On Playing the Flute

Name: On Playing the Flute
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ISBN: 9780571207800

ISBN-10: 0571207804

ISBN-13: 9780571207800

Edition: N/A

Authors: Johann Joachim Quantz

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This work contains a wealth of detailed information on intonation, ornamentation, dynamics, the duties of the various accompanying performers, including the leader of the orchestra, and the principal forms and styles.

Book details

List price: $33.72
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 3/19/2001
Pages: 453
Size: 5.11" wide x 7.88" long x 0.95" tall
Weight: 1.892



Introduction


Introduction to the New Edition


Introduction to the Reissue


Preface to the Translation


Essay of a Method for Playing the Transverse Flute


Dedication


Preface


Introduction: Of the Qualities Required of Those Who Would Dedicate Themselves to Music



Short History and Description of the Transverse Flute



Of Holding the Flute, and Placing the Fingers



Of the Fingering or Application, and the Gamut or Scale of the Flute



Of the Embouchure



Of Notes, their Values, Metre, Rests, and Other Musical Signs



Of the Use of the Tongue in Blowing upon the Flute



Of Taking Breath, in the Practice of the Flute



Of the Appoggiaturas, and the Little Essential Graces Related to Them



Of Shakes



What a Beginner Must Observe in His Independent Practice



Of Good Execution in General in Singing and Playing



Of the Manner of Playing the Allegro



Of Extempore Variations on Simple Intervals



Of the Manner of Playing the Adagio



Of Cadenzas



What a Flautist Must Observe if he Plays in Public Concerts



Of the Duties of Those Who Accompany or Execute the Accompanying or Ripieno Parts Associated with a Concertante Part



How a Musician and a Musical Composition Are to Be Judged


Bibliography


Appendix


Bibliography II


Bibliography III


Index of the Most Important Matters