The crash course lesson videos should be watched in order. Start with the Lesson #1 and do not move on to the next video until you understand and can demonstrate the concepts covered in the video you watched.
LESSON #1:
Opening the case
Parts of the flute
LESSON #2
Embouchure (Band Face)
How to play the headjoint
LESSON #3
How to assemble the flute
LESSON #4
Hold to hold the flute
Finding the home keys
Instrument
Method book (check with your child's music teacher for correct book)
Pencil (any #2 pencil will do, but we like this one)
*no pens, markers, or highlighters should ever be used on music
Pneumo Pro (highly recommended)
The flute is one of the oldest instruments in history
Modern flutes are metal, but early humans created flutes from wood
Flute is a member of the woodwind family
Flutes are the smallest and highest pitched beginning band instrument
To produce a sound on the flute, simply blow across the tone hole of the mouthpiece
It uses the same principle as a whistle or blowing across a soda bottle
Easy to carry around
The flute is played parallel to the ground on the right side of the player
Advanced flute players may also play the piccolo when they get older
The piccolo is a smaller version of the flute and is popular in band and orchestras
Flute is in many different musical genres, including symphony orchestras, some jazz groups and small instrumental groups
The flute also works well as a solo instrument