Flute Secrets: Advice for Students, Teachers and Professionals PDF
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A notebook of professional matters which deals with the purchase, performing, teaching and the repair and alteration of flutes. Written by Trevor Wye Editor and advisor: Susan J. Maclagan FOREWORD For over 60 years, Trevor Wye has gathered ‘secrets’ about the flute, stemming from his studies with Geoffrey Gilbert and Marcel Moyse, and growing through his experiences as a freelance performer and now as one of the most notable flute educators in the world. Perhaps his best-known published works are the Practice Books for the Flute and Marcel Moyse, an Extraordinary Man: A Musical Biography. There is no doubt that Trevor commands one of the best understandings of flute customisation, technique and development in the modern age. When the initial manuscript for ‘Flute Secrets’ arrived, we knew this was going to be something special. A constant message throughout this book is that every flute and every player is unique. It takes time to find the right combination, and trial and error to discover which ‘quick fixes’ and customisations work best for you. Trevor has compiled his findings in this book, ranging from simple fixes — such as preventing leaking keys — to resourceful ‘hacks’ — such as adding filler to tone holes and making your own ‘sound bridges’ to improve resonance! Further to flute specifics, you’ll also find essential advice on developing your career as a performing musician or teacher, including etiquette, music copyright and practice strategies. Every experienced player will wish they had this earlier in life, but better late than never! Trevor shares his fascinating experiences as an educator and performer who has travelled the world, and his enthusiasm for all flute matters is infectious, which makes for an entertaining and informative read. He collaborates here with freelance flutist, teacher and author of A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist, Susan J. Maclagan. This is an invaluable resource for flutists, tutors, students and musicians alike. Although we would recommend you explore the book by dipping in and out, you can read page by page if you prefer. Use the contents pages to find a topic of your choosing, and then delve into the wisdom that this book holds. We hope you discover secrets you may never have come across before. Sam Lung and Louise Unsworth The Editors The Editors Novello & Co Table of Contents Preface Names of Notes Names of Mechanism Keys SECTION 1 THE INSTRUMENT 1.1 Flute purchase Overview The choice Wooden flutes 1.2 Head joints Head joints in general Choosing a head joint Wings The lip plate The riser The blowing edge – The ‘Carrot Grater’ 1.3 Flutes Choosing a flute Articulation checks Tube thickness Seamed tubes Tube diameter Mechanism comfort Mechanism height Further tuning checks 1.4 Head joint and flute variables Dimensions Materials Keywork reliability Drawn or soldered tone holes Open-hole cups (French-style) Extra keys Gizmo Lower G insert Split-E mechanism Split-E clutch Convertible B/C foot joint G/A mechanism C trill An extra roller Engraved lip plate Offset G Angled thumb keys D foot The vented left-hand C key Inline/offset flutes 1.5 Customising your flute Altering the trill key Lip plate insecurity The Rockstro Position Open-hole difficulties: left hand Open-hole difficulties: right hand Foot keys problems Foot joint insecurity Dents 1.6 The piccolo The piccolo 1.7 Transporting flutes Security Mailing a flute Travelling by air SECTION 2 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 2.1 Practising What to practise 2.2 Practice schedules A one-year practice plan Regularity 2.3 Tone Tone — warming up Tuning up Tone exercises Melodies 2.4 Technical practice Finger technique: Weeks 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Scales and arpeggios Practising the third and fourth octaves Studies Adding lyrics 2.5 Articulation practice Practice strategy Single tonguing Double and triple tonguing Flutter tonguing 2.6 A guide to faster progress Fingering Recording Practise what you can’t play Marking the music Posture Using a mirror The metronome Improvisation Memory Vibrato Flexibility 2.7 Flute literature Flute repertoire Orchestral repertoire Piccolo repertoire 2.8 Special and sensitive fingerings Introduction Low register Second octave Third octave 2.9 Trills Low register Second octave
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