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 exercises (41–50)
First Flute “Amazing Grace” – Tsuzuki Ward, Center-Kita / Afuretto Flute School
This video is for beginners who are starting to be able to play the flute.
It teaches tips for playing Amazing Grace.
It includes actual playing and piano accompaniment, so it’s a video you can enjoy practicing with on your own.
My First Flute: ‘After-School Music Room’ / Aflute Flute School / Tsuzuki Ward, Center-Kita
This video introduces songs you can play using only six notes while showing the fingerings.
It’s recommended for those who are starting to get a sound out of the instrument.
Even if you can produce notes individually, you may find it hard to keep the sound going when playing a full piece, so why not give these a try in your practice?
Home on the Mountain Pass
The American folk song “Home on the Range” is a piece that is often included in flute practice collections.
You might recognize it as the tune from a fried chicken commercial.
If you practice not only the familiar first flute part but also the second flute part thoroughly, you can enjoy the ensemble more.
Shimamura Music Ikebukuro Flute School Trial Lesson (1)
This video shows you how to blow so that the flute produces a sound.
It also clearly explains the embouchure, making it easy to understand.
The slight background noise is a bit distracting, but it’s a good video for learning the basics.
Spring from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi
From Vivaldi’s suite The Four Seasons, “Spring” may feel a bit difficult in the second half for beginner flutists.
In the first half, the key is to play the famous melody carefully, cherishing each note.
For the trills in the latter half, practice with the mindset that they are a step up to the next level.
Let It BeThe Beatles
Beatles songs are often used as practice pieces for string instruments, and among them, “Let It Be” is also ideal for flute practice.
It’s useful for practicing brass and woodwind instruments as well.
It’s recommended to practice calmly at a slow tempo without rushing.
Let me have that wonderful love once moreKato Kazuhiko
“Let’s Have That Wonderful Love Once More” is a famous song performed by Kazuhiko Kato.
In flute practice, playing along with a backing karaoke track can tempt you into a faster tempo, but try shaping it as a slow-tempo piece.
Don’t emphasize the staccato sections too strongly; play them softly.