Download or read book Cuban Flute Style written by Sue Miller and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Egües and José Fajardo are universally regarded as the leading exponents of charanga flute playing, an improvisatory style that crystallized in 1950s Cuba with the rise of the mambo and the chachachá. Despite the commercial success of their recordings with Orquesta Aragón and Fajardo y sus Estrellas and their influence not only on Cuban flute players but also on other Latin dance musicians, no in-depth analytical study of their flute solos exists. In Cuban Flute Style: Interpretation and Improvisation, Sue Miller—music historian, charanga flute player, and former student of Richard Egües—examines the early-twentieth-century decorative style of flute playing in the Cuban danzón and its links with the later soloistic style of the 1950s as exemplified by Fajardo and Egües. Transcriptions and analyses of recorded performances demonstrate the characteristic elements of the style as well as the styles of individual players. A combination of musicological analysis and ethnomusicological fieldwork reveals the polyrhythmic and melodic aspects of the Cuban flute style, with commentary from flutists Richard Egües, Joaquín Oliveros, Polo Tamayo, Eddy Zervigón, and other renowned players. Miller also covers techniques for flutists seeking to learn the style—including altissimo fingerings for the Boehm flute and fingerings for the five-key charanga flute—as well as guidance on articulation, phrasing, repertoire, practicing improvisation, and working with recordings. Cuban Flute Style will appeal to those working in the fields of Cuban music, improvisation, music analysis, ethnomusicology, performance and performance practice, popular music, and cultural theory.
Download or read book Improvising Sabor written by Sue Miller and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improvising Sabor: Cuban Dance Music in New York begins in 1960s New York and examines in rich detail the playing styles and international influence of important figures in US Latin music. Such innovators as José Fajardo, Johnny Pacheco, George Castro, and Eddy Zervigón dazzled the Palladium ballroom and other Latin music venues in those crucible years. Author Sue Miller focuses on the Cuban flute style in light of its transformations in the US after the 1959 revolution and within the vibrant context of 1960s New York. While much about Latin jazz and salsa has been written, this book focuses on the relatively unexplored New York charangas that were performing during the chachachá and pachanga craze of the early sixties. Indeed, many accounts cut straight from the 1950s and the mambo to the bugalú’s development in the late 1960s with little mention of the chachachá and pachanga’s popularity in the mid-twentieth century. Improvising Sabor addresses not only this lost and ignored history, but contends with issues of race, class, and identity while evaluating differences in style between players from prerevolution Cuban charangas and those of 1960s New York. Through comprehensive explorations and transcriptions of numerous musical examples as well as interviews with and commentary from Latin musicians, Improvising Sabor highlights a specific sabor that is rooted in both Cuban dance music forms and the rich performance culture of Latin New York. The distinctive styles generated by these musicians sparked compelling points of departure and influence.
Download or read book The Evolution of Mann written by Cary Ginell and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). More than any other musician, Herbie Mann was responsible for establishing the flute as an accepted jazz instrument. Prior to his arrival, the flute was a secondary instrument for saxophonists, but Mann found a unique voice for the flute, presenting it in different musical contexts, beginning with Afro-Cuban, and then continuing with music from Brazil, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Japan, and Eastern Europe. As Mann once said, "People would say to me, 'I don't know where you are right now,' and I would respond, 'And you're not going to know where I'm going to be tomorrow.'" A self-described restless spirit, Herbie Mann also was a master at marketing himself. His insatiable curiosity about the world led him to experiment with different kinds of sounds, becoming a virtual Pied Piper of jazz. He attracted thousands to his concerts while alienating purists and critics alike. His career lasted for five decades, from his beginnings in a tiny Brooklyn nightclub to appearances on international stages. "I want to be as synonymous with the flute as Benny Goodman is for the clarinet," he was fond of saying. By the time he died of prostate cancer in 2003, he had fulfilled his desire.
