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Compiled by Shelley Collins, Jennifer Merrill, and Gulay Ceylan
at the University of Colorado-Boulder, 1988. Maintained and updated by Shelley
Collins. Your additions to this biography are invited for consideration.
Table of Contents
Boehm, Theobald. The Flute and
Flute-Playing in Acoustical, Technical, and Artistic Aspects. Munich, Germany: n.p.,
1871. Translated by Dayton C. Miller, ca. 1908, revised, 1922. New York:
McGinnis & Marx, 1960. 2nd ed., with an introduction by Samuel Baron. New York:
Dover Publications, Inc., 1964. At SPU.
ML936 .B682 1964
After studying acoustics at the University of Munich, Boehm, a flutist, composer, and flute maker, wrote this book about the acoustics of the flute and his redesigned fingering system for the flute. A very important book for its insights into performance practice of the late 1800s.
Corrette, Michel. Methode pour apprendre aisement a jouer de la flûte traversiere. Paris: self-published, 1735. Reprint of facsimilie, New York: G. Olms, 1975. MT342 .C8 1975
________. Methode pour apprendre aisement a jouer de la flûte traversiere. Paris: self-published, 1735. Reprint of facsimilie, with essay by Carol Reglin Farrar. New York: Institute of Mediæval Music, 1970. MT342 .C8
Another introductory tutor to the transverse flute, Corrette's work contains fingering charts, performance practice, and valuable information about the early flute, which modern flutists may find helpful in a comparison with modern instruments.
Delusse, Monsieur (Charles). L'art de la flûte traversiere.
Paris: Aux adresses ordinaires de musique, 1760. Reprinted by Buren, The Netherlands: F. Knuf, 1980. MT342 .D195 1760
Written almost a decade after Quantz's Essay, this treatise gives information about the development of flute technique in France during the second half of the 18th century. It includes fingering charts and performance practice information, and is good for beginners and more advanced players who are looking for more information about 18th century performance practice.
Ganassi, Silvestro. Fontegara. Edited by Hildemarie Peter. Translated by Dorothy Swainson, 1956. Berlin: Lichterfelde, 1959. MT340 .G32
The first treaty written especially for the recorder (in 1511), this source is also a tutor on playing divisions on a theme. Filled with exercises, there are also explanations and descriptions of how to perform the musical examples.
Hotteterre, Jacques-Martin. Principles of the Flute, Recorder and Oboe. Paris: Christophe Ballard, ca. 1707. Translated by Paul Marshall Douglas. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1968; reprint, 1983.
________. Principles of the Flute, Recorder and Oboe. Paris: Christophe Ballard, ca. 1707. Translated by David Lasocki. London: Books That Matter, 1968.
Hotteterre's treatise includes information about posture, embouchure, fingerings, trills, and the performance practice topics of articulation, vibrato, and ornamentation. Although the
treatise devotes five chapters to the oboe and recorder, the majority of the information presented relates specifically to the transverse flute. David Lasocki's translation includes an explanation of French pronunciation, which is helpful background information to understand when reading Hotteterre's comments on articulation.
Quantz, Johann Joachim. On Playing the Flute. Berlin: Johann Friedrich Voss, 1752. Translated by Edward R. Reilly. 2nd ed. New York: Schirmer Books, 1985. MT342 .Q313 1966a.
At SPU.
Quantz, a flutist, composer, and flute maker, wrote this extensive treatise to guide flute students. Quantz includes fingering charts, extensive information on ornamentation, cadenza performance, and articulation. In addition, his concepts on performance and affekt is very valuable information for any flutist who is interested in performance practice of the middle of the 18th century.
Rockstro, Richard Shepherd. The Flute.
London: n. p., 1890, 1928. Reprint of 2d edition, translated by Georgina M. Rockstro, London: Musica Rara, 1967.
A thorough compilation of all aspects of the flute: acoustics, construction and history of its development, the art of performance, and biographical notes on historical flutists. A very helpful resource.
Tromlitz, Johann George. The Virtuoso Flute-Player.
Leipzig, Germany: Adam Friedrich Böhme, 1791. Translated and edited by Ardal Powell, with an introduction by Eileen Hadidian. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. MT342 .T7213 1991.
At SPU.
