Instrument History
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Instruments of Darkness
- The History of Electronic Warfare, 1939-1945
- By: Alfred Price
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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The rapid evolution of radio and radar systems for military use during WWII, and devices to counter them, led to a technological battle that neither the Axis nor the Allied powers could afford to lose. The result was a continual series of thrusts, parries, and counter-thrusts, as first one side then the other sought to wrest the initiative in the struggle to control the ether.
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Fresh History
- By ArizonaKilroy on 05-21-24
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Instruments of Darkness
- The History of Electronic Warfare, 1939-1945
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 11-28-23
- Language: English
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The rapid evolution of radio and radar systems for military use during WWII, and devices to counter them, led to a technological battle that neither the Axis nor the Allied powers could afford to lose....
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Instrument of War
- The German Army 1914-18
- By: Dennis E. Showalter
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Drawing on more than a half-century of research and teaching, Dennis Showalter presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I. Showalter surveys an army at the heart of a national identity, driven by - yet also defeated by - warfare in the modern age, that struggled to capitalize on its victories, and ultimately forgot the lessons of its defeat.
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German Side Of WW1
- By David A on 06-21-18
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Instrument of War
- The German Army 1914-18
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 06-19-18
- Language: English
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Drawing on more than a half-century of research and teaching, Dennis Showalter presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I. Showalter surveys an army at the heart of a national identity, driven by - yet also defeated by - warfare in the modern age....
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Guitar
- An American Life
- By: Tim Brookes
- Narrated by: Tim Brookes
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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What was it about a small, humble folk instrument that allowed it to become an American icon? The guitar represents freedom, the open road, protest and rebellion, the blues, youth, lost love, and sexuality. Tim Brookes explores with adoration these ideas and how they became entwined with the history of America.
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Amazingly, a real page-turner
- By Colin on 08-16-05
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Guitar
- An American Life
- Narrated by: Tim Brookes
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 06-17-05
- Language: English
- The guitar represents freedom, the open road, protest and rebellion, the blues, youth, lost love, and sexuality....
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The Violin
- A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument
- By: David Schoenbaum
- Narrated by: Mark Ashby
- Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins
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Despite dogged attempts by musicologists worldwide to find its source, the violin’s origins remain maddeningly elusive. The instrument surfaced from nowhere in particular, in a world that Columbus had only recently left behind and Shakespeare had yet to put on paper. By the end of the violin’s first century, people were just discovering its possibilities. But it was already the instrument of choice for some of the greatest music ever composed by the end of its second. By the dawn of its fifth, it was established on five continents as an icon of globalization, modernization, and social mobility, an A-list trophy, and a potential capital gain.
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Everything violin
- By JB on 03-29-15
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The Violin
- A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument
- Narrated by: Mark Ashby
- Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 06-04-13
- Language: English
- The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it....
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Chopin's Piano
- In Search of the Instrument That Transformed Music
- By: Paul Kildea
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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In November 1838, Frederic Chopin settled in an abandoned monastery at Valldemossa in the mountains above Palma, where he finished what would eventually be recognized as one of the great and revolutionary works of musical Romanticism: his 24 Preludes. There was scarcely a decent piano on the island, so Chopin worked on a small pianino made by a local craftsman, Juan Bauza. Chopin's Piano traces the history of Chopin's 24 Preludes through the instruments on which they were played, the pianists who interpreted them, and the traditions they came to represent.
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Great Book
- By Amazon Customer on 03-22-23
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Chopin's Piano
- In Search of the Instrument That Transformed Music
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 10-16-18
- Language: English
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In 1838, Frederic Chopin finished what would eventually be recognized as one of the great and revolutionary works of musical Romanticism: his 24 Preludes. Chopin's Piano traces the history of Chopin's 24 Preludes through the instruments on which they were played....
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Kick It
- A Social History of the Drum Kit
- By: Matt Brennan
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
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The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith Moon, and popular artists who haven't always got their dues as drummers, such as Karen Carpenter and J Dilla.
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Way more info than I imagined!
- By John Spags on 05-01-24
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Kick It
- A Social History of the Drum Kit
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 05-29-20
- Language: English
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The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key innovators in the development of the drum kit....
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Harmonies and Histories
- A Journey into the World of Classical Music and its Composers
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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Discover the cadence of history and the melody of time in "Harmonies and Histories". This in-depth exploration delves into the captivating world of classical music, offering a comprehensive understanding that fascinates both neophytes and veteran aficionados alike. Embark on a rich journey starting with the origins and impact of classical music in Chapter 1, expanding your knowledge about this timeless genre. Unravel the beauty of appreciating classical music in Chapter 2, learning to identify musical elements and interpret gripping narratives. Chapter 3 will then guide you through the ...
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Harmonies and Histories
- A Journey into the World of Classical Music and its Composers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 04-21-24
- Language: English
- Discover the cadence of history and the melody of time in "Harmonies and Histories". This in-depth exploration delves into the captivating world of...
