Hi Everyone, Kirsten here :) Thanks for all the comments and likes - Please feel free to ask any questions about this wooden flute lesson or about Irish music in general and we'll get back to you straight away. Remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.
Online Academy of Irish Music, Loving your videos all the way from across the pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. I was wondering if, in future, you could just make a quick comment as to the time signature of the pieces you are teaching. I find I’m having difficulty because I don’t know where I am in the count, rhythmically. Thanks!
This video is really great, just decided to play Irish tunes after 12 years break. Martin Doyle flutes are amazing. I've met and spent a week with Martin in an Irish Cultural Camp in Hungary back in 2001 and I was lucky enough to play on his flutes. Their sounds is outstanding and really easy and joyful to play on them.
Yes ,we are now able to access the site and it is everything we hoped it would be... and more! Marjella Bartley, the flute tutor, is an amazing instructor. After viewing only half of the free lesson, we signed up for the entire series. Thank you for this great resource! Amanda in Minnesota
@pingpongpons In some ways it's harder as it takes more air to fill than the silver flute. The silver flute is a more refined, modern version of simple wooden system flute - it is easier to play in tune and their are keys covering the sound holes making air leaks less likely.
Terrific Kirsten. Very clear. I have been playing celtic music on flute for years but never got not op of the rolls and taps and slaps etc - great tutorial
@EchoChick2009 We are now able to access the site and it is fantastic! I live in rural Minnesota where there aren't a a lot of musicians, so this is a great resource. We downloaded the first free lesson for flute with Majella Bartley and all i can say is.... THANK YOU! it is awsum. Amanda in Minnesota
Hi Deirdre - If this tune was being played on the fiddle or the box, or any other instrument, a low B would be played here. Flute and whistle players need to jump up the octave and play 'middle' B.
The Irish flute is in the key of D, whilst the Classical flute is in the key of C. The basic fingering of the Irish flute is the same as the whistle - I"m sure you could find fingering charts for the whistle on line.
Hi - this flute is a six key flute made by Martin Doyle. The key work was later put on by Maurice Reviol, another flute maker. Best of luck with the lessons :)
Hi Everyone, Kirsten here. Thanks for all the comments and likes! Please feel free to ask any questions you have about this lesson or anything related to Irish music in general. I'll get an answer to you asap :)
Vibrato (from the diaphram / throat) is not commonly used in Irish traditional flute playing, unless slower pieces are being played. The vibrato that is generally used in this instance is finger vibrato. When Classical flautists first start playing in the Irish traditional style, they can find it challenging to lose the vibrato at first.
Hi FlutistProductions, Did you check your spam box? If not, if you give me your username I'll check it out? Thanks for getting back to us on this. Apologies again. Mathew
@irishmusicacademy Thanks for the full reply. I am a classically trained flute player but have done a bit of rock/jazz flute in style of Ian Anderson so I understand your description of a raspy., breathy, punchy flute and of course he used his percussively.! However with the ornamentation/tone (and instrument) you use yours is a totally different style but captivating.
