Flute

Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides

by James Galway

Who better to write an authoritative yet fascinating introduction to flute playing than James Galway whose glittering career extends from principal flute in the Berlin Philharmonic to the top of the international pop music charts? His unique advice and experience is brought to bear on the problems and techniques of learning, practicing and playing - in solo, ensemble, at home, in concert and in the recording studio.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1983

Reviews

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of the history of the flute with practical advice on flute playing basics. The technology referenced in this edition is very dated and mostly out of use.

[Ashley McAulay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful :)

[sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

نواختن این قطعات همیشه برای یک نوازنده لذت بخش است...گویا صدای ساز از اعماق قلب بیرون میاید

[Denise Roper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an informative book about the flute, which includes chapters about the long and complicated history of the instrument, and also includes many chapters devoted to how to become a better flute player. It is filled with advice about caring for the instrument, good tone production, adjusting the pitch, articulation, how to practice, what to practice, playing Bach and the music of other Baroque composers, advice on some major solos, advice on playing in an orchestra, and much more. Not only is James Galway one of the greatest flautists of all time, he is also a witty and articulate writer. This is a book that entertains while it informs. It is for everyone who loves playing the flute, from beginners to advanced professional musicians. I liked this book so much that I have read it several times! Highly recommended.

[Ceira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Galway is a talented flautist with a love of his instrument and a regard for good music (and he's Irish to boot). The book is full of helpful instruction and good advice, and is written in a clear and interesting style that makes it an enjoyable read throughout. Every now and again he had some weird philosophy, but it was easy enough to ignore.

[Susannah Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

kind of outdated of course, but some parts were relevant