watching a video of my 1st performance! 15 yrs ago vs now |  

katieflute you played it so well though!

Awww I love you so much 💖

@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖

@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖

@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖

@deven baggett Same

same but i was born in 2005

Cool dude

omg it was a day after my exact birthday

I was born exactly 25 days after. :)

That's wild

You should show her this

bullshit.

Nothing we watch katies videos together @ lessons sometimes ☺️😂

Nathan Wall omg

@@iamtryingmybest8230 bahahaha-

i was looking for this comment as soon as she did that lmao

omg yea, that would be me

Just make sure it’s not your flute that’s the issue! Any slight problem can greatly affect such high notes coming out. Otherwise, whatever you may doing wrong probably can be easily fixed, in order for you to get out a high b flat

I could never get the B out of my flute... but neither my teacher so I guess it was always a flute issue..

@@avar7314 I've only been playing flute for a couple of years and it's the same with me, perhaps they're talking about a higher B flat.

I have been playing for a year only and I can get the highest C out

사나 that’s what I mean, like the highest Bb

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

Question did you start through a private teacher or public school band? I started through band and I'm really good for someone who started through band but taking a semester of private flute lessons in college took my played up a notch.

@@TheKatiebugsTTV public bc I have over controlling broke but rich asf parents

@@jelly6077 if you continue playing into college take lessons. It'll take your playing from a moderate level to a top level. And a teacher will work with you on technique and proper air support, posture, embouchure placement, etc. A public school band setting isn't going to do that for you. I didn't know until college that my right thumb was position was wrong and that it was slowing my playing down. I've learned so much more from a private lesson teacher than I ever did from my band director in hs. If music is something you want to go to school for private lessons is a must investment. That and a good quality flute. My starter flute was a Yamaha and it was good but it wasn't good enough for the level I'm wanting to play at. So when I could I invested in a Gemeinhardt flute, gold lip plate, silver, open hole, and a b foot joint. Best investment and I'm so comfortable with the brand. I love my flute now.

OMG ME.. I MEAN NOT QUITE. But I'm in a Music Degree this hurts mah feels 😂

Todomo the thing about me is I get extreme anxiety attack when I’m playing by myself idk any ways to cooperate that :(

ɐupɹǝʍ ʞᴉɯ yeah with the other two flutes in my band i play out and all but as soon as either one of them stops playing for some reason or one is out of school it’s just so painful.

Todomo Dang I play clarinet

Im right now at 3 years of experience in my clarinet and I love solo work :p.

ive been playing violin since 7th and im in tenth, i almost gave myself a heart attack having to play a part, not even a whole song, but a part to a class of like 11 kids lmfao

I have played clarinet for 3 years know to! I don't really struggling with the high notes except for ones like high d flat😂 The trick is to blow alot of fast air and cover all the wholes

This. 100%. Work on my fast focused air. 😄

I've played for 2, this is my 3rd year and I feel that struggle. Looks at "A Christmas Festival " by Leroy Anderson. The 1st clarinet part is.... my death.

_ _MaeTheGay_ _ 1st year and high notes are easy (I just started 2 months ago ) and I'm in 5the grade *dabs*

callie Bergeron are you talking about just going about the break (clarion) or going full on altissimo register

Imagine one of the students sees this…

@@CreativeName2 Yeah, they might even practice for a change. 🙃

@@kenanjabr1992damn! now i know teachers talk about us for sure. already knew they did 💀 just officially convinced myself!

@@skitterskk Haha I still love them, but yes: we all shit talk students sometimes 😂

@@kenanjabr1992 whyyy😭😭

Abby I WAS JUST THINKING THAT WHEN I READ THIS LMAO

Annika Jawanda haha

From being ang geek and became a pretty lady

Is not a glow up, she was a KID and now she is a GROWN women

yes duh!?!

@@calvinhines8846 15 is not old lmao

Shelby Hiromi best of luck returning to music!!

I just returned to music this past month. I started in 8th grade and was just tossed into a band class. Never received lessons, never owned my own flute. In high school band, I was self conscious too but the band program was so underfunded and undersupported we usually had an avg of 2/3 flute players and there was one year where I was literally the only flute player (we resorted to being a jazz ensemble haha.) After high school I didn't have a flute anymore and would occasionally play on a shitty one my friend had. I missed it so much but didn't have the money to cough up to rent one. This year, at 21 (4th year in college) I mustered up the motivation and decided to rent a flute and play again (it helps that at my uni there are free flute lessons for nonmajors) and although I get frustrated at my sound quality I have been so happy and am improving so much by having someone guiding me, giving me helpful tips, and playing with me. We all don't have the privilege of having a teacher. (I know there's RU-vid but it's nice to have someone physically there)

yasmine rodriguez I’m actually starting the clarinet this year ( I’m in 8th grade so I’m starting super late) and I’m going to do high school band which is going to super advanced for me so wish me luck haha

We can’t all be professionals. Play your flute even if you are not great. Music is for all. Play for yourself and enjoy.

