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Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments
This five-volume graded anthology acts as an introduction to the
flute music of the early- and mid-eighteenth century. All important
composers of flute music of the period are represented, starting
with the French pioneers La Barre and Hotteterre, and culminating
in the great Germans Handel and Bach. Texts faithfully follow the
original sources, any editorial additions being carefully
differentiated as such. These marks, which include ornament
realizations and breathing suggestions, together with the editorial
notes that accompany each piece, are designed to help the
progressing flautist to cultivate an authentic playing style. In
addition, useful information is given about the composers
represented and about the pieces selected and the sources from
which they are drawn. A separate continuo part is provided,
allowing the bass line to be doubled on cello or viola da gamba, in
accordance with standard continuo practice. This part, in which the
bass is figured, may also be used by keyboard players who wish to
improvise their own accompaniment.
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