Books in The Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments series

Describes such stringed instruments as the double bass, harp, and violin, explains their design and origin, and discusses rare instruments.

Describes and illustrates instruments originating in Asia, Latin America, the Baltic States, and other non-western regions, and provides background on their origin and design.

Provides a general history of music and instruments, followed by a profile of nine woodwind and brass instruments, and an overview of rare brass instruments including the serpent and the flèugelhorn.

Describes such percussion and electronic instruments as the tenor drum, timpani, and synthesizer, and discusses rare percussion instruments and computer-generated music.

Describes early keyboards, pianos, and organs, explains their origin and design, and discusses the modern orchestra.

Describes different kinds of stringed instruments and how they are used, including guitars, violins, and cellos.

Describes different kinds of drums and how they are used, including the snare drum, conga drum, and bass drum.

Describes eighteen flutes, which make up a large part of the woodwind family, including the piccolo, fife, suling, and nay

Describes eighteen stringed instruments from all over the world including the violin, mandolin, moon guitar, and koto

Book by Knight, M. J.

Describes nineteen wind instruments from around the world including the oboe, didjeridu, bassoon, and accordion.

Describes nineteen percussion instruments from around the world including the timpani, glockenspiel, claves, and temple blocks