What you will learn?
Today we are working from the book Rubank Elementary Method Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 1 on page 2. Things this lesson covers are whole note & how to play the note G, A, & B.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book 'Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 2. Today's practice is all about reading the half note.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book 'Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 3. Today's practice is all about reading the quarter notes & rests.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book 'Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 4. We'll be learning the dotted half notes, working on bigger interval jumps, extending our range, and we'll play some duets together.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book 'Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 5.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book 'Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 6. We're going to be working on the higher range, so make sure to take your time!
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 7. We're going to be working on the F Major Studies - the arpeggios, and the major scale.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 8, working on eighth note studies. Eighth notes are worth half a beat.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 9. We're going to work on dotted quarter notes and practicing the key of B flat.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 10. We're going to be looking into the G Major key signatures - 1 sharp.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 11. We're going to be going over the eighth rests, reviewing rhythms, and learning about the staccato.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 12. We're going to be covering holiday pieces such as Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, and The First Noel.
Today, we'll be practicing from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 13. We'll be working on the D Major key signatures.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 14. We'll be taking a look into slurs.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 15. We're going to be practicing rhythms and staccatos.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 16. We're going to be working on counting rhythms.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 17, we're going to be looking into the cut time signature.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 18, looking into minor scales studies.
6/8 time... It looks scary & can be confusing! Don't worry! I'm here to help! In 6/8 Time: - There are 6 beats in the measure - The Eighth Note NOW gets the beat
oday, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 19. & this is NOT a lesson you want to miss! We are learning how to play in 6/8 time!
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 20. We're going to be taking a look at the E flat major key signature.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 21.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 22. We're going to be learning about 16th notes.
Rhythm is a huge part of music. Sixteenth (16th) notes is a big part of the rhythm and is in a lot of the sheet music. To prepare for our Halloween episode, we thought it would be a good time to cover the sixteenth (16th) notes so you'll be ready for our next lesson (There will be sixteenth (16th) notes!!!) Come learn what the sixteenth (16th) notes, how to count them, and what they sound like!
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 23. We're going to be practicing sixteenth notes.
Today, we will practice dotted eighth notes from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 24. We're going to be working on dotted eighth notes.
Today, we will practice from the book Rubank Elementary Method for Flute or Piccolo, Lesson 25 - Triplet Studies only.
Today, we are working in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute, Lesson 25, particularly on the trill studies. Flutes, we will often see trills so it's something we have to get comfortable with. Please take note that some of the trills have different fingering methods, so you'll want to make sure you practice those!
Today, we are learning and practicing syncopation. Now, what is syncopation? Syncopation is when the rhythmic pattern occurs on the weak beats. So come practice flute with me! We are working in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute, Lesson 26, Syncopation.
Today, we are practicing syncopation & working on the development of reading. This is a challenging practice, so take your time. Practice flute with me! We are working in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute, Lesson 27, Development Of Reading. (We'll work on the duet next week)
Today we are practice the Ballet Scene Duet from The Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Leeson 27 part 2. Come Practice flute with me! We will learn both part 1 & 2 to the Ballet Scene Duet & then we will play the Ballet Scene Duet together; making sure to switch parts so we can practice, play, & get confident for both flute parts.
Lesson 28-Scales! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 28 - All about scales, particularly the d minor scales. We will learn the difference between the minor scales - as though we haven't discussed these scales in music theory yet, there are other types of minor scales. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 28 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Etude In D Minor - Lesson 28! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 28 -Etude In D Minor.
Lesson 29- A Major & F# Minor Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 29. We are going to focus on the key signature of A Major and F# minor. This key signature is a little trickier, so grab your pencils because we are going to need to take some notes! So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 29 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Rubank Elementary Method Lesson 30- Articulations. Remember, articulations is how we tongue the music. So we have slurs, ties, and tonguing. Even beyond, we have some staccatos in today's practice as well!
Lesson 31 - Rhyuthmic Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 31. We are going to focus on rhythmics regarding triplets. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 31 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Lesson 32 - Chromatic Scale Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 32. We are going to focus on the chromatic scale & octaves. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 32 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Lesson 33 - Rhythm & Counting Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 33. We are going to focus on rhythm & counting. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 33 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Lesson 34 - A Flat Major Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 34. We are going to focus on the A Flat Major Key Signature. It may feel a little overwhelming with all those flats in the key signature, but with practice, we'll feel more comfortable about the A flat Major signature. We will also be practicing this section in both common time & cut time! So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 34 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Lesson 34 - Trill Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 34. We are going to focus on trilling. It may feel a little overwhelming with many different trills, but with practice, we'll feel more comfortable about trills. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 34 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Lesson 35 - Rhythm & Syncopation Studies! Come Practice flute with me! Today we are playing in the Rubank Elementary Method For Flute - Lesson 35. We are going to focus on syncopation in the second half. So take out your flute, & lets practice lesson 35 from Rubank Elementary Method for flute!
Today we are going to play and practice part 1 of the Petite Duet, Page 37 Lesson 36 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. The Petite Duet is written in the time signature of 3/8, so we will work on the counting and rhythm, accidentals, notes, and at the end, we will play as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice Petite Duet with me!
