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Cyberflute.com is Kathy Ferneau's on-line flute studio. You'll find tips for playing the flute, taking care of it, and duet videos. Visit the figurine gallery, too. Cyberflute Updates Cyberflute site map Flute lessons free online. Get a free online flute lesson. Buy a flute - a guide to purchasing the best instrument for you and your wallet. Flute instruction begins with a method book. Choose one with a good fingering chart. Flute breath control is vital in producing a full and rich tone. Flute vibrato is used to warm up the sound of the flute's tone. It is very much like the singer's vibrato. Some flutists obtain a vibrato naturally, others have to work at it. Here are some techniques Got a question about playing the flute? Post it here and get answers from your on-line flute teacher! Free flute sheet music on the Internet is a great find. You get great music at no cost. Here is a listing of sources... Flute music is incredibly diverse, with repertoire spanning at least 400 years. Flute Christmas music - It's the best time of year to play music! Flute listening is an extremely important part of becoming a fine flutist. Metronome is an important tool for flute practice. Select the type you like best. Flute figurine gallery. I have been collecting flute figurines for over 30 years. Enjoy viewing them! History of the flute - This ancient instrument dates back to the beginning of humankind and appears in every culture of the world. Cyberflute Store Cyberflute Christmas store About Cyberflute.com - The reasons and methods behind the creation of Cyberflute.com, Kathy Ferneau's on-line flute studio. Cyberflute contact page - drop me a line and let me know how you like my instructional videos and figurine gallery. Cyberflute Privacy Policy Flute affiliate marketing can earn money for you online with your web site. About Site Build It! and why it works. Celtic flute is used to play the folk music from Ireland. A simple wooden end-blown flute, yet very passionate and emotional. Irish flutes are traditional folk instruments, also known as Celtic or tin flutes, and include penny whistles, and were popularized by one well-known movie. Penny whistle is an instrument originally played by beggars on the streets of Dublin in the 14th century. It's about as cheap as a musical instrument can get, made of tin or bronze. Celtic flute music is readily available on CD and mp3 download. Bamboo flute are simple flutes constructed from an inexpensive, readily available wood. Feng Shui bamboo flutes are made of genuine bamboo and serve as home decor as well as musical instruments. Chinese bamboo flute is a simple yet popular instrument in China. Make your own bamboo flute for fun and a great learning experience. Pan flute is an ancient, vertically-played instrument also known as panpipe. Pan flute music for 12-pipe, bamboo, Zampona, Zamfir flutes can be purchased or any simple sheet music will do. Syrinx was one of the first pieces for unaccompanied flute and revolutionized the flute repertoire. Native American flute are handmade and vary widely from the mass-produced classical music flutes. The Native American Flute comes in many styles and lengths. Native American flute music is an important part of the flute world as well as New Age and World music. Jazz flute - The flute is a great instrument for jazz, although not a member of the traditional jazz band instrumentation. Flute figurines are readily available on eBay. Flute collectibles can be found on Amazon.com and at eBay.com. Flute art is great for decorating your flute studio, practice room, or any area that would benefit from flute-related decor. Flute case protects your flute from damage and functions as storage and decoration. Online metronome is a free digital download, easy to use, and it never gets lost. A digital tuner trains your ear to hear pitch. Flute long tones are one of the most valuable practice tools for developing breath support and a vibrant tone. Flute open throat playing means keeping the soft palate down so that the oral cavity provides a space for the air to flow freely. Flute embouchure is the shaping of your lips and mouth muscles when you blow across the flute tone hole. Flute intonation is an extremely important part of flute playing. No one wants to hear an out-of-tune flutist. Embouchure and breath control play a big part in good flute intonation. Perfect pitch is the ability to identify any pitch simply by hearing it. No one knows why some people have it and most of us don't. What can we do about it? Flute whistle tone or whisper tones produced by blowing very softly across the embouchure hole. You can produce the entire harmonic series and develop embouchure control. Flute buzzing can be a helpful technique for developing a good embouchure. Foster extensions can boost the acoustic properties of your flute in response and tone. The Seiko metronome is a quality precision instrument, small, affordable, yet feature-packed. First