Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': A History of American Musical

Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': A History of American Musical Instrument Makers

2012 American Library Association Notable Children's BookÂ
2012 YALSA-ALA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Nominee

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. From Steinway's pianos, Bob Moog's synthesizers, and C.G. Conn's band instruments to Avedis Zildjian's cymbals, William Ludwig's drums, C.F. Martin's guitars, and more, noted music writer VanHecke offers a fascinating, insider view of the personalities and perseverance that led to some of music's most important innovations - from classical to jazz to rock. Includes more than 200 photos, many rare and vintage, plus source notes.Â Full color.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to SupportMusic, a music education advocacy effort seeking to improve access and opportunity in music and arts learning. Support Music is a public service initiative of the NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by the National Association of Music Merchants. Its mission is to advance active participation in music-making.
Country USA
Brand Astra Young Readers
Manufacturer Astra Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FBA-|304912
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2011-04-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590785744

Country	USA
Brand	Astra Young Readers
Manufacturer	Astra Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|304912
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2011-04-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781590785744

Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': A History of American Musical Instrument Makers

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