Flute Technique [Paperback]

Gareth Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 13, 1992

This book by the former Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music (1945-1985) and Principal Flute of the Philharmonia Orchestra (1949-1972) is designed for professional and amateur alike. It contains detailed instructions for sound production, breath control, intonation, tonguing, and dynamics and offers sound advice on phrasing, tone, vibrato, and orchestral playing. There are annotated fingering charts showing normal fingerings, alternative fingerings, and trill fingerings, and a concise account of the history of the instrument. There is a useful repertory list and an appendix by Sebastian Bell (Principal Flute of the London Sinfonietta and current Professor of Flute at the RAM) describing avant-garde techniques.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The book offers a wide-ranging summary of flute technique 'for both professional and amateur flute players' ... its very controversial style encourages experienced teachers and players to think a little more about their own assumptions. Certainly there are useful pointers in the book that may remind one of the importance of a good fundamental technique when playing the instrument.' Rupert Sherwood, International Journal of Music, Number 20, 1992

About the Author

Flautist; formerly Professor of the Flute, Royal Academy of Music, 1945-85; and principal flautist Philharmonia Orchestra, 1949-72

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Revised edition (February 13, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019318432X
• ISBN-13: 978-0193184329
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,053,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent pocket guide to blowing flute, April 29, 1999

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Mr. John C. Roy-Feczko - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flute Technique (Paperback)

After playing for only a couple years at the tender age of 37, I found this to be an excellent and fundamental reference concerning the techniques of playing: acoustics, breath control, dynamics, history, preferred and alternate fingerings, tone, and embouchure. All of these and more were discussed in a clear yet technical manner that wasn't boring. Also some listings were included for recommended repertoire. This will aid tremendously both teachers and students (future or existing).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the greatest 20th century flautist writes, October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Flute Technique (Paperback)

unarguably the greatest orchestral player of this century, Mr Morris explains in clear, classical terms the basics of flute technique. To appreciate this book you really need to listen to Philharmonia and New Philharmonia records made before January 1972

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Gift, January 15, 2007

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This review is from: Flute Technique (Paperback)

Book was a gift so I can't review, but my sister-law was happy to get it. I thought it was way over priced for its size!