Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Roger S. Stevens: Artistic Flute Technique and Study (Embouchure Photos)

http://www.larrykrantz.com/embpic.htm

Artistic Flute Technique and Study
by Roger S. Stevens
Hollywood: Highland Music Company. (1967) pp.14-16
(currently out of print)

This page shows an assortment of embouchures which were found on excellent flutists' faces in the 1960's. The page can be viewed at Larry Krantz's site.

A copy of this book is in my studio library for those of you who might want to have a look at the "genuine article."

This historic document is often mentioned by Keith Underwood in his classes.

I believe it just shows there are a lot of ways to do something well, though I also believe that some ways are easier and more sustainable, long term, than others.

Catherine

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