Raggin', Jazzin', Rockin'
American Musical Instrument Makers
Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press, [2011]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 x 29 cm
Meet the inventors and innovators who defined American music history. A radio repairman imagined inventing the electric guitar. The inventor of 3-D glasses envisioned an electric organ in every home. And a German carpenter immigrated to New York City with the dream of designing the greatest piano in the world. From Steinway pianos and Moog synthesizers to Zildgian cymbals and Martin guitars, noted music writer VanHeke offers a fascinating, insider view of the personalities and perseverance that led to some of music's most important innovations--from classical to jazz to rock. This ALA Notable Children's Book includes photos, source notes, and glossaries.
Contents:
Zildjian : cymbals through the centuries -- Steinway & Sons : instrument of the immortals -- C. G. Conn : strike up the band! -- Martin : guitar artistry -- Ludwig : the most famous name on drums -- Hammond : electricity into sound -- Fender : electric guitars for everyone -- Moog : sculpting electronic sound.
Target Audience: 1090L
ISBN:
1590785746 (hbk. : alk. paper)
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C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Children's | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Children's | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Children's | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Edgewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Edgewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | North Main | Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
C ARTS Music Instrument Van | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
C PERFORMING ARTS Music Instrument Van | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-133) and index.