I started when I was about 12-13 but got serious when I joined a youth orchestra and was playing at a decent grade level. Then I stopped playing in college but now I'm getting back to it and my technique is starting to come back after intensive practice. I'm also contemplating lessons and a new flute. So it's never too late to go back !! :) Good luck in whatever you choose to do.

When I first started out, my teacher and I was working on the head joint for a while. She was teaching me about my embouchure and stuff, so I recommend that? Idk what I’m saying lmao

I been practicing with the book and it actually helps if you practice like a hour or 2, also practice your scale

Hi! Flute here. I know it's not a video, but here's some tips. •Work on your embouchure (can't spell it well, sorry) as one of your first steps. Even if you can easily remember the fingerings, you won't be able to get a proper sound out if you don't position your mouth right. •Start learning notes that are on the scale first. I learned B flat, A, and G first. Then, I would recommend doing slightly higher and lower notes, and gradually expanding your range. You will have to change the shape of your mouth slightly depending on the note. •Dont give up, even if it's hard. I couldn't get a proper sound out if a flute for a while after I started. It took me a bit to be able to low and really high notes, too. •Work on your air flow and breathing. You will most likely get light headed. That's normal. Adjust how much air you use based on the note. Find what works. •Learn basic pieces and songs first. Don't immediately go for Beethoven and Mozart and such. Work on the basics first, eventually, you'll be able to play harder songs. •Scales. Learn them. They are great for warming up, getting ready, etc. •Always warm up before you tune. Play for a bit until your flute is warm, then tune, either based off of other flutes, an app, or one of the ones they often have in band rooms. If you tune before you warm up, your flute can become slightly off (it either becomes flat or sharp. I can't remember). Good luck if you do start flute!

When I got my flute my teacher would make us practice on the head joint by covering the end and blowing into it until you got a steady sound

You should check out @the flute channel

Austin Kennedy good luck! :)

Austin Kennedy ahhh good luck and have fun!! :)

Austin Kennedy good luck man you got this 👍🏼

Good Luck

i hope you do great!!!

C.A.Z Equestrian omg😂😂😂

She had private lessons with a flute instructor (I think), in a band the focus is more on the band as a whole and not on each individual player.

A. The flute is hard (your talking to a flute) because of the amount of keys on the instrument compared to brass at least AND using the most air (that is a fact any if you want to argue then fight me) B.Shes Katie flute and she's magic

just a egg with internet who also likes cats the keys don’t really matter, but amount of air sure

@@brandonm7952 well compared to other woodwinds it doesn't but compared to brass... No offense, don't mean to be rude, I just can't say it nicer.

@@katelynnfrevel3255 the amount of keys make it "easier" to play. Instead of having to use your mouth or tongue for pitches you just move your fingers. This isnt to say the flute isnt harder/easier than other instruments

Paola Jaime I didn’t want to point it out!!! It was bothering me so much

Paola Jaime I’ve been playing for 3 years and I still have a terrible flute angle 😂

my angle is pretty good when i’m sitting but if i stand up i’m as good as dead

well tbh it’s better for tone if the flute is angled downwards a bit. but yeah, to marching band standards, this is a terrible flute angle lol

Paola Jaime i was hoping someone besides me would notice

letirz she probably had private lessons

It also clicks faster for some people.

Kalina B PRACTICE!!!

I N T E R E S T I N G

@@datnguyen3441 Just practice! I have played for four years and am currently in 8th grade. My teacher is trying to see if I can audition for state honor band!

@@blehblblehbl7535 I hope you made it!!! Or make it, I almost teared up the first time I found out I was in states

@@lydia7177 Ahh thank you but he forgot to ask so I don't think it will happen. But I made it into the district honor band and was first chair flute. My concert was two days ago and it was really exciting. Almost got me tearing up when I found out I got first chair

Brass is still really hard!

Yna Manzano omg thank you

The thing about flute angle is that it's highly dependent on the flautist. They want you to keep it parallel to the ground in marching band because the flute is a very visual instrument, and everyone needs to look the same. But, in concert band, the best for your tone quality and sound isn't going to be parallel to the ground like in marching band. Have you seen Dennis Bouriakov's flute angle? Most band directors should understand that : )

@@Ms2gymnasticsgirls It can be hard on the neck though (Not saying you`re wrong, just adding my opinion into the mix)

Keeping the flute parallel to the ground can be so taxing on your back. I think her flute was tilted a bit too much but tilting helps a lot with shoulder and elbows.

Lea true. I’m in a marching band and oh my god my back is done with life. I had a neck spasm once and it hurt so bad but I couldn’t bring my flute down because tHe DrUm MaJoRs HaNdS aRe StiLl Up

Amelie Cicirello Omgggg

So you must be 15 years old 😳 am I wrong ? 😥 Mathematics 🤯

Art _with_badreya huh?

Art _with_badreya you are stupid child She’s saying she’s 13 and this was before she was born so most likely she was born in 2006 or 2005

Art _with_badreya what....😂

How did you get on with it?

How did it go?

Soooo..... how’d it gooo?

It’s been another 11 months before the last reply so. How did your audition go?

3 years later… How did it go?

Omg that makes me so happy!!! Congratulations!!! :)

Valerie Davila 💖☺️