Name: Playing Softly on the Flute - FluteTips 116
Uploaded: 2020-11-05T12:00:12+00:00
Duration: 10 min 31 s
Description: How is your soft playing? Can you hang out there on a piano and not crack or go flat? Most people practice their tone with a forte sound. It is very rewarding to have a resonant large sound. However,

4 years ago

How is your soft playing? Can you hang out there on a piano and not crack or go flat? Most people practice their tone with a forte sound. It is very rewarding to have a resonant large sound. However, the professionals practice their pianos too. Playing piano demonstrates that we can have finesse in our tone. It allows our sound to have a vast range that extends from one end of the volume spectrum to the other.

We all know that playing softly and in tune is one of the hardest skills that we flutists must learn. There are a few skills that you need to practice that will help you learn to play softly. It won’t happen immediately, but it will over time with consistent practice. Careful controlled practice is what will allow you to play softly and in tune.

It is well worth your time to learn how to play softly. It will make others stand up and take notice of your absolute control. Work toward this soft sound and add this skill to your flute tone workshop. You’ll be glad you did.

Have Fun!

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