The Art of Clarinetistry: The Acoustical Mechanics of the Clarinet as a Basis for the Art of Music Performance by William H. Stubbins - 1965

Ann Arbor Publishers, 1965. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket missing. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Aesthetic fraying at the top of the spine, but the binding remains structurally sound. Stamp on front endpaper; interior pages with text without any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Ann Arbor, MI: Ann Arbor Publishers. Hardcover. 1965. 1st Edition?. 8vo 313pp . Very Good with no DJ. B&W Photographs Tan cloth with black titles and illustration of clarinet player Neat rubber stamped name on front endpaper .

Hardcover. Book Condition: Good+. Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Ann Arbor Publishers, Ann Arbor, MI 1965. First Edition. 1st Printing. 313 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Front Free Page (1/2 of endpaper) removed. Size: 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall. 'This book is not a method book, nor an instruction book. It is not intended to replace the functions of a teacher nor the excellent material available for study of the instrument. Rather, it is hoped that this book will provide a depth of perspective and understanding by the clarinetist which will lead to a greater appreciation and enjoyment of his art.' Contents: The Art of Performance. The Phenomenon of Sound as a Basis for Music. Some Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects of Musical Tone. The Acoustics of the Clarinet. The Acoustical Mechanics of the Tone-Generating System of the Clarinet. The Craft of Reed-making. The Acoustical Evolution of the Clarinet. The Measurement and Design of The Clarinet. Essentials of Clarinet Playing. Intonation and Derivation of… Read More