The Acoustics Of The Recorder (FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING) by Martin, John - 1994

Germany: Moeck, 1994. VG+. First edition, first printing. Paperback. (2),x,112pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs, line-drawings and line-diagrams. Musical recorders have been made and played for hundreds of years. However it is only comparatively recently that we have been able to understand some of the details of how recorders work. This book offers the most complete description so far of the physical processes which determine the recorder's sound. The formation of the jet in the windway, the shape of the bore, the placing of the fingerholes, the voicing, the sound generation mechanism and other contributing factors are considered in detail, together with their interactions. The results are supported by literature references, new measurements and mathematical models. With Appendixes and Bibliography. Single small spot to foredge; minor corner crease to front cover; else a very good plus copy of the first edition, first printing. NO inscriptions, highlighting or underlining. . First edition, First Printing. Paperback. Very Good Plus.