History Of The Boehm Flute: With Illustrations Exemplifying Its Origin By Progressive Stages (1883)

By Christopher Welch and Emil Reich

Book Overview

The book ""History Of The Boehm Flute: With Illustrations Exemplifying Its Origin By Progressive Stages"" was written by Christopher Welch and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Boehm flute, a type of flute that was developed in the mid-19th century by Theobald Boehm. The book includes detailed illustrations that showcase the evolution of the flute from its earliest origins to its modern form. The author also provides insights into the technical aspects of the flute, including its construction, materials, and playing techniques. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of musical instruments, particularly the flute, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of the most iconic instruments in classical music.And An Appendix Containing The Attack Originally Made On Boehm, And Other Papers Relating To The Boehm-Gordon Controversy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165473852
• ISBN13: 9781165473854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"