Flute

Requirements for Flute:

• Instrument--Open Hole flutes are recommended, but not required (Please see list of acceptable brands below)

• Maintenance Supplies/Book/Stand (Included in rental packages)

  • • Plastic Cleaning Rod (This should come with the flute, but if not, click here to purchase one)

    • Cleaning Cloth (for cleaning the inside)

    • Silver Polishing Cloth (for the outside)

    • Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Flute (For Beginners Only)

    • Wire Music Stand to keep at home for practicing

Music Companies Used by BMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel       michael.pagel@musicarts.com

• Portman's Music

Contact:  Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

Recommended Brands of Flute:

Please stick to this list of brands.  We recommend these because we know they are of good quality.  

• Gemeinhardt

• Yamaha

• Azumi

• Di Zhao

• Trevor James

• Jupiter

• Powell (VERY high end)

• Selmer

• Pearl

• Artley

• Bundy

• Emerson

• Haynes (VERY high end)

• Armstrong

• Muramatsu (VERY high end)

• Miyazawa (VERY high end)

Helpful Links for Getting Started on Flute:

First Sounds on the Flute (Setting Embouchure)

Assembly and Disassembly

Tonguing the Notes

Holding the Flute

Playing Position

First Notes on the Flute

First Songs:  Hot Cross Buns

First Songs:  Au Claire De La Lune

First Songs:  Mary Had a Little Lamb

First Songs:  Lightly Row

Relating to the Musical Alphabet

Additional Resources

Recordings of Famous Flute Players

Flute Care and Swabbing

Cleaning Your Flute

Caring for Your Flute

Beginner vs. Professional Flute (for a laugh!)

Resources for Non-Beginner Flute Players:

• This video demonstrates excellent posture, hand position, and technique!

• This video gives a beginner lesson on playing with vibrato!