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April Clayton - Flute Tube
United States
Registrace 14. 02. 2013
Welcome to my channel! I began Flute Tube during COVID shutdowns, publishing weekly videos for flutists. I plan to continue posting videos on Fridays into the future. If you see that I've missed a video post, don't give up on Flute Tube - COME BACK!!! I will post again soon!
Also, don't be shy about reaching out. Leave a comment or question, find me on social media or through email!
About me:
Concert flutist and Professor April Clayton has performed in major venues around the world. She has been Guest Artist at top music schools including Juilliard, the Ecole Normale and Schola Cantorum in Paris, and many others. Her students have won some of the most prestigious flute competitions, and now perform professionally and teach at major music schools. She was the youngest student to have been admitted to the doctoral program at Juilliard, beginning doctoral studies there at age 21.
"Her tone is stunning... She also plays with dazzling technical proficiency." --American Record Guide
Also, don't be shy about reaching out. Leave a comment or question, find me on social media or through email!
About me:
Concert flutist and Professor April Clayton has performed in major venues around the world. She has been Guest Artist at top music schools including Juilliard, the Ecole Normale and Schola Cantorum in Paris, and many others. Her students have won some of the most prestigious flute competitions, and now perform professionally and teach at major music schools. She was the youngest student to have been admitted to the doctoral program at Juilliard, beginning doctoral studies there at age 21.
"Her tone is stunning... She also plays with dazzling technical proficiency." --American Record Guide
Why Your Brain Should Always Lead the Way - WITH HORSES!! - Flute Tube Note
The more, different ways musicians use to learn and memorize our music, the better. We all learn using slightly different methods. We rely, to different extents, on muscle memory, aural feedback, visual memory, and other means, depending on our aptitudes and backgrounds.
BUT!!!
-----------------Your brain should ALWAYS lead the way!!
Just remember the horse analogy!
During live lessons, I most often give the advice in this video to students as they play their scales. It is SO TEMPTING for music students to search their way through scales by ear, or using muscle memory. I can tell you that my students whose scales are in by far the best shape are those who let their brains lead: what is the key signature? How is this scale formed (intervals, patterns etc)? Is this specific note spelled as F-sharp, or G-flat? Or G, or F-double sharp? It most certainly matters! Try your best NEVER to guess your way, or lead with your ears, through a scale - or anything else. Lead with your brain!
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For more information about me, in case you want to know, here's my website:
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BUT!!!
-----------------Your brain should ALWAYS lead the way!!
Just remember the horse analogy!
During live lessons, I most often give the advice in this video to students as they play their scales. It is SO TEMPTING for music students to search their way through scales by ear, or using muscle memory. I can tell you that my students whose scales are in by far the best shape are those who let their brains lead: what is the key signature? How is this scale formed (intervals, patterns etc)? Is this specific note spelled as F-sharp, or G-flat? Or G, or F-double sharp? It most certainly matters! Try your best NEVER to guess your way, or lead with your ears, through a scale - or anything else. Lead with your brain!
Join our "Flute Tube In Practice" Facebook group here:
groups/705758100402714
For more information about me, in case you want to know, here's my website:
www.aprilclayton.com/
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Flute Tube UNBOXING video - My new CD with Hat Trick! BIG SKY
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In this video I unbox Hat Trick's second CD - Big Sky. Here's an Amazon link to the album, Big Sky, that I discuss in this video. (I am not an Amazon affiliate, and don't get any extra perks if you make purchases from the links I'm including in this video description): www.amazon.com/Big-Sky-Hat-Trick/dp/B0D7T87XC8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NEN2DCOWHLKX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._jWaIBLYwXOdMyByBmR7en1oid2jHZKLGE...
Flute Arpeggio Essentials for Rapid Progress - Flute Tube Note
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Today we discuss how to take the very first steps into the realm of arpeggio practice. If you've never practiced arpeggios - or if you're looking for a new way to introduce arpeggios to your students - this video should give you some ideas. 0:00 Incorporate Arpeggios into Your Practice 0:37 Introducing Mammma Scales 3:20 Simple Triad Practice Links to the videos I mention in this episode: czcam...
