Download or read book The Flute and Flute Playing written by Ted Boehm and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Includes 50 illustrations plus reproductions of Boehm's letters and numerous notes by the translator.