Like Jim Magwojo, I did the flute basics 1.0, and for sure it was great. Looks like even better now, with more lessons to stabilize the learnt material. It's even tempting to revisit the basics 2.0 though I am starting the flute foundation....
Actually, I found 2 things: first, when one is accustomed to play sheet music, it takes some time before being able to read by ear. Second, mastering the ornaments and other technical skills specific to irish trad flute playing. Looks like it is better to progress in parallel on both domains because it is not that easy to add ornaments after you got the melody in your brain. One should keep a balance between learning new tunes (which is our first longing, indeed) and getting into the proper techniques for your instrument. It is a big job, but it is really possible to overcome the difficulty as long as one works consistently to keep this balance. The simple system flute is a very interesting instrument and it will reward the learning effort even to people who already spent years of playing the silver flute. A good player may not be a good prof but a prof needs to have a decent level of playing. Then it is good that OAIM has several teachers at hand, offering different styles, skills and pedagogic talents. Every one should be able to find his/her cup of tea.
I've been playing concert flute for about 10 years and I just bought an irish delrin flute. I was a little bit disapointed by the absence of the C natural. Should have watched your videos earlier! Can't wait to practice this tune 😁
Great to hear you're getting into Irish flute playing. There's 000's of tunes to play on a keyless flute so don't worry ... Lot's more videos from Steph on the site - www.oaim.ie/flute/flute-basics/
So Great! i got the articulation from this style, i love it. Bur im playing a quenacho and i like to adapt som articulations to the instrument. its so cool thank you
Dear Stephanie, I am a member of OAIM students, and I have been playing tin whistle for a couple of years so as an advanced player I know lots of tunes I am familiar with fingering, ornamentation, breathing. I have just started to learn flute ( somehow at a particular point most whistlers just decide to learn irish flute) my whistle background knowledge helps me a lot, but I would like to ask something. I was advised to buy a good keyless flute since keys are not necessary since most irish tunes survives without keys. So I have a good Des Seery model without keys. I am ok with crossfingering, but The most important thing is that I do not have keys. Can you show us in Case you use a key (this Time The key was C natural) how can those Play that particular sound without keys. The flute you Play might be Patrick Olwell and there is a long Waiting list for he’s keyed flutes. Also I was told not to bother with keys at The beginning it s enough to learn fingering, embouchure and keeping The flute itself, so no keys. If you could also Tell me The name which key you might be using I could replace it with crossfingering. Most beginners buy a good flute but usually without keyes.
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Thank you but where can I find the fórum? Right now I am practising and using your jam along option, but where can I find the fórum?
The only thing you'll get for that price is an unplayable Easter European or Pakistani fake. Not even Steph can play one of those. Why not buy a tin whistle and start on that? They are 10 bucks and the fingering is the same as a flute so you'll be able to transfer the tunes and technique easily. Here's a great starting point for learning the tin whistle - ruclips.net/video/kdUH1QZvEm8/видео.html If you can stretch to more of a budget, like 150US let me know and I'll find you a delrin flute from somewhere ..
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic I have a tin whistle in D. I was also looking at a wood fife. No keys, just holes like the whistle. It said something about German fingering though, and I have no idea what that is. If you search Amazon.ca, you will see a $50 Irish flute. It breaks down into three pieces and is supposedly tunable. I have serious doubts about its quality and usefulness though.
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Like Jim Magwojo, I did the flute basics 1.0, and for sure it was great. Looks like even better now, with more lessons to stabilize the learnt material. It's even tempting to revisit the basics 2.0 though I am starting the flute foundation....
Hi Bernard, Thanks for letting us know ! Delighted you're progressing on your flute :)
Actually, I found 2 things: first, when one is accustomed to play sheet music, it takes some time before being able to read by ear. Second, mastering the ornaments and other technical skills specific to irish trad flute playing. Looks like it is better to progress in parallel on both domains because it is not that easy to add ornaments after you got the melody in your brain. One should keep a balance between learning new tunes (which is our first longing, indeed) and getting into the proper techniques for your instrument. It is a big job, but it is really possible to overcome the difficulty as long as one works consistently to keep this balance. The simple system flute is a very interesting instrument and it will reward the learning effort even to people who already spent years of playing the silver flute. A good player may not be a good prof but a prof needs to have a decent level of playing. Then it is good that OAIM has several teachers at hand, offering different styles, skills and pedagogic talents. Every one should be able to find his/her cup of tea.
