lesson – Jessamy Robinson

A Musical Timeline

Music History at a glance with an increasing number of links to biographies and composer information (including what they did for the flute)

… it’s not as scary as you think! Every time you learn a new piece of music you are sight reading – teachers and students shouldn’t treat it as an intense part of the exam there’s no way to prepare for Prepare in advance: Yes you can practise sight reading. Whether this is with piecesContinue reading “Sight reading…”

Playing with others

There are different skills and attitudes for chamber groups and orchestras, but it is worth thinking about how you play with other people, no matter how many there are.

Articulation on the flute

Articulation – coordination, technique, troubleshooting, double tonguing, triple tonguing, clarity, common problems…

Articulation terms

Lets begin with the basic articulation terms and styles. These are the most common symbols you will find. Staccato – a dot above the note means it should be detached (often, but not always, short) Slur – a curved line connects different pitches that are to be played smoothly (only tongue the first note ofContinue reading “Articulation terms”

Performance directions – basic music terms

Specific music terms are used by composers to direct performers. It tells us their intention and an idea of the mood or style to perform it in.

A beginner’s guide to basic music terms and their interpretation.

Masterclass Survival Tips

Masterclasses are a fantastic way of gaining performance experience and feedback, however they can be intimidating! Here is a little guide to make the most of your first masterclass and go in with confidence: Choose music that you can play to performance level, unless a work in progress is asked for. Now is not theContinue reading “Masterclass Survival Tips”