Flute For Dummies
Flute For Dummies by Karen Evans Moratz, published by John Wiley & Sons on December 30, 2009, is a comprehensive guide designed for individuals with little or no experience in playing the flute. This 384-page edition provides an accessible introduction to the instrument, covering essential techniques and skills needed for both solo and ensemble performances across various musical styles.
Readers will find step-by-step instructions on fundamental aspects of flute playing, including proper mouthpiece positioning, pitch control, and breathing techniques. The accompanying CD enhances the learning experience by allowing users to practice alongside audio tracks, ensuring they can gauge their progress effectively. This book serves as a valuable resource for aspiring flutists and those looking to refresh their skills in music, particularly within the woodwinds category.
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An excellent primer for those with little or no experience playing the flute
Always wanted to play the flute? Are you a former flautist who wants to refresh your skills? Flute For Dummies is the guide for you. Following along with the book’s accompanying CD, you will learn the nuances of playing the flute as an accompanying instrument or for playing a solo, in a variety of musical styles.
- Readers will learn how to play, step-by-step – from the correct angle for blowing into the mouthpiece and controlling pitch, to proper breathing, creating vibrato, and much more
- The book’s accompany CD allows readers to play what they are learning, and listen to the accompanying track to see if they’re getting it right
- Karen Moratz is Principal Flutist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Artist in Residence and Adjunct Professor of Flute at the School of Music/Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University
Easy-to-understand methods and instructions make learning to play this beautiful instrument as simple and straightforward as possible!
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