If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I think it's crucial to have a daily routine for yourselves that encompasses all aspects of sound production, technique, and repertoire (or what I refer to as the Practice Triad of Triumph). No one needs another scale book out there in the flute world--we have plenty (and several really good ones downloadable for free on imslp.org). But tone, intonation, articulation, and vibrato exercises can be a little scattered in our repertoire. So, I created a handy, concise booklet of some of my favorites to cover all the bases every day. You can download the whole thing right here for free:
This workout is meant for advanced junior high school and high school students, but can serve as a fine review or starting point for flutists of all ages. I had the pleasure of taking it for a spin it at several schools in Casper, Wyoming a couple of weeks ago (thanks for your hospitality, Natrona County schools!), and we also teach a lot of these materials every summer at the Wyoming Summer Flute Intensive. I hope readers will find something new, something improved, or at least a helpful reminder, somewhere in this collection; now is a great time to start establishing a routine you can maintain all summer!
This workout is meant for advanced junior high school and high school students, but can serve as a fine review or starting point for flutists of all ages. I had the pleasure of taking it for a spin it at several schools in Casper, Wyoming a couple of weeks ago (thanks for your hospitality, Natrona County schools!), and we also teach a lot of these materials every summer at the Wyoming Summer Flute Intensive. I hope readers will find something new, something improved, or at least a helpful reminder, somewhere in this collection; now is a great time to start establishing a routine you can maintain all summer!
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