Playing the flute?

Question

Where can i find a good site that will teach me how to play the flute for free???

Answer 1

I'm sure there are some of those sites. HOWEVER, it really is best to take lessons with a flute teacher. The sites may show you some of the basic mechanics of flute playing, such as putting the instrument together, importance of playing in front of a mirror, fingerings, a basic embouchure, and the like, but the site doesn't have eyes nor ears. What the site may tell you to do in terms of your embouchure, hand position, body position, etc wise my not work for you. Any discreptancy in these can cause dramatic differences in your sound. The sites themselves usually don't have the technology to determine what your sound is like, plus it's easy for the sound to become distorted.

So really, it's best to find a teacher so that you can be off to a good start. You check with the music department at a local university, city music school, local flute club (www.nfaonline.org is a good starting point), or symphony.

Book wise, I'd start off with Trevor Wye's beginning flute book (he has one both for younger students and adults). This is because his books start off in the lower register, which really provides a solid foundation in developing flexibily in the embouchure while producing a good tone. I think the book costs around $10 or so. You might be able to get the book through a local music store that specializes in band/orchestra instruments, or you can order it through www.fluteworld.com.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 2

I think there are few sites that require a membership in order to take lessons. I at least sure that you would have to pay a fee of some sort to get the lessons online. Or your community arts program may have a music school that may teach free music lessons.