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A Study Of Language And Its Uses In Flute Performance And Pedagogy, Sarah Tuley
A Study Of Language And Its Uses In Flute Performance And Pedagogy, Sarah Tuley
Theses and Dissertations--Music
Various tone colors can be produced on the flute in part by altering the shape of the lips, jaw and tongue movement, and air speed. As these actions are similar to those in the production of speech, flutists and flute teachers often associate aspects of playing with consonants and vowels. However, the shape of the oral cavity can vary depending on the spoken language of the flute-player. By becoming familiar with the pronunciations of different sounds from various languages, the flutist may discover a wider variety of tone colors at his/her disposal. This document will investigate the use of vowels …