Story of the Flute
of this lower register, and frequently made use of it. The words "Spotted snakes" have a curious triplet accompaniment for two flutes in unison on the low D
Mendelssohn, Midsummer Night's Dream, Scherzo.
and E, and at the words "Beetles black approach not near" they shake on the low C♮ and E respectively with thrilling effect. In the Nocturne we find most charming
Mendelssohn, Midsummer Night's Dream, Nocturne.
writing for the flutes; notice the effective shakes. Mendelssohn is continually giving delicate little trills to the flutes—e.g., the scherzo in his "Reformation"
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