FLUTE METHOD BOOKS

by Christina Andrews

Building Blocks of Flute Playing is a

comprehensive beginning method that addresses
all aspects of early flute playing: embouchure,
posture, fingerings, breathing, articulation, tone,
rhythm, vibrato, technique, music theory, and
more. There is also a wide range of musical styles
represented throughout, from basic early melodies
to folk tunes to holiday favorites, rounds, duets,
and sets of melodies from famous composers. Of
particular influence in the development of Building
Blocks are the pedagogical works of Paul Taffanel
and Philippe Gaubert and the concepts of
technique, tone, and expression espoused in the
French methods generally. 250 pages.

Foundations of Flute Technique is for the

intermediate flutist and intended to fill the gap
many flute teachers find between beginning
method books and the next level of etude and scale
studies. While the flute repertoire is not lacking for
etudes, most collections pose problems for younger
students. Either the etudes are too long, too many
technical issues are addressed in a single piece,
articulations are overly complicated, or difficult key
signatures and chromaticism result in reading
problems. In addition, formidable breath phrasing
often keeps younger students from meeting the
technical demands of the piece. Foundations of
Flute Technique seeks to eliminate these problems:
articulations are simplified, etudes shortened (and
in some cases transposed), and breath marks follow
a regular pattern. Each etude addresses a specific
technical challenge and care has been taken to
choose melodically appealing pieces. 87 pages.
 Christina Andrews, through her method books,
brings together decades of flute teaching,
performance, and study. The technical and artistic
principles distilled in these books represent years
of work with internationally renowned flutists
Alexander Murray (Royal Opera & London
Symphony), Jacob Berg (St. Louis Symphony), Jean
Berkenstock (Lyric Opera of Chicago) and Mary
Stolper (Music of the Baroque, DePaul University).
Also influential were Leone Buyse (Boston
Symphony), Erv Monroe (Detroit Symphony),
Jeanne Baxtresser (New York Philharmonic) and
Julius Baker (New York Philharmonic) whose
wisdom and artistry she enjoyed through
masterclasses and occasional lessons.

Andrews completed formal studies in flute

performance and music education at the University
of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and Washington
University in St. Louis and taught flute at Christina Andrews
numerous institutions throughout the Midwest, chris@christinaandrews.net
including at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Blue 415-715-4396
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Lake Fine Arts Camp, Washington University,
University of Chicago Lab Schools, Waldorf School
of Chicago and Moody Bible Institute. Many of her
students have gone on to professional careers as
flutists.

Building Blocks of Flute Playing / beginning flute method

Cost: $50 / digital book
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Foundations of Flute Technique / intermediate etude book

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