Irish Flute Lesson: Willie Coleman's Jig [Advanced Ornamentation]

Learn advanced Irish flute techniques including complex ornamentation, variation and phrasing with Irish flute master Niall Keegan - step by step.

00:00 Introduction
01:13 Whole tune demo
02:22 Learning the tune phrase by phrase
05:17 Ornamentation basics
06:23 Basic ornamentation exercises
10:05 Short roll exercise
11:59 Ornamentation options for the second half of the first part


Download free mp3 and sheet music for Willie Coleman's jig here: https://www.oaim.ie/flute/expert-iris...
The course 'Expert Irish Flute Technique' is aimed at the more advanced flute player who would like to specifically target and develop technique in the context of ten tunes. Students will address ornamentation, leaning more complex forms and attempt a greater density of ornamental practice. They will also be introduced to a number of different forms of articulation and techniques of emphasis and duration as well as examining strategies for variation and approaches to phrasing. Students will also specifically target the use of keys through the adaption of known repertoire and will be introduced to exercises to engage develop tone, dexterity, and stamina. The styles of many of the great flute players from the Irish tradition are discussed and referred to throughout the course. This is a stunning course for serious flute players, more like a flute master-class.

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