Flute guru Keith Underwood talks about his career, principal teachers Sal Amato & Tom Nyfenger, and other musical influences in this candid discussion with Ed Joffe.
At 22:50, KU's explanation/demonstration of lip plate placement makes the point that HOW you place it is just as important as WHERE you place it. For me, the rolling-out-and-back-in technique, done correctly, makes good tone production easier by slightly bringing out the lower lip's inner, smoother, moist surface for the air stream to glide across with less turbulence. It's a shame that this isn't taught better, if at all.
I had one lesson with Keith in the SF Bay Area around 1996. Fabulous ! Already had my BA music but I still,learned valuable tips especially posture ! He liked a jazz riff I played by Sam most ! Fun day for me.
Over analysis?, perhaps, yet what he speaks, he is fully successful with in his demonstrations. Great performers who are also great teachers for their students are all like this. Bravo Mr Keith Underwood!
Sal Amato was my first and best oboe teacher. Later studies with Still and Douvas were less rewarding. Sal , as Keith says, was incredible at teaching the most important fundamentals. Even more important for me was his amazing personal warmth and his inspiring love and mastery of music. He is the reason I became a musician. Credit must also be given to The Neighborhood Music School in New Haven-------my second home as a young man. And Hi Keith !
Your videos are priceless Ed. Keith's information (from a player/teacher who is remarkable in his clarity and focus on so many aspects of flute playing) is a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for your dedication to producing such wonderful videos giving a real insight into the guys who are at the top of their game. Alex
Pitch bending is also what we brass players do. I remember in college my trumpet teacher demonstrated it by playing a c scale and a b scale with the same fingerings!
What about orbicularis oris?? How could you possibly not mention it ?? If it is anything, the embouchure is a sphincter; one of the five or six others of the alimentary system. Still I enjoy what you have to say.
Interesting conversation! Thanks for sharing it!
what a great lesson! Mr. Underwood was my teacher in the 90s and he is one the best flute teacher ever!
he is the best teacher i know !
tell him my love and respect !
Michael
This is one of my favorite of your interviews, all of which are fantastic. Thank you Ed!
At 22:50, KU's explanation/demonstration of lip plate placement makes the point that HOW you place it is just as important as WHERE you place it. For me, the rolling-out-and-back-in technique, done correctly, makes good tone production easier by slightly bringing out the lower lip's inner, smoother, moist surface for the air stream to glide across with less turbulence. It's a shame that this isn't taught better, if at all.
Awesome video. Thanks
Great lesson ! Wow
All amazing - and I especially love the Hubert Laws at 58:23..!!
I had one lesson with Keith in the SF Bay Area around 1996. Fabulous ! Already had my BA music but I still,learned valuable tips especially posture ! He liked a jazz riff I played by Sam most ! Fun day for me.
Over analysis?, perhaps, yet what he speaks, he is fully successful with in his demonstrations. Great performers who are also great teachers for their students are all like this. Bravo Mr Keith Underwood!
Sal Amato was my first and best oboe teacher. Later studies with Still and Douvas were less rewarding. Sal , as Keith says, was incredible at teaching the most important fundamentals. Even more important for me was his amazing personal warmth and his inspiring love and mastery of music. He is the reason I became a musician. Credit must also be given to The Neighborhood Music School in New Haven-------my second home as a young man. And Hi Keith !
Your videos are priceless Ed. Keith's information (from a player/teacher who is remarkable in his clarity and focus on so many aspects of flute playing) is a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for your dedication to producing such wonderful videos giving a real insight into the guys who are at the top of their game. Alex
Pitch bending is also what we brass players do. I remember in college my trumpet teacher demonstrated it by playing a c scale and a b scale with the same fingerings!
Can someone help me? Who is he talking about at 5:03?
He's referring to Sal Amato-one of the early flute doublers. Sal was from New Haven, CT and was Keith's first important teacher.
@@Joffewoodwinds Thank you!
What about orbicularis oris?? How could you possibly not mention it ?? If it is anything, the embouchure is a sphincter; one of the five or six others of the alimentary system. Still I enjoy what you have to say.