An Essay On The Construction Of Flutes, Giving A History And Description Of The Most Recent Improvements (1882)

By Theobald Boehm and Theobald Bohm

Book Overview

""An Essay On The Construction Of Flutes, Giving A History And Description Of The Most Recent Improvements"" is a book written by Theobald Bohm and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of flutes, providing a detailed history of the instrument and its evolution over time. It also describes the most recent improvements in flute design and construction techniques.Bohm was a renowned flutist and instrument maker who revolutionized the design of the flute in the mid-19th century. In this book, he shares his extensive knowledge of the instrument and provides detailed instructions on how to construct a high-quality flute. The book covers topics such as the materials used in flute construction, the various parts of the instrument, and the different types of flutes.The book is a valuable resource for musicians, instrument makers, and anyone interested in the history and construction of the flute. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. Overall, ""An Essay On The Construction Of Flutes"" is an important work in the field of music and instrument making, and a must-read for anyone interested in the flute.With An Explanation Of The Principles Of Acoustics Applicable To The Manufacture Of Wind Instruments.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: 110401422X
• ISBN13: 9781104014223
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"