Tromlitz's treatise, first published in 1791, allows us an insight into performance practice of the last part of the 18th century. Tromlitz, who assumed that his reader was familiar with the Quantz Essay, felt that as good teachers were in short supply, a further treatise on the flute was needed. The treatise includes information about the rudiments of music, basic technique, ornamentation, breathing, intonation, key signatures, and articulation.
________. The Keyed Flute. Leipzig, Germany: Adam Friedrich Böhme, 1800. Translated and edited by Ardal Powell. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1996.
This work is in three parts. The first, by Ardall Powell, gives detailed historical information about the flute in late 18th century Europe. Powell includes chapters on flute tutors,
instruments, repertoire, performance practice, and background information about Tromlitz. The second part is the Tromlitz text. Tromlitz described the various keys and their uses, technical considerations, and included exercises.
The third part of the book consists of appendices, including an essay by Tromlitz, a criticism of The Keyed Flute by J. G. Grenser, and an article about acoustics and intonation by J. H. Liebeskind. A detailed bibliography and list of musical instrument collections completes this work.
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Boenke, Heidi M. Flute Music by Women Composers: An Annotated Catalog. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988. ML128 .F7 B6 1988
This book lists the works for flute by women composers from over 40 countries and from three centuries. The catalogue effectively shows the quantity, variety, and scope of women composers.
Flute World Graded Catalogue, 14th edition. Franklin, Michigan: Flute World, 1998.
Although this is a commercial catalogue intended to list items for sale through Flute World, it has become one of the most thorough guides to music and flute recordings in print. Repertoire is organized by instrumentation, and the catalogue includes studies, orchestral excerpts, and an extensive list of flute choir music as well. In addition, Flute World has rated each work by difficulty.
Gronefeld, Ingo. Die Flötenkonzerte bis 1850: Ein thematisches Verzeichnis. 4 Volumes. Tutzing, Germany: H. Schneider, 1992-1995. ML128 .F7 G7
This four-volume thematic index includes the first line of each movement of known flute concerti up to 1850. Includes sources and editions. Volume 4 includes incipits and a list of concerti organized by instrumentation.
Hamburger Offentliche Bucherhallen. Musik für Flöte.
Hamburg: Musikbucherei, 1974. ML128 .F7 H3
This catalogue includes a list of European and North American publishers, a bibliography of flute books (mostly in German, but some in English), and a list of recommended repertoire by composer and instrumentation.
McGowan, Richard A. Italian Baroque Solo Sonatas for the Recorder and the Flute. Detroit, Michigan: Information Coordinators, 1978.
This catalogue includes a list of works from the Italian baroque, historical information, sources, 18th century editions and manuscripts, modern editions, information on composers whose works are believed lost, and a bibliography.
Miller, Dayton Clarence. Catalogue of Books and Literary Material Relating to the Flute and Other Musical Instruments, With Annotations.
Cleveland: Private publisher, 1935. ML128 .F7 M44
Part of a larger collection of five separate collections concerning the flute, this is an annotated listing of all books and printed material in the Dayton C. Miller Collection. This is a very thorough catalogue, but it only includes those items which describe the flute; musical items are not included, but are catalogued separately.
Pellerite, James J. A Handbook of Literature for the Flute.
Rev. 3d ed. Bloomington, Indiana: Zalo Publications, 1978. ML128 .F7 P4 1978.
At SPU.
Pellerite compiled and graded flute literature by difficulty, and his repertoire list is divided into the categories of method books, solos, and ensemble music. This work needs to be updated, but is a good guide to music published before 1978.
Pierreuse, Bernard. Flute Litterature: Catalogue general des oeuvres editees et inedites par formations instrumentales
[General catalog of published and unpublished works by instrumental category]. Preface by Henri Pousseur. Paris: Societe des Editions Jobert; Distribution, Editions musicales transatlantiques, 1982. ML128 .F7 P5 1982
This book is published in English, French, German, and Italian. It includes published and unpublished works, categorized by instrumentation.
Prill, Emil. Fuhrer durch die Flöten-Literatur: Grosser Katalog über 7500 Werke enthaltend: Neuerscheinungen von 1898-1912. Leipzig: J. H. Zimmerman, 1899. Reprint, Frankfurt, Germany: Zimmerman, 1992. ML128 .F7 P83
A catalog of repertoire for flute and piano or orchestra before 1898. The supplement includes music written or published from 1898 to 1912.