flute solo is a memorable experience for any flutist. What was your first flute solo? When I was in high school, the music director from my church asked me to play a solo and my band director pointed us to a Sacred Solo book which included My first solo ever was a Bach piece. I was playing it for a solo and ensemble contest and my band teacher picked it. It was hard, and I was really nervous I was in 6th grade and had already been playing the flute for about four years. Our school district put me in with the older kids and we went into competition My first flute solo was Spirit Dance From Orpheus. I played it in the 7th grade. It was really hard! I did get a I rating on it at solo contest, though. tes When I was in the sixth grade, my father told me to study this piece. I surprised my father and worked very hard on it. I'm very happy that I played Baroque flute music was composed J.S. Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi, among others. Bach flute sonatas - some of the best flute repertoire from the Baroque era. Telemann flute fantasies are miniature gems from the Baroque era. Free printable flute sheet music downloads for flute solo, native American, Chinese, Christmas music, and more... Handel flute sonatas are lovely Baroque-era pieces that make great first solos. They program well on any recital. Vivaldi flute concerto from the Italian Baroque era Blavet flute music represents the French Baroque style and is an elegant addition to flute literature. Flute classical music is highlighted by the wonderful concerti of Mozarto. Flute Mozart Concerto D Major - one of the highlights of the flutists repertoire. Quantz flute music represents the Classical era for flutists. Romantic flute music is often represented by fluffy French conservative pieces. French flute music is the highlight of the Romantic era compositions for the flute. Reinecke Sonata Op. 167 for flute and piano, composed in 1882. An outstanding Romantic work for the flute. Flute impressionist music does not include a lot of work for solo flute, although the flute is used extensively in chamber and symphonic works. Bozza Image for Flute Flute contemporary music dates from the beginning of the 20th century to the present time and is really the Golden Age of flute repertoire. Prokofiev flute sonata in D Major, Opus 94, one of the major pieces of the repertoire. Dutilleux flute sonatine is a beautiful French piece from the 20th century. Poulenc flute sonata Hindemith flute sonata is a modern piece written in Neoclassic style. Flute duets a great fun! Making music with another flutist is the best! Here are my recommendations for literature. Flute Duet Page 3 Flute Duet Page 4 Number 2 Flute Duet Page 4 Number 3 Flute Duet Page 19 Free flute sheet music, Go Tell Aunt Rhodie, a traditional American folk song. Free flute sheet music - Alouette, a traditional French folk song. Free flute sheet music for Old MacDonald, a traditional American folk song. Free flute sheet music, Oh Susanna, a traditional American folk song. Free christian flute sheet music How do you teach a student who has never seen a flute before and wants to play badly? What do you do if he/she does not have much money? Hi, KMW. Start Flute care is vital to maintaining your instrument in proper condition for maximum enjoyment. Flute pads seal the keys when they are pressed. Take care to keep them clean and dry. Sticky flute pads can interfere with your flute playing. Here are some dos and don'ts for getting rid of stickiness. Flute repair guide and suggestions to maintaining your flute in great playing order. The Brannen flute is one of the most sought after instruments in the world. Flute posture should be relaxed at all times. Try to avoid strained positions with the neck bent and the arms at odd angles. Making the vibrato sound is very hard for me. It sounds like my normal playing to me. When I try too hard, bumpy sounds come out. Hi! For some flutists, Deep breathing is vital for the flutist to develop optimum breathing capacity in flute playing. What is the difference between a B flute and a C flute? I just paid heaps of money for a B flute and recently found out that the C flute is the most common Flute B foot joint is a popular addition to the standard flute. It isn't used much really, but most flutists want one anyway. So what good is it? Cool flute fingerings instruction so you can learn for free how to play the flute. Flute fingering chart - learn them correctly and you won't have to unlearn bad habits. Why is high F-sharp hard to reach on flute? This note tends to be troublesome for flutists. Here are some tips to conquering the high F-sharp. What are the three fingerings for middle B flat? The 4th octave D flute fingering explained. Flute trills are very common in flute music. Use them wisely and play them in the context of the style of the piece. Do you know of a shortcut fingering to play D/Bb at trill speed in the 2nd 8ve (as in Finzi-In Terra Pax) Hi, Georgia. I'd be