Hi EchoChick, We're really sorry that you experienced some difficulties. There was a few hours of downtime recorded last night which was due to a problem with the amount of space we have on our servers, which was caused by us uploading our new material onsite. All is fixed now. Is there anything we can do to get you back onsite? Sincere apologies, Mathew
@jezkn Hi - It's not necessary, but it is an effective way of breathing for playing Irish Trad. Classical flute playing is smooth, refined and 'clean' sounding, whilst when playing Irish trad flute, it is ok to be 'raspy' and 'breathy'. I tell my students to pretend that they are breathing through a hole in their throat rather than through their mouth. It sounds strange, but results in a very energetic breath that gives a 'punchy' effect to phrase beginnings. Hope this helps :)
@KireiKittyGirlLissa Hi - The Flute Foundations sounds like it is the right course for you. If you click on 'courses offered', it should take you to 'Flute Foundations' (formerly Flute Fundaments) There are 12 lessons in this course in total. You need to subscribe to the site get access to these particular lessons. Hope this helps. If you do subscriber, drop me a note in the forum and let me know how you are getting on ;)
im trying to learn irish flute... how different are the fingerings from traditional flute to irish flute and do you have a fingering chart if they are different
This is a Martin Doyle flute. I'm not sure it it is based on a Pratten design - it is a two piece flute and slightly shorter than the typical Pratten three part model. The keywork was pinned onto the flute by Maurice Reviol - a bassoon maker who now makes wooden flutes etc, based in New Zealand. I am also unsure of the balance of registers - the lower one is really strong but the higher one a bit weaker, but I do like having a powerful lower register - even at the expense of the high notes ;)
You can! There is no mystery about this stuff ...It's a bit like an acciacatura. Two or three ornaments will see you a long way ...it's how and where you use them is the greater problem in playing the music. Which finger you use is important in a modern flute. A lot of good advice in this demo.
Hello, great work! I own an old wooden flute in D, with only 5 keys. The long one that's actionned by the left pinkie isn't there. Do you know that kind of flute? Is it meant to play irish folk? What about the fingering, compared to yours?
@KireiKittyGirlLissa Yes so am I -I sympathesise-so not only do we have a 'sharp, raspy intake' but a wheezy, phlegmatic one as well (what a pleasant picture). Just work it into the technique and make it part of the percussive sound as she does here. And then you have something unique to your sound that she doesn't !! If you work in too a sharp intake of the inhaler every so often seemlessly between breaths - Wow - what a sound!! (Irish asthmatic flute - quick get it patented!)
so the basic diff. is they are in different keys?.. irish flute being in the key of d and bb?
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Hi Kirsten! Thank you so much for posting your videos. They are very informational. I would kindly ask you, what kind of wood is your flute made of?. I'm going to buy one, and i'm in doubt between rosewood or blackwood (ebony i gues). Thank you in advance, JuanMi
how can you stop this jaw pain when playing the flute ? when i try to get the write tone and im moving my jaw around to the get note i get this kind of pain
Do you have a video covering proper "half holing" (for accidentals)? It's rather easy on tin whistle, but I sometimes have difficulty doing it accurately on Irish flute. Thanks!
Hi Matvei, Thanks for this question! There is a lots of flute info on the site, but nothing that 'properly' covers half holing. There was a mention of it in one of my lessons, but it was in relation to people hitting certain notes without a keyed flute. I'll get something online soon! Kirsten.
After registering on the OAIM website and receiving a "welcome" email, we are unable to get back on the site and we are redirected to: Web Server's Default Page, which states the OAIM page does not exist. I don't know what else to say......... its kind of comical and kind of irritating at the same time!
Who made that flute? Is it based on a Pratten design? I find the keywork interesting. I'm unsure if the registers are well balanced? Could you blow a slow higher register as a sample of the sound? Keep up the good work!! TG
I'm basically a beginner at Irish flute that has played regular flute for five years, but the two instruments are really different. I'm basically just a beginner, but I can't find the beginning courses for this. Could you possibly send me a link where I can find the "Flute Foundations" lessons? Please, and thank you SO much!
Hi, I would like to purchase a flute like this. Is the one you are using a six or nine key flute? I hope to use your videos as lessons as I already know how to play the "metal" flute. Thanks.
I have gotten the notation for this song but it seems there is a low B in last bar of the first phrase? In my fingering charts I can't get a low B on my keyless flute (D Major). Or is there a fingering I am unaware of?
Both the metal and wooden flutes have their challenges .. As do both classical and traditional genres... Whichever u choose, enjoy the journey, Kirsten
Hi Pam, It's a Martin Doyle and I certainly recommend his flutes for beginners. They are the best value for money on the market in terms of tone and ease of playability. Remember also that his flutes will not lose value so it's an investment. If you contact him please say Kirsten sent you - www.martindoyleflutes.com :)
Hello Kristin. I'm thinking about buying a beginner's flute. Would you please recommend one to buy and perhaps a website that sells them? I'm in the US.
