by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Mar 1, 2019 | Grade 9, NYAA
One major thing that has slowed my progress in flute playing so far has been how stiff my fingers are. Whenever I press on the keys, they press hard, and then they spring off as if the flute were on a flame. I’ve noticed that this creates unnecessary tension in...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Jan 29, 2019 | Grade 9, NYAA
January has been a slightly inactive month flute-wise, with the HS orchestra being cancelled twice and the external classes being easygoing. Due to Kahani and Aida rehearsals, we also didn’t have Mr TM as conductor the 3rd time, but a newcomer, who was very...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Nov 2, 2018 | Grade 9, NYAA
This month, due to the October break as well as my flute teacher taking some master classes in America, I have not been able to do as much formal practise. However, to compensate, I have been doing extra practice on my own. For this, I have mostly just been working...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Oct 3, 2018 | Grade 9, NYAA
For my NYAA healthy living, I am working on my flute playing. This month, I have been working mainly on improving how well I play individual notes, and especially avoiding “voice cracks”. Adding to that challenge is adjusting to my second flute. This is...