Lesson Details
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Flute and Basic Flute Sound
- Performances
- Fundamental Blowing Technique
- Fundamental Embouchure Technique
- Flute Anatomy
- Flute Assembly, Disassembly and Alignment
- Flute Care and Maintenence
- Explanation of Octaves and how to tune them
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Introduction of Instruments for Children
- Posture
- First Notes on the Flute
- Using a Fingering Chart
- Perfect Hand Position
- Articulation Technique
- Musical Theory Instruction
- Music to Play
- Practice Technique
Lesson 2: Hand Position and Breathing Basics
- Performances
- Flute Assembly Revision
- Posture
- Legato Playing
- Musical Theory Instuction
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Breathing Technique
- Tempo
- Slurs
- Music to Play
- Different Types of Articulation
- Rhythm
- Duet with Sir James
Lesson 3: Posture and Practice Advice
- Performances
- Composer Information
- Posture
- Breathing and Breathing Exercises
- Singing
- Musical Gestures
- Equipment Advice
- Practice Techniques
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Low Notes
- Tricks and Tips
- Embouchure Technique for Low and High Notes
- Exercises
- New Notes
- Practice Time Advice
- Music to Play
Lesson 4: Scales and Articulation
- Performances
- Scales with Demonstrations
- Music Theory
- Practice Technique
- Scales in Context
- Exercises
- Articulation
- Double Tonguing Method
- Chromatic Scales
- Extended Scales
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Music to Play
Lesson 5: Time Signatures and Finger Technique
- Performances
- Arpeggios
- Scales
- Time Signatures
- Music Theory
- Playing from Memory
- Exercises
- New Notes
- Sequences
- Perfect Finger Technique
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Posture
- Pressure Points When Holding the Flute
Lesson 6: Seated Posture and Scales Revision
- Performances
- Sitting Posture
- Standing Posture
- New Notes
- Embouchure Technique
- Scales
- Improvisation
- Exercises
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Music to Play
Lesson 7: Arpeggios, Improvisation and Memorization
- Performances
- New Notes
- Scales
- Exercises
- Broken Scales
- Tone Advice
- Arpeggios
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Memorising
- Music to Play
- Duet with Sir James
- Scales Demonstrations
Lesson 8: Advanced Scales and Articulation
- Performances
- Music Theory
- New Notes
- Hand Position
- Exercises
- Broken Scales
- Arpeggios
- Articulation
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Single Tonguing
- Finger Technique
- Double Tonguing
- Music to Play
- Orchestral Excerpts
Lesson 9: Finger Technique and Tone
- Performances
- Practice Advice
- Finger Technique
- Demonstrations
- Exercises
- Creating a beautiful tone
- Posture
- Anatomy
- Breathing
- Care and Maintenance
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- New Notes
- Hand Position
- Scales
- Arpeggios
- Mozart Concerto Demonstration
Lesson 10: Low Notes and Expression
- Performances
- Working on Low Notes
- Diminuendos
- Crescendos
- Practice Advice
- Embouchure Work
- Exercises
- Tone Colors
- Expression
- Music to Play
- The importance of Singing
- Finger Exercises
- Downloadable Sheet Music
Lesson 11: Music Theory and Interpretation
- Extended Scales
- New Notes
- Music Theory
- Exercises
- Broken Scales
- Arpeggios
- Music to Play
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Practice Advice
- Tone
- Embouchure Technique
- Close-Ups
- Interpretation of Repertoire
- Breathing in Pieces
- Musical Breaths
- Performances
- Rhythm
- Practice Advice
- Exercises
- Scales Practice
- Metronome Practice
- Documenting Your Practice
- Intonation Advice and Tuning
- Tips and Tricks
- Intonation Advice Using Fifths
- Singing
- Syncopation
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Repertoire Interpretation
- Musical Terms
- Duet with Sir James
Lesson 13: Chromatic Scales and High Notes
- Performances
- Chromatic Scales
- Exercises
- Posture
- New Notes
- High Register Notes
- Left Hand Position
- Instrument Control
- High Register Practice
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Repertoire Practice
- Rhythmic Practice
- Close-Ups
Lesson 14: Dynamics and Rhythmic Practice
- Performances
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- New Notes
- Exercises
- Scales
- Arpeggios
- Pianissimo in the High Register
- Embouchure Close-Ups
- Practice Technique
- Tone
- Embouchure Technique
- Rhythmic Practice
- Repertoire Advice
- Snatched Breaths
- Breathing
Lesson 15: Round-Up and Revision – Looking Forward
- Performances
- Downloadable Sheet Music
- Revision of Subjects Cocered
- Biographical Information
- Flute Care and Maintenence
- Scales
- Arpeggios
- Memorising Music and Exercises
- Structuring Your Practice
- Practicing Mindfully
- Scales in Musical Context
- Triple Tonguing
- Recommended Publications
- Exercises
- Introduction to Köhler Studies
- Demonstration of Köhler Studies