自由現代社 / An Easy Guide to Playing the Flute

This method book explains common difficulties faced by new flute players in a clear, accessible way, helping them avoid stumbling blocks and learn to play successfully.

The book explains how to play the flute, including techniques for different registers, musical expression, and effective practice. It also links to YouTube videos demonstrating vibrato and ways to practice challenging passages such as sixteenth notes and tuplets.

Contents
Chapter 1: Produce Your First Notes
1-1. Making a Sound on the Headjoint
1-2. Five Points for Assembling the Flute
1-3. Playing G, A and B
1-4. Correct Positioning: Three-point Support
1-5. Finger and Wrist Position and Movement
1-6. Playing D, E, F and F-sharp/G-flat
1-7. Posture and Natural Movement
1-8. Playing Middle C

Chapter 2: Understand Basic Techniques
2-1. Breathing: Inhaling, Exhaling and Breath Control
2-2. Tonguing: How to Use the Tongue

Chapter 3: Play with a Beautiful Tone
3-1. Embouchure for Good Tone
3-2. Middle Register: Air Angle and Speed
3-3. High Register: Air Angle, Speed, Embouchure and Breath Support
3-4. Low Register: Air Angle, Speed, Embouchure and Breath Support
3-5. Sharp and Flat Fingerings and the Chromatic Scale
3-6. Tips for Intervals
3-7. Developing Accurate Intonation
Pieces: Greensleeves; Londonderry Air; The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals

Chapter 4: Develop Musical Expression
4-1. Staccato, Accents, Tenuto and Legato
4-2. Double and Triple Tonguing
4-3. Vibrato
4-4. Dynamics and Resonance
4-5. Fingering Practice
4-6. Ornamenting a Melody
Pieces: Polovtsian Dances; Siciliano; Spring Song; Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana

Chapter 5: Choosing, Putting Away and Practicing Your Instrument
5-1. Choosing and Putting Away the Flute
5-2. How to Practice