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Leslie Anne Harrison
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Добавлен 23 июн 2011
All things flute, especially Irish flute. Join me for tips and tunes. Check out my Irish Flute method books, Playing Outside the Lines, now available from MelBay.com. Subscribe to The Irish Flute Library for my collection of exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more. Happy Fluting!
How to Play A Taps on the Irish Flute
I love playing A taps on the Irish flute, but they can be a little tricky. I have a few tips and exercises for you in this video.
0:00 Intro
0:24 Why A Taps are Tricky
0:46 Things to Think About
1:48 A Taps: Exercise 1
2:28 A Taps: Exercise 2
Check out my Irish flute method books, Playing Outside the Lines, if you'd like to learn more!
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Why A Taps are Tricky
0:46 Things to Think About
1:48 A Taps: Exercise 1
2:28 A Taps: Exercise 2
Check out my Irish flute method books, Playing Outside the Lines, if you'd like to learn more!
www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592
Join The Irish Flute Library for exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more! www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-library
You can also subscribe to my newsletter for additional info and tips:
www.leslieanneharrison.com/subscribe
Or check out my Irish Flute Tips Blog for other topics:
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Irish Flute: Sweet Briar
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Haven't done a #flutetunefriday in ages, so here is one of my all time favorites: Sweet Briar. Free sheet music (with suggested ornaments!) is available on my website: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Join The Irish Flute Library for exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more! www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-library More info on my Irish flute method boo...
How to Add Finger Vibrato to Irish Flute
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Finger vibrato is one of my all time favorite techniques. It can be used to great effect in both slow and faster tunes. I walk you through how to play finger vibrato in this video. Join The Irish Flute Library for exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more! www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-library For more information and exercises on finger vibrato, check ...
Irish Flute: The Limestone Rock
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It's #flutetunefriday, so it's time for The Limestone Rock! I love the G major reel. It's a good one for practicing backbeat (see Playing Outside the Lines, Volume I). Free sheet music is available on my website: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Join The Irish Flute Library for exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more! www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-lib...
Irish Flute: The South Wind
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It's #flutetunefriday, so here's The South Wind, a waltz in G major. Hop over to my website for a free download of the sheet music: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Join The Irish Flute Library for exercises, sheet music, practice tools, instructional videos, and more! www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-library And by the way, Playing Outside the Lines Volume II, the second part of my...
How to Play Irish Flute: Playing Outside the Lines Available from Mel Bay
Просмотров 7502 года назад
So excited to let you know that Playing Outside the Lines, Volume II is out now! www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 Playing Outside the Lines is a 4-volume Irish flute method book series that I wrote for both Boehm and simple system flute players-or for those wanting to transition between the two flutes. These books walk you through the style, ornamentation, and technique...
Irish Flute: Boiled Goat's Milk
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It's been a while since I've done a #flutetunefriday, so I'm delighted to be back today! This is Boiled Goat's Milk. It's a truly lovely tune that I actually haven't heard recorded much. I feature this tune in my Irish flute method book series, Playing Outside the Lines. Volume I and II are both available from Mel Bay! If you'd like to learn about all the things I'm adding to this tune beyo...
3 Tips for Playing Irish Flute with Less Tension
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How do you play Irish flute with less tension-and in the process unlock better tone quality, intonation, breathing, and enjoyment? I'll answer those questions here! 0:00 3 Tips for Playing Irish Flute with Less Tension 0:33 Why Playing with Less Tension Matters 1:33 The Three Tips We'll Discuss 2:08 Tip 1: Posture, Specifically the Back and Pelvis 3:16 How to Sit up Straight, But Not Like a 1st...
Irish Flute: The Eagle's Whistle
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A beautiful tune for #flutetunefriday: The Eagle's Whistle! Be sure to check back here tomorrow when I release an extended video featuring The Eagle's Whistle, "3 Tips for Playing Irish Flute with Less Tension." The Eagle's Whistle is also a tune I cover in Chapter 6 of Playing Outside the Lines, Volume I. More info on Playing Outside the Lines: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=16459...
