Flute
Flute supplies
Band Book: Essential Elements, book 1 for beginners
Cleaning Swab
Plastic cleaning rod
Polishing cloth
small mirror for viewing embouchure (beginners)
wire music stand for practicing at home
Music Stores
The music stores below can help you with the purchase of an instrument and supplies.
RECOMMENDED FLUTE BRANDS
Remember, it is important for your child to learn on a quality instrument. An instrument that does not function properly will make learning difficult, frustrating, and nearly impossible in some cases. Bargain brand instruments, often found online, can be made with inferior materials that do not hold up over time. These instrument companies do not make replacement parts for these instruments and most instrument repair companies are unwilling or unable to work on them. Please use the list below as a guide to purchasing your child a quality instrument.
Accent
Armstrong
Artley
Azumi
Bundy
Di Zhao
Gemeinhardt
Haynes
Emerson
Jupiter
Muramatsu
Pearl
Powell
Trevor James
Yamaha
Vito
links for getting started with your flute
Clip the topics for helpful links for learning to play your flute. Start at the top and watch them in order or jump to the topic that you need help with.
Lesson 1: First Sounds on the Flute
Lesson 2: Assembly and Disassembly
Lesson 3: Tonguing the Notes
Lesson 4: Holding the Flute
Lesson 5: Playing Position
Lesson 6: First Notes on the Flute
Lesson 7: Relating to the Musical Alphabet
First Songs: Au Claire De La Lune
First Songs: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Recordings of Famous Flute Players
Beginner vs. Professional Flute