Download or read book The Renaissance Flute written by Kate Clark and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The last four decades have seen a revival of interest in the renaissance transverse flute. The few collections of surviving original flutes from the sixteenth century have increasingly attracted musicologists, instrument makers, and players to examine, measure (and copy), perform and record on them. Renaissance flute workshops and summer courses attract students and amateur players in several corners of Europe every year. At the same time, renaissance manuscripts and early prints have increasingly become available on the internet, providing an ever-expanding supply of materials for flutists wanting to experience renaissance music for themselves. This handbook for renaissance flute players offers all the information needed to buy, maintain, and learn to play the renaissance flute, whether alone or in consort. It explains how to read and interpret renaissance music whether from original notation or in modern editions, how to make your own transcriptions, and how to write your own diminutions. It also introduces readers to the basics of renaissance music theory, in clear and simple language. At a time when the gap between the professional "classical" music world and its public seems to have grown irrevocably, this book aims to demystify the business of making beautiful music together. It is a key to the elegant, cylindrical flute that was played all over Europe in the age of polyphony and to the gentle art of consort playing.""--
Download or read book Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music written by Steven Jan and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music by Steven Jan is a comprehensive account of the relationships between evolutionary theory and music. Examining the ‘evolutionary algorithm’ that drives biological and musical-cultural evolution, the book provides a distinctive commentary on how musicality and music can shed light on our understanding of Darwin’s famous theory, and vice-versa. Comprised of seven chapters, with several musical examples, figures and definitions of terms, this original and accessible book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the relationships between music and evolutionary thought. Jan guides the reader through key evolutionary ideas and the development of human musicality, before exploring cultural evolution, evolutionary ideas in musical scholarship, animal vocalisations, music generated through technology, and the nature of consciousness as an evolutionary phenomenon. A unique examination of how evolutionary thought intersects with music, Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music is essential to our understanding of how and why music arose in our species and why it is such a significant presence in our lives.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy and Improvisation in the Arts written by Alessandro Bertinetto and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 1133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last few decades, the notion of improvisation has enriched and dynamized research on traditional philosophies of music, theatre, dance, poetry, and even visual art. This Handbook offers readers an authoritative collection of accessible articles on the philosophy of improvisation, synthesizing and explaining various subjects and issues from the growing wave of journal articles and monographs in the field. Its 48 chapters, written specifically for this volume by an international team of scholars, are accessible for students and researchers alike. The volume is organized into four main sections: I Art and Improvisation: Theoretical Perspectives II Art and Improvisation: Aesthetical, Ethical, and Political Perspectives III Improvisation in Musical Practices IV Improvisation in the Visual, Narrative, Dramatic, and Interactive Arts Key Features: Treats improvisation not only as a stylistic feature, but also as an aesthetic property of artworks and performances as well as a core element of artistic creativity. Spells out multiple aspects of the concept of improvisation, emphasizing its relevance in understanding the nature of art. Covers improvisation in a wide spectrum of artistic domains, including unexpected ones such as literature, visual arts, games, and cooking. Addresses key questions, such as: - How can improvisation be defined and what is its role in different art forms? - Can improvisation be perceived as such, and how can it be aesthetically evaluated? - What is the relationship between improvisation and notions such as action, composition, expressivity, and authenticity? - What is the ethical and political significance of improvisation?
Download or read book The Flute Book written by Nancy Toff and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instrument -- Performance -- The music -- Repertoire catalog -- Fingering chart for the Boehm flute -- Flute manufacturers -- Repair shops -- Sources for instruments and accessories -- Sources for music and books -- Journals, societies, and service organizations -- Flute clubs and societies.
Download or read book Body and Soul the Evolution of a Tenor Saxophone Standard written by Eric Allen and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body & Soul, a song with music by Johnny Green and lyrics by Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, and Robert Sour, was first published in 1930. It became a popular tune for jazz musicians. This volume presents transcriptions and analyses of recorded solos by Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, and Chris Potter. With a foreword by Chris Potter.
Download or read book A Flute Bibliography written by Joseph Anthony Bruno and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jazz Flute written by Peter Westbrook and published by . This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The simplest of wind instruments, the flute has been ubiquitous in every culture from antiquity to the present. However, its "small" sound kept it from being a solo instrument before amplification. The flute's history, both in and out of jazz, is reported here by flutist and musicologist Peter Westbrook. This reference book cites the artists, techniques, and styles that have made the flute a rich and integral part of contemporary music.
