Playing the Flute Video (DVD)

The flute know for its clear musical tones is an instrument that does require some learning, as does any instrument. In this video Eddie Parker, considered one of the best jazz flute players takes the video from the beginning of how to hold your lips by using bottles at different angles and then the flute overlaid. The flute is a little different from most instruments as it has three pieces to assembled in a certain manner to protect the instrument. The proper position to hold the flute and even how to produce notes through the diaphragm for long notes Mr. Parker demonstrates in detail. The journey continues with the introduction of basic notes B, A, and G as well as ascending notes of B to A, ending with B to A to G. Mr. Parker ends playing Amazing Grace. At the end of the video, there are exercises for the viewer to practice . For anyone interested in learning the flute this video covers the basics usually not presented in class or video.

• ISBN: 978-0-7365-8704-4
• Run Time: 76 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 1991
• Closed Caption: Yes