Flute (Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides) (Paperback)

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Product Description

An immensely important series of books, each one on a different instrument or group of instruments within the 'orchestral' family. Yehudi Menuhin was the general editor of the series originally launched in the 1970s. Every contribution is by an acknowledged master of his chosen instrument. The series is aimed at music students of all ages, amateur musicians, music teachers and all readers actively committed to music. It is the unique merit of the series that each book represents the individual view of its author (within an accepted framework) and, since each contributor is a musician of outstanding talent as well as an expert in his or her particular field, this approach gives the music guides their character and validity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kahn & Averill Publishers (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1871082137
• ISBN-13: 978-1871082135
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #517,928 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Mr. Galway, February 14, 2002

By A Customer

James Galway is an amazing musician, and this is a wonderful book. He has insitlled in me a deeper appreciation for the instrument itself. From history to techinque, every page encourages the reader to strive for nothing less than absolute beauty in creating music. While many professional musicians have a way of intimidating, Mr. Galway's approach is to build up one's ability and confidence. Although at this time I am an intermediate player at best, Mr. Galway's wit, humor, knowledge, and love of the flute will help me grow as a musician.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for every flutist!, August 11, 2005

By	Kleine Laura (Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flute: Yehudi Menhin Music Guides (Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides) (Hardcover)

This is one of the best well-rounded books about the flute I have ever read! As an amateur flutist and flute teacher, I am always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives to enrich my own playing and that of my students. James Galway does that. His easy-reading style has enough information to satisfy the knowledge-hungry without overwhelming the novice. I love it!

0 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for students of the flute, October 1, 2005

By	S. R. Schmidt "Ditchdigger" (Medford, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Book arrived in excellent conditon and in a timely fashion.