Seyfrit, Michael, compiler. Musical Instruments in the Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection at the Library of Congress: A Catalog.
Vol. 1. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1982. LC 12.2:f 67/3/v.1
This is the catalog of the Dayton C. Miller Collection at the Library of Congress. Mostly descriptions and pictures of the different flutes collected by Dr. Miller, there are also plates and x-rays of flutes to enhance the text. The entire collection will be available at the Library of Congress website.
Vester, Frans.
Flute music of the 18th century : an
annotated bibliography
London: Musica Rara, 1995.
ML128.F7 V46 1985. At SPU.
Vester, Frans. Flute Repertoire Catalogue: 10,000 Titles.
London: Musica Rara, 1967.
This repertoire list is arranged by instrumental combinations. Includes works with vocal parts, studies, methods, and instruction books, and literature. Although this is a very thorough list, it has not been updated since 1967.
At SPU.
Waln, Ronald, ed. Music Library Catalog: National Flute Association.
2d ed. Tuscon, Arizona: The Association, University of Arizona, 1979. ML128 .F7 N37 1979.
A catalog of flute music owned, in 1979, by the National Flute Association library. A supplement was published by the NFA in 1981. Other supplements are released from the NFA every few years, and the entire list is available on the NFA website.
Wilkins, Wayne. The Index of Flute Music Including the Index of Baroque Flute Trio Sonatas. Magnolia, Arkansas: The Music Register, 1974. ML128 .F7 W5.
At SPU.
This catalogue includes lists of piccolo studies and solos, flute methods, studies, solos, and ensemble pieces, books, and scores. There is also an index of Baroque trio sonatas. Information is arranged by instrumentation.
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Bate, Philip. The Flute: A Study
of Its History, Development and Construction. London: Ernest Benn Ltd., New
York: W. W. Norton & Co., Inc., 1969. ML935 .B25.
At SPU.
Bate discusses the development
of the flute from primitive times to the twentieth century. Bate includes
fingering charts and information on proper maintenance of the flute.
Dobrinski, Ingeborg. Das Solostuck
für Querflöte in der ersten Hälfte des 20 Jahrhunderts. Regensburg, German:
Gustav Bosse Verlag, 1981. ML937 .D56 1981
This book is both a repertoire
list and an analysis of selected works from the first half of the 20th century.
The writing is quite technical, but the second half of the book contains a
helpful works list, organized by composer, date of composition and publication,
and duration. There is also a useful bibliography at the end.
Dorgeuille, Claude. The French
Flute School: 1860-1950. Paris, Editions Coderg, 1983. Translated and edited
by Edward Blakeman. London: Tony Bingham, 1986.
This book tells the history of
the tradition of French flute playing at the Paris Conservatoire. Dorgeuille
includes biographies and discographies of the teachers, recollections by former
teachers, a list of the concours pieces for each year, along with the names
of the winners of the Premiere Prix.
Fitzgibbon, Henry Macaulay. The
Story of the Flute. London: W. Reeves, Limited, 1928, 2d edition, corrected
and revised, 1929.
An older resource, but full of
information on the flute: illustrations, musical examples, kinds of flutes,
famous flutists, non-Western flutes, and historical information. The development
of the flute from ancient times is included, as is information about modifications
to the early 20th century flute.
Girard, Adrien. Histoire et richesses
de la flûte. Paris: Librairie Grund, 1953. ML935 .G5
A compilation of the history
and performers of the flute. Exceptional prints, diagrams, and charts. Information
on the history and development of the flute, instrument makers, technique,
biographies of flutists, repertoire lists, and a discography.
Kolbel, Herbert. Von der Flöte:
Brevier für Flötenspieler. Kassel, Germany: Bärenreiter, 1966. ML935 .K6 1966
Includes a history of the flute
from antiquity to the 20th century. Of special note is the section on the
Boehm-Gordon controversy. Interestingly, Kolbel separates the development
of the flute and the development of the repertoire into different chapters.
It is worth noting that Kolbel's chapter on the flute in the orchestra begins
with the Renaissance (although technically, the only works mentioned from
this period are consorts and choral settings).
