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The Flute Manual : A Comprehensive Text and Resource Book for Both the Teacher and the Student

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I decided to start playing the flute a little later than most of my friends, so I had a lot of catching up to do. My private instructor recommended me reading 'The Flute Manual', stating that it would give me enough information to help me understand more quickly and assist me in moving at a faster pace. I followed his advice and found that the information in this book enabled me not only to understand the basic principles of flute performance, but equally important, gave me the tools in which to succeed. I recommend this book to anyone who has a sincere and genuine desire to learn to play the flute.

This is one of the most comprehensive books of flute that I have read in a long time. It covers all aspects of flute performance. I am very pleased and plan to use it with all of my students! Thank you for a job well done.

Last year, I found myself, as an oboe player, in the position of having to learn the flute as a second instrument. With so much flute information available, I easily became confused about how to approach my studies.

With the overwhelming amount of information out there, I easily became discouraged and confused. However, just as I was about to give up ... I came across this text 'The Flute Manual' ... which I prefer to call 'The Life Saver' ... because it contained in only one volume all the information I needed ... plus it was presented in a clear and conside manner with examples and explanations that made it much easier for me to learn the proper way to play the flute.

As a result, I find this text helpful,, not only for the flute player and teacher, but also, for the doubler who must be able to play more than one instrument.

So if there are any other doublers out there who need to play the flute as a second instrument, I strongly suggest that you read it ... and ... I am sure you will agree!

Wow, what a pleasant surprise to discover how thorough and excellent this book is. Throughout my 25 years as a flute instructor, I have not found such a complete resource book written for the flute as this text, The Flute Manual. It is so wonderful to be able to find not only sections on how to become a better performer, but also, sections on how to become a better educator. I highly recommend it!

This is one of the most complete manuals on the art of flute playing I have read in a long time. It has content that is not only hard to find, but to be able to locate it in a single volume has helped me become both a better teacher and performer. It is mandatory reading for all my private students. They too have found it extremely informative and valuable. I really like the sections on vibrato, fourth octave fingerings, and how to select an instrument. I will be using this book for a long time.

The writer takes a very sensitive and detailed apporach from start to finish, including but not limited to instrument/player suitability. This topic seems little addressed in most other entry level works. The photos are helpful and informative; showing the reader common errors and corrections in posture, and technique. This is more helpful than clipart. The text is written in modern English and therefore easy to comprehend.

This book would be very helpful to parents, teachers and students alike. I would also highly recommend this work for our local neighborhood and education/school library systems. This text is a much needed resource for those considering, just beginning, playing, teaching and/or directing subject matter related to flute.

The Flute Manual is one of the most useful text's I have used in a long time. It is very well organized and informative on all aspects of flute teaching and performance.

It is a welcome addition to my teaching resources.

I use this book with all of my students and find it most helpful in the area of teaching pedagogy. In addition there is a wealth of information on improving performance technique.

It is helpful at all age levels.

I really appreciate the author's contribution to the flute world.

This text is a wonderful addition to my library. It has a wealth of flute information all presented in one book. I plan to recommend this for all my students.

The Flute Manual is perfect the perfect text for preparing future music educators, especially in woodwind methods courses. My professor uses the book and makes it required reading for our class ... and ... the book has been a real blessing. It has helped me to not only understand the instrument better ... but ... also to perform better. I plan to use it with all my students when I graduate.