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Free online courseBeginner Flute lessons

Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 20 minutes

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Beginner Flute Lessons by The Flute Channel covers essential topics like flute assembly, sound production, breath control, finger positioning, embouchure, and more.

In this free course, learn about

  • Getting Started with the Flute
  • Basic Technique and First Notes
  • Posture, Embouchure, and Articulation Basics
  • Reading, Scales, and Articulation Development
  • Registers and Vibrato
  • Warm-Ups and Special Techniques
  • Practice and Performance Foundations
  • Tone, Extended Techniques, and Instrument Care
  • Sound, Intonation, and Cleaning
  • Piccolo Care and Intonation Skills
  • Right Hand, Finger Positions, and Octaves
  • Resources, Practice Strategy, and Motivation
  • Staying Motivated and Dynamic Control
  • Embouchure Stability and Soft High Playing
  • Fixing Embouchure and Air Control
  • Speed, Recovery, and Feedback
  • Tonguing Workouts and Intermediate Practice
  • Middle Register and Performance Reviews
  • Returning to Flute and Ensemble Playing
  • Arpeggios, Levels, and Exams

Course Description

Beginner Flute lessons is the perfect starting point for aspiring flutists seeking to master the basics and deepen their understanding of playing the flute. This comprehensive course, lasting 6 hours and 20 minutes, belongs to the Instruments and Vocal category, specifically focusing on the flute subcategory.

The course begins with a foundational topic, "YOUR FIRST FLUTE LESSON". Here, beginners will gain insights into the fundamental aspects of flute playing, setting a solid groundwork for subsequent lessons.

Learners are guided on "How to make a sound" and "How to put your Flute together". These essential skills ensure that students can produce quality sounds and assemble their instrument correctly, setting the stage for the practice sessions to follow.

Moving forward, students will learn "Beginner Flute - Finger Position on the Flute" and "The First Notes B A and G on the Flute". Understanding proper finger positioning and mastering these initial notes are critical steps in developing a good playing technique.

Equally important are lessons on "Flute Breathing for any Flutist" and "Flute and Body Posture". Proper breathing techniques and posture significantly influence the quality of the sound produced and the player's comfort during practice and performances.

The course delves into "Basic Embouchure for the Flute" and techniques like "Single Tonguing For Flute" and "Double Tonguing For Flute". Mastering embouchure and tonguing techniques is pivotal for articulating notes clearly and achieving desired sound effects.

Essential theory and practical skills are covered in "Learning Flute Scales - Basic Fundamentals" and "How to Read Flute Fingering Charts". These topics equip students with the knowledge to navigate the flute's range and read music competently.

Further lessons focus on expanding playing techniques such as "How to Play Low Notes on the Flute," "How to Play High Notes on the Flute," and "Vibrato for the Flute". These lessons help students explore the dynamic spectrum of flute sounds.

Practical tips such as "5 Minute Warm-Up For Flutists In a Hurry" and "Time Management for Musicians" are included to help students structure their practice sessions efficiently.

The course also addresses potential challenges like "Dealing with Performing and Anxiety as a Musician" and provides specific advice for playing similar instruments, e.g., "Starting on Piccolo and Tips on Playing Better".

Detailed instructions on maintaining the instrument are provided in lessons such as "How To Clean Your Flute After Playing" and "How To Clean A DIRTY FLUTE".

More advanced playing techniques are covered later in the course, with topics such as "Flutter Tongue for Flute," "How to Glissando on Flute," and "How to Play Faster on Flute".

To enhance practical skills, the course incorporates lessons like "EASY Tonguing Workout for Flute," "3 INTERMEDIATE Flute Exercises for Daily Practice," and "How to Play the Middle Register on Flute".

Additionally, contact with experts is facilitated through interactive sessions such as "FLUTE EXPERT REVIEWS YOUR PLAYING".

The course concludes with helpful guidance for practice and performance, including "How to Recover from a Performance" and "THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PRACTICING".

Beginner Flute lessons offers a well-rounded, step-by-step approach to learning the flute, ensuring students develop a solid foundation and a pathway to more advanced skills.

