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Book, 1996
Current format, Book, 1996, 1st British ed.,, Available .Book, 1996
Current format, Book, 1996, 1st British ed.,, Available . Offered in 0 more formatsThe development and history of the various musical instruments and electronic equipment used by rock musicians and in recording are described with explanations of amplification and recording techniques
(Book). In the 1950s, rock and roll was played on simple instruments with simple audio equipment. But today, rock music can be as technically complex as any Hollywood blockbuster. Rock Hardware uncovers how the instruments and technology of rock have evolved, giving new insight into the mechanics of rock music's most famous moments on stage and in the studio. The book explores the range of instrumental and technical choices, including acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, amps, drums and percussion, keyboards, electronic music, brass, woodwinds, live sound systems, and recording technology. An absorbing narrative and 200 striking color photos depict the design intricacies of classic and contemporary landmarks in rock's fascinating instrumental history. Rock Hardware gives today's musician an understanding of how to choose from the vast array of old and new instruments, and how to combine the tools and technology to create their own new milestones in rock history.
Colorfully illustrated chronicle of how the great instruments of rock music developed and were played during four revolutionary decades in rock history, and how these instruments continue to shape the sound of popular music today. Trynka, along with 14 music writers from the US and UK, explores the full range of rock instruments and technology: acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, amps, drums and percussion, keyboards, electronic music, brass, woodwinds, live sound systems, and recording technology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
ROCK HARDWARE 40 YRS OF ROCK INSTRUMENTATION
(Book). In the 1950s, rock and roll was played on simple instruments with simple audio equipment. But today, rock music can be as technically complex as any Hollywood blockbuster. Rock Hardware uncovers how the instruments and technology of rock have evolved, giving new insight into the mechanics of rock music's most famous moments on stage and in the studio. The book explores the range of instrumental and technical choices, including acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, amps, drums and percussion, keyboards, electronic music, brass, woodwinds, live sound systems, and recording technology. An absorbing narrative and 200 striking color photos depict the design intricacies of classic and contemporary landmarks in rock's fascinating instrumental history. Rock Hardware gives today's musician an understanding of how to choose from the vast array of old and new instruments, and how to combine the tools and technology to create their own new milestones in rock history.
Colorfully illustrated chronicle of how the great instruments of rock music developed and were played during four revolutionary decades in rock history, and how these instruments continue to shape the sound of popular music today. Trynka, along with 14 music writers from the US and UK, explores the full range of rock instruments and technology: acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, amps, drums and percussion, keyboards, electronic music, brass, woodwinds, live sound systems, and recording technology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
ROCK HARDWARE 40 YRS OF ROCK INSTRUMENTATION
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- London : Balafon Books ; San Francisco, CA : Miller Freeman Books, c1996.
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