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The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition

About The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780253024954
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 144
  • Published:
  • October 30, 2016
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 228x154x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 226 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 24, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition

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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