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"For those who have never studied with Wibb or have worked with him only a little, this book brings to light the best of his teaching methods in a detailed manual of approach. Bravo, Roderick, and thank you." —Abigail Sperling, The Flutist Quarterly

-- Abigail Sperling * The Flutist Quarterly *

Covering topics such as sound production, intonation, embouchure and phrasing, this volume offers an invaluable insight into how to achieve the hallmark [William] Bennett-school sound.

* Pan *

There is something here for every flute player and the book is nothing short of masterful!

* Just Flutes *

Mastering the Flute with William Bennett is an extremely valuable resource for flute players, covering a wide range of technical and musical issues and revealing the ideas developed over Bennett's decades-long career.

* Music Teacher *

Table of Contents

Foreword / William Bennett
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Finding a Sound
2. "Harmonics in Tune" Tone
3. Reaction in the Sound
4. Attacks, Articulation and Repeated Notes
5. Prosody: "Elephants And Taxis"
6. Harmonics Exercises
7. Shakuhachi Exercise for Embouchure Control
8. Intonation Exercises
9. Flexibility Exercises
10. Other Exercises: Whistle Tones and Vocalises
11. Approaching Melodies
Bibliography
Index

Mastering the Flute with William Bennett

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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 5 January 2018
      ISBN-13 9780253031631
      978-0253031631
      ISBN-10 025303163X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      "For those who have never studied with Wibb or have worked with him only a little, this book brings to light the best of his teaching methods in a detailed manual of approach. Bravo, Roderick, and thank you." —Abigail Sperling, The Flutist Quarterly

      -- Abigail Sperling * The Flutist Quarterly *

      Covering topics such as sound production, intonation, embouchure and phrasing, this volume offers an invaluable insight into how to achieve the hallmark [William] Bennett-school sound.

      * Pan *

      There is something here for every flute player and the book is nothing short of masterful!

      * Just Flutes *

      Mastering the Flute with William Bennett is an extremely valuable resource for flute players, covering a wide range of technical and musical issues and revealing the ideas developed over Bennett's decades-long career.

      * Music Teacher *

      Table of Contents

      Foreword / William Bennett
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction
      1. Finding a Sound
      2. "Harmonics in Tune" Tone
      3. Reaction in the Sound
      4. Attacks, Articulation and Repeated Notes
      5. Prosody: "Elephants And Taxis"
      6. Harmonics Exercises
      7. Shakuhachi Exercise for Embouchure Control
      8. Intonation Exercises
      9. Flexibility Exercises
      10. Other Exercises: Whistle Tones and Vocalises
      11. Approaching Melodies
      Bibliography
      Index

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