Hi Heather, I always recommend martindoyleflutes.com. Their ease of playing is second to none and perfect for a beginner. Otherwise you go for a delrim polymer from forbes. Don't buy any Pakistani / Eastern European type flute as they are impossible to play. Remember that a quality instrument does not lose value as you will always be able to sell it on. Kirsten :)
Hi, I'd suggest starting your Irish music journey with a tin whistle as they're very cheap to buy. Check out this lesson - th-cam.com/video/kdUH1QZvEm8/w-d-xo.html
Hi, This is where I'd buy one from - www.martindoyleflutes.com/ Ebay is a good place to look as well. Post what you are thinking about buying and I'll look over it for you. Kirsten :)
It's a keyed Martin Doyle Rosewood flute. The keys were added by Maurice Reviol, a bassoon maker from New Zealand. Do you have a flute? Are you thinking of buying one?
+Jiří Kupr Hi, the tune is called the Ashplant - cool isn't it. :) OAIM tutor Thomas Johnston plays the tune and you can learn it in lesson 11 of this OAIM course - oaim.ie/flute-progressives
Is it possible to play irish music and do cuts and strikes with a modern bohem flute with keys? Thanks (is it possible that there is already a video up about this with the irishmusicacademy)
You can get a starter on (plastic) for about $100. A good one will cost about $600 to $800 but you can play a lot more of course. Google this: irishfluteshop
You probably got a reply long ago, but your flute could be anywhere from a potentially great flute with some work or something not worth putting any money into. There are some folks out there who could tell you honestly if you sent them some pictures. It has to do with who made it and when and what it's particular problem is. It could be worth thousands or be a nice piece of kindling. I'd send a picture to the folks at the irishflutestore in Idaho. He's a nice guy
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Hi Everyone, Kirsten here :) Thanks for all the comments and likes - Please feel free to ask any questions about this wooden flute lesson or about Irish music in general and we'll get back to you straight away. Remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.
Sure, you can source the staff notation after the class. Keep trying to learn by ear..
Online Academy of Irish Music, Loving your videos all the way from across the pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. I was wondering if, in future, you could just make a quick comment as to the time signature of the pieces you are teaching. I find I’m having difficulty because I don’t know where I am in the count, rhythmically. Thanks!
This video is really great, just decided to play Irish tunes after 12 years break.
Martin Doyle flutes are amazing. I've met and spent a week with Martin in an Irish Cultural Camp in Hungary back in 2001 and I was lucky enough to play on his flutes. Their sounds is outstanding and really easy and joyful to play on them.
Thank you very much! Greetings from Brazil
Amazing ever Kirsten you topsss so great Flute Player Mighty sound and Play thank you
amazing sound. Its always the breathing technique that stumps me
Yes ,we are now able to access the site and it is everything we hoped it would be... and more! Marjella Bartley, the flute tutor, is an amazing instructor. After viewing only half of the free lesson, we signed up for the entire series. Thank you for this great resource! Amanda in Minnesota
Great, you're welcome.
Thank you for your kind words.
yes you can - in exactly the same way. Only let the key lift up ever so slightly to let a bubble of air in to articulate the note.
@pingpongpons In some ways it's harder as it takes more air to fill than the silver flute. The silver flute is a more refined, modern version of simple wooden system flute - it is easier to play in tune and their are keys covering the sound holes making air leaks less likely.
The Flute was made by Martin Doyle here in Clare - The key work is from a bassoon maker in NZ.
Terrific Kirsten. Very clear. I have been playing celtic music on flute for years but never got not op of the rolls and taps and slaps etc - great tutorial
+Anne Bunning Thanks for the kind words Anne, delighted to have helped - Kirsten :)
@EchoChick2009 We are now able to access the site and it is fantastic! I live in rural Minnesota where there aren't a a lot of musicians, so this is a great resource. We downloaded the first free lesson for flute with Majella Bartley and all i can say is.... THANK YOU! it is awsum. Amanda in Minnesota
Hi Deirdre - If this tune was being played on the fiddle or the box, or any other instrument, a low B would be played here. Flute and whistle players need to jump up the octave and play 'middle' B.
