Practice pieces for beginner flutists. Recommended practice pieces.
When you think of the flute, you think of a shiny, beautiful woodwind instrument with a gentle tone—one that plays a major role in orchestras, concert bands, and ensembles.
If you’re reading this, you might be a new student who joined the school band and was assigned the flute, or an adult considering the flute as a new hobby.
However, when you actually try to play, you’ll likely find it’s harder than you imagined.
This time, for those just starting to handle the instrument, I’ll introduce some easy songs you can play on the flute and recommended practice pieces.
These are all standard tunes that cover the basics, so please give them a try!
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Practice pieces for beginner flutists. Recommended practice pieces (31–40)
Flute Altes Method Lesson 4-3 Variation 1 Flute Etude
This is a slightly more difficult practice piece.
It lets you test whether you truly understand the roles of the notes.
Since there are many eighth notes, you can also practice whether you can articulate your tonguing accurately.
How about giving it a try after your usual practice?
Flute Altes Method Lesson 6-7 Flute Teaching Material
This video shows sheet music designed for practicing slurs on the flute.
There are also many staccatos, so if you can play this piece smoothly, you can apply the technique to other pieces as well.
It’s perfect for practicing musical symbols.
IMG1487 Lesson video: ‘Flute Headjoint, Head Approach!’ a. How is it?
This video starts with the basic embouchure and teaches you how to practice using just the headjoint.
Once you can produce a sound on the headjoint, you’ll be able to get a sound when the flute is assembled too, so it’s recommended for those who want to learn the fundamentals.
It also explains important points to watch out for.
How to care for a flute
It shows you how to care for your flute after playing.
If you don’t maintain it properly, it can damage the instrument and you won’t get a good sound, so maintenance is important.
The explanations are easy to understand, with careful attention to key points.
You’ll also learn what items you need.
Mastering Long Tones on the Flute: Air on the G String
This video teaches you how to practice long tones.
Although the piece is “Air on the G String,” originally written for violin, it’s said to be ideal for practicing long tones on the flute.
Why not give it a try?
Practice pieces for beginner flutists. Recommended exercises (41–50)
To Flute: Czardas
With lots of rests and sixteenth notes, this piece is great for practicing finger agility.
It has a fun feel, so I think you can enjoy practicing it.
It’s difficult, but if you want to experience a sense of accomplishment when you master it, it might be worth giving it a try.
Lesson Release Flute: Professor Kazuhisa Iijima | Ueno Gakuen University Open Campus, July 31, 2016
This is a video that shares a lesson conducted during our open campus.
You can see what a typical lesson looks like, so you’ll understand how you should practice.
The piece is played on the flute with piano accompaniment.
Please note that it’s a slightly long video.