happy to suggest a fingering. Hi, I played flute for 5 years; year 6 to year 10, and because of increased studies I stopped playing almost completely. Now my studies are over, and I'm going to buy a new flute soon (my teacher recommends it). What kind of flute should I buy? If the flute is too expensive, I can save up to buy it, I find it difficult to play pianissimo, what to speak of PP. I find that if I make the hole smaller in the center of my lips, it helps a little, but the Flute articulation is how you begin each note. Many styles and moods can be achieved through articulation. Flute triple tonguing is a great technique for very fast passages. I need help with the lower notes. They sometimes come out, but they sometimes don't. Could you suggest some helpful exercises to help me? I practice it, I need to have a scale sheet by oh lets say......tomorrow and I cannot find one?!?!?!?!?! Final exam my teacher will kill me :( Hi, Rae. Click here Got any suggestions on buying a flute? Hi, Summer. I sure do! Determine how much money you have to spend and then be realistic about what kind of flute Please help me with a make and model of a decent flute for a beginner. Sincerely, Mark Hi, Mark! Armstrong makes several student flutes, 102, 104, 1042H What are the low notes on a B-flat scale? Hi, Kealoha. The notes of the B-flat scale are... B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F, G, A, and B-flat I hope that helps I am trying to find free downloadable/printable flute sheet music so I can download the 12 major scales. I only have the Eb, Bb, and C scales. Hi, Ashleigh. I recently acquired a flute and have always wanted to play. I am 32 years old and never played before and was wondering if you know of anyone who has I don't understand what I am supposed to do with an A♭ mordent. It's not supposed to be a trill, but an alternation but between what two notes? Are there any alternate fingerings for measure 5-13? I just can't seems to nail measure 9 double tonguing which trips me up for the rest of the work. I What would be easier to learn, the flute or the piano? Hi, Tiara. Each one is easy in some ways and hard in some ways. If you want to play very well, Fifty years ago, I was first chair in school...loved the flute. I'm trying to learn again but I can't even make a sound!!! What am I doing or not doing? I am playing for an All State audition and have chosen to play Badinerie by J.S. Bach. I am questioning about the trill from G natural going down to f I can't find the notes of First Love by Utada Hikaru. I play bamboo flute. Hi, Cherry Blossom. I found the piano sheet music here... Part 1 - Part Hi, the 'second' lesson came but it is just a page full of ads - no lesson anywhere. Could you please resend? Thanks! Pam Hi, Pam. The second lesson Flute lesson - free flute lessons are available on-line! Just sign up and you'll be learning to play the flute in no time! Where would I be able to purchase a Celtic/Irish flute? Thanks, Gene Hi, Gene! You can find them at Amazon.com... Also, check out the The Irish I have played the flute since I was 9 (I am now 50!) but never professionally. I was in the school band (1st chair) all through high school and took private How have ideas about flute vibrato changed over the past 50 years? There seems to be a dramatic difference between what you hear orchestral flute players I can't find the fingerings for B natural ANYWHERE!! Please help!! Hi! The low and middle B natural fingerings are both the same... Left hand: 1 and I'm having trouble starting to play the flute. I need an online website to get started until my parents find a teacher. Hi, Marisa. There are a lot Flute lesson - free flute lessons are available on-line! Just sign up and you'll be learning to play the flute in no time! What are the notes for the B-flat concert scale? Hi! Those notes are... B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F, G, A, B-fla I just don't understand it. I hear about tah kah. I completely understand the tah, but the kah is completely getting me. Is there any way you can put What happens when you have the right fingering, but get the wrong sound? Hi, Naomie! That depends on what type of wrong sound you're getting. Is it How do I make a flute? Hi! Making your own flute is a bit ambitious, but you can learn about making a flute out of bamboo here... Make a bamboo flute I have a solid silver Gemeinhardt flute with a B-foot only. I have been playing by ear for years. I also attended Berklee School of Music in Boston for Thank you for your advice on my granddaughter's breathing problems. I will let you know how she gets along and improves. Please keep us posted Most of the notes I blow are sharp and out of tune. Why will it be like this? Can you please explain? And I can heard my wind sound. Hi, and thanks I am trying to help my granddaughter to play the flute. She is 10 years of age and gets a 15 minute lesson a week at school. She is struggling to play How do you finger a B-flat? Hi, Jessie! There