The Irish flute is in the key of D, whilst the Classical flute is in the key of C. The basic fingering of the Irish flute is the same as the whistle - I"m sure you could find fingering charts for the whistle on line.
Hi - this flute is a six key flute made by Martin Doyle. The key work was later put on by Maurice Reviol, another flute maker. Best of luck with the lessons :)
~peaceful lovely jig~*GHASP*~continuing lovely jig~
I play the modern or Flute, or most known as the classical flute. Will be able to learn this Type of Flute easier since I have played the Flute
Hi Everyone,
Kirsten here. Thanks for all the comments and likes!
Please feel free to ask any questions you have about this lesson or anything related to Irish music in general. I'll get an answer to you asap :)
Vibrato (from the diaphram / throat) is not commonly used in Irish traditional flute playing, unless slower pieces are being played. The vibrato that is generally used in this instance is finger vibrato.
When Classical flautists first start playing in the Irish traditional style, they can find it challenging to lose the vibrato at first.
I always heard that tune called "Redican's Mother"... It's a beaut
Hi FlutistProductions,
Did you check your spam box? If not, if you give me your username I'll check it out? Thanks for getting back to us on this. Apologies again.
Mathew
@irishmusicacademy Thanks for the full reply. I am a classically trained flute player but have done a bit of rock/jazz flute in style of Ian Anderson so I understand your description of a raspy., breathy, punchy flute and of course he used his percussively.! However with the ornamentation/tone (and instrument) you use yours is a totally different style but captivating.
@Nbkrfc You're welcome
Hi EchoChick,
We're really sorry that you experienced some difficulties. There was a few hours of downtime recorded last night which was due to a problem with the amount of space we have on our servers, which was caused by us uploading our new material onsite. All is fixed now.
Is there anything we can do to get you back onsite?
Sincere apologies,
Mathew
@jezkn Hi - It's not necessary, but it is an effective way of breathing for playing Irish Trad. Classical flute playing is smooth, refined and 'clean' sounding, whilst when playing Irish trad flute, it is ok to be 'raspy' and 'breathy'. I tell my students to pretend that they are breathing through a hole in their throat rather than through their mouth. It sounds strange, but results in a very energetic breath that gives a 'punchy' effect to phrase beginnings. Hope this helps :)
@KireiKittyGirlLissa Hi - The Flute Foundations sounds like it is the right course for you. If you click on 'courses offered', it should take you to 'Flute Foundations' (formerly Flute Fundaments)
There are 12 lessons in this course in total. You need to subscribe to the site get access to these particular lessons. Hope this helps. If you do subscriber, drop me a note in the forum and let me know how you are getting on ;)
I love this channel.
Hi Michael, Glad you like it ! Why not join our community on the www.oaim.ie website?
great help! thanks
what's the name of the song at the begining?
is the fingering any different from a traditional metal flute or are the flutes two different sets of fingerings on their own
im trying to learn irish flute... how different are the fingerings from traditional flute to irish flute and do you have a fingering chart if they are different
Very nice! Could you tell who is the luthier/maker of the flute that she's using?
Thank you!
This is a Martin Doyle flute. I'm not sure it it is based on a Pratten design - it is a two piece flute and slightly shorter than the typical Pratten three part model. The keywork was pinned onto the flute by Maurice Reviol - a bassoon maker who now makes wooden flutes etc, based in New Zealand. I am also unsure of the balance of registers - the lower one is really strong but the higher one a bit weaker, but I do like having a powerful lower register - even at the expense of the high notes ;)
Thanks :D!!
@jezkn It's hard to get enough breath otherwise. It's worse with me because I'm asthmatic. Don't knock the sharp inhale!
