For the absolute beginner: Try out the kind of blowing necessary for playing the flute, then find out how to choose a suitable student flute.

Jun 11, 2010 - Katrina Penman

Find out how to provide your flute with the daily care that will maintain it in the best possible condition.

Jun 17, 2010 - Katrina Penman

The piccolo and flute are some of the oldest musical instruments still played by musicians. The instruments have undergone many changes since ancient times.

Apr 20, 2010 - Ashley Anderson

Vibrato is the practice of pulsating the pitch of a note, which is an air flow technique that makes a note sound like its literally vibrating.

Mar 26, 2010 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Learning to play a note short and long involves attention to musical detail. Practicing articulation techniques on single notes and scales will improve articulation.

Mar 12, 2010 - Carmen Sofia Grant

One of the most enigmatic operas of all times, The Magic Flute is powerful and enchanting. However, at first sight, one may not notice its philosophical meaning.

Jan 30, 2010 - Thais Campos

More than just a fight film yet flawed throughout, Bruce Lee's vision was to bring spirituality and philosophy to the martial arts, with the help of a Hollywood legend.

Jan 13, 2010 - Ramon Youseph

Staccato gives energy to a note, while slurring makes a note softer. Learning to do each without making a note sound sloppy takes great technique and concentration.

Nov 29, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Dynamics is more than playing loud and soft. Crescendos and diminuendos are the emotions evoked in the sheet music. Here are tips on how to convey and control dynamics.

Nov 29, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Good tone starts with continuous and steady airflow to the instrument. Breathing practices and using a tuner will improve intonation and create a round and rich sound.

Nov 16, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Playing in tune is more than tuning one note and moving on. Learning to tune a flute properly takes great dedication to understanding each flute and its characteristics.

Nov 13, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

When it is time for a young musician to make the move from a student flute to an intermediate flute, keep these guidelines in mind to find a quality instrument.

Oct 28, 2009 - Alex Strauss

Due to their movable parts, flutes are often damaged during assembly. Here are tips for assembling a new flute that will prevent expensive and unnecessary repairs.

Dec 18, 2008 - Marcy Paulson

Learning to play the flute is easy if you have a good teacher, but caring for the instrument and keeping it in playable condition requires a bit of daily maintenance.

Apr 28, 2007 - Chad Criswell

Kids, make these simple musical instruments from everyday materials, then have a parade or a concert! This article gives directions for finger cymbals, a drum, and flute.

Nov 9, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Discover how to make a sound on the head joint and how to breathe correctly. Improvise your own music and finally, listen to some inspiring flute playing.

Jun 11, 2010 - Katrina Penman

Discover the meaning of 'flat' and 'sharp' and learn to play some easy flat and sharp notes on the flute.

Jun 16, 2010 - Katrina Penman

The Magic Flute - Die Zauberflöte - by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) with librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, premiered on Vienna in September 30, 1791.

Nov 5, 2009 - Karen Finch