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

by Christopher Welch and Emil Reich

Book Overview

The ""History of the Boehm Flute"" is a book written by Christopher Welch in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of the Boehm flute, a type of flute that was invented by Theobald Boehm in the early 19th century. The book includes detailed illustrations that exemplify the origin of the Boehm flute by progressive stages. The author traces the history of the Boehm flute from its earliest origins to its modern-day form, discussing the various changes and innovations that have been made to the instrument over the years. He also provides a detailed analysis of the technical aspects of the flute, including its construction, tuning, and playing techniques. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of musical instruments, particularly the flute. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of the Boehm flute and its impact on the world of music. The illustrations included in the book are also a valuable resource, providing a visual representation of the various stages of the flute's development. Overall, ""History of the Boehm Flute"" is an informative and engaging read that will appeal to music lovers and historians alike.And An Appendix Containing The Attack Originally Made On Boehm, And Other Papers Relating To The Boehm-Gordon Controversy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116549874X
• ISBN13: 9781165498741
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"