are actually three ways to finger B-flat on the flute for the low and middle notes. I have a video on What is the history of the jazz flute? How did the flute enter jazz bands for the first time? What the sequence of jazz flute until now? Thanks Hi, and I have been playing the flute for four years now and I know how to play a legato or staccato articulation without thinking twice about it. My band director Hi there, I love playing and you have been a wonderful help- makes a difference when your teacher is a flute teacher. There are many little things you I have been selected to the advanced level (Wind Ensemble) in my High School. Because I had braces as a younger child, I learned to play with my embouchure I play flute and I want to know if I can get free sheet music online. Also, I am teaching someone to play. What is the best way to show them how to I need help learning how to blow into the flute. Hi, Emerald. That's a big question! There are several parts to the answer: 1) First, you must hold I am a beginner flute player. After 4 weeks of lessons, I am still struggling with the correct way to hold the flute. I especially have problems when When I play my e's and f's and d's, they come out squeaky. Hi, there! There are a number of reasons certain notes could be squeaky. 1) Be sure that I'm currently having great difficulties double tonguing in the first movement of the Poulenc Sonata. I tried going slower, but somehow my tongue just From my high G sharp to my high C's don't sound pretty. All my other notes, however do. What are some tips you can help me with so my high notes can sound Flute vibrato tips for learning to produce vibrato. Circular breathing is a technique that enables a flutist to play longer phrases without needing to stop to breathe in. Flutter tongue is a technique done on the flute where a rolled R type of sound is made while blowing a note on the flute. How to play the flute Trevor Wye practice books are a great resource for flutists. Flute practice is vital to learning to play the flute. Deciding how to spend that practice is essential. Flute practice is vital to your success as a flutist. Music minus one is a great learning tool. Daily flute practice is like an athlete's workout routine. Flute scales free - get free information at Youtube Flute technique is the moving of fingers playing notes on flute. The flute frequently demands fast technique. Flute B flat scale is one of the first ones students learn to play because it the first scale used in school band programs. Minor scales should be learned after the major scales are mastered. Flute masterclass is an ideal environment for broadening your flute education Flute camp is a great time to learn from new teachers, play lots of new repertoire and ensembles, and have great experiences in making music. Learn to play piano to help your musical skills and make learning the flute easier. Easy flute sheet music and flute solos are fun ways to improve your playing and learn how to play the flute. Flute health encompasses many issues, ranging from physical to emotional. Vertical flute head joints can be retrofitted on traditional transverse flutes to create a more ergonomic instrument. Flute chapped lips can seriously hinder your playing, so protect them. Flute metal allergy is common with flutes made from nickel or nickel alloys and is usually solved by covering the lip plate. A flute comparison of features and options helps decide which type of flute to purchase. Gizmo key is a small button on the flute's B foot joint that closes the third key on it. Flute lip plate engraving makes the flute beautiful as well as prevents slippage on the player's chin. Armstrong Flute - a name known to flutists for 70 years. Haynes flute is a tradition in American flute making since 1888. Yamaha flutes are one of the leading brands sold in the world. Altus flutes are a brand of Japanese flute from flute maker Shuichi Tanaka, produced 25 years ago with acclaimed Britsh flutist, William Bennett. Lunn flute is one of the most beautiful flutes on the market today. If you're buying a flute, you must look at this flute! Used flutes are a common option for purchasing an instrument, especially for beginners, adult hobbyists, or anyone on a budget. How can you get a decent flute and not a piece of junk? Flute World - a terrific store catering to the flute enthusiast in suburban Detroit, Michigan. Piccolo - the smallest member of the flute family. Alto flute is a popular member of the flute family. Bass flute is the largest member of the family. Expensive, but a valued member of the flute choir. Contrabass flute is the largest and most rare member of the flute family. Flute lesson - Welcome to your next lesson! Flute lessons on-line Flute lesson - Welcome to your next lesson! Flute lesson - Welcome to your next lesson! Flute lesson Flute lesson 0008 Free flute music can be found on-line. Check out this cool site for free flute music downloads! Sheet music stand is available in many