In music, a ''Flute method'' is a kind of specific
textbook
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style manual for playing the
flute. It usually contains
fingering charts and/or
scales
Scale or scales may refer to:
Mathematics
* Scale (descriptive set theory), an object defined on a set of points
* Scale (ratio), the ratio of a linear dimension of a model to the corresponding dimension of the original
* Scale factor, a number w ...
and numerous different
exercises, sometimes also simple
etudes, in different
keys, in ascending order as to difficulty (= in methodical ''progression'') or with a focus on isolated aspects like fluency,
rhythm
Rhythm (from Greek , ''rhythmos'', "any regular recurring motion, symmetry") generally means a " movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions". This general meaning of regular re ...
,
dynamics,
articulation and the like. Sometimes there are duets or even
recital
A concert is a live music performance in front of an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band. Concerts are held in a wide variety ...
pieces, also with accompaniment. Such methods differ from etude books in that they are meant as a linear course for a student to follow, with consistent guidance, whereas volumes of etudes are not as comprehensive.
As typical instrumental methods are meant to function as textbooks supporting an instrumental teacher (rather than to facilitate self-teaching), usually no basic or special playing techniques are covered in any depth. Detailed instructions in this respect are only found in special,
autodidactical methods.
Some methods are specially tailored for students on certain
skill
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levels or
stages of psychosocial development. In contrast, a 'complete' method (sometimes in multiple volumes) is meant to accompany the student until he or she becomes an advanced player.
Methods of certain authors or editors have achieved the status of standard works (reflecting regional and cultural differences) and are published or reissued by different
publishing companies and often in new layouts or
arrangements. The
Suzuki Method is one of the most well known examples of this.
The following is a list of various methods of historical interest.
Historical
17th Century
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Playford, John''The Delightful Companion or Choice new Lessons for The Recorder or Flute''
18th Century
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Corrette, MichelMéthode raisonnée pour apprendre aisément à jouër de la Flûtte Traversiere (1740)*
Hotteterre, Jacques''Principes de la flute traversiere, de la Flute a Bec, et du Haut-bois'', Op.1(
Amsterdam
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: Estienne Roger, 1728)
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Lorenzoni, Antonio,
Saggio per ben sonare il flautotraverso con alcune notizie generali ed utili per qualunque strumento, ed altre concernenti la storia della musica' (
Vicenza
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Vicenza is a thr ...
: Per F. Modena, 1779)
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Pearson, William''The Compleat Musick-Master'' (1722)*
Quantz, Johann Joachim''Versuch einer anweisung die flöte traversiere zu spielen.''(1752)
*Heron, Luke
''A treatise on the German flute''. (1771)*
Tromlitz, Johann George, ''Unterricht der flöte zu spielen'' (1791)
19th Century
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Altes, Henry, ''Method for the Boehm flute.''
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Berbiguier, Benoit Tranquille, ''Flute method.''
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Dressler, Rafael''New and complete instructions for the flute, Op. 68.''(1827)
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Drouet, Louis, ''Method of flute playing.'' (1830)
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Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard, ''Flöten-schule, Op. 42.'' (1826)
* Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard, ''Die kunst des Flötenspiels, Op.138.'' (1844)
* Hugot and Wunderlich, ''Méthode de flûte.'' (1804)
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Lindsay, Thomas, ''The elements of flute-playing.'' (1830)
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Monzani, Tebaldo''Instructions for the german flute.''(1801)
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Peraut, Mathieu, ''Méthode pour la flûte.'' (1800)
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Soussmann, Heinrich''Grosse praktische Flötenschule'' Op. 53 (Leipzig 1841)*
Wagner, Ernest, ''Foundation to flute playing.''
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Wragg, Jacob''Improved_Flute_Preceptor...'' op. 6 (First Edition 1800?)
Modern Methods
Early 20th century
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De Lorenzo, Leonardo. ''L'Indispensabile – A complete modern school for the flute.'' (1912)
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Taffanel, Paul and
Gaubert, Philippe. ''Methode complete de flute.'' (1923)
Mid to Late 20th Century
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Suzuki, Shinichi and Takahashi, Toshio ''The
Suzuki Method for flute.'' (c.1972)
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See also
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Method (music)
In music, a ''method'' is a kind of textbook for a specified musical instrument or a selected problem of playing a certain instrument.
A ''method'' usually contains fingering charts or tablatures, etc., scales and numerous different exercises, ...
*
Flute
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Western concert flute
The Western concert flute is a family of transverse (side-blown) woodwind instruments made of metal or wood. It is the most common variant of the flute. A musician who plays the flute is called a flautist (in British English), flutist (in Am ...
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Suzuki method
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Music education
References
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