Irish Flute: Cliffs of Moher
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Today's #flutetunefriday is Cliffs of Moher! Watch out for the second B part - it's different than the first. Free sheet music here: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Find more tunes and tips in my book, Playing Outside the Lines: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter to receive flute tips, videos, and first-hand news about release dates for Play...
Irish Flute: The Killavil Jig
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Today's #flutetunefriday is The Killavil Jig in E Minor. Free sheet music here: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Find more tunes (and tips for how to play them) in Playing Outside the Lines: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter to receive flute tips, videos, and first-hand news about release dates for Playing Outside the Lines Volumes III and I...
Irish Flute: The Skylark
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Here’s the Skylark for today’s #flutetunefriday. It’s happy, it’s cheerful, and it popped into my head this morning when all the birds started singing. Have a beautiful Friday, everyone. If you got the free sheet music from my website and are following along, you may notice that there’s a lot happening beyond the black and white on the page! This is one of the reasons why I chose the title Pl...
Irish Flute: The Connaught Man's Rambles
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It's rainy and dreary here in New England right now, so today's #flutetunefriday is a bright cheerful, sunshine-y sounding tune: The Connaught Man's Rambles. Free sheet music here: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store Find more tunes (and tips for how to play them) in Playing Outside the Lines, now available from Mel Bay: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 Subscribe to my monthly ne...
Irish Flute: The Congress Reel
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For today's #flutetunefriday, here's a tune I feature in Playing Outside the Lines: The Congress Reel. This is a lovely A dorian tune, perfect for loads of ornaments and great swing. Check out Playing Outside the Lines for the music and further discussion about the tune: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 If you already have the book, The Congress Reel first appears on page 49 i...
Irish Flute: Jimmy Ward's
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
Today's #flutetunefriday is Jimmy Ward's. I'm playing Boehm (classical/silver) flute today to mix it up! Free sheet music here: www.leslieanneharrison.com/store If you'd like to learn how to play Irish flute on either a simple system (Irish) or Boehm (classical/silver) flute, check out Playing Outside the Lines, now available from Mel Bay: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592 Here...
3 Tips for Changing Octaves and Making Jumps in Irish Flute Tunes
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3 Tips for Changing Octaves and Making Jumps in Irish Flute Tunes
3 Tips for Irish Flute Intonation and Practice Drones
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3 Tips for Irish Flute Intonation and Practice Drones
Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #3, Hartigan's Fancy
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Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #3, Hartigan's Fancy
Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #2, The Piper's Picnic
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Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #2, The Piper's Picnic
Irish Flute: Darby's Farewell to London
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Irish Flute: Darby's Farewell to London
Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #1, Shandon Bells
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Irish Flute: O'Neill's 1001 #1, Shandon Bells
You did make me yawn when talking about yawns 🥱 Really useful tips, thanks! I'm still learning embouchure and the corners of my lips where getting so tired constantly. I'm happy to be able to get a sound without forcing those!
Bàrr na maidne dhuit, a Fhleasgach ghrinn.
Hi. I really like your way of explaining. I bought the flute. I will buy the first volume of your book. Thank you.
This is useful and interesting. Thanks.
Hi, I’ve just started learning Irish flute. I’ve played classical flute for a long time so the difference can feel really odd at times but I’m really enjoying it! Your videos have been super helpful. I have one question- when you do taps, do you tongue the note, or does the tapping take the place of tonguing entirely for that note?
Thanks, teach. It's the low B that I'm having a problem with getting a constant good sound. It's a silver flute with a b-foot joint. The low D is really really easy and even the low C. The low B is a killer for consistency.
Hup!
'promosm' 💖
audio v low
Very good id liketo get another practising time
I bought an Irish flute a while back and I was struggling to play it. After watching your video, I'm now off to a good start. Thank you very much!
