by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 23, 2025 | Blog
Why is finding the speaking point of the flute is so important!? If one searches the speaking point of the flute, there are numerous theories on it . Googles Bard has one: “The “speaking point” of a flute refers to the precise moment and place where...
by Eileen Gilligan | Apr 28, 2024 | Blog
I wanted to write this blog because I have recently noticed a lack of knowledge in students and felt the need to address breathing. Not one of the students knew how to breathe let alone why it is important. When asked to teach me about about breathing as if I was the...
by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 1 Summary Points What key are we in?. C Major so it’s a happy key What tempo is stated?. Andante, so at an easy walking pace not a funeral march How many beats in the bar? 4/4 what are the important beats? 1 and...
by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog, Pieces
Sonata in E minor Op 167 Andante Tranquillo by Carl Reinecke Eileen Gilligan Flute Xinyu “Allie” Wang Piano – Undine Andante Tranquillo Andante Tranquillo – Reinecke Sonata in Eminor Op.167 – making the most of “the space between the notes.” Story...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog
Tone Development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is one of the greatest legacies he has left us. It is mainly a result of his time in America and travels with Blanche Honneger and Dame Nellie Melba which cemented his passion for the sound and virtues of other...
by Eileen Gilligan | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog
What is colour on the flute? how do we get it? Tone and tone colour are probably two of the most important aspects of flute playing and interpretation. This is how we engage with the listener, impart emotion, and tell the story of what we are playing. We pay homage to...
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