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25

Jul

2012

The Memory Map

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how-to-play-flute-musicA memory map is an approach to practice in which the flutist writes down details in short-hand graphics, chord symbols, rhythmic stems, descriptive words or pictures to trigger mental recall of the passage...

 


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12

Jul

2012

how-to-play-flute-musicA primer on comporting oneself with professionalism and poise in an ensemble setting. Everything you need to know about the Do's and Don'ts of ensemble playing!...

 


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12

Jul

2012

Melusina's Dream is a virtuosic solo flute piece that employs a variety of sounds and techniques to retell the fairy tale, The Little Mermaid....


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24

Jun

2012

how-to-play-flute-musicThe flutist and composer John Townsend was the subject of a perhaps surprisingly extensive biography and works list in the Dictionary of musicians from the earliest ages to the present...

 


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16

Jun

2012

If you’ve ever considered purchasing a new flute, the array of options can by dizzying -- even for seasoned professionals!...


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09

Jun

2012

Memorization

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sasha-garver-on-fluteRecently, a competition in my state announced a new rule, memorization being compulsory for participation. This has posed some interesting challenges for some of my newer students...


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09

Jun

2012

Flute Player by MeissonierIn a short series of articles I will explain some of Moyse's exercises in the way I saw him do it....


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30

May

2012

how-to-play-flute-musicThis essay will discuss the two sets of Fantasies, op. 28 and 41 and the Brilliant Solos for unaccompanied flute by Charles Keller...

 


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16

May

2012

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My definition of difficult is: Anything, however unexpected, that goes wrong under stress is difficult...

 


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22

Apr

2012

how-to-play-flute-musicAlthough Louis François Philippe Drouet was one of the most famous, widely traveled, and eminent flutists of the nineteenth century, his large and various oeuvre remains almost completely unknown to modern flutists...

 


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03

Apr

2012

how-to-play-flute-musicDressler is credited with having published over 100 collections for flute, including flute duos, sonatas for flute and piano, quartets for flute and strings, trios for flute, violin and cello, works for flute and orchestra, and more...

 


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