~Beginner Flute Information~
Start here for all of your basics and watch for updates as the year proceeds!
Required Supplies for the Year:
Links below are our educator suggestions and linked for convenience. You are not limited to these choices.
1.) Flute: Rentals Available Through David French Music
2.) Cleaning Kit: Amazon Option OR Cleaning Swab: David French Option ** rentals come with a cleaning rod
3.) Books: Standard of Excellence Book 1 for Flute (Red) and Rhythms and Beyond
4.) A 1 Inch, 3 Ring Binder along with a pencil pouch and at least 2 pencils inside. We also suggest sheet protectors to keep your sheet music flat and organized.
**this will be used all the way through your band experience at Chenery to organize our music and materials
FIRST STEPS VIDEOS:
Watch before your first lesson and for review!
Learn how to open your case properly and name the parts of the flute!
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Video #5
BUILDING SKILLS RESOURCES:
Watch and review to help build your sound and technique on Flute!
Playing with a Clear Sound
Tonguing Tips
Interactive Fingerings: Watch, Pause and Learn your Flute Notes!
Use the Foundation Warm Ups for your instrument!
Flutes - you can print Page 12 to follow along and play the backing tracks for accompaniment!
Explore the whole website for tons of fun play along videos and exercise tools!