Know who invented the mechanism for opening and closing the keys on
the flute. This same person also formulated the acoustical
design for the instrument which is still used today. Know
roughly when all this transpired.
Be able to translate the foreign instruments names in the flute
family.
Know the transpositions for each member of the flute family.
You will be asked to transpose a short excerpt for these various
instruments.
Know the advantages/disadvantages of open-hole flutes.
Know the names of the parts of the flute.
Be familiar with the various functions of the cleaning rod.
Heck, it could even substitute as a baton in a pinch ... (JUST
kidding)
Be able to describe proper left-hand/right-hand positions.
Be able to describe how the flute should be held in relation to the
body (head position, angle of the flute, etc.).
Be able to describe an acceptable flute embouchure.
Be able to describe how to make pitch adjustments while playing.
Be familiar with the changes in air stream direction and aperture
in regard to playing in the various registers.
Be able to describe the position and process of tonguing on the
flute.
Be able to list acceptable student-line flute brands.
Alas, your favorite: fingerings! You will be given a
number of written pitches, along with a blank fingering
template. Your mission will be to darken the appropriate keys
that should be depressed to play the given note(s).
