Checkup (Paperback)

Peter-lukas Graf

ISBN 10: 3795797349 / ISBN 13: 9783795797348

Published by Schott & Co, 1991

About this Item

Paperback. (Schott). Text in German and English Preface * The Philosophy of Practice * 7 Golden Rules for Practising * 20 Basic Exercises: Breathing * Embouchure * Fingers I * Scales and Arpeggios * Registers I * Articulation * Tone * Fingers II * Registers I * Fingers III * Timetable (separate sheet) Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Checkup (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schott & Co
• Publication Date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 3795797349
• ISBN 13: 9783795797348
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Check-up: 20 Basic Studies for Flautists by flutist and composer Peter-Lukas Graf is a flute sheet music study collection featuring practical technical exercises and thoughtful practice guidance for daily flute work. Written in both German and English, this collection combines focused studies with reflections on practice philosophy, making it a valuable resource for flute players, teachers, and classical music libraries.

The collection includes 20 carefully organized studies covering breathing, embouchure, articulation, tone production, finger technique, scales and arpeggios, and register development. A separate timetable sheet is also included to encourage structured practice planning. Presented in standard notation for flute, the studies reflect Peter-Lukas Graf’s thoughtful approach to technical consistency, sound refinement, and musical awareness.

Alongside the exercises, readers will find a bilingual preface, The Philosophy of Practice, and 7 Golden Rules for Practising, offering insight into efficient and mindful preparation. These written sections add context to the technical material and help connect daily exercises with long-term musical development. The studies support individual practice sessions, lesson preparation, ensemble rehearsal support, and ongoing technical maintenance.

The focused format makes this flute study and practice collection convenient for lessons, rehearsals, or travel practice. Its exercises encourage attentive listening, disciplined routine building, and consistency across tone, articulation, finger coordination, and register transitions. The collection also serves as a thoughtful gift for flute players, music educators, and classical music enthusiasts seeking pedagogical repertoire by an internationally recognized flutist and composer.