March Technique Challenge: Reichert

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In honor of a new month and the arrival of Spring, here's a new Technique Challenge to dive deeper into Reichert's Seven Daily Exercises, Op. 5!

first things first...

Reichert's exercises are available as a print version through most flute sheet music retailers.

They are also available as a free, downloadable PDF through IMSLP:

Click Here To Go to IMSLP!

OVERVIEW

As with previous technique challenges, I've provided a practice guide filled with suggestions for practicing each of these exercises. They include varied articulations, styles, tips, and questions for self-observation.

If you are new to these exercises, no need to rush and risk learning mistakes. Consider this a chance to ingrain ease and your best sound at a comfortable tempo.

Always make use of a metronome and record your markings. Should you choose to utilize the Practice Tracker below, you may find it useful to record your metronome markings there.

GOALS + INTENTIONS

Set an intention or goal for your work with these exercises. (Remember that intentions are overall ideas that can be brought into every practice session. Goals are more specific and measurable. Both are important!)

Here are some examples:

Intentions:
- Ingrain Ease
- Observe Physical Movements
- Always Think Musically
- Allow Natural Breath
Goals:
- Apply Compound Triple Tonguing to Number One
- Complete Number Two in One Breath at Quarter Note Equals 60
- Memorize Number 4
- Practice Each on Piccolo with Drone

Practice Videos

I will be sharing my own practice videos on Instagram and Facebook! Please feel free to join in, and be sure to tag me (@joleneflute)!

SCHEDULE

Since there are 7 exercises, I will be posting one per day beginning on Friday, March 2nd.
Once I post practice videos of the first seven exercises, I'll continue to practice one Reichert per day in order for the rest of the month! You're encouraged to post as many or as few videos as you'd like!
P.S. For week two, I'll be doing these on piccolo!