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Articles on
this site for college/university flutists
What
level of flute playing do I need to achieve for University Performance
programmes?
- Chart
of flute playing levels comparing
Canadian, UK,
Fluteworld and NFA flute levels. University students want to be at a
grade 9, 10 or ARCT level.
I need
tips on practicing flute at the advanced levels of flute playing:
- Intensive
Summer Practicing by
Jonathan Brahms. A student's question about how to produce a great
deal of flute work over the summer. (reprinted here with author's
permission.)
- Flute
related reading list A
great summer reading list, or great flute books. Also a list of
advanced method books for flute practicing with description of each
book.
How
do I train myself to perform well as a soloist or ensemble member?
- Ensemble
Deportment How
does one best behave in a rehearsing ensemble in order to get
invited back again?
Advice
from the Flute Experts
- James
Galway's masterclass; embouchure
exercise to avoid "smiley embouchure" and to allow
flexibility of lower and upper lips. Also full report and links to
sound files of this class.
Wow,
I didn't know that about the flute!
If you ever lead a band
class, you may have to answer these questions from younger players:
- Best
flute equipment stands,
metronomes, tuners, swabs, flutes by brandname, music folders,
dictionary, etc.
- What
level is my flute playing at? A
chart that compares Canadian Conservatory grades, Fluteworld
sheetmusic levels, British Flute Exams, National Flute Association
Repertoire Levels, and tells you what skills are being learned at
each level.
- Do
I need a gold flute? Article
on how the gold-silver-platinum debate will be endless at least for
a while longer.
Where
do I find great flute related stuff on the internet?
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Flute
and Piccolo fingering charts
online for printing, including alternate fingering charts, trills
and tremelos
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Fluteworld
- a
store in U.S. that has a fabulously complete catalogue of flutes,
sheetmusic, CDs and accessories.Have a catalogue sent out to you.
- Desert
Island Flute CDs Ten
of Jen's favourite flute CDs and links to many more.
Teaching
the Flute
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