ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with writings about general recorder repertory or that of more than one period. It includes discussion of edition practice as well as transcriptions and arrangements. Sources about the music of individual periods are found in chapters 27 (medieval and Renaissance), 28 (Baroque, Classical, and Romantic), and 29 (modern). Questions of performance practice are treated in chapters 18-20. 1694. Cook, S.Ronald, Jr. “The Copyright Law & the Recorder Player.” American
Recorder 26, no. 1 (February 1985): 22-23. Answers frequently asked questions, covering the following topics, among others: how
to determine whether a piece of music is protected under copyright, making a copy of all or part of a publication, making multiple copies, receiving exemption from royalty payments. See also Gerald Burakoff’s letter in 26, no. 2 (May 1985): 76. 1695. Ganty, Henri. “Le récital de flûte à bec sans basse” [The unaccompanied recorder
recital]. Flûte à bec & instruments anciens, no. 8 (September 1983): 14-15. An essay on the problems of playing such a recital, including choice of repertory and
instruments, and knowing your audience and venue. 1696. Hunt, Edgar. “Playing from a Facsimile.” Recorder & Music 7, no. 1 (March
1981): 6-7. A survey of selected early editions and treatises available in facsimile.