Today we are going to play and practice part 2 of the Petite Duet, Page 37 Lesson 36 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. The Petite Duet is written in the time signature of 3/8, so we will work on the counting and rhythm, accidentals, notes, and at the end, we will play as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice Petite Duet with me!
Hello & welcome back to Musician's Addition Flute Practice! Today we are going to play Lesson 37 on page 38 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is going to be a little bit of a challenging practice, so you'll want to practice this on your own as well. We are looking at the key signature of E Major - it's got several sharps, so we'll need to pay attention. In exercise 4, we even have what's called a double sharp! Eek! I'll explain a little bit on the double sharp when we get there. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today we are going to play Lesson 38 - Waltz Study on page 39 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is going to be a little bit of a challenging practice, so you'll want to practice this on your own as well. This piece really uses our chromatic scale, so you'll want to make sure you are brushed up on your chromatic scale! So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today we are going to play Lesson 38 - Scale & Octave Study on page 39 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. These exercises are great exercises to work on, so make sure you come back to these one. The Scale Study helps to strengthen articulation & really knowing your F scale. The Octave Study is a great exercise to work on embouchure and tone. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to teach Lesson 39 - Etude on page 40 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a challenging piece due to the 16th notes. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to teach Lesson 39 - Exercise 2 (Chromatic Scale) on page 40 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is the chromatic scale in 3 octaves. The chromatic scale is an important one to learn and know by memory, so make sure you practice this one often! So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the Examination Lesson 1 on page 41 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is to review a good hunk we have learned. If you struggled with any of these exercises, you might want to consider reviewing some of the old lessons before continuing on. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the Examination Lesson II on page 42 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. Though we haven't really covered the details on determining if a song is major or minor yet, Reesa is going to touch over this quickly with you throughout the lesson! This is to review a good hunk we have learned. If you struggled with any of these exercises, you might want to consider reviewing some of the old lessons before continuing on. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the duet, Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms part 1 on page 43 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun piece, hardest part is that it's in 6/8 times. We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the duet, Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms part 2 on page 43 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun piece, hardest part is that it's in 6/8 times. We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the duet, Rock Of Ages part 1 on page 43 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun piece, but you do have to pay attention to the counts in some areas. We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the duet, Rock Of Ages part 2 on page 43 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun piece, but you do have to pay attention to the counts in some areas. We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the Minuet From Orpheus Part 1 on page 44 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun trio! We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a trio. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the Minuet From Orpheus Part 2 on page 44 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun trio! We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a trio. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over the Minuet From Orpheus Part 3 on page 44 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun trio! We are going to go over part 3 & then at the end, we'll play together as a trio. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Gavotte Part 1 on page 45 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. We are going to be learning something new in this piece - the double slashes, caesura, also known as railroad tracks. It means to pause, but see more details in the video. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Gavotte Part 2 on page 45 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. We are going to be learning something new in this piece - the double slashes, caesura, also known as railroad tracks. It means to pause, but see more details in the video. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab you flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over America The Beautiful Part 1 on page 45 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over America The Beautiful Part 2 on page 45 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Old Folks At Home Duet Part 1 on page 46 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 1 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Old Folks At Home Duet Part 2 on page 46 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. This is a fun duet! We are going to go over part 2 & then at the end, we'll play together as a duet. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Come Back To Erin on page 46 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Scarf Dance Part 1 on page 47 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Scarf Dance Part 2 on page 47 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Welsh Folks Song, Both Part 1 and Part 2 on page 48 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
We did it! We're on the last song in the Elementary Methody Book for Flute! Hello & welcome back to Musician's Addition Flute Practice! Today, Ms. Reesa is going to go over Lullaby, Part 1, Part 2, and part 3 on page 48 from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. (This is the last song!!!) So grab your flute and come practice with me!
It's time to order your Rubank Intermediate Method Book! So it has time to ship & you'll have your book ready for when we complete Elementary Method. Get your Rubank Intermediate Method book here: https://bit.ly/3ruxI4A
Do you need to upgrade your flute? Should you upgrade your flute? What's even the difference between a student flute & an intermediate flute?
Today, Ms. Reesa is going to walk us through the difference between student flutes & intermediate flutes. Then, she'll go into different mechinism options interemediate flutes have - such as the split E mechanism, open holes, inline & offset G, C# Trill Key, & The D# Roller. She'll cover what they are & whether you may or may not want that feature.
And of course, we'll cover in whether you should upgrade your student flute to an intermediate flute.
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About the course
The Rubank Elementary Method for flute gets you to really know and understand your flute and sheet music. We're learn how to make a good sound, play and read notes, get a deep understanding of rhythm and more!
About the teacher
Reesa Myers
Flute & Alto Sax Instructor
Reesa has been playing flute since 1998 & alto saxophone since 2003. She's attended many band camps, all state honor bands, and had a full ride to CSU-Pueblo. Now she's passionate about making music education more accessible.
