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How to Play the Flute F Scale (Beginner Lesson)

How to Play the Flute F Major Scale (Beginner Lesson)

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Why Learn the F Major Scale First? If you’ve been playing flute for a few weeks or months and are ready to take your next big step, learning your first major scale is a great place to begin. The Flute F major scale is often one of the very first full scales flute players should learn. It includes just one flat (B flat), and the finger patterns help build balance and coordination with your body […]

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Flute B Flat Fingerings - Traditional and B flat thumb

Flute B Flat Fingerings Explained: Traditional vs Thumb B Flat (When and Why to Use Each)

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Why Your B Flat Fingering Choice Matters If you’re learning to play the flute, there’s a good chance you’ve already run into a bit of a surprise: there’s more than one way to play B flat. Maybe you’ve not heard of this yet. No worries, I’m going to show you why choosing the right one at the right time can make a big difference in your technique. In this article, we’ll walk through the two

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How to Hold the Flute

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How to hold the flute is a very common question many flute players have. In fact, it isn’t even a question just for beginners because the farther you move up in level, the more you notice that exactly ‘how you hold the flute’ is extremely important. I made a special video tutorial just for people who have this question (hosted on this page). The flute seems so slippery.. especially when you are playing C to

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Student Flutes vs Intermediate Flutes

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“Do I need an Intermediate Flute?”  I receive this email a lot from students who are feeling like they have moved “officially” into the Intermediate Level. Let’s explore student flutes vs intermediate flutes today. Here is the information you are looking for: Honestly, I have many, many students who move from novice all the way through the beginner level and well into the Intermediate level before they have a new “intermediate” flute.  And, they play

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What You May Have Missed As a Beginner Flute Player

What You May Have Missed As a Beginner Flute Player

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As a flute teacher, I get to see all walks of life as well as all styles of playing the flute if you’ve been taught before (band, self taught, beginner, etc.) This article will briefly say some of the myths or misconceptions about playing the flute and what to do to correct them. You’ll catch even another glimpse into how we’re going to take your flute playing to a whole new level. Not tonguing but instead

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