E Minor Flute Scales | Rubank Advanced Method Vol. 1 (Page 12)

Grab your flute and let’s dive into some essential scale studies! In today’s lesson, we are working through the Rubank Advanced Method for Flute, Volume 1, specifically focusing on page 12. If you've been following along with the series, you know we are building technical proficiency one key at a time. Today, the spotlight is on E minor, and we will be covering the natural, harmonic, and melodic versions of the scale.

This E minor flute practice session is designed to help you master your fingerings and intonation. We’ll walk through exercises 37 through 42, covering everything from basic scale patterns to rhythmic variations, playing in thirds, and tackling the diminished seventh. I’ll share tips on watching your accidentals (especially those D sharps!), managing your articulation, and using dynamics to bring the music to life.

While we focus on accuracy and tone in this video, remember to use your metronome to increase your speed during your individual practice sessions. Consistency is key to becoming a more fluid player!

In this video, we cover:
- E Minor Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic scales (Ex. 37)
- Rhythmic movement and articulation patterns (Ex. 38 & 39)
- Mastering intervals and thirds (Ex. 40)
- Common chords and the diminished seventh (Ex. 41 & 42)

Chapters:
0:00 Exercise 37: E Minor Scale Patterns
2:45 Exercise 38: Rhythmic Movement & Articulation
4:45 Exercise 39: Sixteenth Note Practice
6:03 Exercise 40: Playing in Thirds (Watch the F#!)
7:03 Exercise 41: Common Chords
8:01 Exercise 42: Diminished Seventh & D# Tips
8:45 Exercise 43

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