Taught by renowned flutist
Carol Wincenc
In this course, world-renowned soloist Carol Wincenc takes us through Syrinx, Debussy’s masterwork for solo flute. We learn about Wincenc’s iconic interpretation influenced by her teacher Marcel Moyse, the fascinating history of this piece, and the necessary fundamentals to perform this work.
Syrinx
In this course, Carol Wincenc takes us through Debussy’s incredible work for solo flute, Syrinx. She explores breath, tone colors, the structure of the piece, and how to create resonance within this influential work.
Breathing
Carol Wincenc guides us through a breath exercise to help expand the amount of air we can use to ensure the most dynamic performance possible. She explains the “Hawaii” and “Almighty” breaths and how to use them to enhance your flute playing.
Grace Notes and Trills
In this lesson, Carol Wincenc talks about the importance of grace notes and trills in Debussy’s Syrinx. She gives us tips on how to most effectively produce these ornaments.
Crafting a Diminuendo
As Syrinx is full of diminuendos, Carol Wincenc shows us how to craft beautiful decrescendos starting from the very first phrase. Wincenc suggests optimal head and embouchure motions to ensure a comfortable and effective diminuendo.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Hailed as "Queen of the flute" by New York Magazine, flutist Carol Wincenc currently on the faculty at The Juilliard School and SUNY Stony Brook. Wincenc has appeared as a soloist with the London, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, and Pittsburgh symphonies, the Netherlands Concertgebouw, and the Warsaw Philharmonic.
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