10 IMPROVISATIONAL FLUTE ETUDES
Your flute étude book is great! I think that there are a lot of things out there geared towards sax players but I think it was about time for something like this. Thanks for all you do for advancement of the art.
Erik Gratton - Principal Flutist / Nashville Symphony
Written with all flute players in mind, these etudes cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz players and woodwind doublers.
Streaming MP3s and free downloads are included here so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes.
Check out Jeff playing Etude #1 ‘Olive Mi’ on flute…
These etudes are originally played and transcribed on flute by saxophonist/woodwinds virtuoso Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) and demonstrate his experience, expertise, and passion for music, improvisation, and music education.
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These flute etudes are going to be an amazing tool for my flute students. They are complex enough to keep our brains very engaged, and simple enough that classical players like us will not become overwhelmed by the harmonic language of jazz. I am excited to integrate them into my curriculum!
Molly Alicia Barth
Associate Professor of Flute
Blair School of Music / Vanderbilt University
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As a classically-trained flutist, these etudes inspire me to play/learn jazz! The imaginative and smooth solos fall nicely into the fingers, so learning vocabulary feels very organic. Jeff Coffin, a world-class educator, saxophonist, and flutist in his own right, opens a new window into his generous craft with this set of etudes. His audio tracks show the nuance of jazz phrasing that goes well beyond notation. Fantastic resource. Great job, JC!!
Dr. Daniel Pardo
Assistant Professor of Flute
Prairie View A&M University
Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician
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Jeff Coffin has made a valuable contribution to flute pedagogy with his book of etudes. It is valuable on many levels and gives the player a good insight into basic jazz harmony. Enjoy!
Lew Tabackin
Jazz Legend / Multiple DownBeat Critics Poll Winner (Flute)
Multi-Award winning Jazz Flutist & Tenor Saxophonist
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As usual Jeff Coffin — AKA the sax-student-whisperer — hits the high E# (#anomaly) for those of us who double on the instrument, but also for the serious classical flautist who has eyes to venture into the soul a bit more. These etudes/exercises give you the ramp on to the improvisor’s freeway with less fear.
Kirk Whalum
Grammy Winning Saxophonist/Flautist
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I hear so many beautiful influences in here from Yusef Lateef to Herbie Mann’s dark tonal palette. It swings, is joyous, has a sense of humor and educates all of us, from the pros to the novice.
Jay Rodriguez-Sierra
Saxophonist/Flautist - NYC
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These etudes are a perfect tool for flutists looking to expand their knowledge of jazz. With careful study you will learn jazz phrasing and the basic vocabulary necessary for jazz improvisation. I feel the best way to learn is by playing along with the players you love. By providing a recording of each etude Jeff has enabled you to do just that. An invaluable resource.
Jeff Driskill
Saxophone & Woodwinds Big Phat Band / LA Session Musician
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These etudes should be a central part of the literature for college and high school students. Plus it will be fun for the students!
Sam Levine
Saxophone & Woodwinds / Nashville Session Musician
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