Posts in Flute Technique
NEW Finger Dexterity Flute Warm-Up

“Whole Step, Half Step” is my newest flute warm-up exercise. Use this practice routine to warm up your tone and improve your finger dexterity.

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How to Finger Every Note on the Flute

Flute fingering tutorial including how to read a fingering chart and fingerings for every flute note in the standard range.

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Venetian Express, for Solo Flute

In arranging “Venetian Express,” I wanted to create a short version of Briccialdi’s “Carnevale di Venezia, Op. 78” (Carnival of Venice) that could be played unaccompanied.

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Köhler's Flute Etude "Hand in Hand," Opus 66, No. 12

Ernesto Köhler's flute etude "HAND IN HAND" (Brüderlichkeit; Fraternité) in Bb Major, Op. 66, No. 12 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil).

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Köhler's "The Tortures of Tantalus," Opus 66, No. 11 Flute Etude

Ernesto Köhler's flute etude "THE TORTURES OF TANTALUS" (Tantalusqualen; Le supplice de Tantale) in D MINOR, Op. 66, No. 11 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil).

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Köhler Opus 66 #10 "The Swallows" Flute Study

Ernesto Köhler's flute etude "THE SWALLOWS" (Schwalbenflug, Les Hirondelles) in G MAJOR, Op. 66, No. 10 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil), performed by flutist Lance Suzuki.

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Köhler Opus 66 #9 "Octaves" Flute Study

Ernesto Köhler's flute study "OCTAVES" (Oktaven) in E MINOR, Op. 66, No. 9 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil).

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Beginner Flute Lessons on YouTube

For those learning to play the flute for the first time, I’ve created a series of flute lessons for beginners on my YouTube channel. Based on my first flute lessons for total beginners, I break down the lesson concepts into short mini-lessons so that you can learn at your own pace.

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Köhler Opus 66 #8 "Zig-Zag" Flute Etude

Ernesto Köhler's flute etude "ZIG-ZAG" (Zick-Zack) in A MINOR, Op. 66, No. 8 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil).

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Köhler Opus 66 #7 "In Moonlight" Flute Study

Ernesto Köhler's flute etude "IN MOONLIGHT" (Im Mondschein; Au claire de lune) in BB MAJOR, Op. 66, No. 7 from 25 Romantic Etudes (25 Romantische Etüden im modernen Stil).

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