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1002 days ago

The Illustrated Musical Instruments Handbook

Cordwainer from Melville

The Illustrated Musical Instruments Handbook

Lucien Jenkins
Flame Tree Publishing, 2006

Softcover, 416 pages, colour illustrated, semi-gloss paper.
Very good condition.

From tubas to theremins... a complete reference for musicians and music lovers

Comprehensive, authoritative, and stunningly illustrated, this is a guide to musical instruments on the market today.

Packed with more than 400 pictures and information on a vast array of instruments. Instruments are organized by type--percussion, wind, brass, stringed, keyboards, electric and electronic, innovations and inspirations--and also include historical context.

Each entry describes the personality, history, and sound of the instrument, whether it's a violin or a steel drum, an accordion or an Ondes-Martenot.
Find the right instrument for every score.

Price: $10

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More messages from your neighbours
20 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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6 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 15.9% Hmm, maybe?
    15.9% Complete
  • 11.4% Yes!
    11.4% Complete
1115 votes
5 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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