I do also experience some difficaulties, I haven't even got a welcome mail from Oaim tht I am registered!
can you do a cut on a western flute to?
You can! There is no mystery about this stuff ...It's a bit like an acciacatura. Two or three ornaments will see you a long way ...it's how and where you use them is the greater problem in playing the music. Which finger you use is important in a modern flute. A lot of good advice in this demo.
Can you use vibrato on that?
The Ash Plant
Hello, great work!
I own an old wooden flute in D, with only 5 keys. The long one that's actionned by the left pinkie isn't there. Do you know that kind of flute? Is it meant to play irish folk? What about the fingering, compared to yours?
Thats great, thanks for that!
I don't know anything about the irish flute, when i'd buy one, where should I go and what flute should I search for?
Not exactly .. It sounds a little more metallic, but you can still learn the tune on it. The fingering would be slightly different though, K :)
about how much are these kind of flutes please?
Hey just wondering if this flute is in C or in traditional Irish Dmajor? Thanks sorry to be a pain
A cut sounds like a hammer on - on the guitar.
What is the name of the tune in the intro?
@KireiKittyGirlLissa Yes so am I -I sympathesise-so not only do we have a 'sharp, raspy intake' but a wheezy, phlegmatic one as well (what a pleasant picture). Just work it into the technique and make it part of the percussive sound as she does here. And then you have something unique to your sound that she doesn't !! If you work in too a sharp intake of the inhaler every so often seemlessly between breaths - Wow - what a sound!! (Irish asthmatic flute - quick get it patented!)
thx a lot!
so the basic diff. is they are in different keys?.. irish flute being in the key of d and bb?
Hi Kirsten! Thank you so much for posting your videos. They are very informational.
I would kindly ask you, what kind of wood is your flute made of?.
I'm going to buy one, and i'm in doubt between rosewood or blackwood (ebony i gues).
Thank you in advance,
JuanMi
Is it necessary to have that snatching of breath noise?
how can you stop this jaw pain when playing the flute ? when i try to get the write tone and im moving my jaw around to the get note i get this kind of pain
having audio captions on while playing is hilarious "warlord still ahead, just ahead... I has a Russian handle."
Do you have a video covering proper "half holing" (for accidentals)? It's rather easy on tin whistle, but I sometimes have difficulty doing it accurately on Irish flute. Thanks!
Hi Matvei,
Thanks for this question!
There is a lots of flute info on the site, but nothing that 'properly' covers half holing. There was a mention of it in one of my lessons, but it was in relation to people hitting certain notes without a keyed flute.
I'll get something online soon!
Kirsten.
After registering on the OAIM website and receiving a "welcome" email, we are unable to get back on the site and we are redirected to: Web Server's Default Page, which states the OAIM page does not exist. I don't know what else to say......... its kind of comical and kind of irritating at the same time!
Who made that flute? Is it based on a Pratten design? I find the keywork interesting. I'm unsure if the registers are well balanced?
Could you blow a slow higher register as a sample of the sound? Keep up the good work!! TG
I'm basically a beginner at Irish flute that has played regular flute for five years, but the two instruments are really different. I'm basically just a beginner, but I can't find the beginning courses for this. Could you possibly send me a link where I can find the "Flute Foundations" lessons? Please, and thank you SO much!
Hi, I would like to purchase a flute like this. Is the one you are using a six or nine key flute? I hope to use your videos as lessons as I already know how to play the "metal" flute. Thanks.
which flute is used for your intro and where can I get one??
It's a low whistle.
I have gotten the notation for this song but it seems there is a low B in last bar of the first phrase? In my fingering charts I can't get a low B on my keyless flute (D Major). Or is there a fingering I am unaware of?
Can't hear a word of her introduction even with volume at highest.
Hi Kieth, have you tried a different device? No other complaints of this type recently.
Will I be able to learn this Type of Flute easier?
