The second edition of Susan J. Maclagan's A Dictionary for the Modern
Flutist presents clear and concise definitions of more than 1,600 common
flute-related terms that a player of the Boehm-system or Baroque flute
may encounter. Fully illustrated with more than 150 images, the entries
describe flute types, flute parts; playing techniques; acoustics;
articulations; intonation; common ornaments; flute-making and repairs;
flute history; flute music books, and many more topics. Unique to the
second edition are entries on beatbox techniques and muscles of the face
and throat. Entries now also feature bibliographic cross-references for
further research. Carefully labeled illustrations for many flute types,
parts, mechanisms, and accessories help make definitions easier to
visualize. Appendixes provide further information on such subjects as
flute classifications, types of flutes and their parts, key and tone
hole names, head joint options, orchestra and opera audition excerpts,
and biographies of people mentioned in the definitions. Contributed
articles include "An Easy Guide to Checking Your Flute Tuning and Scale"
by Trevor Wye; "Flute Clutches" by David Shorey; "Early Music on Modern
Flute" by Barthold Kuijken; and "Crowns and Stoppers" and "Boehm Flute
Scales from 1847 to the Present: The Short Story" by Gary Lewis.
Maclagan's A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist, second edition is an
essential reference volume for flutists of all levels and for libraries
supporting student, professional, and amateur musicians.
