This book, similarly to the books in this series, does a good job of introducing the instrument, and spotlighting its place in the musical traditions it is associated with. It discusses how tones are produced on the instrument, both in learner-friendly physics and musicianship. This would be a great resource to allow students access to at the beginning of an academic year, when band students are exploring and deciding on instruments. In addition to trying the instrument themselves, students could explore this book to get an idea of how it is played, its function in an ensemble, and what genres/traditions of music the instrument is associated with. It is surprisingly detailed, which could be overwhelming to some students, however, it is also organized very well, allowing students to take in as much info as they feel comfortable with/are interested in on any aspect surrounding the instrument.
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