Charles West: Woodwind Methods: Reference Books: Instrumental Tutor

An Essential Resource for Educators Conductors & Students-This book was designed for use in a one or two semester heterogeneous college woodwind methods class or as a quick reference manual for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions including instrument similarities and differences breath support reed adjustment and transposition. Includes:• Instrument assembly embouchure hand position and articulation• Carefully detailed fingering charts with clearly detailed primary fingerings and explanation of selected alternate fingerings and trill fingerings• Progressive musical exercises/compositions often harmonized to allow students to learn new fingerings at aneven pace while enjoying the ensemble sound• Advanced concepts: alternate fingerings vibrato flicking and multiple articulation• Trouble shooting for mechanical or reed problems repair and maintenance• Recommendations for selecting: Reeds Mouthpieces & ligatures Instruments Method books and study literature Constructing a basic woodwind “toolbox”