Midterm-MUED 105 A Due on March 14th 12pm This assignment is to create a comprehensive reference packet that will aid in teaching your future flute students. The reference packet you create contains information pertaining to the basics of beginner instruction and the fundamentals of flute playing. It is suggested you include pictures, diagrams, fingering charts, bullet points, and step by step instructions as opposed to paragraph prose. Grading will depend on: -Correct Information -Inclusion of all material outlined below -Clear presentation and format Turn in one copy and place one copy in you flute notebook. The complete assignment is a required component of your flute notebook that will be turned in for grading at the end of the semester. Format: Your packet will contain 4 separate pages. Late exams will not be accepted-You must have a printed copy of the exam to hand in. Page 1-Getting to Know Your Flute 1. Materials Where can you purchase materials needed for flute students? List at least two websites and one local music store. 2. About the Flute: What are the 3 parts? Headjoint: The section of the flute where the sound is produced. Middle Joint, Body, Center Joint: the longest section with most of the keys Footjoint: The end of the flute What is the range of the C or Concerto Flute? Middle C on the piano to about 3 octaves plus D (write out staff) Flutes with the B foot joint can play the low B underneath the staff What is the range of the piccolo (include staff) All the same but remember it is transposed one octave higher. Lowest note is the D and highest is the C in Concert Flute 3. What are four major brands and general prices for beginner flutes? Yamaha Gemeinhardt Armstrong Azumi (Atlus Flutes) Jupiter and DeMedici Pearl- You may consider contacting local music stores, asking flutists, or looking up online (search the flute because price listed is out of date) 4. Care and Maintenance: What cleaning tools are required for proper care of student flutes 5. List the steps for proper flute assembly. How often should the inside of the flute be cleaned? Page 2-Position and Embouchure 1. Outline proper hand position for holding the flute. 2. Outline proper body/arm position for playing the flute 3. What is the difference between embouchure and aperture? Ombechure is your entire mouth Aperture is specifically the hole between your two lips (where the air comes out) 4. Describe two ways to teach embouchure and aperture? (Picture and diagrams are useful for this section) Page 3-Fundamentals of Sound 1. Describe how to articulate on the flute. What syllable do you use? Where does the tongue hit? “Du” or “Tu” first letter is the most important 2. What is the most effective way to teach a beginner how to produce a sound? (hint: it doesn't involve the entire flute!) 3. Describe how to make a sound in the second octave? 4. Where does air support originate? In the diagphram 5. How would you describe the inside of the mouth when making an open and clear tone? Making a shape like you are yawning, with lots of space. An “ooo” shape. Espically the back of your jaw 6. Problem Solving: Your student is having trouble getting a focused sound in the low register. What tips can you give them to help focus their air and sound? Low register- check to make sure the air is hitting inside the flute on the wall of the headjoint in the flute, using slow air and test this with the pnuemo pro Your student is not getting a consistent higher octave sound. What tips can you give them? Speed up their air and check where it is hitting inside the flute Page 4-Intonation 1. How do each of the following affect intonation (Tunning on A in the octave) or sometime Bb Push in headjoint- makes the flute sharper and should be done if you are flat Push out headjoint- makes the flute flatter and should be down if the flute is sharp Roll in headjoint- makes it more flat (this is not recommended because it changes the sound quality) (this is used for falls when playing or a sudden need to adjust along with opening up your mouth to bring down the note) Roll out headjoint- makes it more sharp (move your jaw slightly forward) 2. What are the intonation tendencies of the following? High Register- usually sharp and you need to open up and drop down your jaw Low Register - flat Piano dynamic Forte dynamic 3. How can a student practice intonation? 4. Does rolling in our rolling out affect the sound of the flute? What is the ideal playing position?
