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Sight reading…
… it’s not as scary as you think! Every time you learn a new piece of music you are sight reading – teachers and students shouldn’t treat it as an intense part of the exam there’s no way to prepare for Prepare in advance: Yes you can practise sight reading. Whether this is with pieces…
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Playing with others
There are different skills and attitudes for chamber groups and orchestras, but it is worth thinking about how you play with other people, no matter how many there are.
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Time Signatures
Time signatures can be confusing and are something your teacher should explain to you early on. However, as we encounter more and more time signatures, it is worth clarifying the theory and having a handy video to revise with! This is our general rule: Watch the video on beats, bars and time signatures then see…
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Articulation on the flute
Articulation – coordination, technique, troubleshooting, double tonguing, triple tonguing, clarity, common problems…
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Articulation terms
Lets begin with the basic articulation terms and styles. These are the most common symbols you will find. Staccato – a dot above the note means it should be detached (often, but not always, short) Slur – a curved line connects different pitches that are to be played smoothly (only tongue the first note of…
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BLOG: The blur of fourth year
It’s the Easter holidays and, as I’m staring the end of my degree in the face, I thought I’d give an update on what I’ve been up to! My final year has been busy with lots of orchestral and wind band concerts. A highlight was playing the flute in a lovely, enormous wind section…
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Dynamics
An introduction to the basic dynamic (volume) terms and definitions. Plus a great picture to remember it all! Download the free PDF to test yourself and write all the terms on. Or stick on your wall to help learn dynamics!
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Performance directions – basic music terms
Specific music terms are used by composers to direct performers. It tells us their intention and an idea of the mood or style to perform it in. A beginner’s guide to basic music terms and their interpretation.
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. His great influence in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era created a legacy. Born in Bonn, Beethoven studied with major composer Joseph Haydn after moving to Vienna in his early twenties. He soon gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. In his late…
Music with Jessamy
Flute and piano lessons
Music with Jessamy 