Smaller pupils may have difficulty holding the flute even using a curved head joint because their fingers are so small. It’s up to you the teacher as to how you handle this. No matter how insistent the pupil or the parent is, sometimes it is better to delay starting smaller pupils: they can do so much damage trying to play an instrument that is too big for them! Left hand basic finger exercises There are many different beginner flute books out there and each of them have different strengths and weaknesses. Finding the perfect beginner flute book is vital if you are to ensure music making is fun. Choosing the perfect beginner’s book hugely depends on who you are teaching, absolute beginners, young students, older students and whether or not you are doing group or individual instruction. It is very hard to say which is the best flute book as each flute book focuses on different things, whether that be theory, a huge range of songs, duets or specifics on the instrument.

The fleshy parts of the finger tips should be in the middle of the key. Unless you do this on an open holed flute you will not be able to play. However, on a closed-hole flute pupils can get away with murder! It is very common for the G and A fingers to move to the edge of the key. Learning through Songs and Tunes, this popular course-book is an ideal resource for both pupil and teacher, helping teach the tunes 'you know and want to play'.This is the third of 6 blog posts aimed at teachers of beginner flute players. This series looks at some common challenges faced by pupils and teachers and breaks them down into simple steps to make teaching technique easy even if the flute is not your first instrument, or if you teach a mixed ability group. Teaching Posture Secondary Col 3 Anthologies for KS3 to KS5 English White Rose Maths Secure Science for GCSE Reimagine KS3 English KS3 Science Now Collins Classroom Classics Reference Col 1 Times Books A-Z Astronomy Gardening National Parks National Trust Books Road Maps & Atlases World Atlases This book is an old school classic and is very well written. There is a new version published in 2017. The pace of this book for the flute is relatively gentle and included throughout are photographs and diagrams to ensure that you have the correct posture, fingerings and more. There is a wide selection of music that includes duets and so much more.

Trevor Wye is a British flutist and teacher and has written many flute books for beginners, intermediate players and advanced. I love how at the start of the book you are shown how to put the flute together, how to clean it and then lesson 1 spends a bit of time specifically on breathing, tonguing and embouchure.The Rubank elementary method is one of the original flute method books out there. It was published in 1990 and you can definitely tell that this is the case! This book uses a very traditional method and covers all aspects of learning the flute. It is very clear with useful fingering charts throughout.

Clear illustrations are included throughout these books and these help by showing the correct posture and fingerings for a beginner flute player. Dictionaries & language learning Col 1 Dictionaries Paul Noble Easy learning languages Free dictionary resources Revision Col 3 Collins at Home | Support for schools Home tutors Letts Revision Collins4Parents Collins Book Sale Revision for students One of my favourite aspects of this book is that many tunes use just one note. There is a whole chapter of pieces just written for the note B, which as a flute teacher is incredibly useful if you have a student that is struggling to make a sound. It helps the student to see progress without having the pressure of learning loads of new notes. This is one of the best beginner flute books for the young beginner. It moves really slowly through the different notes, giving students time to spend on developing good tone. I really love the fact that this book begins by showing you the different sections of the flute and explains the mechanism and how you go about making and producing a sound. Illustrations are included throughout the book showing correct posture and fingerings. These are all done in a more child friendly way than some of the other beginner books out there.There are lots of helpful diagrams, explanations and exercises covering all basic aspects of flute technique in my book: Abracadabra Flute Technique. This is specially designed to act as a companion to Abracadabra Flute but can be used alongside any tutorial method. Perhaps the most famous series by Trevor wye is his practice books for the flute. These books come as either separate books or as an omnibus edition. These books focus on all the different aspects of flute playing, including developing good tone, good finger technique, articulation and more. These books are best used for intermediate players. The flute is one of the most popular instruments around the world, which can be attributed to its simplicity and pleasing sound. This instrument is a great starting point for a child to learn music This can include use of specialised materials and processes to enhance the feel, response and playability of the instrument.

International Col 1 Cambridge International Caribbean International Early Years Collins Big Cat for International Schools International Resources Webinars Catalogues Big Cat Writing Competition Winners 2023 Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new look and is fully updated. Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' and the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Make sure the pupil is holding the flute correctly and that their posture is good (see previous blogs!) Pupils should stand up in their lessons if at all possible. A mirror is very useful too to enable pupils to see and adjust their own fingers. However, if you are looking for something that teaches you all the basic aspects of flute technique and music theory then this is a great book!This document was uploaded by our user. The uploader already confirmed that they had the permission to publish Our PREMIUM Set-Up instruments have been chosen by our Workshop Technicians to receive an enhanced and customised pre-sale preparation. B to C is more difficult because the LH thumb comes off for C: make sure the flute is still balanced! C to C sharp is even worse: there are almost always a few problems with balance. Jade is an experienced musician and teacher as well as being the founder of Music Theory Foundations. Here’s the last of 6 blog posts aimed at teachers of beginner flute players. This series looks at some common challenges faced by pupils and teachers and breaks them down into simple steps to make teaching technique easy even if the flute is not your first instrument, or if you teach a mixed ability group. Teaching finger technique