Flute Arpeggios, from Basics to Brilliance! - Flute Tube, Episode 95
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Today we go through a set of FOUR arpeggios that I often have my students practice. I tell you what they are.... and I also give you some tips for better practice. If you get used to fingering in the ways that I suggest here, it might at first take patience and a bit of obstinacy to develop new habits. But in the end, your arpeggios will be cleaner, and faster, and IMPRESSIVE! :) 0:00 Get used ...
Recording a CD in Germany - Flute Tube Update
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This video describes the process that my trio, Hat Trick, went through to record our second CD. We decided to do this recording in Bremen Germany. Why?? And how?? I talk about that in this kind-of-long video. (if you find it too long, skip around using the guide below!) I hope I managed to get straight to the info that may be most interesting/useful to You, The Flute Tube Viewers. Perhaps some ...
Gizmo Key Demystified! - Explanation and a Tiny History - Flute Tube Note
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What is a gizmo key? Does your flute have one? If so, do you know why and how to use it? Do you know the history of your gizmo key? Hopefully, even if your gizmo key is not a mystery to you, you can still learn a thing or two about it from this short video! It was created in 1928.... Join our "Flute Tube In Practice" Facebook group here groups/705758100402714 For more information a...
Playing or Teaching a First Multiphonic - Flute Tube Note
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It can sound daunting to try to play two or more notes on the flute at the same time... unless it happens unintentionally! This brief video explains how to get more than one note to speak clearly on your flute at the same time. We also go into the very basic science behind how that works, intentionally aiming our airstream into the flute's headjoint to find each pitch in a multiphonic. Join our...
Flute Tube Update - What's On My Music Stand
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Flute Tube Update - What's On My Music Stand
Right-Hand Pinky's Extra Workload! - SEVEN TIPS for better pinky use - Flute Tube 94
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Right-Hand Pinky's Extra Workload! - SEVEN TIPS for better pinky use - Flute Tube 94
Flute Book Recommendation - Gilbert Technical Flexibility for Flutists - Flute Tube 93
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Flute Book Recommendation - Gilbert Technical Flexibility for Flutists - Flute Tube 93
My Sad, Sad Flute Etude Story - Flute Tube, Episode 93
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My Sad, Sad Flute Etude Story - Flute Tube, Episode 93
Flute Exercise Book Recommendation - Reichert Seven Daily Exercises - Flute Tube, Episode 92
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Flute Exercise Book Recommendation - Reichert Seven Daily Exercises - Flute Tube, Episode 92
Time Perception and Musicians - Flute Tube, Episode 91
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Time Perception and Musicians - Flute Tube, Episode 91
Ten Things NOT To Learn The Hard Way, For Musicians! - Flute Tube 90
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Ten Things NOT To Learn The Hard Way, For Musicians! - Flute Tube 90
Altès Etude No. 26 - April Clayton, flute
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Altès Etude No. 26 - April Clayton, flute
Music Meter Explained - It is NOT a DEMOCRACY! - Flute Tube Note
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Music Meter Explained - It is NOT a DEMOCRACY! - Flute Tube Note
Why To Conduct Yourself, And Your Friends! - Flute Tube, Episode 89
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Why To Conduct Yourself, And Your Friends! - Flute Tube, Episode 89
Pro Rhythm Practice - Flute Tube, Episode 88
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Pro Rhythm Practice - Flute Tube, Episode 88
Altès Etude No. 25 - April Clayton, flute
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Altès Etude No. 25 - April Clayton, flute
Life Changes and My Dead Friends - Flute Tube, Episode 87
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Life Changes and My Dead Friends - Flute Tube, Episode 87
Flute Whistle Tones Practice - Flute Tube, Episode 86
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Flute Whistle Tones Practice - Flute Tube, Episode 86
Harmonics Exercises for YOU! - Flute Tube, Episode 85
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Harmonics Exercises for YOU! - Flute Tube, Episode 85
The Mathematics of Harmonics - Flute Tube, Episode 84
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The Mathematics of Harmonics - Flute Tube, Episode 84
How NOT to Fight Tension! - Part Two: TONE STUDIES - Flute Tube 83
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How NOT to Fight Tension! - Part Two: TONE STUDIES - Flute Tube 83
How NOT to Fight Tension! - Flute Tube, Episode 82
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How NOT to Fight Tension! - Flute Tube, Episode 82
Altès Etude No. 24 - April Clayton, flute
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Altès Etude No. 24 - April Clayton, flute
Beethoven, Piccolo, and World Peace - Flute Tube 81
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Beethoven, Piccolo, and World Peace - Flute Tube 81
And the all-time favorite "Would April Clayton make a dime in music without a D.M.A.?"
