Woodwinds : fundamental performance techniques / Gene A. Saucier.

Author/creator Saucier, Gene A.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoOxford, MS : Opus 2, 2002.
Descriptionxi, 271 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Part 1. General aspects of woodwind study. Teaching resources and current practice ; Fundamentals of tone production -- Part 2. Fundamental techniques and supplemental aids. The flute ; The oboe ; The clarinet ; The bassoon ; The saxophone -- Part 3. Secondary factors. Mouthpieces and single reeds : selection and care ; Double reeds : selection and care ; Vibrato -- Part 4. Upper clarinets ; Lower clarinets and remedial students.
Abstract In this concise, practical, and flexible guide, the author offers music teachers and students the fundamental approaches to playing the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. Largely free of technical terms, this book provides a clear, systematic presentation of tone production, fingering, embouchure, breath support, vibrato, and acoustics. The book assesses materials, and their importance to the prospective music teacher; evaluates the status of minor instrument study on the college level, exploring pedagogical trends; employs original visual aids and concepts in diagnosing performance; presents a logical analysis and an in-depth study of the tone production by single reeds, double reeds, and flutes; focuses on mastering tonal line, intonation, articulation, and hand and body positions. With a wealth of teaching aids--photographs, information on instrument assembly and care, fingering and trill charts, study questions, problem and solution charts, graded solos, and discographies--this book has proven to be the most useful pedagogical introduction to repertoire, theory, materials, and methods for both undergraduate and graduate students as well as the teacher in the field looking for sound teaching procedures.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 00091058
ISBN0967976502
ISBN9780967976501

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks MT339.5 .S3 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold