Raggin, Jazzin, Rockin, Susan VanHecke
Raggin, Jazzin, Rockin, Susan VanHecke
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Raggin', Jazzin', Rockin'
A History of American Musical Instrument Makers

Author: Susan VanHecke

Narrator: Jonathan Hogan

Unabridged: 4 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/08/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, History


Synopsis

2012 American Library Association Notable Children's Book. 2012 YALSA-ALA Award for 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. 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia on February 18, 2013

This nonfiction title can be easily manipulated for use in classrooms, for short narratives on the creation of musical instruments, but also a history lesson as many of these inventors and artists managed to be innovative even during times of war in their country and in the United States. There are......more

Goodreads review by Penny on May 16, 2012

An interesting look at how eight different musical instruments were invented or adapted in the US: Zildjian cymbals, Steinway pianos, Conn brass instruments, Martin guitars, Ludwig drums, Hammond organ, Fender guitars, and Moog synthesizer. There are many color and b&w photos, sidebars, profiles of......more

Goodreads review by Edward on December 01, 2011

Informative, interesting and attractively designed introduction to American music inventors and innovators. A unique book that belongs in libraries of all sizes.......more

Goodreads review by Don on August 23, 2014

Nice enough little collection of the stories behind some of the big names behind musical instruments: Martin, Fender, Steinway, Zilijdan (no help from spell check here).......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 27, 2011

For those with a serious interest in music, or a casual interest in Americana, a fine piece of social/cultural history.......more