Taught by renowned flutist
Chelsea Tanner
Chelsea Tanner walks us through this beloved book by Marcel Moyse, De La Sonorité. She discusses tools in each exercise to change and improve sound production, consistency, and quality.
Overview
In this video, Chelsea Tanner introduces us to Moyse’s studies and what will create change in the sound of the instrument as well as crucial things to keep in mind while going through these exercises.
Timbre and Homogeneity of Tone
Chelsea Tanner walks us through different ways to approach Timbre and Homogeneity of Tone to improve consistency of the sound in all registers.
Suppleness in the Low Register
Chelsea Tanner guides us through different ways to approach Suppleness in the Low Register to improve the sound of the low register.
Attack of the Notes
In this video on the Attack of the Notes exercises, Chelsea Tanner guides us through ways to improve immediacy of the sound, and consistent intonation.
Slurring of the Notes
Chelsea Tanner walks us through different ways to approach Slurring of the Notes to improve note connectivity and smoothness of intervals.
Fullness of Tone
Fullness of Tone is something we all strive for. Chelsea Tanner guides us through an approach to this exercise to ensure a resonant tone.
The Management of Tone in Interpretation
The Management of Tone in Interpretation is a specialty of Moyse’s teachings. Chelsea Tanner walks us through his step-by-step approach to phrasing and musicality and the importance of following this process.
Troubleshooting
Chelsea Tanner walks us through different ways to troubleshoot when we can’t quite find the sound we are looking for. She offers tangible ways to experiment and talks about how the flute physically works.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Chelsea Tanner maintains an active career as an enthusiastic performer, teacher, and mindset coach for musicians. She has most recently served on the faculties of SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music and Penn State University.
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