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Carhart, an American living in Paris, is intrigued by a piano repair shop hidden down a street near his apartment.

Packed with delicate cameos of Parisians and reflections on how pianos work and their glorious history, The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is an atmospheric and absorbing journey to an older way of life.

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(Hardback)

Features the story of the carillon and a biography bellfounder Cyril Johnston who introduced the carillon to North America. This book combines features the author's investigations of such bells as the Laura Spelman Rockefeller carillon at Riverside Church in New York City.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Shows how to overcome recurring mistakes, master the art of fingering, phrasing, tone production, and pedaling. This book also includes sections on interpreting musical scores, learning new pieces, and the inner workings of the piano itself - allowing players of various ages and abilities to choose the right piano for their needs.

(Paperback)

Kudsi Erguner spent his childhood in the Sufi gathering places of Istanbul, mastering the reed flute of the Turkish Mevlevi tradition; and his adulthood roaming the world, performing with the likes of Peter Brook, Jean-Michel Jarre and Peter Gabriel. This work is a memoir of a musician at the crossroads of East and West.

(Paperback)

Combining newspaper and manuscript evidence from the pipers themselves with a range of historical sources, the author harnesses the insights of the practical player to those of the historian and provides a fresh account of the players and their musical traditions, which have previously been the subject of much myth-making.

(Paperback)

The Music Conservatory Guitar Method Book 1 covers instrument proficiency. The book is designed to help guitar players of all ages learn to read music, have an understanding of basic music theory and beyond.

(Hardback, 2nd ed.)

(, , Includes a Genuine 10-Hole Blues Harmonica in the Key of C and a Red Felt Carr)

Playing the Harmonica includes an easy-to-follow 64-page illustrated instruction book together with a high quality blues harmonica in the key of C.

(Paperback)

All over the world people associate the bagpipes with Scotland. In this informative and entertaining book Stuart McHardy introduces Scotland's national instrument - its history, development and repertoire - and examines the part that the piper himself has played in Highland and Lowland society over the centuries.

(Hardback)

*A detailed exploration of how historical harpsichords were made, with instructions on how the modern reader can do the same. *Comprehensively illustrated with 400 photos and line drawings *Written by an internationally respected musical instrument museum curator and instrument researcher with considerable harpsichord-making experience.

(Hardback)

Provides a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player. This book is divided into three parts: The Violin Makers; The Workshop, Tools and Materials; and, Violin Construction. It also provides a record of the history, social background, lives and work of the great violin makers of the past.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Inside this book, readers will learn how to make ukuleles, from the basic box-shaped instrument to more professional grade designs. Detailed plans, instructions, and demonstration photographs are included with tips and trivia to add personality and fun.

(Hardback)

*In print for over 15 years and in constant demand *The definitive handbook on making classical guitars and illustrated with over 450 line drawings and photographs *Essential for the guitar-maker and historian

(, New edition)

The harmonica is an incredibly versatile instrument, suitable for all types of music - from classical, jazz and soul to rock, pop, country, fold and blues.

(Paperback, New edition)

20 chords per key, organised as a chord per page, this is a simple, compact solution for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a straightforward reference.

(Paperback, New edition)

Left and right-hand chords, organised as a chord per spread, this is a simple, compact solution for anyone learning the keyboard or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a straightforward reference.

(Paperback, New edition)

20 scales per key, organised with notation and TAB, this is a simple, direct solution for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners and intermediate players, and for those needing a straightforward reference.

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(Hardback)

The humble ukelele is making a comeback. Its sweet, simple and friendly quality makes you want to slow down, listen and join in. Read this book and you'll become a believer too.