Flute Tute

A personal view of some aspects of flute-playing.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Flute
• Classical
• Tone
• Embouchure

[joseluistubert]

Hello Andrew, I found it difficult to follow your explanations because, in my computer at least, althought the flute sounds very good, the sound of your voice comes out with a really low volume. Would it be possible that you enhance the overall volume and post it again? I'd love to really hear what you explaint. Thank you for posting this.

Best Regards.

José Luis Tubert (I'm a flute player and teacher from Argentina)

[rodinkiss]

Hello Jose. I'm very sorry you had difficulty with the audio level. I presume you have put all your audio settings on maximum. Unfortunately I cannot change the settings, but will keep this in mind when I make any future video. Also we can discuss these matters by email: andrewfreidin @ hotmail . com or Skype. Search for me by Andrew Freidin.

[ninaflute]

Hi A.F. Some good suggestions here, indeed. Nice to see you joining the internet teaching scene! The 3-point hold is also critical to having the flute placed securely on the chin so those two ideas work well together in this video. Now, you should post this as a video response to one of my teaching videos so even more flutists can find this video!

[rodinkiss]

O.K., sure. Good idea. Thanks Nina.

[Gandalfe]

Oil the pinky. That was humorous but so true. Thanks A. F.

[rodinkiss]

Thanks a lot Sean. The Flute I use is a Muramatsu DN, open-hole, B foot, offset-G, split-E mechanism and C# trill. That gold headjoint is made by John Lehner of Flutemakers of Australia. I plan to put some more videos up soon, and am currently using a Nagahara silver headjoint, with gold riser.

[dgpiano]

Thanks so much. I just picked up a flute a couple of months ago. I found this video an excellent source of valuable information. It contains gems that aren't addressed in most books.

[lietzen]

No you did not "overwhelm" me. I think your teaching is a very good summary with some new aspects (I am very close to all what you say, I hope) - and I like to see same things from different aspects. Thanks, also for your written explanations.

[rodinkiss]

12)The flute is a microcosm of the musical universe. Aim to be a good musician as well as a good flute player!

[rodinkiss]

11) Study theory, harmony, counterpoint, musicianship, dance and singing styles, history, composers, other instruments, - anything and everything that can have a bearing on music making.