by Patricia George and Phyllis Avidan Louke
(pub. Theodore Presser Company)
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Finalist in 2015 NFA Newly Published Music Competition
ADVANCED FLUTE STUDIES: THE ART OF CHUNKING presents the first and only method for flutists to master the process of “chunking” as a pedagogical technique. Through exploration of technical studies, etudes, preludes, cadenzas, and solos, the flutist is introduced to basic through advanced chunking to facilitate reading and tone development. Musical “bon bons” are also integrated into the innovative curriculum.
Continuing the pedagogical approach of FLUTE 101, FLUTE 102 and FLUTE 103, and introducing a powerful learning strategy, THE ART OF CHUNKING is a must-have staple–perfect for use in both private and university studios. Spiral bound. 162 pages.
Special Features:
• Includes a Comprehensive Daily Warm-up.
• Explores the building blocks of music through the study of scales, thirds, arpeggios, triads, and seventh chords.
• Organizes eye/hand coordination and enhances technical development using the chunking technique.
• Develops efficient, relaxed breathing by practicing the panting technique.
• Inspires creativity and musical expression with the study and performance of preludes and cadenzas.
• Fosters the development of tone and articulation.
• Contains three unaccompanied solos, plus appropriate repertoire suggestions from various style periods.
Unaccompanied Solos include:
Fantasia No. 10, F# Minor by G.P. Telemann
Partita, A Minor by J.S. Bach
Sonata, A Minor by C.P.E. Bach
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For sample pages and other resources, see below.
Sample Pages: click here
Video Demonstrations of Phrasing Gestures in The Art of Chunking:
Down/Up (4 notes)
Forward Flow (4 notes)