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Flute For Dummies Karen Evans Moratz

Flute For Dummies By Karen Evans Moratz

Flute For Dummies by Karen Evans Moratz


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Summary

Always wanted to play the flute? Or are you a former flautist who wants to refresh your skills? Either way, this 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.

Flute For Dummies Summary

Flute For Dummies by Karen Evans Moratz

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!

About Karen Evans Moratz

Karen Evans Moratz is Principal Flutist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Artist in Residence and Associate Professor of Flute at the School of Music/Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University. She is a founding member of the Greater Indianapolis Flute Club and of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: A Prelude to Flute Playing. Chapter 1: So You Want to Play the Flute. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Flute. Chapter 3: Choosing Your Instrument. Chapter 4: Understanding Music Notation. Part II: Playing the Flute: Just Wiggle Your Fingers and Blow! Chapter 5: Getting Down to Basics: Before You Begin. Chapter 6: Making Flute Sounds. Chapter 7: Putting It All Together: The Flute and You. Chapter 8: Playing Your First Notes. Chapter 9: Higher, Lower, and in Between: More Advanced Notes. Chapter 10: Between the Notes: Slurring and Tonguing. Chapter 11: Getting Up to the Second Octave. Part III: Above and Beyond: Essential Intermediate Techniques. Chapter 12: Making That Elusive Big, Beautiful Sound. Chapter 13: Adding Vibrato: You Want Fries with That Shake? Chapter 14: High Flutin': Making the Top Notes Sing. Chapter 15: Controlling Pitch: Do You Need a Tuneup? Chapter 16: Faster Tonguing and Getting Your Trills. Part IV: Darn Tootin': An Accompaniment to Your Growing Skills. Chapter 17: Revisiting the Practice Studio: Establishing a Routine. Chapter 18: Taking Your Playing to New Heights: Teachers, Ensembles, and Performances. Chapter 19: Repair and Maintenance: Taking Care of Your Instrument. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Don't Blow It! Ten Bad Habits to Avoid at All Costs. Chapter 21: Ten Flutists You Need to Hear. Chapter 22: Ten Different Types of Flutes. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Fingering Charts. Appendix B: About the CD. Index.

Additional information

GOR004595171
9780470484456
0470484454
Flute For Dummies by Karen Evans Moratz
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2009-12-29
384
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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