Episode 81: The Benefits of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick – Video
Flute 360 | Episode 81: “The Benefits of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick – Video” (1:23:45)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick about the benefits of using extended techniques while practicing the flute! Robert demonstrates a wide variety of extended techniques utilizing the standard flute repertoire. Check out today’s episode to hear all the details! As a friendly reminder, please listen to Series 17 in its entirety (E79-E82). Enjoy!
Episode 81 – Main Points:
0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support! 1:49 – Today’s Topic: The Benefits of Extended Techniques 3:06 – Make your next practice session fun by experimenting with new methods! 10:15 – Singing & Playing within the French School 14:28 – Singing the syllable “OO.” 19:06 – “Never strain the voice. Of course, we are human and will make mistakes. If you do strain the voice, stop and rest. When you feel your voice getting tired from the very beginning of the tiredness...stop! You are done for the day. At first, it’s going to happen really fast, but that’s okay because that is normal!” – Robert 19:37 – Robert plays Taffanel & Gaubert No. 1 with singing and playing. 21:38 – “You have to hear YOUR voice. Since we are humans, when you hear your voice, your body changes. When you hear someone else’s voice, it’s wonderful, but nothing is changing.” – Robert 27:15 – Exercise in A minor – Listen Here! 30:00 – Robert advises to get yourself a keyboard to help with your singing abilities. 31:58 – Heidi: Up to this point, in our discussion, could you please give a summary for the listeners? 32:43 – Robert’s Answer 40:06 – Topic: Pursue Learning! 42:42 – Topic: Vocal Chords 43:18 – Repertoire: Concertino for Flute and Piano, Op. 107 by Chaminade 44:24 – Robert Dick’s YouTube Videos on Throat Tuning (Parts 1-3) 45:00 – Repertoire: Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 by Karg-Elert 53:55 – For clarification of sound, try this extended technique! 54:16 – Repertoire: Partita in A minor for Solo Flute by J.S. Bach 56:11 – Robert plays the passage slowly. 57:05 – Robert integrates natural harmonics into his practicing the Allemande. 1:02:47 – Topic: Natural Harmonics 1:11:21 – Heidi’s Summary 1:11:46 – Robert Comments 1:18:42 – 1970’s Music: Beatles, Jimi Hendrix 1:22:07 – Conclusion 1:22:34 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K ProductionsEpisode 81 – Resources Mentioned:
Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Financially Support Flute 360! Robert Dick’s Website The Glissando Headjoint Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick Follow Robert Dick via Facebook! Robert Dick’s Contemporary Flute Week Purchase a keyboard here!Episode 81 – Sponsors:
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