The Complete Guide to the Flute and Piccolo


Book Description

"The authoritative text on flute acoustics, construction, repair and maintenance is updated and extended to include the piccolo and both flute and piccolo headjoints."--Publisher's description




The Complete Guide to the Flute and Piccolo


Book Description

"The authoritative text on flute acoustics, construction, repair and maintenance is updated and extended to include the piccolo and both flute and piccolo headjoints."--Publisher's description




Tipbook Flute & Piccolo


Book Description

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The flute and piccolo book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing flutes and piccolos, choosing headjoints, playing tips, maintenance and more. "Highly recommended for flute players of all levels." (Matthew Bright, Flutewise) "The Tipbook concept is excellent. These attractively presented little books show clear layout and accessibly short paragraphs. The layout and information are clear and concise." (Australian Music Teacher Magazine)




The Flute Book


Book Description

The instrument -- Performance -- The music -- Repertoire catalog -- Fingering chart for the Boehm flute -- Flute manufacturers -- Repair shops -- Sources for instruments and accessories -- Sources for music and books -- Journals, societies, and service organizations -- Flute clubs and societies.




The Complete Piccolo


Book Description

"A comprehensive guide to fingerings, repertoire, and history". From Amazon.




Trevor Wye - Practice Book for the Flute - Omnibus Edition Books 1-6


Book Description

(Music Sales America). Trevor Wye's acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute have now sold over one million copies and proved invaluable to players at every grade. Each book explores individual aspects of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition features updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. This omnibus edition of all six books in the Practice Book series is invaluable for both amateur and would-be professional players. Together these books form a complete reference guide for players who are looking to overcome technical difficulties, and who are seeking advice on how best to practice.




Tipbook Flute and Piccolo


Book Description

Introduces flutes and piccolos, offers advice on purchasing an instrument, demonstrates fingering patterns, and defines jargon.




How to Play the Flute: A Beginner's Guide to Learning the Flute Basics, Reading Music, and Playing Songs


Book Description

Discover How YOU Can Master The Beautiful Art Of Playing The Flute! Be honest now. How many times in life have you desired to take up a new hobby but you just didn't know where or how to start? If you're like most people, you know it's a natural part of life. What's not natural however, is not acting up on these desires. Especially, when there is a simple, easy and comprehensive guide that you can follow and master the activity that will offer you a lifetime of joy! Learn How To Play The Flute...Starting TODAY! No, you do not have to invest in outrageously expensive flute lessons, flute tutors or impossible-to-follow e-books and audio-books. Authors Cynthia Riess and Jason Randall have compiled this Flute Playing Guide in the form of listen-along audio files that will teach how to play and become progressively better as you go through the book. Doesn't get any simpler now, does it? Grasp The Basics And Witness Yourself Evolve From A Beginner To A Master Flute Player! Learning how to play the flute is not the easiest task in the world, we're not going to lie. It requires consistency, dedication and passion which is why you're perfect for it. Start with the flute basics, move on to reading music on a sheet and finally manage to play entire songs on the flute like a professional player without ever taking up flute-learning classes! This guide has been created in such a way that you will have ZERO questions, troubles or doubts while going through it. It aims to arm you with the confidence, skills, tips and tricks that will turn that flute-turning process into a piece of cake! So What Are You Still Waiting For? The Sooner You Click That "Add To Cart" Button, The Sooner You Can Start Playing & Enjoying The Flute!




Orchestral Techniques for Flute and Piccolo


Book Description

An instruction book including many illustrations, photographs, and short pieces of music (excerpts from works by classical composers) for solo flute or and piccolo.




Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle


Book Description

For the beginner to the highly advanced player of Irish flute, tin whistle, or Boehm-system flute. Features a simple and penetrating new approach to understanding and notating ornamentation that goes beyond any previous method, exploring ornamentation techniques never described in print before. Also includes adaptations for Boehm-system flute players, guidance on breathing and phrasing, 49 ornamentation exercises, history and theory of traditional Irish flute and whistle music, and 27 meticulous transcriptions of recordings by these important Irish flute and tin whistle players: John McKenna,Tom Morrison, William Cummins, Séamus Ennis, Willie Clancy, Paddy Taylor, Paddy Carty, Grey Larsen, Josie McDermott, Matt Molloy, Cathal McConnell, Mary Bergin, Donncha Ó Briain (Denis O'Brien), Desi Wilkinson, Breda Smyth, Seán Ryan, Conal Ó Gráda, Micho Russel, Joanie Madden, Kevin Crawford, Catherine McEvoy, and Seamus Egan. for those who don't read music, almost all the exercises, examples and tunes appear on the two companion CDs. Grey has, through his research, patience, and diligence, completed a work on Irish flute and tin whistle that I feel is essential reading for anybody interested in getting it right. - Matt Molloy, Irish Flute player with the Chieftains.