Beginner Flute Diary

In late 2019, I got a flute and began learning it on and off. At the start of 2022, I decided to be more consistent. Now, I have a total of five months practice. The piece is Nocturne, from Absolute Beginners Flute, by Ned Bennett. I thought I’d go for a quiet, relaxing composition for the first video.  YouTube- https://youtu.be/vCOJJangVcY

Beginner Flute Diary - 5 Months

The second entry in my Beginner Flute Diary. It’s a cover of Spring by Vivaldi, from the Four Seasons. 
Video at - https://youtu.be/u_6AXYR8zdY

Beginner Flute Diary - 6 Months

In this track, I’m playing ‘Ку- ку, Ку- ку’ , a Ukrainian Folk song. It’s popular with children, and my Grandad used to sing it to my Mum when she was a little girl. YouTube-  https://youtu.be/pjwOtCw4Rrk

Beginner Flute Diary - 6 Months + 7 Days

A short beginner flute cover of the entry for Greece at Eurovision 2022. It has been amongst the favourites in the earlier odds. Which of this year’s songs should I cover next?
Lyric video at- https://youtu.be/noxvCl2XbME

Die Together- Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord

The latest edition in the Beginner Flute Diary, is a cover of Australia’s entry for Eurovision 2022. Sheldon has appeared on The X Factor, The Voice (both in Australia) and America’s Got Talent. 
YouTube - https://youtu.be/R5JLGkOL7Y8

Not The Same-Sheldon Riley

A short, live, beginner flute cover of the entry for Armenia, in The Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The singer-songwriter and producer qualified from the first semi-final on 10 May. 
YouTube-https://youtu.be/y9YGP4RrpOM

Snap-Rosa Linn

A mini flute cover of Guilty Pleasure by Mia Dimšić. This entry for Croatia is one of the best songs from the semi-final that didn’t qualify.
YouTube- https://youtu.be/AWE6oImAIJ8

The Song That Got Away- Which Track Should Have Made It To The Eurovision Grand Final?

A beginner flute cover of a song from the singer-songwriter’s debut album, ‘I Cry When I Laugh’.
YouTube- https://youtu.be/hZC-Oi71HIg

Take Me Home -Jess Glynne

A beginner flute cover of Ukraine’s winning song for Eurovision 2022. Слава Україні!
Video at- https://youtu.be/EG67ionKWW8

Stefania- Kalush Orchestra 🇺🇦

The third track from the Moroccan singer-songwriter’s EP, ‘Heat’. Here is my instrumental cover of it, eight months in to learning the flute. Currently, I’m working on making the sound less airy and improving the middle register notes. 
Also Stream at: https://youtu.be/A4l_Ejk4YpM

Yacht - ABIR

A medley of a Ukrainian Folk song, Ой ходить сон коло вікон, which my Grandad used to sing to my Mum, and Summertime by pianist and composer, George Gershwin.
Video at: https://youtu.be/xCRZK7Td7j8

Ukrainian Lullaby/ Summertime (Beginner Flute Cover)

Beginner flute cover of ‘Break My Soul’, the first single from Beyoncé’s seventh album, ‘Renaissance’. With a House sound, the track samples ‘Show Me Love’  by Robin S. and ‘Explode’ by Big Freedia.
Video, with lyrics at - https://youtu.be/S1OS3QDpW6w

Beyoncé- Break My Soul

I’m a self-taught flautist (I’ve been learning for nine months) and this is my cover of this track by Indie band Machineheart. Hearing Faouzia’s version is what introduced me to the song, and it’s now one of my favourites. The lyrics are great too. Watch video at: https://youtu.be/tP273xDP94s

Stonecold - Machineheart

This track was the Armenian entry for Eurovision 2022. It has since gone viral on TikTok, with a number of different versions and remixes. I did a beginner flute cover of the song back in May, and thought I’d re-record it, now that I have new recording equipment.
Sped up- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-sped-up
Slowed+reverb- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-slowed-reverb

Rosa Linn - Snap (Normal Speed, Improved Audio)

This track was the Armenian entry for Eurovision 2022. It has since gone viral on TikTok, with a number of different versions and remixes. I did a beginner flute cover of the song back in May, and thought I’d do a sped up interpretation.
Normal speed- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-normal-speed-improved-audio
Slowed +Reverb- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-slowed-reverb

Rosa Linn - Snap (Sped Up)

This track was the Armenian entry for Eurovision 2022. It has since gone viral on TikTok, with a number of different versions and remixes. I did a beginner flute cover of the song back in May, and thought I’d do a slower interpretation. I’ve also re-recorded it at normal tempo, with better audio, and created a sped up version.
Normal speed- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-normal-speed-improved-audio
Sped up- https://soundcloud.com/sophiebrienmusictuition/rosa-linn-snap-sped-up

Rosa Linn - Snap (Slowed + Reverb)

From the singer-songwriter’s EP ‘Call Me’, here is my beginner flute version.
YouTube-https://youtu.be/yTJDigEFWOo

Hurting-Lilly Ahlberg

This song featured on the singer-songwriter’s mixtape, ‘Narrated for You’. Another version of the song is a duet with Alessia Cara.
Video at -https://youtu.be/AFDFMdUYKAQ

Let Me Down Slowly - Alec Benjamin

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Beginner Flute Diary

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