Greetings from UK.Just like to add to the wonderful comments below.This is best demo of how to develop the emboucher for Irish Trad.I'm 74 and I must admit Ive bought nearly every make of flute there is.Olwell,Grinter plus original Prattons and Rudalls.I sold them all ss I could never get a consistent tone on the simple system.I have an Eric Juileret flute at the moment which i really like and through your demo I'm a getting a good consistant tone l.I have got your first book.Just wondering if you could do a lesson regarding the 'Off Beat' in Jigs and reels.Thanks for a wonderful lesson.Cheers Jim
Thanks, Jim! So glad it was helpful. I'll see if I can do another video at some point. Thanks for the request.
Whoops. Also , I would like to buy yer book…glad to return the appreciation ( hoping it has some hitherto unknown tunes for me) but either way please lmk best path to that . Thanks again Leslie, keep the flute hot & best of days,sincerely yours, Brian.
Thanks, Brian! You can find all my books here: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592
So cool Leslie! Whenever I am tone-frustrated this video was (& is again )my go to for reminding me how big the role of the jaw & mouth shape is to intonation (internally too)it has really helped me to focus & keep themuscles engaged. Its really a great focus point,particularly after playing sets for dancers ( clare sets especially )you’ve such a calm yet firm approach & great advice & I wanted to let you know I am still grateful! I thanked you a few years ago because your videos helped my embtr. So much….overnight. I too
Thank you! Glad it's been helpful.
Thank you so. Extremely grateful .Very concise & clearly expressed .🪻
Nice tips. I've missed you, Leslie!
Lovely to see you back and making great clips!
Maestra.
The elongation of the nose concept is super powerful.
Glad you find it helpful! That can feel like a real "a-ha" moment for some people.
Yes indeed - I am still working to flatten out my lips and my latest thought process is to get the opening as small as ever possible but with only the last muscles at the very end of the lips engaged tightly while everything behind them is relaxed (relatively) It is an eternal ongoing process for sure but I am loving the journey. @@LeslieAnneHarrison
Super! Love it 😍❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Very nice version!
As a flute player who really likes Irish music, I appreciate this. Tension is always such an issue in some areas of my body and face. This is very helpful!
Very helpful, thank you!
Lovely playing and good timing keep them comming
Beautiful and yes, I did yawn!
The few videos i've seen have led me to ask for your lesson schedule. Great pacing and content.
You are wonderful, and I really enjoy your videos. I play whistle and Uilleann pipes. I recently started on a concert flute, would you mind telling me the fingering for C Natural on concert flute? On whistle it is (usually) OXX OOO, but I am at a loss on the concert flute fingering. And I can’t see your fingers on this tune. Thank you…please make more videos!
This is incredible information. Thank you
Thanks very much. First video I've found that actually addresses the muscles used in the embouchure. Has helped me to understand this for the first time..
Unfortunately way too much talking. Great playing at the end. How far do i pull out to tune the flute. I have just started. I notices yours is not pulled out too far. So could you get me some tips, like how much in cms etc. Thanks.
I'll try to answer you. If you play alone there are very wide tolerances, but if you play with others the position of the head is fundamental and depends on various factors: your way of playing, the type of flute, whether you have played it before at least for a few minutes , from the temperature of the environment, then, you tune with a fixed pitch instrument, for example a piano, choosing an intermediate note of your flute such as A or G or use an electronic tuner. However, know that in the warm seasons the notes are higher and therefore the head of the flute goes further out and vice versa.
❤ nice
these three tips were super helpful as a self learner dumb question but this is relevant to the entire range not just low D, correct?
That’s a great question. The ideas of breath, embouchure, and jaw placement are relevant to the entire range, but you’ll likely want to do different things with them depending on whether you’re in the low, middle, or upper register. I have a bunch of videos on the topic in The Irish Flute Library if you want to know more. :)
www.leslieanneharrison.com/the-irish-flute-library
@@LeslieAnneHarrison Thanks! I will check it out
adorable. Is this an 8 key classical flute? Do you ever actually use the keys? (I've heard some ppl say irish flute players never use them, but others say the opposite.)
