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1) The flute
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"This book tells the story of the flute in the musical life of Europe and North America from the twelfth century to the present day. It is the first history to illustrate the relationship that has bound the instrument, its music, and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices." "For the first time the role of amateur flutists receives due consideration alongside the influence of famous players and...
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This is the first comprehensive study of the evolution of the flute, today's most popular woodwind. Nancy Toff, herself a dedicated flutist, follows the development of the modern flute from Boehm's day to the present with a special emphasis on twentieth-century models, dealing in depth with each change in design and its concomitant effect on performance practice. Includes more than 150 illustrations/photographs of each important advance in the design...
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The modern flute owes its invention to the author of this 1871 musicology classic. It details the instrument's acoustics, explains techniques for establishing proportions, keying, fingering, care and repair, and bass flute in G. Includes insights on development of tone, exercises, and methods of practicing and interpretation. 50 illustrations.
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