Are you ready to embark of a new journey to learn how to play the flute? I am so so excited for you! In this article I will go through all the tools and equipment you need to get started. A flute This may seem a little silly that I have to put this on the list, but let me explain. To learn how to play the flute well, it is imperative that you have […]
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As a flute teacher, I have come across so many different ideas that people have about the flute. Many of them are not true and may be damaging your flute! So in this article, my goal is to help you be aware of the most common flute misconceptions so you can continue to progress onward and upward. Have you ever bought a new flute or a flute starting kit and seen a little thing that
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One of the most fun parts of learning to play the flute is when your level becomes advanced enough to start inserting ornaments such as trills and grace notes. So, what is a grace note for flute anyway? My way to describe the grace note is like a ‘pre-thought’ or a quick embellishment just before the main note in a melody. A quick little note that is placed at the last possible moment It’s possible
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When playing really any instrument, but especially the flute, we all need to have good hand technique. There are many reasons for this. Here are just 3 of them: 1. We need to be able to play quick runs! 2. Some fingerings can be a little tricky 3. So we don’t create any leaks on the keys Pretend like you’re looking through binoculars but they’re really your hands over your eyes… Now take them
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[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rebeccafuller/LFP_002.mp3] Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I let you get to know me even more AND a bit about the awesome Learn Flute Online Community. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 002. Yeah! Another one!! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to learnfluteonline.com Kinds of things I hear from inside my Learn Flute Online Community Rebecca’s “job” at 15 which led to
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