by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Nov 4, 2023 | Breathing, FluteTips, Support, Tonguing
How is your articulation? Do you feel that your tonguing is precise and clear? Or do you sometimes have articulated notes that are unfocused and airy? There are differing ideas on tongue placement, and I think they can all be used for various reasons. But I want to...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Sep 9, 2023 | Breathing, FluteTips, Support, Tone
Do you resonate your tone? What does that really mean? When we think about our flute sound resonating, we are talking making a tone that is vibrant and alive. When you use resonation to improve your tone, you will be surprised at how much you like it! A tone that...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Nov 12, 2022 | Breathing, FluteTips, Intonation, Support, Tone
Do you find that you go flat at the end of a long phrase? It’s quite common when you run out of air or lose your support. But you can keep those notes on pitch even when you’re running out of air by working on tapers, keeping the airstream up, and keeping up the...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Mar 3, 2022 | Breathing, FluteTips, Tone
What is wrong with my tone? I feel like I’m doing everything right! Have you ever asked that question? We have all felt that way some time or another. It can be quite discouraging to try to do everything correctly, but still not quite have the tone you want. Sometimes...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Sep 16, 2021 | Breathing, Embouchure, FluteTips, Intonation, Practice, Support, Tone
Do you want a good sound? Who doesn’t! However, it is often difficult to figure out how to get that great sound. There could be things that you are doing right now that inhibit your ability to get a great tone. In this blog I will teach you 5 things that you...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | May 20, 2021 | Breathing, FluteTips, Practice, Support, Tone, Vibrato
Do you feel like you control you air? Are you in total control of how it comes out of your embouchure and hits the strike edge? A controlled airstream is something that allows you to weave a story. It allows you to have mystery and dynamic resonance. It allows you to...
