The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France

The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9780253025135
ISBN-13 : 0253025133
Rating : 4/5 (133 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France by : Robert A. Green

Download or read book The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France written by Robert A. Green and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive introduction to the classic stringed instrument. Robert A. Green discusses the techniques of playing the hurdy-gurdy and the interpretation of its music, based on existing methods and on his own experience as a performer. The list of extant music includes new pieces discovered within the last decade and provides new historical context for the instrument and its role in eighteenth-century French culture.


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