How to teach flute technique – 6. Finger work
Holding the flute is not a particularly natural thing for a human being to do! This blog helps beginners build finger strength and dexterity for flute. Read More
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How to teach flute technique – 5. Articulation
This exercise for beginner flautists teaches them articulation that helps them to start notes cleanly and support each note with their diaphragm. Read More
How to teach flute technique – 4. Playing loudly and quietly
Exercises and instructions to teach a basic flute embouchure technique which will help beginners acheive some dynamic variety. Read More
How to teach flute technique – 3. Posture
Teaching good posture from the beginning will reap benefits straight away in reducing tension in the head, neck, shoulders, arms and fingers. I always encourage my pupils to practise standing up if they can... Read More
How to teach flute technique – 2. Hand positions
There are three key balancing points when holding the flute. Use the diagrams below to check your students' flute hand position is correct. Read More
How to teach flute technique – 1. Embouchure and breathing
This blog series looks at some common challenges faced by flute teachers and breaks them down into simple steps to make teaching technique easy. Read More
Getting Set! for a flying start – advice for teaching new musicians
Make the lesson personal in some way. This can be something as simple as working at the rhythm of the child’s name or including their name in a piece - like in Get Set! tutor 1 - Bounce High, Bounce Low where the child’s name is included. This can make them feel special, it’s personal to them. Read More