The art of flute playing / by Edwin Putnik.

Author/creator Putnik, Edwin
Format Book
Publication InfoEvanston, IL : Summy-Birchard Co., [1970]
Description85 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Part 1: Basic principles and pedagogy. The instrument. The flute family ; Selecting an instrument ; Maintenance -- Playing position. Assembly ; Hand and arm position ; Finger position -- Basic embouchure. Use of the jaw ; Intonation -- Basic articulation. Single tongue ; Multiple articulation -- Breath control. Principal techniques ; Basic phrasing ; Vibrato -- Beginning instruction. Sequence and technique ; Correcting common problems ; Some additional precautions ; Basic fingering chart -- Part 2: Artist performance. Tonal development. Quality and variety ; Harmonics -- Articulation. Varieties of the single attack ; Multiple tonguing -- Technical development. Finger dexterity ; Trills and tremolos ; Altissimo fingerings ; Alternate fingerings -- Pointers on performance. Rhythm and articulation ; Phrasing and interpretation ; Use of vibrato ; Intonation in ensemble ; Ornamentation ; Performance on the other flutes.
Abstract This book can aid students of all degrees of advancement. Part I is devoted to Basic Principles and Pedagogy, Part II to Artist Performance. Part I is particularly helpful not only to beginning flute students, but also to non-flutists teaching in school music programs.
Local noteLittle-308662--305131015745Z
Local noteLittle-348545--305131055531W
Bibliography noteBibliography: pages 83-85.
LCCN 75146521
ISBN0874870771
Stock number$5.75

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