Learn to play the flute beginner basics | basic bansuri lessons

• Flute/Bansuri

• A basic understanding of music theory and notation is needed.

• • How to play flute for beginners: Learn playing the flute course is intended for people who have never taken a class before. To get started, you don't need any previous experience with the flute or music

• • How to play flute for beginners: Learn playing the flute course is NOT for students who already know a few flute scales and songs

• Students who want to advance in their studies

• Adults who are learning

• Students who do not have access to a private music instructor

• Assemble a flute and take care of it.

• Form a solid, correct flute embouchure.

• Learn to read and understand music notation.

• Play a variety of well-known melodies and songs.

• Perform a variety of major scales

• Almost every note on the flute can be recognized and played.

The flute is a woodwind instrument that plays some of the highest notes in the orchestra. It may seem intimidating to play the flute with all its keys, but it isn't difficult at all. All you need to do once you have the instrument assembled and your embouchure is perfect is press the keys to change notes. Practicing your flute every day will help you become a better player! 

Flute shapes can range from tubular to globular to other shapes. Flutes can be played by blowing air into a mouthpiece, which pushes the air against the edge of a hole elsewhere in the flute. Among these instruments are the tubular recorder and globular ocarina, known as whistle flutes. Other flutes are played by blowing directly into the hole. 

A vertical flute is played by blowing air against the edge of a hole near the end and holding it vertically. Examples include the Japanese bamboo flute and the panpipe.

Syrinxes, or panpipes, are composed of several vertical flutes of varying sizes. Another type of flute is held horizontally and played by blowing air into a hole in the side. Transverse flutes, also known as modern flutes used in orchestras, are part of this category.

Each flute is a unique work of art. Flute makers must consider the needs of the musician who will use the flute. The instruments students need should be affordable and reliable. Instruments for professional musicians must be of very high quality, and often have keys that have been changed to accommodate special requirements.

A Quick Guide to Learning Flute For Beginners 

Focus on One Note at a Time

It can be overwhelming to learn all the notes at the same time as they all require specific keys to be pressed! Take one note at a time and review the ones you've already mastered. One day, you won't even have to think about where your fingers need to go!

Make associations for each note

At first, it might seem random how you arrange your notes. Make an association between each note so you can easily recall it. Teachers pass down some note memorization tricks from student to student, while others are adapted to a particular flutist. Find note associations that you can remember easily!

How to Memorize the Flute Notes

It's a good idea to start by learning the notes of a scale, like the B flat major scale. Notes include B flat, C, D, E flat, F, G, A, and an additional B flat. Understanding the music theory behind what you play is easier when you start with the B flat major scale. After you have mastered this fundamental flute scale, you can move on to other scales and keys.

Make sure your finger placement is correct.

Many beginners make mistakes when it comes to finger placement. Pressing an extra key can have a subtle effect on the sound. Over time, this makes a big difference, not just acoustically, but also technically. As you learn flute notes, double-check the fingering chart to avoid learning the wrong fingering.

Here are some helpful hints.

1) Memorizing flute notes requires muscle memory. Because you're building a habitual pattern in your muscles for how to play each note, it's crucial to practice good posture as you learn notes. Make sure this new muscle memory is positive!

2) Solve puzzles while playing the flute. You can learn a lot about music even when you are not playing. By simply thinking about how to play different notes on the flute, you build valuable mental associations. Imagine all the notes of your flute throughout the day, and you'll notice a difference when you pick up your instrument!

3) Make fingering charts out of blank flute charts and darken the keys you would depress for each note with a pencil. Visual memory practice can help to develop muscle memory.

4) After you feel comfortable with the notes, practice very simple melodies that you can find in a beginner method book. You'll train your ability to switch between notes smoothly and comfortably.

5) You'll also improve your breathing and stamina. As you read the music, you'll reinforce three things: the fingering for the note, where it's printed on the musical staff, and how to pronounce it (D, E flat, or F, for example).

6) Establish specific goals for yourself. When you’ve mastered all the notes in one scale, set a long-term goal to master all the flat and sharp notes. Once you've mastered the chromatic scale, you'll be ready to move on to the major scale.