Overview

The late 17th century through to the end of the 18th century saw rapid progress in the development of woodwind instruments and the composition of a vast body of music for those instruments. During this period a large amount of music for domestic consumption was written for a growing amateur market, a market which has regrown in the latter part of the 20th century. The last 30 years has also seen the standard of performance by professionals on these instruments rise enormously. This book provides a guide to the history of the four main woodwind instruments of the Baroque, the flute, oboe, recorder and bassoon, and this is complemented by a repertoire list for each instrument. It also guides those interested towards a basic technique for playing these instruments - a certain level of musical literacy is assumed - and it can be used by students, professionals and amateurs. Advice is also given on buying a suitable reproduction instrument from a market where now virtually any Baroque instrument can be obtained as a faithful copy. This is the first book of its kind and has its origins in the wind tutors of the 18th century.

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'Paul Carroll places all music lovers heavily in his debt by writing this fascinating historical survey of woodwind instruments as they were in the immensely productive Baroque era. His detailed scholarship is deeply impressive.' 'Paul Carroll puts everything into truly scholarly perspective. His text is superbly illustrated and the publishers have produced a book of high value' Musical Opinion 'If you teach in a college, make sure the library has several copies. Put this book on reading lists and make sure students look at it. Baroque Woodwind Instruments is exactly what it claims to be: a good commonsense guide to their history, repertoire and basic technique; and a practical encouragement to take one or more of them up.' The Galpin Society Journal

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Paul Carroll

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