Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.
Break weeks Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026 Term 2 No scheduled break week Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
You will learn how to make your first sounds on the flute, then different notes and tunes. You will also begin to read and understand music notation.
What will we cover?
- First sounds on the head joint - embouchure; control of the air stream; improvement of tone; - awareness of posture and breathing; articulation - tonguing and slurring. - how to read music in the treble clef - pitch and rhythm. - how to play a tune - introduction to major and natural minor scales and arpeggios.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- demonstrate the basics of flute technique e.g. embouchure, breathing, tone, tuning - articulate the notes by 'tonguing' and 'slurring' - play an octave of notes with good finger technique - read music - play rhythmically and in tune - understand basic musicianship and music theory - demonstrate basic skills in listening, sight-reading and memorising.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge or experience is needed. The course is for complete beginners and for those who have made a start but want to go back to basics. You do not already need to read music as this will be taught whilst learning to play. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstration and explanation by tutor Group work, playing in unison and in two or three parts Playing individually and with backing tracks or piano accompaniment Class discussion To make progress you will need to practise regularly between classes, ideally at least 20 minutes on at least 4 days a week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Students need their own flute and cleaning accessories. Yamaha, Pearl, Trevor James, Jupiter, All Flutes Plus and Just Flutes are all good beginner brands. Here is some important advice on buying a flute [external website]. Please bring a notebook and pencil.
Please purchase a copy of Rubank Elementary Method for Flute Please purchase your own copy of Malcolm Pollock, Abracadabra Flute3rd ed. (with 2 CDs of backing tracks c.£15 [recommended] / without CDs c.£7.50). You will use this book throughout Level 1.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
product
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/flute-1a1198285Flute 1Ahttps://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/f/l/flute_1a-1024_1.jpg229229GBPInStock/Courses/Courses/Performing arts/Courses/Performing arts/Music/Courses/Performing arts/Music/Winds22851314135113531228513141351<p>Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.</p><p><strong>Break weeks</strong><br/>Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026<br/>Term 2 No scheduled break week<br/>Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027</p>153034903Flute 1A229229https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/f/l/flute_1a-1024_1_1.jpgInStockEveningFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersSep 2026Performing artsME111A229229Flute 1A229160229flute-1a/me111a-2627<p>Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.</p><p><strong>Break weeks</strong><br/>Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026<br/>Term 2 No scheduled break week<br/>Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027</p>0000-Available|2026-09-18 00:00:00You will learn how to make your first sounds on the flute, then different notes and tunes. You will also begin to read and understand music notation.<p>Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.</p><p><strong>Break weeks</strong><br/>Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026<br/>Term 2 No scheduled break week<br/>Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027</p>- First sounds on the head joint<br/>- embouchure; control of the air stream; improvement of tone;<br/>- awareness of posture and breathing; articulation - tonguing and slurring.<br/>- how to read music in the treble clef - pitch and rhythm.<br/>- how to play a tune<br/>- introduction to major and natural minor scales and arpeggios.- demonstrate the basics of flute technique e.g. embouchure, breathing, tone, tuning<br/>- articulate the notes by 'tonguing' and 'slurring'<br/>- play an octave of notes with good finger technique<br/>- read music<br/>- play rhythmically and in tune<br/>- understand basic musicianship and music theory<br/>- demonstrate basic skills in listening, sight-reading and memorising.No previous knowledge or experience is needed. The course is for complete beginners and for those who have made a start but want to go back to basics.<br/>You do not already need to read music as this will be taught whilst learning to play. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.Demonstration and explanation by tutor<br/>Group work, playing in unison and in two or three parts<br/>Playing individually and with backing tracks or piano accompaniment<br/>Class discussion<br/>To make progress you will need to practise regularly between classes, ideally at least 20 minutes on at least 4 days a week.<p>Students need their own flute and cleaning accessories. Yamaha, Pearl, Trevor James, Jupiter, All Flutes Plus and Just Flutes are all good beginner brands. Here is some <a href="https://www.justflutes.com/blog/7-tips-on-choosing-a-beginner-flute" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">important advice on buying a flute</a> [external website].<br/>Please bring a notebook and pencil.</p><p>Please purchase a copy of Rubank Elementary Method for Flute<br/>Please purchase your own copy of <strong>Malcolm Pollock, <em>Abracadabra Flute</em>3rd ed.</strong> (with 2 CDs of backing tracks c.£15 [recommended] / without CDs c.£7.50). You will use this book throughout Level 1.</p>This course leads to <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/flute-1btarget=_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flute 1B</a> next term.MusicWindsvirtual229229160ME111ANONEFri18/09/26 - 04/12/2618:15 - 19:4518:1519:4511 sessions (over 12 weeks)1111 weeks or longerEveningWeekdayKSKeeley StreetBeginnersAvailable courses2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00Sep 2026Performing arts229229Flute 1Aflute-1a/me111a-2627<p>Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.</p><p><strong>Break weeks</strong><br/>Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026<br/>Term 2 No scheduled break week<br/>Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027</p>0000-Available|2026-09-18 00:00:00You will learn how to make your first sounds on the flute, then different notes and tunes. You will also begin to read and understand music notation.<p>Beginners can enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading. Continues to Flute 1B next term.</p><p><strong>Break weeks</strong><br/>Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026<br/>Term 2 No scheduled break week<br/>Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027</p>- First sounds on the head joint<br/>- embouchure; control of the air stream; improvement of tone;<br/>- awareness of posture and breathing; articulation - tonguing and slurring.<br/>- how to read music in the treble clef - pitch and rhythm.<br/>- how to play a tune<br/>- introduction to major and natural minor scales and arpeggios.- demonstrate the basics of flute technique e.g. embouchure, breathing, tone, tuning<br/>- articulate the notes by 'tonguing' and 'slurring'<br/>- play an octave of notes with good finger technique<br/>- read music<br/>- play rhythmically and in tune<br/>- understand basic musicianship and music theory<br/>- demonstrate basic skills in listening, sight-reading and memorising.No previous knowledge or experience is needed. The course is for complete beginners and for those who have made a start but want to go back to basics.<br/>You do not already need to read music as this will be taught whilst learning to play. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.Demonstration and explanation by tutor<br/>Group work, playing in unison and in two or three parts<br/>Playing individually and with backing tracks or piano accompaniment<br/>Class discussion<br/>To make progress you will need to practise regularly between classes, ideally at least 20 minutes on at least 4 days a week.<p>Students need their own flute and cleaning accessories. Yamaha, Pearl, Trevor James, Jupiter, All Flutes Plus and Just Flutes are all good beginner brands. Here is some <a href="https://www.justflutes.com/blog/7-tips-on-choosing-a-beginner-flute" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">important advice on buying a flute</a> [external website].<br/>Please bring a notebook and pencil.</p><p>Please purchase a copy of Rubank Elementary Method for Flute<br/>Please purchase your own copy of <strong>Malcolm Pollock, <em>Abracadabra Flute</em>3rd ed.</strong> (with 2 CDs of backing tracks c.£15 [recommended] / without CDs c.£7.50). You will use this book throughout Level 1.</p>This course leads to <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/flute-1btarget=_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flute 1B</a> next term.MusicWindsconfigurable
