Artaud Harmonics for Flute-Billaudot

“Harmóniques” by Pierre-Yves Artaud is an exercise book specifically designed to enhance sound production and embouchure flexibility through the use of harmonics. This comprehensive method book offers valuable insights, including an introductory section on the technique, a series of warm-up exercises, and a wide range of etudes and exercises. Each exercise focuses on utilizing harmonics, progressively increasing in difficulty to challenge and improve the player’s skills. “Harmóniques” is considered the ultimate resource for mastering harmonics, making it the most comprehensive method and etude book available on this subject.

Renowned flautist, Pierre-Yves Artaud studied at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire, winning First Prize for flute Chamber Music. He has collaborated with esteemed orchestras under the baton of renowned conductors such as P. Boulez, J.C. Casadesus, C. Dutoit, P. Eotvos, L. Foster, A. Tamayo, and T. Yeh, among others.

Artaud is a Professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique and Ecole Normale de Musique. He has given masterclasses worldwide, including in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Additionally, he has authored numerous teaching methods.

Artaud’s dedication to both classical interpretation and the creation of modern music has garnered him the admiration of numerous composers who have written works for him including, G. Amy, A. Boucourechliev, F. Donatoni, B. Ferneyhough, S. Goubaïdulina, T. Hosokawa, K. Huber, B. Jolas, M. Lévinas, P. Méfano, E. Nunes, L. de Pablo, and Y. Taïra.