{"product_id":"the-trumpet-yale-musical-instrument-series-9780300112306","title":"The Trumpet (Yale Musical Instrument Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of the trumpet from prehistory to the present day  written by two of its outstanding performers and teachers  In the first major book devoted to the trumpet in more than two decades  John Wallace and Alexander McGrattan trace the surprising evolution and colorful performance history of one of the worlds oldest instruments. They chart the introduction of the trumpet and its family into art music  and its rise to prominence as a solo instrument  from the Baroque \"golden age \" through the advent of valved brass instruments in the nineteenth century  and the trumpets renaissance in the jazz age. The authors offer abundant insights into the trumpets repertoire  with detailed analyses of works by Haydn  Handel  and Bach  and fresh material on the importance of jazz and influential jazz trumpeters for the reemergence of the trumpet as a solo instrument in classical music today. Wallace and McGrattan draw on deep research  lifetimes of experience in performing and teaching the trumpet in its various forms  and numerous interviews to illuminate the trumpets history  music  and players. Copiously illustrated with photographs  facsimiles  and music examples throughout  The Trumpet will enlighten and fascinate all performers and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647980036149,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300112300","price":39.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300112306.jpg?v=1781700714","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-trumpet-yale-musical-instrument-series-9780300112306","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}