Both the metal and wooden flutes have their challenges .. As do both classical and traditional genres... Whichever u choose, enjoy the journey, Kirsten
What is the name of the flute you are playing or do you recommend a different one for beginners?
Hi Pam, It's a Martin Doyle and I certainly recommend his flutes for beginners. They are the best value for money on the market in terms of tone and ease of playability. Remember also that his flutes will not lose value so it's an investment. If you contact him please say Kirsten sent you - www.martindoyleflutes.com :)
Hello Kristin. I'm thinking about buying a beginner's flute. Would you please recommend one to buy and perhaps a website that sells them? I'm in the US.
Hi Heather, I always recommend martindoyleflutes.com. Their ease of playing is second to none and perfect for a beginner. Otherwise you go for a delrim polymer from forbes. Don't buy any Pakistani / Eastern European type flute as they are impossible to play. Remember that a quality instrument does not lose value as you will always be able to sell it on. Kirsten :)
Thank you :)
Is the Irish flute another name for a Fife? I have been trying to find someone to teach me and I have been unsuccessful
Hi, The Irish flute is not the same as a fife. What key is your fife in?
irishmusicacademy I'm not sure but its made of wood and has 6 holes, I'm sorry I don't know more
Hi, I'd suggest starting your Irish music journey with a tin whistle as they're very cheap to buy. Check out this lesson - th-cam.com/video/kdUH1QZvEm8/w-d-xo.html
Is it any harder than playing a normal flute?
It is a normal flute.
I'm from the U.S., where can I buy an Irish wooden flute?
Hi, This is where I'd buy one from - www.martindoyleflutes.com/ Ebay is a good place to look as well. Post what you are thinking about buying and I'll look over it for you. Kirsten :)
I have one for sale with a key missing if you're interested.
What type of flute is that?
It's a keyed Martin Doyle Rosewood flute. The keys were added by Maurice Reviol, a bassoon maker from New Zealand. Do you have a flute? Are you thinking of buying one?
which name had intro song
+Jiří Kupr Hi, the tune is called the Ashplant - cool isn't it. :) OAIM tutor Thomas Johnston plays the tune and you can learn it in lesson 11 of this OAIM course - oaim.ie/flute-progressives
thank you very much
What is the tuning of this flute? Thanks
Hi Gabriel, The flute is in the key of D. Are you thinking of buying one?
Hi, I am seriously thinking about it, i'm just seeing what tuning will i enjoy more. Thanks
Let us know if you need advice in choosing a good beginner flute. 99% of flautists that play Irish music use a flute in the key of D :)
irishmusicacademy I finally got it my D flute, now i'm going to start my training.
Good Luck with it and let us know how you are getting along.
brill
oh you're soo good..but I'm tired to look at you while you're playing your flute...but you're great..like it..
Check out martin doyle flutes .com - I think they start around 600 euros.
can youhave keys tho?
+Emily S. Hi Emily, I'm not sure what question you are asking. Please could you offer a bit more info? Kirsten :)
Is it possible to play irish music and do cuts and strikes with a modern bohem flute with keys? Thanks
(is it possible that there is already a video up about this with the irishmusicacademy)
Hi Emily, Yes it is possible, but currently OAIM has no tutorial for that. You should check out the playing of Paddy Carty or Joainie Madden.
thanks very much :)
Hi, Check out martindoyleflutes This is what Kirsten plays and recommends.
:)
You can get a starter on (plastic) for about $100. A good one will cost about $600 to $800 but you can play a lot more of course.
Google this: irishfluteshop
You probably got a reply long ago, but your flute could be anywhere from a potentially great flute with some work or something not worth putting any money into. There are some folks out there who could tell you honestly if you sent them some pictures. It has to do with who made it and when and what it's particular problem is. It could be worth thousands or be a nice piece of kindling. I'd send a picture to the folks at the irishflutestore in Idaho. He's a nice guy
i feel like i need to breathe with you when you're breathing in. that looks dificult
thats just like a clarinet turned sideways.