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Within the framework of the Erasmus + project, we had a lesson - practicum on the block flute, a musical instrument used to have some
individual activities. The lesson was delivered for the children from Musical Art Centre "Divizi".

THE LESSON TITLE: The block flute instrument - sound extraction techniques for young learners

THE AIMS: to develop some skills of creating basic sounds applicable to children in their initial stage of education

The TASKS:

- familiarizing with the block flute instrument - the history of the instrument, types of block flutes - basic concepts of body
positioning, sound extraction, articulation and air distribution techniques;

- introducing general concepts of studying the block flute music;

- acquiring basic knowledge and skills of playing a wind musical instrument and the possibility of teaching beginners -
instructions for finding a relevant repertoire from different eras and musical styles.

LESSON PLAN

The preparation of the lesson included:

- the provision of individual instruments for all participants as well as the mandatory disinfection of the musical
instruments;

- folders for all participants with musical notation in the methodological sequence for the initial stage of learning;

- a demonstration given by a child studying the block flute /the body position, methods of sound extraction as well as
performance of artistic material/;

- arranging the piano accompaniment, as well as singback for some of the pieces.

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