The flute evokes magic. Its music sounds like a thousand joyous birds in a meadow. Learn how to make silvery notes fly from this wind instrument into the hearts of listeners with this informative book.The Flute and Flute Playing covers technical and artistic aspects, alike, and raises consciousness about acoustics, a subject Boehm studied at the University of Munich. Suitable for beginner musicians, it offers advice on finger exercises, practicing method, and the development of tone.