For the Contemporary Flutist

For the Contemporary Flutist - Twelve Studies for the Flute with Explanations in the Supplement (Studies and Etudes) by Wil Offermans (b. 1957), published by Zimmermann, includes flute book only (64 pages). Offermans’ famous etude book concerning comtemporary flute techniques, which has been awarded by the Newly Published Music Committee of the National Flute Association, USA in 1993. These studies can help flutists not only to deepen their knowledge about contemporary flute playing, but also to develop breathing, use-of-body and flute-sound in general. Contents include: Wind Tones Harmonics Difference Tones Bamboo Tones Multiphonics Whisper Tones Singing Unisono and Parallel Polyphonic Singing Diverse Circular Breathing Flute and Movement Graphic Notation and Improvisation