How to Play the Flute: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Flute

by Howard Harrison

How to Play the Flute is a new kind of flute tutor. It combines over fifty carefully selected musical pieces with illustrations, diagrams, and text to give students a full, clear explanation of the basics of flute playing. Progressing in easy stages, How to Play the Flute takes one from simple melodies to the music of Bach and Scott Joplin.

How to Play the Flute covers all the basics,
- Purchasing and caring for your instrument
- Reading music
- Breathing techniques
- Improving tone

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Reference

132 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

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Reviews

[Doniell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a little flabbergasted at this book. While it has some good information, it's very poorly stated - and sometimes outright wrong. For example, instead of using the word "embouchure" throughout, it talks about your "air-jet shape." Also, the author doesn't stick to one way to describe the tonguing made with certain types of notes. I believe I counted 3 different syllables for 1 technique throughout.

Overall, It's only okay. Not written clearly or completely accurately.

[fan_of_paper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent and gentle introduction to flute playing. I picked up the flute for the first time less than a month ago, and already feel comfortable with basic posture, breath, fingering, and reading. The lessons are simple and well designed, and the amazing retro illustrations provide a lot of charm. Harrison's recommendation to "sip, don't gulp" the lessons is wise advice. A great companion for new learners.

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas. Read to get ready to help out with a flute sectional.