Woodwind Basics: Core concepts for playing and teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone (Paperback)

<p><strong>Woodwind Basics: Core concepts for playing and teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone</strong> is a fresh, no-nonsense approach to woodwind technique. It outlines the principles common to playing all of the woodwind instruments, and explains their application to each one.</p><p>The ideas in this book are critical for woodwind players at all levels, and have been battle-tested in university woodwind methods courses, private studios, and school band halls. Fundamental questions answered with newfound clarity include: </p><ul><li>What should I listen for in good woodwind playing?</li><li>Why is breath support so important, and how do I do and teach it?</li><li>What is voicing? How does it relate to ideas like air speed, air temperature, and vowel shapes?</li><li>What things does an embouchure need to accomplish?</li><li>How can I (or my students) play better in tune?</li><li>What role does the tongue really play in articulation?</li><li>Which alternate fingering should I choose in a given situation?</li><li>How do I select the best reeds, mouthpieces, and instruments?</li><li>How should a beginner choose which instrument is the best fit?</li></ul><p><strong>Woodwind Basics</strong> by Bret Pimentel is the new go-to reference for woodwind players and teachers.</p>