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Flute Progressions
This course has been designed to follow on from Kirsten's previous course titled 'Flute Foundations'. The aim of the course is to take flute players whom have already mastered the basics of tone production, ornamentation and intonation up to the next level of playing. The 'building blocks' that were introduced in 'Flute Foundations' will be expanded upon.
Focus will be placed on more advanced ornamentation, namely the crann, the short roll and the bounce. Phrasing and breathing will also feature as will the use of the G# key. It is not a prerequisite to have a keyed flute for this course; in the occasional instance where a key is used, Kirsten presents alternative melodic 'turns' for those with keyless flutes. Reference will be made to the exercises presented in 'Flute Foundations' throughout this course.
Is this course aimed at a suitable level for me?
This course is aimed at an intermediate level of player.
Free sample lessons
Take a free sample lesson for this course. In order to avail of the free lesson, you must first become a member of OAIM in order to gain access. Membership is free.
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Tutor: Kirsten Allstaff
Kirsten Allstaff is a traditional wooden flute and whistle player originally from Scotland. Shortly after graduating from the University of Glasgow where she completed an MA joint honours degree in Celtic Civilizations and Scottish History, she began working at the Northern Rhythms music college in Falcarragh, Donegal where she lectured on the history of Irish and Scottish traditional music. In 2002, she successfully completed her Masters in Traditional Irish Music Performance at University of Limerick, and subsequently began tutoring flute and whistle at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.
Some of the tunes featured in the class:
- The Blarney Pilgrim
- Paddy Mill's Fancy
- The Gallow Glass Jig
- John Blessington's
- McFadden's Handsome Daughter
- Pat Over the Hill
- The Ashplant