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Three Tricks to Improve your Flute’s Middle Register
It’s not abnormal to struggle with your middle register - from the beginner airy notes to intermediate note cracks to advanced intonation - this is a tricky spot on the flute. While it doesn’t seem like it would be, the second octave C natural through E natural can give flutists of all calibers difficulty over the course of their careers. Here are my top three tricks to improve that middle register and avoid some of the frustration that comes with the middle register of the flute.
How to Play Staccato Notes on Flute
Flute Maintenance 101
So, how often should you be cleaning your flute? What’s the best way to clean it? How often should you have maintenance done to your flute? All will be answered below.
Three Baroque Flute Pieces You Should Definitely Play
You should definitely play at least a few Baroque pieces over the course of your flute journey, and I have some suggestions as to which ones.
How to Play Beautiful High Notes on Flute
We all know the struggle. Once we start delving into the higher register on flute, it can be like fighting to get a beautiful, full tone. Some notes, particularly e-natural, can sound thin and airy, and other notes just can’t be achieved at all. Here are a few strategies to help those high notes open up and sound beautiful, full, and lush.
The Secrets to Clean Articulation on Flute
Articulation is a delicate balance between your fingers, breath, and tongue. It takes practice, practice, practice, but here are a few essential tips for clean tonguing and beautiful articulation on the flute.
Learn to Play Flute Fast!
Tips from a music teacher on how to get the most out of your musical learning journey!
Tried and True Ways to Boost Musical Confidence
Choosing the Right Music Teacher, Pt. 2
Finding the right music teacher can be daunting, but don’t worry too much! Here’s a list of questions you should be asking your potential musical partner.
Choosing the Right Music Teacher
Choosing the right music teacher sounds pretty scary, right? These days there are so many options between online teachers, in person, and teaching yourself. It doesn’t have to be that scary, though, so let’s break it down into a few steps by asking yourself some questions first:
Setting Musical Goals in 2023
Writing efficient musical goals for the new year. I’m so proud of you for showing up in 2023!
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