Product Description

The perfect companion for professional and amateur musicians performing music of the eighteenth century, this book distinguishes various types of appoggiaturas and trills, shows how to perform them, and notes differences between baroque and rococo ornamentation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1664797 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 188 pages

American Music Teacher Magazine, August/September 2002
"Clearly, the author is knowledgeable about ornamentation...suggestions are well researched, and her knowledge of the subject is very thorough."

Flute Talk Magazine, July/August 2002
"Palmer writes in a clear, conversational style and provides thoughtful analysis of the ornaments...Each ornament is carefully described..."

Recorder Magazine, Summer 2002
"Given the fact that both composers worked for Frederick the Great...this comparison gives an interesting insight into ornamentation."

Customer Reviews

A Must-Have for Aspiring Classical Flutists
Dr. Palmer has exhaustively researched ornamentation from the classical era, synthesizing the works of Quantz and Bach and contributing a considerable amount of original scholarship. The many graphical examples of ornamentation in the book make the narrative very easy to follow. You'll want to keep your flute nearby as you read this book, so that you can experiment with the affects recommended by Dr. Palmer.