by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Apr 1, 2023 | Embouchure, FluteTips, Harmonics, High Register, Low Register, Middle Register, Practice
You need to be thinking about your low register as the foundation for everything that comes above it. If your low register is thin and not filled out and rich, then your upper register is going to suffer. There are some things that you can do to work on your low...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Apr 21, 2022 | Daily Routine, FluteTips, Harmonics, Practice, Tone, Tonguing
Today is a busy day and I don’t have a lot of time to practice. But I need to stay in shape. Because of my schedule I can only allot 15 to 20 minutes to get myself warmed up to today. That’s all I have time for. I don’t have the ability to practice...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Apr 25, 2019 | Daily Routine, Embouchure, FluteTips, Harmonics, Tone
In a previous blog/video I’ve talked about practicing harmonics by playing Reveille and the very positive effect this can have on tone. Now, I’m revisiting harmonics with a new exercise that will help to increase resonance in your tone. Match Pitch to the...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | May 15, 2018 | Extended Techniques, FluteTips, Harmonics, Practice, Tone
Practice harmonics! They’re a fantastic addition to your tonal practice. They’ll add resonance to your tone, and open up your sound, adding the colors and the resonance that a tone needs. What are Harmonics? If you haven’t practiced harmonics before here...
