18th Century
New instructions for the French-horn : containing the most modern and best methods for learners to blowCall Number: Con Library Special Collections MT422 .N48 1776Publication Date: 1776French horn tutor, based on the over-the-shoulder position popular in the late 18th century.A treatise on the theory and practice of music in three parts by
Call Number: Con Spec Coll Kohl MT6 .G44 1786Publication Date: 1786Includes brief instructions for playing keyboard, organ, violoncello, guitar, flute, trumpet, and many other instruments.Versuch einer Anleitung zur heroisch-musikalischen Trompeter- und Pauker-Kunst by
Call Number: Con Library Special Collections MT442.A58 1795Publication Date: 1795The last and most complete instruction book for the natural trumpet, this work is also valuable as a window onto Baroque technique and performance practice.
19th Century
Méthode de cornet où bugle à trois pistons by
Call Number: Con Library Special Collections MT422.D28 M53 1830Publication Date: 1830Méthode de cor-alto et cor-basse : premier, second cor-basse by
Call Number: Con Library Special Collections MT422.D28 M53 1830Publication Date: 1830An important treatise for performance on the natural horn.The instrumental director : containing rules for all musical instruments in common use, laid down in a plain and concise manner to which is added a variety of instrumental musick of the richest and most popular kind extant by
Call Number: Con Library Special Collections MT172 .I59 1836Publication Date: 1836Includes instructions for flute, clarinet, bassoon, serpent, French horn, trumpet, oboe, violin, viola, bass-viol or violoncello, double bass, trombone, cymbals, tambourine, triangle, and bass-drum.Manuel général de musique militaire : à l'usage des armées françaises, comprenant by
Call Number: Con Library Special Collections ML1320.K38 M3 1848Publication Date: 1848This work describes and illustrates all instruments used in military ensembles of the mid-19th century.