Although the Harp; mainly by reason of the introduction of the pianoforte; has not maintained its prestige in the salons of the great; yet it still holds an honoured place in the orchestra; and claims many amateur votaries. Of course there is a professorship of the harp in the principal musical conservatoires; and all the big European and American festivals requisition the instrument either for solo or concerted work. The chief object of this title is to present in a popular form the various evolutions of the harp until its final development by Erard; at the commencement of the nineteenth century; and to furnish a readable account of the leading harpists from mediaelig;val days to our own times; as also to point out the bearing of the harp in the orchestra; and its introduction into the scores of such giants as Wagner; Berlioz; Meyerbeer; and Gounod.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Buyer Beware-Not as it appears!By EmilyI was so excited to finally find Bachs "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" written for fingerstyle guitar that I did not pay close attention to the "Just So You Know"... note on the "Look Inside" page. The table of contents that you are seeing is from an earlier edition and not from the actual book that you will receive. For one; "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" is not in the book that I received. Since that was the only reason I was purchasing the book; of course I am disappointed; but I cant say I wasnt warned. I have not taken the time to compare and see what other songs may be missing or replaced. Just thought I would give others a warning so the same thing doesnt happen to them.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bach Made Easy for the GuitarBy Roy MisI liked that this book offered both chords and tabs. I havent read music in many years; but I can handle the tabs and I can actually play some Bach. But it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Larry DaltonExcellent