Simplifying the loose forward embouchure for low longtones at mezzo piano for advanced intermediates.
A basic off-the-teeth approach to create future flexibility and tone colour options.
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Singing (humming) while playing for increased resonance during low longtones.
Using "Conditioning Training" exercises from Werner Richter's book to smear octaves.
See part one of this video to get full instructions.
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I've noticed that tons of flute kids don't know how to assemble their flutes easily. Doing it the right way saves money in flute repairs, and saves the frustration of a leaking flute.
More info. at http://www.jenniferc luff.com/blog. Marking the flute at A440 and other teacher's aids for student flutes; Thumbport for the RIGHT thumb (oops, I said "left" in the video--sorry!); The Tuning CD from http://www.thetuning cd.com ;Flute Flag closeups; Pencil grips; stickers etc.
Beginner flute players just learning to play the flute may want to know how to care for it. This video explains about not using fluffy "pad savers", how to avoid abrading pads when cleaning fingerprints, and how NOT to put your swabbing cloth into the case where the dampness will transfer itself back onto the flute. More info. at www.jennifercluff.co m/beginn.htm for beginner articles.
See also: http://www.jenniferc luff.com/care.htm for more detailed instructions on flute cleaning.
Roger Holman's flute flag is shown at:
http://home.nethe re.net/roger45/flute flaga.htm
Flute tone help from http://www.jenniferc luff.com
This second video explores why you can use a flute teacher's help to get that glorious B-natural you need to start your tone work.