{"product_id":"the-simple-flute-from-a-to-z-hardcover","title":"The Simple Flute: From A to Z - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichel Debost\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeanne Debost-Roth\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from his highly praised French work, \u003cem\u003eUne simple flute\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished flutist and teacher Michel Debost has compiled a useful and imaginative introduction to playing the flute. This alphabetically arranged compendium of advice and insight covers essential topics such as breathing, articulation, and tone, but also explores \"jawboning,\" \"finger phrasing,\" \"the little devils,\" and other quirky and vexing aspects of flute playing. Full of practical advice on technique and axioms that lend moral support during tough practice sessions, \u003cem\u003eThe Simple Flute\u003c\/em\u003e will be a welcome addition to any serious or novice flutist's library. In addition, the book includes original exercises such as \"Debost's Scale Game,\" making it an excellent resource for flute teachers. Debost concludes each essay with \"In a nutshell\" and \"Please refer to\" boxes that make the book easy to browse, dog-ear, and return to again and again. Offering concise, common-sense solutions for flutists of all levels, this book is an ideal reference guide on flute performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichel Debost\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Flute at the Oberlin Conservatory. He succeeded Jean-Pierre Rampal at the Paris Conservatoire National and served as principal of the Orchestre de Paris under music directors Munch, Karajan, Solti, and Barenboim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9.57 x 6.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748500308256,"sku":"9780195145212","price":196.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d44da214fa153c0e3c9fec90ba908893.webp?v=1779910736","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-simple-flute-from-a-to-z-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}