The Brass Instrument Owner's Handbook

This resource provides professionals, musicians, teachers, students, or individuals with an abundance of brass instrument knowledge. The book's chapters answer questions like: Where did these instruments come from? How do they work? How do I choose one? How do I take care of my instrument? It also provides an instrument diary and glossary of terms.

1. An Overview of the History of Music
2. Sound Production
3. Non-fretted String Instruments Defined
4. The History of Non-fretted String Instruments
5. How Non-fretted Instruments Work
6. Brass Instruments Defined
7. The History of Brass Instruments
8. How Brass Instruments Work
9. Woodwind Instruments Defined
10. The History of Woodwind Instruments
11. How Woodwind Instrument Work
12. Percussion Instruments Defined
13. The History of Percussion Instruments
14. How Percussion Instruments Work
15. Form in Music
16. Music Theory
17. Ensembles
18. Anatomy of an Opera
19. The Role of the Conductor
20. Conclusion