Music Theory, Instruments and Learning Ability....???

[Chew_Bear]

Would or Does it help to have an 'IMAGE' or picture as to what a instrument actually looks like in real life for music theory reference and knowledge....???

Since my music theory knowledge is lacking.....And because I am a VISUAL LEARNER....

I was thinking of making a catalogue/library of instruments that I either don't know or have not heard before in order to aid me in visually knowing how the instrument is 'traditionally' played/performed and therefore help me to distinguish how I would like to use that particular sound/instrument if and/or the need would ever rise.

For example....some of the instruments in a standard Orchestra/Orchestral Accompaniment. Some popular ethnic/world instruments.

What do you guys think/conclude...???

Does anyone do this already and whats your experience...??

Would this just be a waste of time/energy/space...???

 

[Gre!g]

hi since you are a visual learner , you can use these two books , one for musical expression and one for instruments , actually they are treatises , which i found they are really helpful , and thought you might enjoy it too

Pdf Book 1 : Berlioz Instrumentation

https://jcb2hw.dm2303.livefilestore...sical Texts and Monographs) (2002).pdf?psid=1

Pdf Book 2 : Mathias Musical Expression ( The file size 195.76 MB , takes a while to download

https://jcb2hw.dm2303.livefilestore...gqHziAUidtnNa0Q/Musical Expression.pdf?psid=1

 

[krushing]

"Visual learner" or not, I don't think there's anything wrong in understanding what you're dealing with.