varies, Manhasset, folding, wooden. Select which music stand suits your needs. Manhasset music stands are the absolute BEST stands you can buy. Since 1935, sturdy stands from the Manhasset Company have ruled concert halls, band rooms, and practice studios. A Portable music stand is vital for the musician on the go. Get the absolute best folding or wire music stand you can find! Wooden music stand is an elegant addition to your practice room. Flute concerto - A classical solo for flute and orchestra displaying the technique and musicality of the flutist. Christian flute music is used by worship teams, soloists, and other musicians during a religious service. Look here for some great sheet music choices. The Bundy flute is a great choice for a beginning flute when making a comparison of flute brands. Artley flute is a great choice for a beginning flute when making a comparison of flute brands. Flute bag transports all of the flutist's tools, metronome, tuner, music, cleaning cloths, and more. American Indian flute music is mysterious and haunting, easily accessible for the listener, always beautiful. A portable digital recorder is a fabulous tool for self-assessment. Recording your playing allows you to listen critically to all facets of your playing--tone, intonation, dynamics, musicality, every Free flute fingering chart to learn how to play the correct fingerings on the flute. Flute accessories are vital to the flutist. A case, bag, metronome, digital tuner, books, and magazine are important tools. Do you play the flute? Tell me about it! I am a freshman is high school and I am first flute of the second section. I try really hard, but i can't seem to get some of the pieces. My band director I am a beginner flute player (now 50 years old) in terms of reading the music, but I really have been playing by ear since my teens - just fiddling around I have played the flute since the 5th grade and played all through high school. I was a member of the Iowa All-State Band and Iowa All-State Orchestra My name is Max and I am 12 years old...I'm trying to learn as many instruments as I can. So far I play drums, guitar, keyboard, saxaphone, clarinet, mandolin, Yes, I play the flute. I currently play at my church, More Than Conquerors Faith Church in Birmingham, Alabama. I do play solos from time to time. Hi Kathy. My story is short, another adult beginner who would rather be fluting than doing dreaded housework! Anyway, just love your duet feature. Amazing Grace flute solo - a beautiful solo from Christian hymns. Flute MP3 files are the coolest resource for learning to play the flute and flute solos. Flute history is nearly as old as human history. The history of the flute spans the globe to every culture. Flute retirement is not something you think about. No one wants to retire from playing the flute, but as we get older we need to think about our income. Flute information for flute fans - take a flute quiz and be a flute fanatic! Flute jokes - when you need a laugh. How to make a flute from bamboo and PVC pipe. Claude Bolling's 1st Flute Suite, on the Claudio Record Label with Chimera featuring David Oliver on flute. Chimera have wowed audiences in the UK and Have a flute CD for sale? List it here! FleytMuzik features Adrianne Greenbaum performing traditional klezmer on vintage wood Boehm system flutes. The ensemble consists of flute(s), violin, cimbalom Glowings consists of performances of nine pieces from the Romantic period, published by our company, Expanded Musical Concepts. The pieces are: Dvorak's Released by Summit Records in 2000, this is a world premiere recording of flute works by Louisiana composer Keith Gates, with the composer at the piano. Simply Worship is an inspirational album which is thrilling the hearts of people all over the world. It is a collection of songs inspired by the Holy Spirit Husband-wife team, flutist Jacob Roseman and pianist Molly Roseman, have just released their debut collaborative CD entitled Something Old, Something Borrowed, Duo Viva A Versatile and Vibrant Flute Duo. As individual artists, both Alice Lenaghan and Mihoko Watanabe serve as active orchestral flutists, soloists, Dear flutists and interested listeners, Assisting me are flutist and composer Jennifer Higdon, saxophonist and composer Mark Vinci (my husband), and pianist 1 Ultralite 2 Not Made of Stone 3 How Now Is Soon 4 Blood With Salt 5 The Jaguar 6 Test Pilot's Lament 7 The Great Highway 8 Suspension 9 Save a Prayer Works by Paul Farrer, Peter Morris, Sor, Dowland, Ibert, Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Tucapsky (ALACD 1203) Amalie Records David Oliver flute Roland Gallery Desert Journey is a flute and guitar CD performed by Sherry Finzer featuring world and Latin music by composers Christopher Caliendo and Ric Flauding. High-energy beyond jazz infused with rock, funk, Latin and reggae grooves as well as swing. http://cdbaby.com/cd/nationalblvd Playing beyond jazz music Leonard Garrison, flutes, and Roger