Hahaha oh I hope so!! It would be too sad if all the musicians out there needed a DMA to make a dime! 😳😂
Love Debost
That is an appropriate response - me, too! ❤
You always make learning from you cool and fun!!!👍😎
Aw, thanks so much - I try 😅
Wow ! You are an amazing flautist April !❤
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
I've been a musician all my life, but I'm a beginner on the flute. These tips are gold. Thank you!!! Now if I can just figure out how to get my main pinky knuckle to stop locking...
Thanks for the nice comment! Sometimes people like to do exercises on piano to reinforce "curling" finger positions rather than locked joints... if you have piano background, something like Hanon #1 and really focusing on rounded pinkies might help.... Good luck with your flute!
Hiya i see a lot of videos for beginners about single tonguing but as an intermediate player im looking for a way to improve my single tonguing for those fast passages that dont require double tonguing but are difficult to get clear articulation on. I was wondering if you have any advice for this.
Thanks for the comment! It would be a great video idea to talk about fast single tonguing. I'm going to put that on my list! In the meantime, I do have a full-length video on getting the best single tongue placement, etc that you can. If you haven't already come across it, here's the link: czcams.com/video/mcsChkMq6us/video.html
Great advice thank you!!
Glad if it was helpful!
This is powerful and convincing advice!
Thanks, MIchael! Hope you're well!
great advice from a real teacher!
I appreciate that! ❤
Really... Awesome... Feeling fantastic 😊
Glad to hear that 😊
Very amazing 👍👏👏👏
Thanks for the visit!
Agree.....the analogy of riding a horse is really effective!!!
Not to imply that horses don't have brains.... but.... you know what I'm getting at 😄
Wind instrumentalist, perhaps!!!
Perhaps that's a tad more vague, but sure, definitely is accurate! 🙂
Thank you for your always wonderful and heartwarming performance, April. Such a continuous, warm, smooth, elegant and gentle performance, full of lively energy and heartfelt performance. Please continue to listen to many wonderful things. Have a great weekend and much happiness! Satoru
Great analogy, and compellingly told story!
Thanks for watching, Doc!
Nice video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Haha! Great story... and I love how you told it!!!
I kind of felt like I was reliving the experience of that old competition - wonder why? 😅
Amazing video! So helpful 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching, Nadia!
Great way to present this important topic 👌
I think it helps to separate the "actors" of the human and the horse? At least that's what I tell myself! 😄
Great advice. 👍 When we practice with our brain focused slightly ahead, it'll lead the way when we perform.❤
Yes! That's the 5-second version of this video! 👏😂
Oh my goodness, scary but useful story! And GREAT analogy!!
It was scary! I probably should've mentioned, but perhaps it became apparent in my story, that I was playing from memory. 😅
I like her
Bro is that the Gordon Jacob at the beginning? I played that recently and like no one plays that what LMAOO IT IS
Good ear! Yes, with a really short introduction.... 😳
Wowww, congrats on releasing this CD and wishing you very very good sales result for it!
I've been wondering about this for years. That nagging feeling that I'm using the wrong Bb fingering is now cleared up. Take 5 is a piece that uses all 3 Bb fingerings.The A Section uses all Thumb Bbs. The bridge uses 1-1 and the Trill key Bb. Fun melody to play also.
I met a friend in Logan and we’re playing a duet in a church meeting. She was talking about wanting to have better breath support. I was so glad that I could share your videos with her because they’re fantastic. I miss being one of your students at Snow 💜
Thanks for the nice comment! And for referring a flute friend to Flute Tube! I enjoyed being one of your teachers at Snow, and hope you continue to do lots with your flute!
Awesome master teacher! love your work!
One more... Members in family ...awesome
I am filled with gratitude for your heartwarming support and wonderful comments. Elegant, sleek, smooth, soft and gorgeous. I look forward to more expressive and interesting performances in the future. Have a great weekend and many successes.
