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)
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
When practicing Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou,” try playing it on the flute with energy and a lively tempo.
It’s one of those pieces that conveys a positive feeling from the flutist.
As a beginner, your fingers may not keep up at first.
Gradually increasing the tempo is one effective practice method.
Practice pieces for beginner flutists. Recommended exercises (51–60)
red dragonflyYamada Kōsaku
Many traditional Japanese songs are well-suited for flute practice.
When you play “Akatombo” gently on the flute, you’ll rediscover just how lovely its melody is.
There’s no need for a complicated arrangement—start by playing it just as it’s sung.
A Hazy Moonlit NightOkanoteiichi
“Oborozukiyo,” a song that has long been loved in Japan, is also perfect for flute practice.
Try working on dynamics while paying close attention to the resonance of your sound.
Compared to major flute solo pieces, this song allows the flute’s tone quality to shine more clearly, so take your time and finish it carefully.
Vol.6 Flute Beginner Course: Let’s Learn the Fingerings for the Low Register!Hidaritakichi
This video teaches fingerings for the flute’s low register.
The instructor demonstrates on the instrument while referring to fingerings written on a whiteboard.
The lesson proceeds at a leisurely pace, so it’s unlikely you’ll find it too fast to follow.
How to assemble a fluteAsai Miho
It explains how to assemble a flute slowly while pointing out important precautions.
If the instrument isn’t set up properly, it won’t produce a good sound, so this video is recommended for those who want to review the basics.
There’s a performance at the end as well, so you can listen to a good tone and use it for image training.
Village AutumnKainuma Minoru
When played on the flute, “Sato no Aki” makes full use of the lower-mid to high registers, conveying an autumnal atmosphere beautifully and serving as a very appealing practice piece.
Playing the staccato strongly and firmly adds contrast to the character of the first half and leads to a more polished result.
FlowerTaki Rentarō
Rentaro Taki’s “Hana” has long been beloved and is a song deeply familiar to the Japanese.
Its character suits the flute beautifully.
Even just the melody can make for a fully satisfying performance.
Practicing an improvised solo in the interlude is also a good way to step up your skills.