Course content

  • Video class: YOUR FIRST FLUTE LESSON | The Flute Channel #TFC 14m
  • Exercise: What is the first step to produce a sound on a flute?
  • Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson - How to make a sound 03m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in producing sound on a flute?
  • Video class: How to put your Flute together 02m
  • Exercise: _When assembling the flute, where should you place your fingers to avoid crushing the keys?
  • Video class: Beginner Flute - Finger Position on the Flute 02m
  • Exercise: Where do you place your fingers on a flute?
  • Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson | The First Notes B A and G on the Flute 03m
  • Exercise: Which sequence of notes can you play using the left hand on a flute?
  • Video class: Flute Breathing for any Flutist 10m
  • Exercise: What are the three levels of breathing for flutists mentioned in the explanation?
  • Video class: Flute and Body Posture 08m
  • Exercise: What is a common mistake when playing the flute?
  • Video class: Basic Embouchure for the Flute 03m
  • Exercise: What is a key aspect of developing a good flute tone?
  • Video class: Single Tonguing For Flute 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the most important thing to keep in mind when tonguing on the flute?
  • Video class: Learning Flute Scales - Basic Fundamentals 02m
  • Exercise: What is an effective way to organize scale practice?
  • Video class: How to Read Flute Fingering Charts 03m
  • Exercise: _What is the fingering for the note F on the flute?
  • Video class: Double Tonguing For Flute 05m
  • Exercise: What is the main difference between double tonguing and triple tonguing in music practice?
  • Video class: How to Play Low Notes on the Flute 07m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to play the low register on the flute according to Emily's lesson?
  • Video class: How to Play High Notes on the Flute 05m
  • Exercise: What is a key technique for playing high register notes on the flute?
  • Video class: Vibrato for the Flute 03m
  • Exercise: _Where should you start your vibrato according to Amelie?
  • Video class: 5 Minute Warm-Up For Flutists In a Hurry 05m
  • Exercise: What technique was demonstrated after the long notes in the warm-up?
  • Video class: Flutter Tongue for Flute 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the difference between the two types of flutter tonguing?
  • Video class: Time Management for Musicians - Part 1 02m
  • Exercise: What is a recommended strategy for effective practice?
  • Video class: Time Management for Musicians - Part 2 02m
  • Exercise: _What is Emily's advice for time management during regular practice?
  • Video class: Dealing with Performing and Anxiety as a Musician 03m
  • Exercise: What practice technique can help reduce performance anxiety?
  • Video class: Starting on Piccolo and Tips on Playing Better 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the first thing to consider when playing the piccolo?
  • Video class: How to get rid of the AIR in your sound 09m
  • Video class: SINGING While Playing The Flute 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the technique referred to as "singing in your flute"?
  • Video class: The Three Different Bb Fingerings 02m
  • Video class: How to play LOUD on the Flute 05m
  • Video class: How To Clean Your Flute After Playing 02m
  • Video class: How To Clean A DIRTY FLUTE 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the difference between tarnish cloth and polishing cloth?
  • Video class: How To Clean Your Piccolo After Playing 01m
  • Video class: How to play in TUNE with your Flute 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the natural tendency of the flute when playing in the low register?
  • Video class: 3 Tips to Help Stay in Tune with your Flute 05m
  • Video class: Right Hand Technique for Flute - Pinky Problems 05m
  • Exercise: _What can you do to make sliding from low C to low E easier on the flute?
  • Video class: Finger Positions For Flute In Depth 08m
  • Video class: How to Improve your Octaves on the Flute 05m
  • Exercise: _What is the key to playing an octave on the flute?
  • Video class: How To Find Sheet Music 04m
  • Video class: Things To Keep In Mind When Practicing 06m
  • Exercise: _What are the four or five groups that music practicing revolves around?
  • Video class: 3 Flute Books You Need - REVIEW 03m
  • Video class: 7 Ways To Stay Motivated During Summer as a Musician 05m
  • Exercise: _What is the coupon code for getting a 15% discount on sheet music at Sheet Music Plus?
  • Video class: Learn to play LOUD on the Flute 04m
  • Video class: Better Dynamics on the Flute 09m
  • Video class: How to stop your lips from shaking on the Flute 03m
  • Video class: Playing High Notes QUIETLY and SOFT on Flute 06m
  • Exercise: _What is the key to playing high notes on the flute softly and smoothly?
  • Video class: Where to Breathe in your Music 04m
  • Video class: FIX Your Flute EMBOUCHURE 07m
  • Exercise: _What is the most common mistake people make with their embouchure according to Emmy's experience?
  • Video class: HOW TO CONTROL AIR SPEED ON THE FLUTE 09m
  • Video class: How to Glissando on Flute 06m
  • Exercise: _What is the glissando on the flute and how is it played?
  • Video class: How to Play Faster on Flute 05m
  • Video class: How to Recover from a Performance 06m
  • Exercise: _What should you do if you have a bad performance?
  • Video class: FLUTE EXPERT REVIEWS YOUR PLAYING 14m
  • Video class: EASY Tonguing Workout for Flute 19m
  • Exercise: _What is the importance of air support when working on tonguing?
  • Video class: 3 INTERMEDIATE Flute Exercises for Daily Practice 08m
  • Video class: Beginner Tips on How to Practice Music 11m
  • Video class: How to Play the Middle Register on Flute 07m
  • Video class: Flute Expert Reviews her Fans' Musical Performances 13m
  • Exercise: _What advice does Amelie give to the first flutist she reviews?
  • Video class: How to Make Note Endings on the Flute 05m
  • Video class: FIRST FLUTE LESSON BACK FROM A HIATUS OR LONG BREAK | THE FLUTE CHANNEL #TFC 08m
  • Exercise: _What are the fingerings for low C, low C sharp, and high D sharp on the flute?
  • Video class: Can I Play Over Trombones Trumpets and Clarinets in Band? 19m
  • Video class: Scales except in a Different Way - Reichert Daily Exercises #1 07m
  • Video class: Arpeggio Tricks and How to Practice Them - Reichert Daily Exercises #2 10m
  • Video class: Find your Level with the Trinity College London Flute Books (2023) 08m
  • Exercise: _What is Trinity College London?

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