McKinley, Alden. New Directions
in Twentieth Century Flute Music. Boulder, Colorado: Self-published, 1982. ML937
.M33 1982
This book is about the history
and development of twentieth century music. It was written to provide assistance
to college level students in choosing and preparing 20th century music for
recitals and other performances. It includes a bibliography and selected literature
list.
Meylan, Raymond. The Flute. Alfred
Clayton, translator. Portland, Oregon: Amadeus Press, 1988.
Meylan's book discusses the history
of the flute from antiquity to the present. It includes many pictures of historical
flutes and of medieval and renaissance paintings of flute players.
Neuhaus, Margaret N. The Flute
Fingering Book. Naperville, Illinois: Flute Studio Press, 1986. MT348 .N58
1986.
Includes the history and development
of the one-keyed flute, as well as an anthology of fingerings (regular, flattement,
battement, and trill) from primary sources. The author includes original covers
from baroque instruction books.
Powell, Ardal. The Flute.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2002.
A comprehensive guide to the history of the
flute and flute-playing. Innovations of construction are addressed along
with flutemakers, performers, repertoire, and composers. Excellent
documentation and illustrations. A companion
website serves as an introduction
to the book and is helpful for students.
Solum, John. The Early Flute. (With
a chapter on the Renaissance flute by Anne Smith.) Oxford: Clarendon Press,
1992. ML935 .S66 1992.
At SPU.
This excellent book discusses
the development and history of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical flutes.
Solum includes sources for technique and performance practice, a guide to
purchasing an instrument, suggestions for working from facsimiles, and a valuable
list of solo and ensemble repertoire. This work clears up some of the mistakes
made in Nancy Toff's book.
Toff, Nancy. The Development of
the Modern Flute. New York: Taplinger Pub. Co., 1979; reprint, Urbana:
University of Illinois Press, 1986. ML936. At SPU.
The most comprehensive guide
to the development of the flute. While most of the book is devoted to the
development of the Boehm flute, there are several chapters on the earlier
instruments. A few errors were not corrected in the reprint edition.
Voorhees, Jerry L. The Classification
of Flute Fingering Systems of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Buren,
The Netherlands: F. Knuf, 1980. ML936 .V66
This book classifies fingering
systems of the flute from the 19th to the 20th centuries. Voorhees divides
the development of the fingering systems into five categories.
Welch, Christopher. History of
the Boehm Flute. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., 1896. 3d ed., rearranged,
added to, and partly rewritten.
This book came about as a response
to Rockstro's Treatise, and here presents Boehm's work in a more positive
light. Part I concerns Boehm's life, the rise of the Boehm-Gordon controversy,
and the development of the Boehm flute. Part II examines the controversy,
memoirs of Boehm, and a listing of his compositions.
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Floyd, Angeleita. The Gilbert Legacy:
Methods, Exercises and Techniques for the Flutist. Cedar Falls, Iowa: Winzer
Press, 1990. MT342 .F52 1990. At SPU:
M788.5 G464f
This book is about Geoffrey Gilbert's
life, teachings, principles of fundamental techniques, and ideas on practicing.
It includes useful figures and examples. This is an excellent book for teachers,
students, and performers.
Gazzelloni, Severino. Il flauto
d'oro. Torino: Edizioni Rai, 1984. ML419 .G38 A3 1984
A history and commentary
on the flute, with biographies of Italian flutists. No index or table of contents.
In Italian.
McCutchan, Ann. Marcel Moyse: Voice
of the Flute. Portland, Oregon: Amadeus Press, 1994.
McCutchan's thorough biography
of Moyse includes a detailed history of the flutist's life, a list of Moyse's
publications, a discography, and a list of broadcast transcriptions.
Wye, Trevor. Marcel Moyse: An Extraordinary
Man. Cedar Falls, Iowa: Winzer Press, 1993. ML419 .M69 W9 1993
Wye's biography of Moyse, in
contrast to McCutchan's work, is a compilation of the accounts of students
and friends of Moyse. Although the tone of Wye's book is rather anecdotal,
Wye's extensive use of firsthand accounts provides a colorful picture of Moyse's
life and teaching. Includes bibliographical references and discography.
