Flute: Yehudi Menhin Music Guides

Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides

by James Galway

An immensely important series of books, each one on a different instrument or group of instruments within the 'orchestral' family. Yehudi Menuhin was the general editor of the series originally launched in the 1970s. Every contribution is by an acknowledged master of his chosen instrument. The series is aimed at music students of all ages, amateur musicians, music teachers and all readers actively committed to music. It is the unique merit of the series that each book represents the individual view of its author (within an accepted framework) and, since each contributor is a musician of outstanding talent as well as an expert in his or her particular field, this approach gives the music guides their character and validity.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

244 pages, Hardcover

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