Practice Book for the Piccolo - Trevor Wye

This generous volume of orchestral excerpts and extracts for practice is a methodical approach to piccolo technique, designed to help the flautist transfer the playing techniques of the flute to the piccolo.

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Trevor Wye: A Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part one and two

Trevor Wye’s beginner’s book for the flute, is an excellent tutor book for students of all ages. The general approach of this series is enjoyment of flute playing and music making in the broadest sense. All keys are used to provide familiarity which in turn results in easier access to orchestras and ensembles. The low register is explored as the foundation to a good tone throughout the compass of the flute.

The book is intended for both individual and group tuition, many of the pieces contained can be played as solo, duets, solo with piano, duet with piano.

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The Man With The Golden Flute - Sir James Galway - Book

Galway is one of the most recognized names in the music business, with numerous solo albums, a huge television presence, and an imposing touring schedule. In commemoration of his 70th birthday, he has produced this memoir, which should greatly please his legion of fans. Galway, a raconteur par excellence with a lengthy and illustrious career, has many entertaining stories to tell, beginning with his childhood in Belfast, continuing with his successes as an orchestral musician, and culminating with his pathbreaking career as an internationally acclaimed flute soloist. Readers will enjoy the numerous anecdotes of his relationships with the likes of Herbert von Karajan and Mstislav Rostropovich. Although Galway's discussion of his musical likes and dislikes feels somewhat superficial, flute players will be particularly pleased by the chapter on his favorite flute makers and models. The writing throughout is guileless, open, and conversational. VERDICT Galway makes excellent use of his celebrity status to promote classical music as well as such virtues as hard work and perseverance—good messages for all musicians. Recommended for general music readers.

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