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Kincaid, William and Claire Polin.
The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique. 3 Volumes. New York: MCA Music,
1967, 1968, & 1970. MT342 .K55 A7
Volume I: Written with Claire
Polin shortly before Kincaid's death. Solid introduction to posture and tone.
Advances quickly.
Volume II: This lesson book was
compiled the year after Kincaid's death. Like Volume I, this one moves quickly..
Volume II: The third book in
this series was written three years after Kincaid's death and is only slightly
more advanced than Volume II.
Krell, John. Kincaidiana: A Flute
Player's Notebook. Malibu, California: Trio Associates, 1973. 2d edition, with
revisions. Santa Clarita, California: The National Flute Association, 1998. MT340 .K74. At SPU.
The author, a student, colleague,
and friend of William Kincaid, was encouraged to publish the notes he took
during lessons and master classes with Kincaid, and the result is this book.
There is very little on the life of Kincaid, but there is a huge wealth of
information on his teaching. This is especially valuable, as it is provided
and interpreted by one of his students.
Kujala, Walfrid. The Flutist's
Progress. Winnetka, Illinois: Progress Press, 1970. MT348 .K85
This flute method, while somewhat
dry, is very thorough, as it covers all aspects of flute playing, including
technique, breathing, acoustics, and interpretation. As the title implies,
it is intended for any age or ability level, but it should not be considered
a substitute for a teacher. Includes a 33 1/3 rpm. microgroove.
Lancaster, Linda Karen. "Analyzing
Flute Pedagogy: A Discussion with Selected Pedagogues." D.M.A. diss., University
of Missouri-Kansas City, 1994. (Available through Interlibrary Loan.)
This is an exceptionally thorough
compilation of flute pedagogical methods. Through a flute pedagogical survey,
the author was able to compare and contrast the teaching styles and philosophies
of many of today's leading flute teachers. An excellent resource.
Nyfenger, Thomas. Music and the
Flute. Closter, New Jersey: Self-published, 1986. MT340 .N8 1986. At SPU.
Nyfenger, a former flute teacher
at Yale, wrote this excellent book of the concepts he tried to teach his students.
Topics include basic concepts of technique, learning, approaches to practice,
discussion about teaching the flute, acoustics, articulation, and biographical
information about the author. A very enjoyable and informative book, written
with insight and humor.
O'Neill, John. The Jazz Method
for Flute. London: Schott Educational Publications, 1994.
This book is divided into two
parts. The first part includes information about technical foundations, and
the second part is about jazz performance practice. Many of the chapters close
with suggestions for further listening, reading or practice. A CD is included.
Osborne, Charles E. Pedagogical
Application of Flute Study to Teachers' Needs. Thesis (Ph. D.). Ann Arbor, Michigan:
University Microfilms, 1962. Microfilm 4151 Music
In this doctoral dissertation
from 1962, the author compiled information on teaching the flute from various
sources and from his own original research. There is a considerable amount
of information here on teaching the flute. Some of the pedagogical concepts
are valuable, and some are outdated.
Putnik, Edwin. The Art of Flute
Playing. Evanston, Illinois: Summy-Birchard Co., 1970. MT340. P86
Putnik states in his introduction
that this book is "designed to serve as a guide for the instruction of
beginning students of the flute." This book, while extremely thorough, moves
almost too quickly for a true beginner, and is probably best for a flute
teacher to use as supplementary material.
Stevens, Roger. Artistic Flute:
Technique and Study. Edited by Ruth Zwissler. Hollywood, California: Highland
Music Company, 1967.
This book includes technical
concepts for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced flutist. Topics include
breathing, articulation, tone development, vibrato, and ensemble techniques.
The appendices include practice techniques, fingerings, and trill fingerings.
Stoune, Michael C., ed. The Flutist's
Handbook: A Pedagogy Anthology. Santa Clarita, California: The National Flute
Association, Inc., 1998.
The essays in this anthology
were collected to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the National Flute Association.
The book is divided into four sections: technique, tone, performance, and
instruments. Written by highly respected teachers and players in the NFA,
this compilation is a helpful resource for any flute teacher.
Wye, Trevor. Proper Flute Playing.
London: Novello, 1988.
