Baroque wind instruments : a guide to their history, repertoire and basic technique

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Contents: Introduction Choosing an instrument Performing materials Style and ornamentation - and overview Notes Sources The bassoon The repertoire of the baroque bassoon Buying a bassoon Playing the bassoon Basic instrument maintenance Recommended reading Sources Recommended music for beginners The flute The repertoire of the baroque flute Buying a flute Playing the baroque flute Care of the flute Notes Recommended reading Sources Recommended reading for beginners The oboe The baroque oboe A brief history The repertoire of the baroque flute Buying an oboe Playing the oboe Care of the instrument and common problems Notes Recommended further reading Sources Recommended music for beginners The recorder The repertoire of the baroque recorder Buying a recorder Care of the recorder Playing the recorder Recommended further reading Sources Recommended music for beginners Appendices Bibliography Directory of makers, shops and suppliers Index.