The Self-Taught Flute Player

A Guide for Unlocking Flute-Playing Techniques

Louise Lawrence

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Uptake Publishing
09 March 2021

Wind instruments; Techniques of music & music tutorials

Series: Wizwind

Learning the flute? This guide is a rescue package offering an original and highly effective visual approach to mastering the basics of flute technique. Ideal for the self-taught flute player.

How can I make a stronger sound?

How can I make my breath last longer?

How can I improve my coordination?

These commonly asked questions and many more are expertly considered - first understand the issue, then learn quickly how best to overcome it. You will learn the basics of correct technique:

How to create a beautiful warm tone - control of mouth and breath.

How to maximise your breathing capacity - control of the diaphragm

How to find a comfortable posture - control of the body.

How to achieve a fluid technique - control of hands and fingers.

No more reading long dense texts -

Visualisation is used to introduce new concepts so that you can just get on and play. Learn how to harness your brain and you will: fast track co-ordination skills, practice more effectively, read more fluently.

Louise Lawrence is a freelance woodwind musician and teacher of over thirty years' experience. She takes a psychological approach to overcoming hurdles that limit playing potential. Her instructive style is warm, light and highly accessible. Learning on your own is a lonely experience and, without a witness to your endeavours, it is all too easy to unknowingly acquire habits that are difficult to unlearn.

This friendly little book will cost you a fraction of one music lesson. Pop it on your music stand. It will be there for you when you practice your touchstone to dip into when you pause for breath.

By: Louise Lawrence
Imprint: Uptake Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9781916068858
ISBN 10: 1916068855
Series: Wizwind
Pages: 92
Publication Date: 09 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Louise graduated from the London College of Music with ALCM and LLCM and began her first post as Woodwind teacher for North Devon LEA. Since her subsequent post as Woodwind tutor for Blundell's School, Louise's ongoing freelance work in Somerset has involved teaching people of all ages and performing with a variety of Classical, Jazz and Klezmer ensembles. Her music projects have been many and varied. They include co-founding The High Park Community Music School, which enables any child to play music; forming the adult band Hoot moving adults towards improvisation; and collaborating on The Mosaic of Art and Vision, workshops designed to teach children how to create art inspired by music. Since gaining a B Sc (Hons) in Psychology, Louise has focussed attention on the hurdles that limit playing potential and developing Wizwind. This innovative and compelling teaching method is designed for people who struggle to read music, enabling students to choose a tune one week and be playing it the next. The Wizwind method liberates students whose reliance on reading music prevents them from developing their improvising potential.

Reviews for The Self-Taught Flute Player: A Guide for Unlocking Flute-Playing Techniques

The author is a highly skilled, dynamic and creative flute teacher who has imaginatively distilled her many years of experience into this useful compendium of handy practice tips. Essential reading for all budding flute players! Julian White Musicologist and teacher This is a brilliant little book for the aspiring flute player. Full of good advice and useful ideas, it is well worth keeping a copy close by when practising. Ben Train BA (Hons) LRAM Professional flautist and teacher