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The Living Praise Instrumental Collection is a set of flexible books for performing in church as a soloist, with others, or at home for personal worship. Books are available for C Instruments (Flute, Oboe, Violin, Mallet Percussion), B-flat Instruments (Trumpet, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), and E-flat Instruments (Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone), as well as a Piano Accompaniment book. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the player, and the included CD features fully orchestrated play-along tracks for each title.

Titles: Forever
* Holy, Holy, Holy with Here I Am to Worship (Light of the World)
* How Great Is Our God with How Great Thou Art
* I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (Over the Mountains)
* I Surrender All
* I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light (Walkin in the Light)
* Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee with Blessed Be Your Name
* O Worship the King
* Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
* When I Survey the Wondrous Cross with You Are My King (Amazing Love). ... Read more

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This authoritative book tells the story of the flute in the musical life of Europe and North America from the twelfth century to the present day. It discusses the evolution of the instrument, the revolutions in playing style and repertoire, the lives of flute players and makers, and the uses of the instrument within various types of music. The volume will delight both those who play the flute and those who love its music. ... Read more

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A Scholarly History of the Flute
This is strictly a scholarly history of the flute and only that, and an excellent one at that.
John

Well researched and presented but lacking certain topics.
A thoughtful, thorough history of the flute.Perhaps a little too narrowly focussed, as the flute's history included relevant interactions with other woodwinds, none of which are mentioned.Does not say enough about the flute after 1960, and could use an expansion of the material on such topics as the pccolo, alto and bass flutes--this is a serious deficiency. Not quite as thoroughly referenced as other volumes in this series, but generally this meets an adequate scholarly standard.There are some formal idiosyncracies which the author accepts.Despite its weaknesses, this is the current "definitive" history of the flute.Well recommended, and not too costly! ... Read more

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An excellent primer for those with little or no experience playing the flute

Always wanted to play the flute? Are you a former flautist who wants to refresh your skills? Flute For Dummies 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.

• Readers 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
• The 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
• Karen 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

Easy-to-understand methods and instructions make learning to play this beautiful instrument as simple and straightforward as possible! ... Read more

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Interesting Reading (But more of that in Chapter 12)
1.I love flutes.
2.I want to learn how to play the flute.
3.I am a beginner in all aspects of learning how to play a flute.

Therefore, Flute for Dummies seemed to be my destiny...

But I can't go one page without being told by the author... more on that subject in Chapter 3... Tone will be discussed in Chapter 5... I'll tell you about that in Chapter 13.It seems like the author forgot the title. I am a flute dummy therefore I don't know what you are not telling me yet; however, I am a proficient reader and understand how the table of contents and index work.

I have read four chapters and I cannot go any further.Yes I learned some basic historical information about a flute, but I am disappointed. This book had such promise, but more about that in my next review.

Not For Dummies
I bought Flute for Dummies strictly because it is the most current text on flute available.The author demonstrates a high level of knowledge and experience about her instrument, but the whole "dummies" concept is disingenuous and contrived.There's nothing about this book that would truly by understood by anyone other than a mature, experienced flutist, and efforts to "dummy up" to the reader are insulting.Having said that, there is plenty of useful information for flutists at any level.It is unfortunate that the author did not choose to write a more conventional text and refrain from holding back.

Awesome!
I purchased this book for my mothers birthday/ Mothers Day and she totally loved it! Thank you so much for the awesome book and the great delivery!!

Flute Tooten
An excellent book.I've taught myself to read music and play my flute.I wish I had bought this book 5 years ago.I am only on page 150 and I've already learned alot.Realy looking forward to the rest of the book.I'm learning to play to keep this old mind (73) working and learning.

good for begineri
'"Flute for Dummies" is well written with good examples. I'm a beginner and found that I was playing reasonable well after a short time.Ifyou do well after finishing this book you will be ready for a good teacher ... Read more

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History lesson for the silver flute
This publication presents a detailed history lesson on the silver flute and its creator. This book offers inspiration and clarification to many rarely addressed technical issues for those dedicated to the lifetime adventure of playing the flute.
In addition to the method, composition, and other insights, the copied letters, notes, and drawings throughout the book(many still in their original German, handwritten format) are an added treat.

I also like the binding and paper used in the publication.It just feels different than your usual paperback, there is a firmness and longevity in this publication that seems more solid and durable.

