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Paul Edmund-Davies

Lesson 1: Introduction Paul Edmund-Davies Former principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Edmund-Davies presents a series of 5 short video lessons on flute playing, his “Flute Thoughts”. This first video is an introduction to the classes and how to make them work for you. Watch Video	Lesson 2: Breathing Paul Edmund-Davies Former principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Edmund-Davies explains the how the lungs work, how to control your air while playing and techniques for efficiently taking in air. Includes examples of breathing techniques using Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Mozart’s Concerto... Watch Video
Lesson 3: Sonority Paul Edmund-Davies Former principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Edmund-Davies explains what to do with the air in the flute. He explains how to move the air through the flute and apply that technique to music and phrasing. Watch Video	Lesson 4: Articulation Paul Edmund-Davies Former principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Edmund-Davies continues his series of “Flute Thoughts” with an explanation of articulation. He describes the various syllables used in flute playing and how they impact our articulation. He also covers the position of the tongue during... Watch Video
Lesson 5: Finger Control Paul Edmund-Davies Former principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Edmund-Davies continues his series of “Flute Thoughts” with finger control and technique. He covers concepts of how fingers move and work on the flute, as well provides exercises to increase control and speed. Watch Video