{"product_id":"the-flute-yale-musical-instrument-series","title":"The Flute (Yale Musical Instrument Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of the flute in the musical life of Europe and North America from the twelfth century to the present day. It is the first history to illustrate the relationship that has bound the instrument  its music  and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices.  In a comprehensive and authoritative account of the flutes development  Ardal Powell takes full account of recent research: on military flutes and fifes of the fifteenth century  the renaissance consort flute  baroque and classical instruments  mechanically advanced nineteenth-century designs by Theobald Boehm and others  and further innovations that led to the modern flute.  All these transformations are related to revolutions in playing style and repertoire  in the lives of flute players and makers  and in the uses of the instrument to play military  religious  consort  solo  chamber  opera  symphony  jazz  popular  and flute band music. For the first time the role of amateur flutists receives due consideration alongside the influence of famous players and teachers. The ultimate guide to the heritage of the flute  this volume will delight both those who play the flute and those who love its music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946369544245,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300094981","price":83.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300094985.jpg?v=1769947048","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-flute-yale-musical-instrument-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}