Flute Resources: Bibliographies

An annotated survey of published materials for chamber, concertante, and vocal music originally conceived for wind instruments.

Collection of flutes and other instruments, statuary, iconography, books, music, tutors, patents, and other materials relating to the flute. Contains Western and non-Western examples of instruments, including a significant number of European and American makes. Offered as part of the American Memory online resource compiled by the National Digital Library Program of the Library of Congress.

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Revised 3rd edition. An annotated list of solos, graded method materials, reference reading, flute ensembles, music for alto flute, piccolo and bass flute. Over 3,500 entries, representing more than 1,700 composers and authors. Used throughout the world by flutists, artists, teachers, libraries and music dealers.

Teachers and flutists at all levels will welcome the return of Nancy Toff's unique one-stop guide to the flute and its music. Organized into four main parts--The Instrument, Performance, The Music, and Repertoire Catalog--the book begins with a description of the instrument and its making,offers information on choosing and caring for a flute, sketches a history of the flute, and discusses differences between members of the flute family. In the Performance section, readers learn about breathing, tone, vibrato, articulation, technique, style, performing, and recording. In the extensiveanalysis of flute literature that follows, Toff places individual pieces in historical context. The book ends with a comprehensive catalog of solo and chamber repertoire, and includes appendices with fingering charts as well as lists of current flute manufacturers, repair shops, sources for flutemusic and books, and flute clubs and related organizations worldwide.

Earlier ed. (1975) published under title: Woodwind solo and study material music guide.