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How to Play the Flute

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Learn how to play notes, scales and simple songs on the flute in this free series of music lesson video from our professional flutist and touring musician.

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Summary: A member of the woodwind family, the flute is a reedless instrument that plays music when air is blown over the opening or an edge. Early flutes were made of bone and date back 30,000 to 50,000 years in certain parts of the world. There are different types of flutes including piccolo, treble flute, concert flute, soprano flute, bass flute, hyperbass flute and contra-flutes. The concert flute is the most common flute and is played using the fingers to push down “keys” that let air escape from certain holes. Each combination of keys makes a certain note. These flutes all vary in octave, range and pitch. There are bamboo flutes and double flutes that are made using organic materials and played by covering holes with your fingers.

In this series of free music lesson videos, our award winning flautist takes you through each step of becoming a flute player. She begins with an introduction to each part of the flute, then shows you how to practice on the head piece, and demonstrates how to play scales. You will even learn how to play fun songs like “This Old Man” and “Skip to My Lou.” Enjoy these free lessons from the comfort of your own home, play the video clips as many times as you like. No need to worry about the tyrannical teacher and their weekly lesson plans!

About the Expert

Expert: Leah Connolly has been playing music from a very young age.
She was selected to play in the Pinellas Youth Symphony, several All State Bands and Choirs and the Tri-State Honors Band Festival at Florida Status University. She has performed in prestigious music halls all over the world including the Lincoln Center in New York City and the ACT Tower in Hamamatsu, Japan. Leah graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - Flute and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

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