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Learn to play the flute with this free beginner course from Selfridge Music! Covering posture, breathing, notes, and popular songs, this course is perfect for new flutists.
Embark on your musical journey with "Flute for Beginners." Spanning a duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, this comprehensive course is tailored for those taking their first steps into the world of flute playing. Taught by experienced instructors, it falls under the Instrument and Vocal category, specifically focusing on the flute.
The course commences with foundational skills, such as how to open the case and the essentials of posture, breathing, and the art of 'sizzle' – a technique beneficial for all wind instruments. As you progress, you'll learn how to produce sound, master your embouchure, and understand the key concept of the 'band face,' which includes working with the head joint.
Getting more hands-on, the lessons guide you through assembling and holding the flute correctly. You'll be introduced to reading fingering charts, making the journey to learning new notes smooth and less daunting.
From there, the course teaches you to play your first notes, starting with D and moving on to Eb, and building up to simple melodies like "Hot Cross Buns" in the key of B-flat. You are also given pointers on how to handle the flute properly to avoid dropping it, focusing on the crucial four balance points.
Interactive challenges like the D-C Challenge engage the learner, creating an enjoyable learning atmosphere. You'll be guided through playing a variety of notes, such as F, B-flat, C, G, and the minors, enhancing your skill set progressively.
Beyond the basics, the course covers a range of popular songs and melodies suited for beginners. Tutorials include timeless classics and contemporary hits such as "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven, "Let it Go" from Frozen, "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, and "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith. Numerous exercises are tailored to keep the learning process both fun and rewarding.
Special segments on playing well-known themes from movies and series ensure that enthusiasts can perform beloved tunes like the "Star Wars" theme, "Jingle Bells," and "Harry Potter’s Hedwig's Theme" with confidence. Learning songs like "Seven Nation Army," "Uptown Funk," and the "Bluey Theme" provides a diverse repertoire.
The course even delves into the creative aspects of playing, such as singing and playing simultaneously, enhancing your musical versatility and performance skills.
Though there are currently no reviews, the vast array of topics covered ensures a robust foundation for anyone committed to learning the flute. Dive into this enriching experience and discover the joy of playing the flute with this expertly crafted course.
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 1 - Opening the Case
0h02m
Exercise: What is the first step when preparing to open your flute case?
Video class: Beginner Lesson - Posture, Breathing, Sizzle (for all Wind Instruments)
0h03m
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 2 - How to Make a Sound! (embouchure, band face, head joint)
0h06m
Exercise: What is the correct way to form an embouchure when playing the flute?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 3 - How to Put the Flute Together
0h03m
Exercise: What is the correct alignment of the foot joint in relation to the body of the flute when assembling it?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 4 - How to Hold the Flute
0h04m
Exercise: What is the term used to describe the specific spot on the flute for each finger, which should not be changed while playing?
Video class: Flute - How to Learn New Notes with a Fingering Chart
0h03m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of a fingering chart when learning to play the flute?
Exercise: What is the purpose of a fingering chart when learning to play the flute?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 5 - First Note! D
0h04m
Exercise: What does the fingering chart indicate when learning to play the flute?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 6 - New Note (Eb)
0h03m
Exercise: What is the correct way to play an E flat on the flute according to the lesson?
Video class: Flute - How to Play B-A-G and HOT CROSS BUNS (Beginner Lesson)
0h06m
Exercise: What are the three initial notes of Hot Cross Buns for beginner flute players?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson 7 - How to Play C
0h03m
Exercise: What are the main balance points to consider when playing the note C on the flute?
Video class: How to NOT DROP Your Flute!!! The 4 Balance Points
0h02m
Exercise: When playing the note C on the flute, which of the following is not used as a balance point?
Video class: The D-C Challenge! Flute Beginner Tutorial
0h03m
Exercise: What is one of the most challenging transitions for beginner flute players?
Video class: Flute - How to Play F (with Free App fingercharts.com)
0h03m
Exercise: What key configuration should you use on the flute to play the note F as described in the lesson?
Video class: Flute: Hot Cross Buns (Key of B-flat) Tutorial
0h03m
Exercise: Which combination of notes forms the first phrase of 'Hot Cross Buns' on the flute?
Video class: Hot Cross Buns Flute Tutorial
0h03m
Exercise: When learning to play Hot Cross Buns on the flute, what does a whole note require you to do?
Video class: How to Play D on Flute
0h00m
Exercise: Which keys should you press on a flute to play the note D on the fourth line of the staff?
Exercise: Which keys on a flute should you press to play the note D on the fourth line of the staff?
Video class: FLUTE: Ode to Joy (Beethoven) Tutorial
0h06m
Exercise: In the context of learning 'Ode to Joy' on the flute, what musical concept is demonstrated by a 'quarter note with a dot next to it'?
Video class: How to Play E flat on Flute
0h01m
Exercise: When reading sheet music for the flute, if a note is in the fourth space of the staff with a flat symbol in front of it, what note should be played?
Exercise: What does the flat symbol indicate when placed before a note on the staff?
Video class: How to Play B flat on Flute
0h01m
Exercise: Which of the following is the correct fingering for playing the note B flat on the flute?
Exercise: What is the fingering for playing the note B flat on the flute?
Video class: How to Play C on Flute
0h01m
Exercise: Which keys need to be pressed down in order to play the note C in the third space of the staff on the flute?
Exercise: When playing the note C on the flute, as taught in this lesson, which keys do you press down?
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