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Musical instruments have been used since the beginning of mankind. The earliest instruments were designed for practical uses, such as hunting, signaling and warfare. Over time people started playing instruments for pleasure and created one of the most popular and rewarding types of entertainment worldwide. Percussion is probably the oldest of all the instrumental groups. it was originally used to accompany dancing or ceremonies when people used basic contraptions, such as a bowl covered with animal skin, or hitting blocks of wood or stone. These days percussionists are skilled musicians who are highly trained as well as physically strong due to the variety of huge modern day drums and cymbals. Electronic instruments are commonly used today by musicians like Jean-Michel Jarre who is renowned for his electronic music. This book covers different types of synthesizers and electronic systems available. This historically informative and beautifully illustrated book takes a look at the evolution of percussion and electronic instruments which are used in making music worldwide.
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