Developing Artistry Via Thoughtful Practice: A Method Book for Intermediate Flutists
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Date
2014-12
Authors
Thackston, Elizabeth Celine
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
This lecture document, “Developing Artistry Via Thoughtful Practice: A Method
Book For Intermediate Flute Students,” is an intermediate method book for young flutists
that covers aspects of holistic practice (breathing, stretching, mindfulness, meditation,
and productive practice strategies), as well as the development of artistry through the
exploration of musicality, tone color, and creative improvisation. It includes etudes for daily practice as well as technical flexibility exercises and standard material such as
scales, arpeggios, and thirds.
Description
146 pages
Keywords
Violin pedagogy, Violin technique, Music instruction, Intermediate students, Flexibility exercises, Tone color, Improvisation, Violin performance