Flute Technique

By Gareth Morris

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019318432X
• ISBN13: 9780193184329
• Release Date: February 1992
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Excelent pocket guide to blowing flute

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).

the greatest 20th century flautist writes

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