Flute 360 | Episode 80: “The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 2 – Video” (1:16:22)
Today’s episode is a continuation from Episode 79 where Robert Dick extends his discussion on the fundamentals of extended techniques. He talks in great detail about flutter tonguing, whisper/whistle tones, and much more! We hope you enjoy the viewing of this content, and please listen to the other Series 17 episodes for more information (E79-82)!
Episode 80 – Main Points:
- 0:27 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
- 1:21 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
- 1:41 – Topic: Microtones
- 4:34 – Robert shows his Kingma System flute.
- 6:57 – Robert’s Book: “The Other Flute”
- 7:08 – Topic: Micrtonal Segments
- 10:21 – “Think of your flute technique as the lifting of fingers, not the closing.” – Robert
- 13:36 – “Practicing should be joyous! You are doing what you are supposed to be doing. The thing that comes from within! There were plenty of times that I would have to grab myself by the collar and go practice.” – Robert
- 20:02 – Topic: Nose Grease
- 20:19 – Jean-Pierre Rampal, flutist
- 20:31 – Prokofiev, Sonata, Op. 94 for Flute and Piano
- 21:41 – Robert gives his last comments on the topic of glissandi.
- 22:55 – “Your hand is not a bus depot with five parking spots.” – Robert
- 30:14 – Topic: Multiphonics
- 34:00 – Reference made to Episode 79 – Audio & Video Portions
- 37:29 – “The air is the foundation of the sound!” – Robert
- 40:29 – “Your First Multiphonic” – YouTube Video with Robert Dick
- 40:39 – “The Three Types of Multiphonics” – YouTube Video with Robert Dick
- 50:17 – Topic: Whisper/Whistle Tones
- 59:27 – Julius Baker, flutist
- 59:57 – Topic: Flutter Tonguing
- 1:00:03 – Robert Dick gives an exercise on how to flutter tongue if you cannot roll your “R’s.”
- 1:12:00 – Carol Wincenc, flutist & The Waco Symphony Orchestra
- 1:13:20 – Final Comments
- 1:13:50 – Robert Dick Improvises!
- 1:15:15 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions
Episode 80 – Resources Mentioned:
- Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
- Financially Support Flute 360!
- Robert Dick’s Website
- Flutter Tonguing with Robert Dick on Youtube!
- The Glissando Headjoint
- Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
- Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
- Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
- Robert Dick’s Contemporary Flute Week
Episode 80 – Sponsors:
- Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website
- Silver: Contact Heidi for details!
