Flute For Dummies
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (664 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470484454 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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An excellent primer for those with little or no experience playing the fluteAlways 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 moreThe 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 rightKaren 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 UniversityEasy-to-understand methods and instructions make learning to play this beautiful instrument as simple and straightforward as possible!
From the Back CoverLearn to:Play the flute as a solo or ensemble instrumentPerform a variety of musical stylesClean and care for your flutePlay along with the audio samples on CDThe fast and easy way to learn flute! Whether you've never touched a flute or want to dust yours off and start playing again, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide walks you through everything you need to know to prepare for and play the flute, from buying your first instrument to playing, practicing, and caring for a flute. So you want to play the flute — get the basics on this popular woodwind instrument, appreciate its great legacy, and receive expert tips on what you need to know before you begin playingFlute 101 — discover the anatomy of a flute, get advice on what to look for when buying or renting a flute, and learn to read music notationPlaying your first notes — start making beautiful music with helpful descriptions, illustrat
She is a founding member of the Greater Indianapolis Flute Club and of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. . 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
It's Never Too Late to Learn I'm not a spring chicken but decided it's never too late to learn how to play the flute. This is very easy to follow along and learn songs without ever haven used the flute before. I highly recommend taking lessons though to ensure everything your doing is right. I figured I would learn the basics and then take lessons, which would save me some money.. Good book, I recommend it. Serves its purpose. and is overall a good book. I recommend it. There are some advanced techniques in here that are difficult for me and i may need advanced lessons or something. But after not long, I was playing the flute!!!!The book progresses very logically and has good pieces to play. Again it has helped me. I now play the flute.. Flautists' Best Friend This is an excellent book for flautists and aspiring flautists of any skill level. Not only is it clearly and well written, it also includes a bonus CD of lovely recordings to help students follow and stay on track. I love Ms. Moratz' clever verbiage and her humor shines through like sunshine.This is a book that will keep on giving. Just be dedicated and determined and you will delight yourself with your improvement plus your knowledge base. It is a trus