Why learning music makes kids smarter
I saw this interesting article via facebook and thought I’d try to post it for you to read.
Why learning music makes kids smarter
I saw this interesting article via facebook and thought I’d try to post it for you to read.
As if the joy of playing wasn’t enough already?!?! Click on the link below to find out more.
Check this inspiring conductor out. He will have you laughing, crying and applauding his own passion and igniting yours for classical music! This is 20 minutes well spent, I promise.
Download this sheet to put in your Flute Folder to remind you how to take care of your precious new flute. Remember to always keep it somewhere safe. If you have young brothers and sisters, make sure it is out of their reach. Part of learning to play this beautiful instrument is keeping it clean and sparkling so that it always looks and sounds as good as possible.
It’s also important to be able to identify parts of your flute. Have a look at the picture below to check out all the different names.
I’ve prepared a colourful sheet to remind you how to start your practice. You want to play as often as you would have breakfast – so every day!! At the beginning 5 – 10 minutes is fine but once you can play a few notes 10 – 15 minutes is better.
You may get a little dizzy after 10 minutes, don’t worry, it’s just that your brain is unused to processing so much oxygen. Stop and go and do something else then go back and try again later. Tell me in your lesson if this is happening to you and I’ll help you. It’s a bit like hyperventilating and sometimes you’re just pushing out too much air.
Here’s a fun reminder for you to print off and keep! Tips for the Beginner Flautist
This duet is unusual because there are two people playing both ends of the flute. A whole new take on Carnival of Venice!
Check out all of the techniques this guy uses!
The metronome is the budding musician’s reluctant best friend. It takes a while to get in synch with a metronome when you first start out but once you understand how it helps your playing you’re buddies for life. I thought this clip was a terrific demo of every one getting in time.