The main focus of this book is the explanation of the physical processes that are responsible for the various tonal characteristics of the recorder. This is preceded by explanations of the historical development of the recorder as well as some basics that are important for technical understanding. A concluding chapter deals with the significance of the physical findings for research and practice.

• Introduction
• Purpose and outline / References / History of the recorder / Terminology / Blowing pressure / Pitch / Recorder sizes / Recorders used in this study
• Models and Measurements
• Review of previous quantitative work / Sound measurements / Player, windway and jet / Bore shapes and finger holes / Jet-Pipe interaction and applications
• Construction and Performance
• Sources of information / Bore and finger holes/ Voicing / Articulation / Multiphonics / Vibrato / Mouth shape