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SEE TRUMPETS AND HORNS IN A NEW LIGHT…

Horns and Trumpets of Ancient Europe and the Middle East View Book Contents
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BOOK 1: HORNS AND TRUMPETS OF THE EUROPEAN IRON AGE

Why are horns and trumpets such an important part of ancient life? How do they
breathe and speak to ancient peoples? Why do the same stories of brass pop up
everywhere. All the questions and more are answered by Dr Holmes, the
acknowledged world expert on ancient brass in this controversial and
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Instruments from the European Iron Age.

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Instruments from the Etruscan, Greek and Roman civilisations.

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Instruments from late Bronze-Age Europe.

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Instruments from pre-metal ages in the Middle East.

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ONLINE REFERENCING

60 years of research is referenced on this website - including bibliography and
custom made images, all available under a Creative Commons license. Keep
checking back - constantly updated.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

An A-Z listing of all publications found that are relevant to this work, ranging
from 1500s to the present day.

ICONOGRAPHY

References to iconographical representations of instruments held within various
museums and institutions around the world.

DOCUMENTARY REFERENCES

References to all ancient mentions of instruments in classical and other texts.

ETHNOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

Listing of all ethnographic objects referenced in this book series.

GENERAL REFERENCES

References that throw light on other aspects of brass instrument usage.

SPECIMENS

Details of all instruments and fragments from the ancient world.


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Peter Holmes May 03, 2023


WHEN THE ROMANS REPLACED THE SALPINX WITH THE TUBA

For many centuries, the salpinx held its position as announcer in the Greek
games or agon.

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Peter Holmes March 19, 2023


DOWNLOAD YOUR MOUTHPIECE: THE OPEN MOUTHPIECE DESIGNER

In March, we introduced a free site that offered an online mouthpiece designer.

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Peter Holmes March 19, 2023


INTRODUCING: THE OPEN MOUTHPIECE DESIGNER

Introducing an exciting new site that allows you, as a brass instrument player,
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