Interesting history of the design of the modern flute
As an engineer and a long time saxophone player who recently started learning the flute, I had many questions about why the flute was designed the way it was.This book is a translation of Boehm's notes on his life's work of transforming the old simple wooden flutes into the much more advanced modern flute.The translator did an excellent job, and includes many side notes of his own to explain more about what Boehm was talking about and to add interesting historical and technical points.Now I understand why certain notes are harder to play than others, why certain trade-offs were made, and how to play the instrument better.The result is a much simpler and more elegant design than the saxophone, and a professional instrument that you can fit in your glove box!And learning about the flute design has also helped me understand the design of the related saxophone and clarinet better.Boehm was a brilliant and dedicated inventor, craftsman and musician, so his story is both interesting and inspirational.

Indispensable for all flutists.
I lost my copy of this book, which I deeply regret.Boehm, as any flute player knows, invented both the key mechanism and concept of the conical, rather than cyndrilical flute.He also, in addition to being one of the finest flutists of his age, was the first to make flutes from metal, havingtrained as a goldsmith.

This book details his research into theacoustical properties of the flute, as well as the key mechanism, and whyhe felt the need to improve them.I feel that any flutist will benefitfrom an understanding of why the modern flute is as it is.

Boehm alsoincludes invaluable hints on the correct manner of playing the flute.Andwho better to do so than the man who developed it to its' current level ofperfection?His complete knowledge of the instrument is shown in thistreatise.

Overall, an indispensable book for flutists, and otherwindplayers who play on Boehm system mechanisms (eg: clarinets, oboes,bassoons, saxophones).Don't miss!

A fascinating glance into the history of modern flute
This book is a journey into the development of the modern flute by Theobold Boehm in mid-19 century. It reveals the combination of the artistic approach mixed with science, craftsmanship and persistence ofBoehm to perfect the flute to what we know today. The transition from woodto metal, the new mechanism - all are groundbreaking. Another part of thebook deals with flute playing and practicing. A must for anybody interestedin acoustics of musical instruments. After reading this book I cannot butadmire Boehm and his contribution to the world of music! ... Read more

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6" x 9 1/4"; 660 pp. Blue boards; authors signature in gilt on front cover. ... Read more

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An introduction to the instruments and music of cultures across the world. Explains how each instrument works and where it is played. Clear text with vivid photographs and illustrations. Age 7-9 ... Read more

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Many people enjoy playing a musical instrument. How can students find out which one is right for them? This book teaches students about flutes, the music you can play on them and famous flute players.

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An educational guide traces the development of musical instruments around the world, and includes strobe photographs that demonstrate musicians' movements and acetate pages that illustrate the inside of a recording studio. ... Read more

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Musical Instruments
If you like music or the history of musical instruments, this is the book for you!Very colorful and student-friendly, you are sure to find excellent information.

GREAT 4 HISTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LOVERS
If you are interested in the history of musical instruments this is a good book for you! I personally didn't like the book topic but I did enjoy thestructure of the book and all the flaps and moving parts. The stickers thatyou can reuse are a lot of fun and the mini book inside the book is cool!If you would like to learn more about the history of musical instrumentsyou should read this book.

GREAT 4 HISTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LOVERS
If you are interested in the history of musical instrumentsthis is a good book for you! I personally didn't like the book topicbut I did enjoy the structure of the book and all the flaps and moving parts. The stickers that you can reuse are a lot of fun and the mini book inside the book is cool!If you would like to learn more about the history of musical instruments you should read this book.

GREAT 4 HISTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LOVERS
Musical Instruments is about the history of musical instruments. It is a good book for people who would like to learn more about the history ofmusical instruments. I, personallydidn't like this book that much becauseI am not into history of musical instruments, however, I did enjoy theflaps throughout the book. If you would like to learn more about thehistory of musical instruments you should read this book. ... Read more

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This nicely designed and illustrated book deals with the playing and care of one of the most evocative and expressive instruments in the world- the Native American flute. This volume will delight the novice or advanced player alike with both fundamental instruction and a significant number of transcriptions from R. Carlos Nakai's various recordings. This unique book includes a fingering chart, information in performance technique, style, rhythm conventions, ornaments, and history - plus an analysis of Mr. Nakai's role in contemporary Native American culture. All exercises, solos, and duets (with Boehm flute and E flat alto sax) are written in standard notation. A comprehensive discography and probing essay on "The Question of Authenticity" close this outstanding book. ... Read more

