The Alex Murray Flute - Philip Bate
Citation: Bate, Philip, The Alex Murray Flute. The Galpin Society Journal, May 1973, Vol. 26, pp. 47-54.
Article Title: The Alex Murray Flute
Author: Philip Bate
Magazine or Journal Title: The Galpin Society Journal
Summary:
Article Title: The Alex Murray Flute
Author: Philip Bate
Magazine or Journal Title: The Galpin Society Journal
Summary:
- The Modern Flute
- Called the Boehm
- Developed by Theobald Boehm (1846-47)
- An open system flute with cylindrical bore and head taper
- Key mechanism
- Developed through trial and error and with venting in mind
- Developed a tone lever
- Controversy surrounds the idea of an open or closed G#
- Left thumb arrangement of keys is also a point of discussion
- B/Bb issues
- The Murray Flute
- Alex Murray was employed at Michigan State University
- Modified and designed flutes based on Boehm
- Determined that open G# system was more rational
- Two G# holes were unnecessary
- The spring of an open key is lighter
- Top E is improved
- This flute is similar to the standard American style instrument made by W. S. Haynes
- Murray worked on new foot joints to adjust the playing of C, C#, D, and D#
- Redesigns also focused on improved venting
- Overall, new system was logical and mechanically sound
Recommended Flutes - Sharon Fogarty
Citation:Fogarty, Sharon,Recommended Flutes. All About Flutes, 2012 (accessed October 6, 2012),http://www.allaboutflutes.com/recommended-flutes/
Article Title:Recommended Flutes
Author:Sharon Fogarty
Magazine or Journal Title:All About Flutes
Summary:
Article Title:Recommended Flutes
Author:Sharon Fogarty
Magazine or Journal Title:All About Flutes
Summary:
- Recommended Flutes
- The author has created a list of flutes that are categorized by skill levels and ages.
- Highly recommended are Pearl, Jupiter, and Yamaha flutes
- Beginners
- As a starting point, the author recommends recorders for those who are age 7 or younger.
- For ages 8-9, many possibilities of flutes are possible.
- Intermediate - Hobby
- Intermediate - Pursuit of Further Lessons/Study
- Competitive, Preprofessional
- Many makes are provided under each company.
- Provides a nearly comprehensive list
All You Ever Wanted to Know...From the Low Flutes Committee - Chris Potter
Citation: Potter, Chris, All You Ever Wanted to Know...From the Low Flutes Committee. The Flutist Quarterly, Summer 2010, Vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 68-69.
Article Title: All You Ever Wanted to Know...From the Low Flutes Committee
Author: Chris Potter
Magazine or Journal Title: The Flutist Quarterly
Summary:
Article Title: All You Ever Wanted to Know...From the Low Flutes Committee
Author: Chris Potter
Magazine or Journal Title: The Flutist Quarterly
Summary:
- Low Flutes
- This article provides information about alto, bass, contra bass, and other low flutes.
- Descriptions of makers and instruments are given.
- A comparison chart encompasses most of the article, so you can easily see which instrument and maker are right for you.