| Description |
x, 259 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-248) and index. |
| Contents |
Idiphones -- Membranophones -- Aerophones -- Chordophones -- Hybrids -- Technology issues -- Gallery -- Profiles -- Demonstrations -- Appendix: A clay music sampler. |
| Summary |
"This book is about a truly remarkable transformation: how the simplest of materials clay or mud can be used to make tools for producing one of the most complex human expressions music. With a history reaching back to ancient times, creating ceramic musical instruments is a vibrant pursuit for many innovative artists today. From Mud to Music explores the vast array of ceramic musical instruments, from their historical traditions in world cultures to modern variations and innovations. All instrument families are represented: percussion, winds, strings, and even unique hybrids. For each type of instrument, special construction techniques specific to clay are explained. In addition, there's a chapter providing detailed, step-by-step instructions showing how to build several ceramic instruments. A companion audio CD contains 43 diverse tracks of ceramic instrumental music ranging from the refined melodic strains of Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky to the earthy, primal wailings of bizarre pre-Columbian wind instruments. Hundreds of color photos present the work of artists from around the world spanning the last 3000 years, from ancient Peruvian water whistles and Mesopotamian rattles to contemporary seven-chambered ocarinas and ceramic bagpipes. In-depth profiles explore a number of today's artists, their work, and their inspirations. Whether you are a musician, ceramist, or just a fan of art and music, you are invited to embark on an incredible journey...from mud to music!" -- Provided by Publisher. |
| Note |
From Mud to Music includes a CD of music performed on clay instruments featured in the book. Tracks include: Cellular Activation - Rafael Bejarano Performed on a huaca and ehecatl built by Rafael Berjarano. Clay Shaker and Claypans - N. Scott Robinson Performed on a clay shaker and Claypans built by Stephen Wright. Neolithic Fanfare - Barry Hall Performed on ceramic horns built by Barry Hall. Nutcracker Suite - Geert Jacobs Performed on a ceramic barrel organ built by Geert Jacobs. Earth - Joe O'Donnell Performed on a clay violin built by John Stevens. Gravity Chime - Ward Hartenstein Performed on the Gravity Chime built by Ward Hartenstein -- Provided by Publisher. |
| Subject |
Musical instruments -- Construction.
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Pottery craft.
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Clay.
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| ISBN |
9781574982220 |
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1574981390 |
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9781574981391 |
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1574982222 |
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