A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist.

A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist. * A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist, by Susan J. Maclagan. TheScarecrow Scarecrowgoes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]See : IgnoranceScarecrowcan’t live up to his name. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Am. Press, Inc., 2009. www.scarecrowpress.com; (800) 462-6420; 352pp. $100. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you ever seen a picture of an Albisiphon? Do you wonder whatthe proper names of all the screws, levers and keys on a flute are? Whatare "Gardner's Fingers" and how do they affect technique?Is a "moisture triangle" a good thing? How does a Ponschofondiffer from a modern bass flute The bass flute is the bass member of the flute family. It is in the key of C, pitched one octave below the concert flute. Because of the length of its tube (approximately 146 cm), it is usually made with a "J" shaped head joint, which brings the embouchure hole within reach of the ? All these questions, and more, can beanswered through reading Susan Maclagan's Dictionary for the ModernFlutist. This alphabetized listing includes detailed examples of flutes asthey developed through time and describes many options and modificationscurrently available for flutes. For intermediate flutists who arebeginning to make choices regarding purchasing options, this resource isvery valuable. Many terms used in the flute industry are explained indetail, often with accompanying photos and diagrams. Informationincludes wall thickness, key options, metal choices, types of pads,embouchure em��bou��chure?n.1. The mouth of a river.2. Musica. The mouthpiece of a woodwind or brass instrument.b. The manner in which the lips and tongue are applied to such a mouthpiece. plate descriptions, and the instrument maker markings foundon many flutes. For young flutists who are beginning to develop a vocabulary ofcommon terms in the flute world, descriptions of chair designations,tonguing and vibrato vi��bra��to?n. pl. vi��bra��tosA tremulous or pulsating effect produced in an instrumental or vocal tone by minute and rapid variations in pitch. options, names of famous flutists, and definitionsof basic flute maintenance choices are carefully listed. They will enjoybrowsing through the resource to learn new terms See suggestions for new terms. and view pictures anddiagrams of flutes (old and new). The great variety in topics covered inthe dictionary will provide impetus for discussion regarding flutes,flute makers, flutists and musical terms in general. Professional flutists and teachers may wish to purchase thisdictionary for their independent or collegiate studios. A definitestrength of the resource is the detailed descriptions of optionsavailable for flutes and the benefits of these options. While themusical terms are not complete, and the list of composers and flutistsis not exhaustive, it is obvious that the author is quite complete inher delineation of mechanisms, keys, levers and other possibilities forflutes. The Dictionary for the Modern Flutist is a useful addition tostudio libraries and as a possible coffee table offering in studiowaiting rooms for flutists and families. The writing style isaccessible, and all terms are described in detail, often withillustrations. It is guaranteed that this resource will provide manyopportunities for consideration and dialog among flutists young and oldas the information included will fit the needs of flutists of any levelof interest or performance.--Reviewed by Alice Hammel, Richmond,Virginia * The items marked with this symbol can be ordered via the MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National AssociationMTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee)website through our affiliation with Amazon.com. Go to www.mtna.org andchoose Member Services from the Membership option in the main menu barfor more information.