The Cambridge companion to brass instruments

About “The Cambridge companion to brass instruments”

This book is the first to explore a wide range of topics related to brass instruments, offering a detailed overview of their history, technical development, and musical evolution. While the majority of the content focuses on the Western art music tradition, from medieval times to the present, it also includes contributions on ancient brass instruments, non-western music, folk traditions, and the emergence of jazz. The book provides in-depth descriptions of how individual brass instruments developed and how composers have written for them. Performance practice is a recurring theme throughout. Despite its broad scope, the volume is rich in detail and includes a comprehensive glossary and bibliography.