by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Aug 25, 2017 | Finger Placements, FluteTips, Practice
Why is the lowly first finger a problem? Because often that first finger is down for our D and our Eb, and it shouldn’t be. The only time your first finger is down for D is when it’s below the staff, low register and Eb. When you’re on the 4th line D, or Eb on the 4th...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Aug 17, 2017 | FluteTips, Tonguing
The 2nd movement of Bach’s C Major Flute Sonata is all double-tonguing. It’s a lot of fun! You should practice it. Here’s an important tip about how to begin practicing double-tonguing. Double-tonguing all starts with where you put the tip of your tongue. You...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Aug 15, 2017 | FluteTips, Tonguing
Many people tongue too far back on the roof of their mouths. You want your tongue to be as far forward as you can get it without being on your teeth. Feel with your tongue on the roof of your mouth. There’s a knob that’s right in between the two front teeth. Then...
