I've been practicing this and also singing in harmony when I play for a longer time than I want to admit. It is a great exercise, but not one I thought a real expert would endorse. I am pleased to know that when I futz around trying to sing in tune with myself, I actually am practicing and not goofing off for my own amusement. I'm working, I'm working!!!!
I have long held this theory, very glad to see it backed up.
I have personally found that a lot of technical problems I encounter are completely eradicated when I play on the alto-flute because my natural voice is baritone range (two G's below middle C is my lowest comfortable note).
That means that when I play on the concert flute I have a tendency to use head-register vocally, because middle C would be the second harmonic of my vocal range.
Thank you, thank you, thank you-at the risk of sounding like Gomer Pyle! After working this for 15 minutes, there is WAY more "spin" in my sound. I'm a doubler-sax, clar., flt. I've subconsciously known this was the case on sax for years BUT NEVER consciously realized it until seeing your video. I always found if I played an unintentional note in improv, it lacked "snap" in the sound. The connection must be the voice-the "inner" voice, if you will. Brilliant, Mr. Robert Dick!!Thanks so much!!
@roberthlubnaomi Yes. There is the piccolo fute (colloquially known to most as the piccolo), the concert flute (flute), alto flute, bass flute, and contrabass flute.
Robert-this is truly astounding information. Some of the time I do this, being a fan of your work since I attended one of your masterclasses in 1988. It's so great to be able to consciously control and use this technique! I am indebted to you. Dinner on me next time I'm in New York. Best wishes, Adan Provencio, San Diego, Ca.
This is a truly AMAZING technique that greatly and instantly improved my tonal quality. I had never thought about it. (Oh, how I hated those "bad days".) I can't thank you enough.
This video is amazing. I am a beginner flutist that has played for about 4 months now and within days of doing this exercise, my tone has become fuller and more resonant.
Just when you think you know all about flute technique, along comes Robert with a video on something you had never thought of. Great video-keep 'em coming!!
Bravo, Robert! You were great at Boxwood two weeks ago and I'm delighted to find your videos on youtube. Thanks for sharing and encouraging all of us to excellence.
This is really important for guitarists too.
PeterInglisGuitar 7 months ago
Thanks for this. Much appreciated.
Spludgeroo 1 year ago
I've been practicing this and also singing in harmony when I play for a longer time than I want to admit. It is a great exercise, but not one I thought a real expert would endorse. I am pleased to know that when I futz around trying to sing in tune with myself, I actually am practicing and not goofing off for my own amusement. I'm working, I'm working!!!!
alimaalikhan 1 year ago
I have long held this theory, very glad to see it backed up.
I have personally found that a lot of technical problems I encounter are completely eradicated when I play on the alto-flute because my natural voice is baritone range (two G's below middle C is my lowest comfortable note).
That means that when I play on the concert flute I have a tendency to use head-register vocally, because middle C would be the second harmonic of my vocal range.
DarkwingScooter 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you-at the risk of sounding like Gomer Pyle! After working this for 15 minutes, there is WAY more "spin" in my sound. I'm a doubler-sax, clar., flt. I've subconsciously known this was the case on sax for years BUT NEVER consciously realized it until seeing your video. I always found if I played an unintentional note in improv, it lacked "snap" in the sound. The connection must be the voice-the "inner" voice, if you will. Brilliant, Mr. Robert Dick!!Thanks so much!!
saxforth 1 year ago
hm.. does flute has this one thing like saxaphone? bas, tenor, soprano?
roberthlubnaomi 2 years ago
@roberthlubnaomi Yes. There is the piccolo fute (colloquially known to most as the piccolo), the concert flute (flute), alto flute, bass flute, and contrabass flute.
There maybe some I've forgotten.
RogueRotting360 1 year ago
thank you for your careful, clear, and enjoyable presentation. well done!
catandpiddle 2 years ago
Robert-this is truly astounding information. Some of the time I do this, being a fan of your work since I attended one of your masterclasses in 1988. It's so great to be able to consciously control and use this technique! I am indebted to you. Dinner on me next time I'm in New York. Best wishes, Adan Provencio, San Diego, Ca.
flutehead 2 years ago
This is a truly AMAZING technique that greatly and instantly improved my tonal quality. I had never thought about it. (Oh, how I hated those "bad days".) I can't thank you enough.
Emeraldisle69 2 years ago
This video is amazing. I am a beginner flutist that has played for about 4 months now and within days of doing this exercise, my tone has become fuller and more resonant.
Thanks!!
tsunaderoxz 2 years ago
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Thank you. This was so helpful and easy to follow. I really enjoyed experimenting . Thanks again and can;t wait to learn more.
maggienicoll 2 years ago
Wonderful and very clear and easy to follow. I'm sending this to my students to watch as well.
Thank you , Robert.
aubriedionne 2 years ago
This really helped. I can finally play the flute solo in Chant Funeraire in tune and with an open throat
AbrahamSmith102093 2 years ago
THIS IS JUST AWESOME! THANK YOU!
p.s does anyone know where I can get a recording of his Afterlight for solo flute?
DBonaventure 2 years ago
Thanks Robert, Very excited to follow you on these videos. Mamaglee
mamaglee 2 years ago
Hey Robert! Great to see you on YouTube - what a wonderful resource! Hope you are well. - Celine
celinabee 2 years ago
Thank you oh so much for your videos!
You probably already know this, but this is also a great technique for any wind instrument!
tubonianflute 2 years ago
Just when you think you know all about flute technique, along comes Robert with a video on something you had never thought of. Great video-keep 'em coming!!
joaflute 2 years ago
Bravo, Robert! You were great at Boxwood two weeks ago and I'm delighted to find your videos on youtube. Thanks for sharing and encouraging all of us to excellence.
TootFloot 2 years ago