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Technique Toolbox
Tom has filmed some videos on technique on the flute that can be referred to throughout the course, ranging from posture to use of keys. This Post is only available to
Intermediate Flute
Focusing on technique and creativity
The Intermediate Flute course is aimed at the intermediate player who is looking to improve their technique whilst broadening their repertoire.
The course begins with 6 short lessons in a “Technique Toolbox” covering topics like posture and embouchere.
It finishes with some extra lessons on Creativity that will link this course with more advanced courses.
As always, downloadable sheet music will be available.
Your Tutor - Tom Oakes
2019 Scots Trad ‘Musican of the Year’ Nominee, Tom is regarded as one of the UK’s top Wooden Flautists and DADGAD guitarists. Edinburgh based, he has spent the last decade ploughing many different furrows as a traditional/contemporary musician, composer & producer. Known widely for his work with Shetland fiddler Ross Couper, Genre bending pan Scandinavian act ‘The Auvo Quartet’ and new Scottish powerhouse OBT.
Lessons in Course
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1. Farewell to Whisky
Tom begins his first tune tutorial looking at piece written by Niel Gow and commonly played as a polka called “Farewell to Whisky”. This Post is only available to subscribed members.
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2. Aith Rant
Tom next looks at a haunting jig from Shetland thought to be written by “the little people” called the Aith Rant. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
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3. St Kilda Wedding (G Major)
Next up is a reel that Tom will later teach in A Major but here he teaches it in the slightlier easier key for the unkeyed flute of G Major. This
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4. The Battle of Waterloo
A tune now with many different names – Napoleon crossing the Rhine; The Braes of Dunvegin; but perhaps more commonly known as The Battle of Waterloo. This Post is only available
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5. Aly’s Waltz
A lovely waltz written by Terry Rasmussen from Colorado for the brilliant fiddler from Shetland, Aly Bain. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
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6. St Kilda Wedding (A Major)
As promised Tom teaches the St Kilda Wedding in A Major this time utilising the keys on the flute to play a G#. This Post is only available to subscribed members.
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7. The Snuff Wife
A four part pipe jig is next on the Intermediate Flute course; one that Tom learned from piper Allan MacDonald and mandolin player Iain MacLeod. This Post is only available to
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8. Dunrobin Castle
Tom moves onto a great reel, sometimes called ‘Jimmy’s Return’ in Irish circles, but a Scottish tune through and through. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
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Creativity Extras
Tom focuses on techniques allowing the flautist to add creativity and individuality that will help the intermediate player develop to the advanced level. This Post is only available to subscribed members.
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