Today I switched to a different exercise that focuses on rhythm, texture, and articulation over pitch. I call this 2-note improvs, and I learned it from one of my teachers, Robert Dick. In this exercise, you pick two notes and then you improvise only with those two notes. They can be in any octave, and … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 4
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Alto Flute
The alto flute is one of my favorite flutes. It definitely beats piccolo. It has a very mellow sound, sometimes almost woody, other times very ethereal. It’s especially fun to improvise on because all the percussive sounds are much louder than on my C flute. It turns out that Theobald Boehm (any flute player should … Continue reading Alto Flute
Multiphonics part 2
The long awaited Multiphonics part 2! A very long time ago, I wrote a post about multiphonics and why everyone should practice them all the time, promising another post with some tips and tricks I've figured out in my own personal practicing with some pieces to motivate you to actually practice them. Here are a … Continue reading Multiphonics part 2
December 1st
I hope everyone made it through Nov. 30, aka OMG all of these applications are due TOMORROW! For those of you recovering your sanity, here are my favorite internet things for you to peruse as you bask your post-application deadlines glow. Some new music to give you a break from Bach and Mozart: Eleven Echoes … Continue reading December 1st
Intro to Multiphonics (and why they’re awesome)
As a young player I was terrified of multiphonics. I saw someone perform Fish are Jumping by Robert Dick when I was in high school and immediately thought, “I can’t do that, it’s so hard” and also “why does it sound so bad.” This was the start of my fear/dislike of contemporary music. Yes, I … Continue reading Intro to Multiphonics (and why they’re awesome)
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