The Flutist's Companion


Book Description

This comprehensive method for the beginner to advanced is especially designed for use in private lessons. It introduces each new concept with fingering exercises, scale exercises, and etudes. Advanced techniques and concepts such as harmonics, vibrato, trills, interpretation, and phrasing are outlined succinctly through descriptive text and musical examples. A segment called Representative Literature contains exemplary flute music and photographs of flutes from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods giving students a broad historical perspective of both flute literature and the development and use of various types of flutes.







Solo Pieces for the Intermediate Flutist


Book Description

A collection of standard solo flute repertoire for the developing flutist. Great for recitals, contests, or as a performance practice. The book includes piano accompaniment and the solo flute part. The solo flute part is also available as an online pdf download. Audio download of the piano accompaniment is availableonline




Solo Pieces for the Beginning Flutist


Book Description

An outstanding collection of pieces for the beginning flutist including tasteful piano accompaniment arranged within the limitations of the developing instrumentalist range, tone, phrasing and technique. As a vast number of musical concepts are encountered in playing these pieces, this book is also recommended as an exceptional tool for the lesson setting. the flute music is in a separate pull-out part.




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.




Solo Pieces for the Advanced Flutist


Book Description

A repertoire collection and piano accompaniment CD for the more advanced flutist. Keyboard accompaniment is included to diverse works such as Diversions on a Prelude (a jazz rendtion of Bach's famous Prelude I from the Well Tempered Clavier), Fauré's Fantaisie for Flute and Piano, and Sonata in E flat (BWV 1031) by J.S. Bach. Also included is the popular Fantasia No. 2 in A minor for solo flute by Telemann. All of the accompaniments on the play-along CD are set at a performance tempo and can be used in the practice, studio or recital setting.







Flute Improvisation Made Easy


Book Description

Flute Improvisation Made Easy introduces the art of improvisation to flutists of all skill levels. the book covers basics of improvisation including rhythm, modes, scales, call and response, and typical forms like the blues. Written suggestions and transcribed improvisations guide the player in how to perform these musical elements. the accompanying audio includes separate solo flute and backup tracks.




Body Mapping for Flutists


Book Description

Flutists all over suffer from sore backs, neck aches, hand problems and inadequate breathing. Now there is a book that can help determine the causes of these problems and offer practical, easy-to-understand solutions. Body Mapping for Flutists contains information about the body that can help you prevent pain and injury and enhance performance. Ensuring that your map of your body is accurate and adequate is one of the most efficient and effective tools you have to improve and enhance your ability to play, perform, and teach an instrument. This handbook is designed to help you and your students discover that process. Body Mapping for Flutists: What Every Flute Teacher Needs to Know About the Body discusses: Balance in standing and sitting, How to use arms to prevent injury, Free and supported breathing, Anatomical information on how the body works, Training the kinesthetic sense, The importance of movement for musicians, Practical exercises for students and teachers. - Publisher.