It’s a 6-key Irish flute. I actually use my keys fairly often, but that’s just my personal preference. There’s a lot of music you can play without them.
Best embouchure lesson ever I had…. Thank you much, grateful & kindly regards, B.
What a nice thing to hear! Glad it was helpful. :)
Makes me proud to be part Irish and Scottish
Exellent tips ! I personally also favor the embouchure approach of the old master Marcel Moyse. What about the the positioning of your tongue and the space in your mouth when applying some tension in your cheeks ?
Hmm. Tongue at the bottom of my mouth, and I usually have very little tension in my cheeks.
Thank you so much for this lesson! I've been trying lately to improve my low D on a new simple-system Irish flute I got a few months ago. Every new flute takes a while for your fingers and mouth to become accustomed, and I'm now at the point where it's all finally coming together. And thanks to your tips, i can immediately hear an improvement in my playing. Greatly appreciated.
It might be worth making a list of some of the flutes that allow you to get that deep resonant low D as many flutes can't do it no matter the embouchure. For example my hami will go very deep and very loud and allow a huge range of overblowing to the point of industrial abstract noise without ever wanting to go up a register. Its great for sessions and jazzy expressive playing but its extremely hard to make it sound "sweet" especially up high, although it can be done. Then my Rudall produces a super beautifully sweet tone effortlessly but lacks volume and will never produce that deep resonant D. It's perfect for recording but gets lost in the open sessions and good luck trying to overblow it to compensate as it will instantly pop into the upper register.
Great. But a bad lip day can happen to anyone.
This is genius! Thanks so much. Super helpful and made an instant difference to my tone 🙏
Hooray! So glad to hear that!
Amazing!
Very nice. Could you do a video about Glottals?
I'll see if I can get to one at some point in the future!
@@LeslieAnneHarrison Thanks, that would be much appreciated!
fantastic lesson, thank you so much for sharing this knoledge with everybody, much appreciated
Sure thing! Glad you liked it.
Brilliant work, Leslie! I play a Colin Hamilton Irish flute and a Grenadilla Di Zhao Boehm flute--- and your 2nd tip (Direct with the Lower Jaw) changed my Low D almost instantly. Your tip helped make that note like a hard bottom D on the Uilleann Pipes.Many thanks and please Play On!
So glad you found it helpful!
Hello! I have Playing Outside the Lines 1 which mentions tuning to a note other than A, and the notes on a simple flute which tend to be off. But I also saw your video somewhere that discussed this. I don’t think I see it here. Where can I find that?
Sure thing! I talk about it here: ruclips.net/video/ux-lzCf2__U/видео.html
Well, it certainly sounds like sweet briar!
Awesome. ☺️
Super useful, thank you so much for this. I've lost count the amount of times I've fallen asleep late at night and re-watched 🙃 That aside, love your clear instruction and friendly demeanour 👍🏽🙏🏽🌈
Hooray! So glad you are finding it useful. :)
Hi very nice playing and really beautiful ornaments !! Do you have the sheet music for this piece?
Hi! Its's actually one of the pieces featured in my method books :) More details available here: www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=164592
Greetings from another flute player. I always struggle to get ornaments in concert flute, the thing about keys and pads is that there is a delay as you need to focus more energy on finger grip than the ornament itself, keyless flutes have the advantage of immediate responsive to anything. The best example is "Finger vibrato" a common thing on trad flute, recorder or tin whistle is virtually impossible at least you have a good level concert flute or if you send it to luthier very often. Anyway, is lovely the lot of half tones you can get from that instrument, you can give a lot of sharps or flat notes for some special passages of irish tunes. For example, for G minor or mixolydian tunes, as The dog among the bushes or Crabs in the skillet. Maybe also the G sharps for A major reels or jigs and so on... Even with my complains, i could not choose another instrument to love more than the flutes :)
This is fantastic! Thank you!