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Musical Instruments
- Ladybird Audio Adventures
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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On this adventure we're going to need to turn the sound up as we're learning all about musical instruments! From the instruments you can make in your own house, to some of the most talented musicians around the world, we're going to have a musical blast and learn more about what music means in different cultures.
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Musical Instruments
- Ladybird Audio Adventures
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Series: Ladybird Audio Adventures
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 06-06-23
- Language: English
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On this adventure we're going to need to turn the sound up as we're learning all about musical instruments....
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How to Play the Harmonica for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Learning, Playing, and Becoming Proficient at the Instrument
- By: Arnold Hale
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
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Discover the Joy of Playing the Harmonica! Have you ever wanted to play an instrument that’s fun, portable, and can make beautiful music in any style? How to Play the Harmonica for Beginners is your perfect guide to starting your harmonica journey, even if you’ve never played an instrument before! What You’ll Learn Inside This Book: Understanding the Harmonica: Dive into the fascinating world of this small but mighty instrument. Learn about different types of harmonicas, like diatonic, chromatic, and tremolo, and discover which one is right for you. Step-by-Step Basics: Start from ...
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How to Play the Harmonica for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Learning, Playing, and Becoming Proficient at the Instrument
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 11-01-24
- Language: English
- Discover the Joy of Playing the Harmonica! Have you ever wanted to play an instrument that’s fun, portable, and can make beautiful music in any ...
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Violins of Hope
- Violins of the Holocaust - Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour
- By: James A. Grymes
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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The violin has formed an important aspect of Jewish culture for centuries, both as a popular instrument with classical Jewish musicians—Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman—and also a central factor of social life as part of the enduring Klezmer tradition. But during the Holocaust, the violin assumed extraordinary new roles within the Jewish community. For some musicians, the instrument was a liberator; for others, it was a savior that spared their lives. Music historian James A. Grymes tells the amazing, horrifying, and inspiring story of the violins of the Holocaust.
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Violins of Hope
- Violins of the Holocaust - Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 11-14-23
- Language: English
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Music historian James A. Grymes tells the amazing, horrifying, and inspiring story of the violins of the Holocaust, and of Amnon Weinstein, the renowned Israeli violinmaker who has devoted the past twenty years to restoring these instruments in tribute to those who were lost....
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Egyptian Musical Instruments
- By: Moustafa Gadalla
- Narrated by: Susie Hennessy
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
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This audiobook presents the major ancient Egyptian musical instruments, their ranges, and playing techniques. The book consists of five chapters: The Wealth of Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Wind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, and The Musical Performance.
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Egyptian Musical Instruments
- Narrated by: Susie Hennessy
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 01-22-20
- Language: English
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This audiobook presents the major ancient Egyptian musical instruments, their ranges, and playing techniques. The book consists of five chapters: The Wealth of Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Wind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, and The Musical Performance....
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The Story of the Saxophone
- By: Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome - illustrator
- Narrated by: Cary Hite
- Length: 10 mins
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You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas. Coretta Scott King Honoree Lesa Cline-Ransome unravels the fascinating history of how Adolphe's once reviled instrument was transported across Europe and Mexico to New Orleans.
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The Story of the Saxophone
- Narrated by: Cary Hite
- Length: 10 mins
- Release date: 05-30-23
- Language: English
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You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas....
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Raggin', Jazzin', Rockin'
- A History of American Musical Instrument Makers
- By: Susan VanHecke
- Narrated by: Jonathan Hogan
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
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Meet the inventors and innovators who defined American music history. A radio repairman named Leo Fender imagined a solid-body electric guitar. The inventor of 3-D glasses, Laurens Hammond, envisioned an electric organ in every home. And a German carpenter named Steinway immigrated to New York City with the dream of designing the greatest piano in the world.
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Raggin', Jazzin', Rockin'
- A History of American Musical Instrument Makers
- Narrated by: Jonathan Hogan
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 10-23-13
- Language: English
- Meet the inventors and innovators who defined American music history....
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This Is Music: Strings
- By: Rekha S. Rajan
- Narrated by: Rekha S. Rajan
- Length: 6 mins
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What do a guitar, a harp, and a piano have in common? They are all strings! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a string instrument. Young listeners are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of different stringed instruments and are encouraged to find strings of their own in the world around them.
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This Is Music: Strings
- Narrated by: Rekha S. Rajan
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 07-11-23
- Language: English
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Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families—drums, horns, strings, and voice—in this series by a world-renown music educator....
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Kofi Loves Music
- By: Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: Artika R. Tyner
- Length: 4 mins
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Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.
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Kofi Loves Music
- Narrated by: Artika R. Tyner
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 03-14-24
- Language: English
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Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.
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Mendel's Accordion
- By: Heidi Smith Hyde
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 8 mins
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A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years.
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Mendel's Accordion
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 04-27-17
- Language: English
- A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years....
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