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Crow Flies - Soaring Falcon - Music on the Wings of a Falcon
Carlos Nakai is a gifted author who shares his knowledge in a form of cultural sharing. An educator and afficionado of Native American flute gives readers the ultimate treat - an excellent, easy to follow instructional guide for learning to play this instrument.Readers learn about how to tune, finger notes and develop performance styles as well as reading music in note form and tabluature.A section on how to care for the Native American flute is also included.His writing is as clear and direct as flies the crow.The songs, their titles and arrangements are like a soaring falcon - natural, free and beautiful.He reaches his readers as well as his musical audience.

To make a good thing even better still, Nakai includes transcriptions of his own musical creations.He follows this up with his part in Native culture and the history of this incredible instrument.

Authoritative Text on Native American Flute
R. Carlos Nakai is probably the most famous and accomplished of the Native American flute players.This book is for serious players interested in investigating the subtleties of the art and for those interested in learning more about Nakai's contribution to it.Amateurs like myself will probably be lost after the first few pages.

great introduction
if you have a little musical background, this book will get you going in the right direction with your native flute.when i first started playing my cedar flute, everything sounded off-key.after reading carlos nakai's introduction and learning to play his tunes from the scores in the book, i understood the intervals of the native flute and which notes sound good in what patterns.Soon i was able not only to play nakai's beautiful songs but also to improvise on my own.being able to read music is a big help but if you have that skill, this book will give you hours of fun and learning.

Not for Beginning Players
For anyone interested in a generic understanding of the Native American FLute they may find it here.However for those who would like to learn to play and have no prior musical knowledge they will find it a discouraging study...difficult to understand without first mastering musical theory.The most valuable parts of "The Art of The Native American FLute" are the musical transcriptions of Carlos Nakai's songs written in flute tablature. They are though beneficial only for the advanced player that can read.

John Vames, Author,
"The Native American FLute: Understanding the Gift"

Carlos Nakai flute book
I thought Native American flute music was from the heart, this book teaches writen music and memorizing notes. it was disapointing to me because thats not what i want to do. But for someone you does its a very good book. ... Read more

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This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all:Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performances on CD for every instrument, and one CD lasts for the entire book! Performers include Michael Henoch (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra).Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles.Music of other times includes 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll.The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical.Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture.A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to "look it up" and "listen up."An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a "theme and-variation" format.Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format. ... Read more

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Yamaha Band Student will appeal to teachers looking for a well-paced lesson sequence that keeps students motivated to continue past the first critical year. It is affordably priced, attractively presented and meets the needs of today's students and educators. Each level includes numerous songs, duets, trios and four full-band arrangements right in the method itself—perfect for first-year concerts. ... Read more

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Syrinx for solo flute, was written by French composer Claude Debussy in 1913. It is commonly considered to be an indispensable part of any flutist's repertoire. Historians believe that "Syrinx", a work that gives gives the performer generous room for interpretation, played a pivotal role in the development of solo flute music in the early twentieth century. "Syrinx" was originally written by Debussy without any barlines or breath marks. Flutist Marcel Moyse later added these, and they are included in this edition.

"Syrinx" was written as incidental music to the uncompleted play Psyché by Gabriel Mourey. It was intended to be performed offstage during the play, and was originally called "Flûte de Pan". Since one of Debussy's Chansons de Bilitis had already been given that title, it was given its final name in reference to the myth of the amorous pursuit of the nymph Syrinx by the god Pan.

The piece is dedicated to the flutist Louis Fleury and is performed here by Nicole Chamberlain.
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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An introduction to the flute including discussions of its history, its construction, famous flute makers, professional flutists, flute music and its composers, and the care of the instrument. ... Read more

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This Book Is In French. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the world outlook for non-electronic bassoons, clarinets, English horns, flutes, oboes, pan flutes, piccolos, recorders, saxophones, and other woodwind musical instruments across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-a-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved. This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E., for non-electronic bassoons, clarinets, English horns, flutes, oboes, pan flutes, piccolos, recorders, saxophones, and other woodwind musical instruments. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business. ... Read more

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Describes eighteen flutes, which make up a large part of the woodwind family, including the piccolo, fife, suling, and nay. ... Read more