{"product_id":"flute-for-dummies-with-cd-audio-paperback","title":"Flute for Dummies [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Evans Moratz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent primer for those with little or no experience playing the flute\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlways wanted to play the flute? Are you a former flautist who wants to refresh your skills? \u003ci\u003eFlute For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders 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 more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 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 right\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKaren 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 University\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasy-to-understand methods and instructions make learning to play this beautiful instrument as simple and straightforward as possible \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay the flute as a solo or ensemble instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform a variety of musical styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and care for your flute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay along with the audio samples on CD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to learn flute! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSo you want to play the flute\u003c\/b\u003e -- 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 playing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlute 101\u003c\/b\u003e -- discover the anatomy of a flute, get advice on what to look for when buying or renting a flute, and learn to read music notation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlaying your first notes\u003c\/b\u003e -- start making beautiful music with helpful descriptions, illustrations, and exercises incorporating the first octave on the flute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaking those high flutin' sounds\u003c\/b\u003e -- move on to more advanced notes using the second octave and practice along with melodies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlaying in perfect harmony\u003c\/b\u003e -- fine-tune your sound, add vibrato, and make your third octave notes sing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus CD Includes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlute and keyboard tracks for you to reference and play along with\u003cbr\u003e Samples demonstrating correct tempo, rhythm, and notes\u003cbr\u003e Individual note tracks so that you can compare your pitch and play correctly, right from the start \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on exercises, practice lessons, and examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on posture and breathing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe right way to position your hands and fingers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarm-ups, scales, and studies to hone your skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques to correct out-of-tune notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen and how to find a flute teacher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on repairing and maintaining a flute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for building your repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Evans Moratz\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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