The Flute Manual : A Comprehensive Text and Resource Book for Both the Teacher and the Student

This 223 page, 76 photo volume is a most comprehensive text designed to improve all aspects of flute performance and teaching. Information is presented in a clear and concise manner that not only improves playing ability, but also provides concepts and teaching examples which contribute towards a better teacher as well as performance. A few of the topics covered are ... 4th octave fingerings, pianissimo fingerings, complete trill and fingering charts, vibrato, multiple tonguing, how to select an instrument, the history of the flute, the flute family, embouchure, tone development, contemporary notation, flutter tongue technique, instrument care, assembly, holding, intonation, acoustics, repertoire, etc.

This book can be used by teachers, students, professors, arrangers, doublers, and as required reading in colleges and universities.

This book will prepare students with confidence, technical maturity, a thorough understanding, and greater musicianship.

A recognized leading educator in flute, Dr. Thomas E. Rainey received his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Rainey earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Duquesne University, and a Masters of Music degree from Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music. He has also studied at Connecticut, Morehead, and Eastman Schools of Music. He has studied with such renowned muscians as Bernard Goldberg, Eugene Rousseau, Walter Mayhall, Joseph Mariano, John Wummer, and Dante DiThomas.

Thomas Rainey has gained wide recognition both in the areas of music education and performance. He has been actively involved in public school teaching, instructor of flute at the university level, master flute classes, symphony work, adjudicator, etc.