Thanks so much. The minor scales in EJ4 have bothered me for awhile. Finally I can get the whole clear picture about the minor scales in EJ4. My notes for the reference in the future: 1. Minor scales are based on melodic scale. 2. Three harmonic minors are strategically used on three parts to emphasize or reinforce new tonic. (transition, 1st descending, last descending) 3. Two pull-downs on melodic ascending 4. One pull-up on melodic descending
So glad if the discussion here helped make T&G #4 minor scales a little easier to decipher. They are much more difficult than majors in this exercise! Have fun with the Gammes Game. 🙂
Congratulations!! And a super unboxing video too.. well done! 🎈📦💿
Thank you! 🤗 So nice to wrap up (while unboxing) such a big, demanding project! 🎁
Thank you also for creating physical media! Great job!
Congratulations on your new album!! 🎉🎶
Thank you!! And I really like to have physical CDs, myself. 🙂❤
Your CDs look marvelous ✨️ ❤
Thank you! I think they are! 😃
You look marvelous.
Bravi for causing the creation of new music !!
Thank you on behalf of Hat Trick. I think that's always an important thing to do!
Listened to the Meyer piece at the link you left. Wow such an interesting piece!
Yes indeed! We're very happy that we were able to do this premiere recording of the piece!
Thanks for the unboxing video!! For those curious about the featured audio clips in the background, they are: 0:00-1:04 David Bruce, "The Eye of Night," II. Tenderly; 1:33-2:38 David Bruce, "The Eye of Night," I. Tenderly, Sensual, Quietly Plaintive 3:08-3:57 Jessica Meyer, "My Heart is the Churning Sea;" 4:00-5:05 David Bruce, "The Eye of Night," IV. Senza vibrato, viol-like - A tempo - Hushed, with great inner intensity-Calmo [Featuring April on BASS FLUTE!!!]; 6:02-6:53 Arnold Bax, "Elegiac Trio;" 7:20-8:22 Angélica Negrón, "Drawings for Meyoko."
Thanks for adding the detail! I picked these audio clips unscientifically, quickly choosing a few places I felt intuitively that people might find interesting to hear - as I imagine you (David, violist on the CD) would've guessed. 🙂
I love the sound of flute and harp together, and am excited to listen to this trio with viola too! Thanks for posting and I will pre-order 🙂
If you are less familiar with flute-viola-harp repertoire, you should definitely check it out! I love the sound of this combination of instruments. Made popular by Debussy! ❤
Thank you, teacher. 🙂 I'm am a beginner and trying to get a consistent solid sound that is not airy, or even get a sound at all when playing low C and B finger combinations. I also find myself gripping the flute too tightly------( Tension is real and a beast!👀 ). I do play the 🎹 already . So my little pinky finger is not a total lightweight. I'm trying to be aware of how I am holding it (the flute) and to avoid putting unnecessary force on the instrument, but it is really hard to keep these important factors front-and-center. 😩. By the way, 👍😎, this was very informative!!! SENSATIONAL, !!!! In fact, I have never heard these instructions anywhere, yet.
Thanks for the comment. I'm so glad this video was useful! Good luck with your flute practice, and especially your rh pinky! 🙂
@@AprilClaytonflute Thank you.🙂
You get so relevant that you become irrelevant
I love it when those wacky composers trash talk each other😂
And they have to be extra clever about it! 😂 Happy Fourth!
This is insanely awesome!!!❤ Bravo 👏 👏 👏 maestro!!! I had to listen 🎶 to this 5 timed in a row!!😮
Aw, thanks for listening and for the nice comment!
I've never thought of it this way but it makes so much sense!
Definitely, things that work best when done together!
Ohhhhhh...! :D
VIENNA!!! <3
Oh, what if kiddos trying to learn to walk never let themselves make a mistake! Or tried to improve their skills? They'd be crawling their whole lives long!!
YES - surely we are trapped if we can't make on-the-spot, improvised decisions that work - and mean we can successfully make a larger musical phrase!
Wow, Professor Clayton! You never cease to impress me. I just love this!!😂🤣🤣 ❤
Thanks for watching! 😃
This is a great perspective on making progress when you are at a more advanced level.