This book, by one of Great Britain's
best-known players and teachers, is about the basic elements of technique
and history, and includes information about preparing for auditions, performances,
and recitals. Wye includes a list of recommended study materials, a guide
to pronunciation, and a bibliography. It is a helpful guide for teachers and
students alike.
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Flute Journal. Needham, Massachusetts:
Dorn Publications, 1981-1982. ML935 .F59
Published quarterly. This journal
includes analysis of flute works, articles addressing technical problems,
record and music reviews, and advertisements. Unfortunately, Flute Journal
appears to have been published for only a few issues.
Flute Talk. Evanston, Illinois:
The Instrumentalist Co. 1981-present.
Nine issues yearly, 1981-1986;
10 issues yearly, July/August 1986-present. Articles are generally brief and present
overviews of various subjects. This is not a "scholarly journal," but provides
interesting reading, a good way to grab the interest of an intermediate flutist,
and a general resource to keep on the shelf.
Flutewise. ed. Liz Goodwin. East
Sussex, England.
This magazine is aimed at "young
and young at heart flute players everywhere." It is very readable and
has fewer advertisements than Flute Talk. There are games, letters, interviews,
and articles all written for the younger flutist. A magazine for
young students and valuable for teachers of younger students. Published quarterly.
Flutist, The. Ashville, North Carolina:
E. Medicus, 1920-1929. Microfilm 1299 MUSIC
This journal, which was published
for almost a decade, is a unique collection of information about flutists
and flute playing from the early part of the century. Unfortunately, the journal
contains
racist overtones and undocumented articles.
Flutist Quarterly, The. Santa Clarita,
California: The National Flute Association, 1984-present. ML27 .U5 N3676
Published Quarterly. The journal
articles tend to concentrate on describing the national convention held each
year in the United States.
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(From dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and journals)
Addington, Christopher. "In
Search of the Baroque Flute: The Flute Family 1680-1750." Early Music
12, No. 1 (1984): 34-47. At SPU.
Blume, Friedrich, ed. Musik in
Geschichte und Gegenwart. Kassel: Bärenreiter, 1955. S. v. "Flöteninstrumente,"
by Hans-Peter Schmitz. ML100 .M92. At SPU.
Marshall, Robert. "The Compositions
for Solo Flute: A Reconsideration of Their Authenticity and Chronology."
Chapter 12 in The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach: The Sources, the Style, the
Significance. New York: Schirmer Books, 1989.
ML410.B13 M28 1989. At SPU.
Mehne, Wendy Herbener. "18th-Century
Woodwind Articulation." Flute Talk 13, No. 4 (April 1994): 13-15, 23.
Citing examples from Bach's music,
Mehne offers guidelines for articulation.
Powell, Ardal. "The Hotteterre
Flute: Six Replicas in Search of a Myth." Journal of the American Musicological
Society 49 (1996): 225-63. At SPU.
Sadie, Stanley, ed. The New Grove
Dictionary of Music and Musicians. London: Macmillan, 1980. S. v. "Flute,"
by Howard Mayer Brown. ML100 .N48. At SPU.
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The works in this section include
information on a variety of topics, including pedagogy, acoustics, performance
practice, flute history, development and construction, and performers.
Bowers, Jane, et al. Edited by
Rien de Reede. Concerning the Flute: Ten Articles About Flute Literature, Flute
Playing, Flute Making, and Flutists. Amsterdam: Broekmans & van Poppel,
1984.
A series of articles written
by flutists and researchers in recognition of Franz Vester's retirement from
the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, this compilation covers various aspects
of flute playing, and include such topics as baroque trills, the Hotteterre
family, and composers of music for the flute.
Cohen, Sheryl.
Bel Canto Flute: The Rampal School.
Cedar Rapids, IA: Winzer Press,
2003.
"Bel Canto Flute: The Rampal
School offers an inspiring and artistic application of the teachings of
Jean-Pierre Rampal and Alain Marion to daily studies, etudes, and
traditional repertoire. In twelve chapters, Sheryl Cohen explores the Rampal
School’s poetic approach to expressive phrasing as a foundation to develop
music artistry, creative practice methods, breath control, tone,
articulation, and technique, all while searching to free the artist within.
This bold 220-plus page work includes 34 etudes and 33 solo movements: J.S.
