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2. CHAPTER IV. BÖHM AND GORDON. Biographical—Revolution in the flute—Gordon—His flutes—Böhm—His flutes of 1831, 1832, and 1847—His publications—As a player—His compositions—Böhm's centenary—The controversy—Priority of inventions—Coche's attack—Clinton's views—Revival of the controversy—Rockstro's attack—Summary ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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3. CHAPTER V. FLUTE AFTER BÖHM. Various patentees—Coche and Buffet—Ward—The Dorus key—Siccama—Briccialdi's lever—Carte's flutes—Clinton—Pratten—Rockstro—Radcliff—Other minor "improvers" ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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4. CHAPTER VI. MILITARY FIFE. Early history, examples, and references—Arbeau's description—Introduced into the French army—Into the English army—Duties of military fifers—Their position—Temporary disuse—Re-instatement—The true fife—In opera ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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5. CHAPTER VII. PICCOLO: F FLUTE. Piccolo—Orchestral use—Characteristics—Berlioz on its abuse—Its various registers—As used by great composers—Two piccolos—With cymbals, bells, etc.—As a solo instrument—Military varieties—The F flute ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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