I notice that the authors of these three books are all English.
But I find it surprising that no one has taken it upon themselves to update such a book as Anthony Baines's
BJV
"The Clarinet is not a horn"
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-04-20 17:47
An update would be good (having a separate chapter for saxes) although this book is of its time and reflects that era.
He does give a bit of wrong info on the use of the Bis key, saying it's for LH finger 2 to do an A#-B trill (which is done much easier by playing B and trilling with RH1) when it's real use is held down by LH1 for the short Bb fingering (as opposed to long Bb xoo|xoo or side Bb xxo|side Bb ooo).
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2014-04-20 18:32
Yes Chris, that's correct. The 'Bis' Key of the Saxophone has the same function as the Bb Thumb key of the Flute. Very handy to use when in a flat key signature and there are no or few B naturals.
Note though, the Bb Thumb Plate on the flute cannot be used on high F#. (out of tune) This is noted in his Flute fingering chart but doesn't seem to be mentioned in the text.
Yes, Baines's book does reflect his day and age.
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2014-04-20 18:35)
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