Download or read book The Flutist Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flute for Everyone written by Riddhi Sanyal and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FLUTE FOR EVERYONE is designed in such a way that, readers across the world will be able to start in Flute / Bansuri, learn to play prelims, songs and gain interest in Classical Music.Goal is Read, Listen, Play & Learn. Notations are available in both Indian & Sheet Music. Step by step guidance is provided on holding the flute, first time blowing, playing the preliminary notes in multiple octaves, playing with beats & rhythm and then enter to play various world famous songs starting from Happy Birthday To You, Twinkle Twinkle, We shall Overcome, Do a Deer, Jamaican Farewell, Auld Lang Syne. Greatest advantage of this book is that, both notations are provided here - Indian Convention and Sheet Music. Music files are embedded in Kindle Ebook edition. Most of the songs are chosen in such a way that one can learn step by step on Rhythm, Gaps, beats and play methodically.This Book touches on Golden Era Bollywood Hindi Songs, Tagore Song, Bhajans and finally learning the classical ragas in Flute. There is no age barrier to start on the learning. Golden time with Musical Maestros picturize of life of musicians & composers. The Flute & Meditation section enters the world of positive vibes.Before jumping into course, the book will touch you on the brief history of Flute / Bansuri specifically how Pt. Pannalal Ghosh brings flute from the hand of cowherds into a classical instrument. The making of Bansuri is demonstrated from Guruji's words with the detailed steps to visualize the struggle to create a good quality Flute.Next step is to purchase a flute and this book will help you to choose your flute based on the years of playing experience.The Music Course is designed for the learners to get interest in Flute / Bansuri. With the interest of learner, they can finish the topics in 60 days to 6 month to complete.Music course is prepared starting from Holding the Flute, Prelims on the notes, Learn to play double notes at a time, triple notes at a time, 4 notes at a time, learn to pause for Gaps and gradually the notation systems are introduced.Learning Taal is an important factor in music and the learner can play in a Rhythm of various beats like 6 beat (Dadra), 8 beat (Kaharwa) and gradually in 16 beat (Tintal).Once learner can play with Rhythm, then the simple songs all are introduced. Finally the Ragas are introduced. Over the course, 5 Ragas are given with detailed notations, Alaap, Bandish, Antara, Taan and sample Tihai. The Ragas are composed in such a way that the entire musical verse can be practiced as well as performed in a function. For the simplistic progression of Raga in Flute, Ragas are given in most scientific learning order such as Raga Hamsadhwani, Raga Durga, Raga Bilaval, Raga Mand and Raga Bhupali. After every chapter, next steps are mentioned for the learner. For example, Raga Yaman or Raga Desh can be the next steps once learner completes the above 5 Ragas.After the course material, Musical Workshop, Demonstration & Function are illustrated from the Musical Diaries of last performance. In addition to Flute, several Musical instruments such as Guitar, Violin, Banjo, Piano, Harmonica, Tabla are introduced in the workshop & demonstrated to the new students. After that, research topics are discussed on Flute such as - Flute & Meditation, Improvisation to 8 Hole Classical E Flute.Anyone loves music, will get interest on the stories from Musical diaries and the advance topics.Hence, Plenty of learning content as well as musical stories are covered in the Edition 1. Please provide your valuable feedback, suggestions, corrections and keep in touch. Let us know if you are interested in online / classroom courses with certification in Flute, Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Keyboard, Sarod, Ukulele etc. Hope readers will enjoy reading, practicing and be part of the musical journey.
Download or read book Circular Breathing for the Flutist written by Robert Dick and published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing. This book was released on 1987 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Circular Breathing allows the performer to sustain tone while inhailing, a tremendously valuable tool. For the first time, a method is available specifically for the Flutist, covering developments of the embouchure and breathing coordinations needed to master Circular Breathing. Examples include orchestral passages, selections of solo literature from Bach to Varese and contemporary repertoire." From author's website.
Download or read book The Fierce Urgency of Now written by Daniel Fischlin and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fierce Urgency of Now links musical improvisation to struggles for social change, focusing on the connections between the improvisation associated with jazz and the dynamics of human rights struggles and discourses. The authors acknowledge that at first glance improvisation and rights seem to belong to incommensurable areas of human endeavor. Improvisation connotes practices that are spontaneous, personal, local, immediate, expressive, ephemeral, and even accidental, while rights refer to formal standards of acceptable human conduct, rules that are permanent, impersonal, universal, abstract, and inflexible. Yet the authors not only suggest that improvisation and rights can be connected; they insist that they must be connected. Improvisation is the creation and development of new, unexpected, and productive cocreative relations among people. It cultivates the capacity to discern elements of possibility, potential, hope, and promise where none are readily apparent. Improvisers work with the tools they have in the arenas that are open to them. Proceeding without a written score or script, they collaborate to envision and enact something new, to enrich their experience in the world by acting on it and changing it. By analyzing the dynamics of particular artistic improvisations, mostly by contemporary American jazz musicians, the authors reveal improvisation as a viable and urgently needed model for social change. In the process, they rethink politics, music, and the connections between them.
Download or read book The Evolution of Organ Music in the 17th Century written by John R. Shannon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 17th century was the century of the organ in much the same way the 19th century was the century of the piano. Almost without exception, the major composers of the century wrote for the instrument, and most of them were practicing organists themselves. This historical book surveys, analyzes, and discusses the major national styles of 17th century European organ music. Due to the extraordinarily extensive body of literature produced during this 100-year period, this text includes 350 musical examples to illustrate the various styles. The book also includes brief discussions of the various national styles of organ building, an appendix about the various notational methods used in the 17th century, and a chapter on Spain and Portugal written by Andre Lash, an expert on the subject.
Download or read book The Virtuoso Flute Player written by Johann George Tromlitz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-10-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an English translation of Tutor for Playing the Flute (1791) by Johann George Tromlitz. The most explicit of the eighteenth-century tutors for flute-playing, it now serves as a record of instrumental practice as well as a useful guide to the performance of German classical music. The Tutor covers all aspects of flute playing, including intonation, articulation, flute maintenance, posture and breathing, dynamics, ornaments, musical style, cadenzas, and the construction of the flute. This edition will be an indispensable manual for players of baroque and modern flutes, and the information it contains will be invaluable for all musicians, students, and specialists interested in the historically informed performance of German classical music. The text is annotated with critical notes and all of the original music examples are newly printed in modern notation. The volume also contains a fingering chart and a historical introduction.
Download or read book The Solo Flute Music of Three Contemporary Flutist composers written by Carol Gertrud Isaac and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
