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by Manuel Carranza Cueto Es muy conocido que la influencia de los ritmos provenientes del continente africano durante varios siglos ha sido determinante en muchas corrientes musicales. África, un continente de gran extensión (30.272 922 km² aprox.) y cuyos pueblos –que consta, en la actualidad, de 54 naciones – ha tenido una historia digamos sombría, desde el punto de…
by Francisco Barbosa The cork stopper developed by Boehm during his intensive research between 1832 and 1847 is still used by most flute makers today. Indeed, it has evolved a lot. It consists of a small piece of cylindrical shape, occupying about 5.2 cm of space between the closed top end of the flute and the bezel through which…
by Yulia Berry The most exquisite form of art in Japan besides music is painting. It was inseparable from calligraphy, like the fine arts of China and Korea. Japanese artists developed interesting techniques that have nothing in common with Western art. The Japanese style of painting is characterized by an unusual composition and exquisite color schemes. For the masters…
Автор – Марина Вологдина © 325 лет назад родился выдающийся флейтист Иоганн Иоахим Кванц (1697-1773), который, благодаря трудам, учёбе, странствиям, исканиям и упорству, прошёл путь от деревенской кузницы своего отца до дворцов Дрездена, Варшавы, Берлина и Потсдама, став в результате первым музыкантом при дворе короля Пруссии Фридриха II. Без его имени не обходится ни одна из книг и статей…
by Alan Weiss A beautiful tone is born naturally and cultivated over time. You want to strive to always keep developing a wide palette of timbres. You can nurture and evolve your control to become the best you can be! I have always stressed my tonal concept: Sing, never scream! Slow down and savor the long tones! You do…
Марина Волкова Вы наверно будете смеяться, но дети, которых мы не выбираем и которых приводят к нам со словами: «Мы не знаем, что с ними делать» – это идеальный вариант для создания намека на авторскую методику. Потому что сказать что-то действительно новое и уж тем более оригинальное на фоне отличных и вместе с тем удивительно простых разработок Marcel Moyse,…
If you love the flute, you have heard the name of András Adorján! In the world of the flute, there is no such field of activity that he does not touch and does not illuminate with his talent. This international star flutist has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, has made over 100 recordings, taught…
By Dr. Katherine Emeneth Can you relate to this scenario? You’re a high school senior and are thinking about what you will study in college or university. “Hmmmm…I’m really good at the flute. I don’t really enjoy anything else. My family doesn’t think that music is a very stable career path, but I love it, and if I go…
Mirella Pantano Siamo di nuovo qui a parlare di psicocinestetica flautistica, dopo il mio articolo precedente vorrei continuare il nostro viaggio affrontando quello che ritengo sia il motore fondamentale di ciascun apprendimento, il Capire, entrare nell’essenza delle cose, scoprire e dominarne i meccanismi. La mia curiosità si è spinta sempre oltre, sin dall’inizio del mio…
by Yulia Berry The Dutch Golden Age was a period in the history of the Netherlands, spanning about the 17th century, when the Dutch republic rose as a world power, experienced a period of unprecedented growth and Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most famous in the world. The Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which ended…
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