| The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Theories and Techniques Contributor(s): McKay, James R. (Author), Hinkle, Russel (Author), Woodward, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253213126 ISBN-13: 9780253213129 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2001 Annotation: This book codifies the practices of Louis Skinner, a man who devoted his life to researching and developing practices to improve the art of reedmaking. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Musical Instruments - Woodwinds |
| Dewey: 788.581 |
| LCCN: 00040960 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.25" W x 11" (0.81 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: . . . an extraordinary book, monumental and challenging . . . Buy this book and immerse yourself in it. You will enter a new world. --American Musical Instrument Society Newsletter With the help of author James McKay, the late Louis Skinner, America's master bassoon reedmaker, documented his techniques for making specialized and general purpose reeds for the bassoon and the contrabassoon. In this work, step-by-step explanations of reedmaking techniques are complemented by photographs and drawings, making every procedure clear. Throughout, the emphasis is on giving practical advice, not just giving steps to follow but explaining why they are important. |