Price, piano. Released in July 2005, this CD features music for soloist doubling on flute, alto flute and piccolo. Sounds of America is a compilation of a broad range of beautiful works either transcribed or originally written for flute and piano. Technical virtuosity WATERCOLORS is NRG!Duo's (Flutists: Tina Beaton and Sherry Finzer) latest CD with original tracks on it such as: Maya - Clarke - 2 fl, guitar Jal - Caliendo Flute Valentine music played by the flute. The most romantic instrument plays music of love. David Ferneau is an outstanding jazz and classical trombonist as well as a fine pianist. I Got Plenty o' Nuttin sung by David Ferneau Chicago Flute Club 2009 Walfrid Kujala Piccolo Artist Competition Sponsored by Burkart Flutes & Piccolos June 6, 2009 Roosevelt University, Ganz Flute events are listed on this page, including fairs, masterclasses, and workshops. The Chicago Flute Club will host the Chicago Flute Festival 2009 on November 7 and 8, 2009 at two locations in downtown Evanston, IL. The multi-day event Christmas flute music download - Listen to your favorite flute Christmas music now! Holiday flute music abounds from traditional carols and hymns, to recently composed music for Christmas, plus music for Hanukkah and the New Year Christmas flute music is great fun to play. There is a lot available, including these great collections... Perfect flute playing comes through practice, practice, and guess what else... SmartMusic is your all-in-one practice tool--accompanist, metronome, tuner, and more! Sarah Palin Biography Flute and singing go hand in hand. Singing well is a valuable skill for all flutists. Sara Palin flute performance in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant Make a living doing what you love - playing the flute. Develop a cool online business! Sara Palin, chosen by John McCain as his Vice Presidential running mate, is a flutist Flute wedding music is delightful. A great addition or alternative to traditional music. Piano Wizard makes learning to read music fun! Learn to play the flute with my on-line flute lessons! If it's always been your dream to play, you can learn now. Flute celebrities are famous flute players and famous people who play the flute. National Flute Association is the largest flute organization in the world. Understanding classical music - Humanity's finest achievements can be found in classical music, thus, learning how to appreciate it is part of any person's well-rounded education. Cyberflute newsletter, Cyberflutist, is my newsletter with updates to my web site, new duets, new figurines, and lots of fun flute facts! Flute music publishers are a good source for pieces by contemporary or less well known composers. Flute Squidoo is a fun place on the Internet to meet others and share information. My Space for grownups! Check out my Cyberflute Squidoo! Who invented the flute? The secret is out! The flute was invented by... Flute prices vary greatly depending upon the brand of flute and the features chosen. Flute solos are great fun to play, and are categorized by skill level and era they were written. Performance anxiety can paralyze a musician to the point where playing in front of others is no longer possible. How can you shed this fear? Memorization techniques will aid your memory of music, a valuable skill in committing music to memory. These tips and strategies will make the process much easier and shorter. The wooden flute was the only flute made prior to the early 20th century. Classical flutes and folks flutes were all constructed from some type of wood. Setting goals is a great way to achieve your personal performance goals as a flutist. Natural talent is something you should be glad you DON'T have! Body beat metronome is a different way of learning to maintain steady rhythm. It could work even better for you. Trills are a device used in flute music for effects or to spice up the music. Unaccompanied flute sheet music doesn't require any accompaniment, it's simply one flutist playing a flute. This flute music is some of the most fun you can play. How to read music notes is an easy skill to learn. Don't be afraid and let it hold you back from becoming a fine musician. Deep breathing exercises using iTunes application is a quick and fun way to improve your lung capacity for playing longer phrases on the flute. How to read music notation is an important part of playing the flute well. Is it hard to learn and what's the best way? Play by ear is one way to play the flute if you don't read music. Why not learn how to read music? Flute recital music selection should be based on your tastes in music, your skill level, and creation of an interesting program for the audience. Ibert Piece is an unaccompanied solo that is a beautiful addition to the flute repertoire. The Wessel flute is a new Boehm-style flute built by British flutemaker, Stephen Wessel. Flute competitions are exciting music contests where you can really make a name for yourself. Should you consider entering? |