Ballantine, Bill

An introduction to the flute including discussions of its history, its construction, famous flute makers, professional flutists, flute music and its composers, and the care of the instrument.

Surveys the history of the piano, its construction, the music composed for the instrument, and famous pianists past and present.

An introduction to the violin including discussions of its history, its construction, famous violin makers, professional violinists, violin music and its composers, and the care of the instrument.