Breathing, Blowing and Tonguing

Three things I would have said I had down! but as I have to keep reminding everyone -- "it's not that kind of flute!" Yeah, so at 43 years old I rekindle this bright idea that I've always thought it would be the coolest thing to be able to make music, and I've always liked the sound of the flute, so, why not? Why not?! - well, for starters - - breathing, blowing, and tonguing! Yup, I've had three leasons and that's what I've learned -- or I should say "am learning" -- I have not mastered any of them really, although I've just about got the breathing down.

Actually I've learned a few notes too - 'cause how are you going to practice breathing, blowing and tonguing without a note to breath, blow and tongue on?! It's amazing how many offers (all from men) I've had to help me practice my breathing, blowing and tonguing. So I flipped through my "Easy Flute Solos" book to find a song I know and that only contains notes that I've learned (or am willing to teach myself). At this point I can just about play the first line of "Love Me Tender" - although my timing sucks (thank god it's a slow song!) and that jump from C to D is ugly! But, hey, I am pretty pleased with myself. I don't expect to be invited to join the Grand Rapids Symphony anytime soon (or ever!) but it's a start.

All in all, it's a good experience for me, you know -- a new oportunity to grow; a new demension to my personality; and all that sort of crap. Although I have to say - this is seriously effecting my relationship with Oreo (cat). The only thing he hates worse then my flute noise is my new metronome! Ha! He literally leaves the room as soon as I start practicing.

Well, that's all for now, I need to get back to my breathing, blowing and tonguing exercises. Here kitty, kitty, kitty!