Thanks for this great comment, delighted you're getting a lot out of the site :)
Great to see Steph back
Amazing player and teacher !
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic indeed!
Cool never really stopped to listen to a flute
It's my favorite instrument :)
Awesome, i did the Flute Basics 1.0 and it was great. Cant wait to start the new year with this course
Hi Jim, Delighted to hear it!
I've been playing concert flute for about 10 years and I just bought an irish delrin flute. I was a little bit disapointed by the absence of the C natural. Should have watched your videos earlier! Can't wait to practice this tune 😁
Great to hear you're getting into Irish flute playing. There's 000's of tunes to play on a keyless flute so don't worry ... Lot's more videos from Steph on the site - www.oaim.ie/flute/flute-basics/
So Great! i got the articulation from this style, i love it. Bur im playing a quenacho and i like to adapt som articulations to the instrument. its so cool thank you
Glad you liked it !
Thanks!
Did you get the tune Paddy?
The sheet music on the linked page is not for Gander In the Pratie Hole but for Tripping to the Well. Unless I'm missing something.
Dear Stephanie, I am a member of OAIM students, and I have been playing tin whistle for a couple of years so as an advanced player I know lots of tunes I am familiar with fingering, ornamentation, breathing. I have just started to learn flute ( somehow at a particular point most whistlers just decide to learn irish flute) my whistle background knowledge helps me a lot, but I would like to ask something. I was advised to buy a good keyless flute since keys are not necessary since most irish tunes survives without keys. So I have a good Des Seery model without keys. I am ok with crossfingering, but The most important thing is that I do not have keys. Can you show us in Case you use a key (this Time The key was C natural) how can those Play that particular sound without keys.
The flute you Play might be Patrick Olwell and there is a long Waiting list for he’s keyed flutes. Also I was told not to bother with keys at The beginning it s enough to learn fingering, embouchure and keeping The flute itself, so no keys. If you could also Tell me The name which key you might be using I could replace it with crossfingering. Most beginners buy a good flute but usually without keyes.
Hi Judit, This is the type of question we answer on the forum.
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Thank you but where can I find the fórum? Right now I am practising and using your jam along option, but where can I find the fórum?
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Probably the community fórum is the one. Thanks I try to find the answer.
Nice
Awesome stuff, but I need some help getting my first flute. (On a shoestring budget, naturally.)
What is your budget exactly?
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Lets say $50 Canadian. Preferably less as I have no income at all at the moment.
The only thing you'll get for that price is an unplayable Easter European or Pakistani fake. Not even Steph can play one of those. Why not buy a tin whistle and start on that? They are 10 bucks and the fingering is the same as a flute so you'll be able to transfer the tunes and technique easily. Here's a great starting point for learning the tin whistle - ruclips.net/video/kdUH1QZvEm8/видео.html If you can stretch to more of a budget, like 150US let me know and I'll find you a delrin flute from somewhere ..
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic I have a tin whistle in D. I was also looking at a wood fife. No keys, just holes like the whistle. It said something about German fingering though, and I have no idea what that is. If you search Amazon.ca, you will see a $50 Irish flute. It breaks down into three pieces and is supposedly tunable. I have serious doubts about its quality and usefulness though.
@@Lord.Kiltridge Definitely unplayable. I'd advise you to keep going on the tin whistle and save for a good quality delrin flute.
Shoot, what’s the name of this pretty tune? I’ll have to try it on my box
Hi Jake, it's called Gander in the Prattie Hole.
Dear Stephanie is it a jig? Or a March?
I'm still new to playing the flute, but can these Irish tunes be played on a western concert flute or Boehm flute type?
Yes! Can you read music?
I am curious about the opening tune(The intro not the tutorial one)....
What's is name😍
Glad you like it! The tune is The Ashplant recorded by OAIM Thomas Johnston.