by Christina Andrews
Building Blocks of Flute Playing by Christina Andrews is an extensive method book for beginning flutists that is intended for use during the first two to three years of playing. It contains everything the beginning flutist needs: melodic studies, tonguing and fingering technique studies, rounds and duets, music theory exercises, rhythm exercises, sections on tone and performing, a dictionary of music symbols and music terminology and a bibilography of recital solos, etudes, duets and jazz/pop/ethnic music. The book is sprinkled with useful practice tips and guidelines for problem-solving as well as attractive artwork and photographs. The wide range of musical styles, the vast quantity of well-known melodies, the humor, funny artwork and "easy-to swallow" technical studies have made this new method book very popular with teachers and students alike! Kimberly Sopata's The Flute Lesson Handbook complements this method beautifully. 240 pages. Order here.
Here's what people are saying about Building Blocks of Flute Playing:
"I had been using Rubank and supplementing like crazy, but your book took care of that. I like the variety of tunes (recognizable to little kids) and suggestions on tuning, vibrato, breathing, etc."
Dr. Yvonne Hansbrough, Albany, NY
"I am simply delighted with this outstanding new method. My students love it, I love it. How fortunate my new students are to have this book to learn from and enjoy!"
Beverly Bradley, Atlanta, Georgia
"The cover is stunning and the contents first rate. I have been recommending a recorder album with many well-known tunes but you have put together a more select group which will be very useful at many levels."
Professor Alexander Murray, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