Bach’s Partita, Sonata in E Minor, C.P.E. Bach’s Sonata in A Minor for flute
alone, Telemann Fantasias No. 2 and 10, along with movements from works by
Blavet, Mozart, Handel, plus studies of Boehm, Andersen, Koehler, Altes, and
more." (Quoted directly from the
Winzer Press website.)
DeLorenzo, Leonardo. My Complete
Story of the Flute: The Instrument, the Performer, the Music. New York: Citadel
Press, 1951. 2d edition, revised and expanded. National Flute Association Special
Publications Committee, ed. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University Press, 1992.
ML935 .D47
An eclectic compilation of anecdotes
about performers, instruments, the history of the flute, repertoire, and DeLorenzo's
autobiography. The second edition contains a revised index and appendices.
Entertaining, and full of information that may not be found elsewhere.
Galway, James. Flute. New York:
Schirmer Books, 1982. ML935 .G33 1982. At SPU.
This book includes the history
of the flute from antiquity to the 20th century, technical studies, and comments
about flute performance. It includes a discography and repertoire list.
Howell, Thomas. The Avant-Garde
Flute: A Handbook for Composers and Flutists. Berkeley: University of California
Press: 1974. ML935 .H795 A9. At SPU.
This book includes information
about twentieth century terminology and special effects, including pitch and
timbre alteration, special fingerings, and intonation. Volume II contains
information about avant-garde instrumentation. The accompanying recording
gives examples of the effects contained in the book. Useful for performers
and composers.
Lasocki, David, ed. Fluting and
Dancing: Articles and Reminiscences for Betty Bang Mather on her 65th Birthday.
New York: McGinnis & Marx Music Publishers, 1992. ML55 .M326 1992
This series of short articles
in invaluable because they bring to life the legacy of Betty Bang Mather.
Articles were contributed by students, colleagues, and even Mather's 94 year-old
father. The articles describe her love for music and how she has influenced
and affected those around her. Also includes articles on some of Mather's
interests: baroque music and the relationship of dance and flute music.
Leroy, Rene. Traite de la flûte,
historique, technique et pedagogique. Paris: Editions musicales transatlantiques,
1966. ML935 .L45
This is a valuable resource in
that there are several excellent drawings that teachers can use. Based on
some of these illustrations, however, this source has limited use, as opinion
about correct hand and body positions have changed in the last thirty years,
and are now more ergonomically correct. The text includes general information
about the flute, technique, and problems particular to the instrument.
Pellerite, James J. A Modern Guide
to Fingerings for the Flute. Revised, enlarged 2nd. ed. Bloomington, Indiana:
Zalo Publications, 1972.
This book includes basic fingerings
for the flute, trills, tremolos, quarter tone trills, and multiphonics. This
is an invaluable resource for all levels of flute students and performers.
Phelan, James. The Complete Guide
to the Flute: From Acoustics and Construction to Repair and Maintenance.
Boston: Conservatory Publications, 1980. ML936 .P45 1980. At SPU.
This book includes information
about acoustics and the construction of the flute. It is a manual for flute
repair and maintenance of the instrument. Phelan also includes a list of recommended
tools and supplies, materials, and a glossary of flute making terms.
Scheck, Gustav. Die Flöte und ihre
Musik. Mainz, Germany: B. Schott's Söhne, 1975. ML935 .S33
This very thorough volume includes
the following subjects: acoustics, history of the flute family (including
recorders, flutes of antiquity, and the effect of metal upon the tone quality),
anatomy and physiology of breathing, a comparison of treatises from the 18th,
19th, and 20th centuries, a list of treatises that mention vibrato, the interpretation
of articulation markings from different periods (with examples from the repertoire),
technique, interpretation, and some analyses of various works in the repertoire.
In German.
Toff, Nancy. The Flute Book: A
Complete Guide for Students and Performers. New York: C. Scribner's Sons, 1985.
ML935. T65 1985. At SPU.
A comprehensive
guide to the flute. Republished in 1996, it is also one of the most
up-to-date (although there are some minor editing errors and incorrect dates)
works about the flute. It covers all aspects of the flute and flute playing,
from the instrument itself to performance, the music, and repertoire. A very
valuable resource for all flutists.
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