Galway's Scale Challenge

Greetings,

James Galway: “I would like to share with you why I am so successful at playing the flute.”

Got your attention? This quote got my attention! Sir James Galway has invited us to join him in reworking technique by devoting four 15 minute practice sessions daily to Marcel Moyse’s Exercices Journaliers pour la flute (Daily Exercises for the flute).

Count me in!

I encourage you to sign up for James Galway’s Scale Challenge and watch his introductory video.

If you don’t own Moyse’s Exercices Journaliers pour la flute, you can download an abridged version in 3 parts from Jennifer Cluff’s website:
• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

Thanks Jen! If you are an advanced player, add additional octaves to each exercise.

And thank you, Sir James, for the incentive!

Best,
Catherine

Coanda Effect and Flute Playing

Greetings,

In his NYC masterclass today, Keith Underwood spoke of the Coanda Effect and Flute Playing--how the position and angle of the tongue in the mouth directly effects the speed and direction of air as it leaves the mouth and enters the flute.

This video clearly demonstrates this law of physics.

Notice, also, that when the flow of water is very strong, the water direction becomes less distinct (more diffuse).

Best,
Catherine

"How It's Made: Flute"

Greetings,

A well spent 5 minutes, especially for all flutists, flute students, friends and family of flutists, and potential flute purchasers. So much goes into making a quality flute! Please take good care of your instruments.

Best,
Catherine

Endoscopic video of beatboxer Kenny Muhammad's throat

Greetings!

Documentary from History Channel's Stan Lee Superhumans series.

Great endoscope video of beatboxer, Kenny Muhammad, using his epiglottis and vocal chords the produce his multiple sounds.

Talk about body mapping! Beat boxer wannabe's check it out! Or anyone who wants to see the epiglottis or other throat parts at work. Wow! Great images.

Best,
Catherine

Julius Baker/Firebird Suite

Enjoy!
Catherine

Alice Dancing Under the Gallows--Inspiring!

Greetings,

Her wisdom and joy shine on, and her optimism is contagious.
Catherine

Great 3-D animation of diagrphagm breathing funtion

This is great!
Catherine