I am always looking for videos of child prodigies playing flute. There are a lot of very young pianists and violonists, but not many flutist because of some physical ability this instrument requires(as lengh of arms and fingers, breath, embouchure...).

I finally found this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9qvzCc31Ec

She is 7 yo.

WOW!



Dominique

Check out this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9qvzCc31Ec

She plays on a Powell Conservatory model. Those are not light flutes either!

Kara,

This is the exact same link I just gave. Did you mean to put an other one?

Dominique

It would be interesting to track this 7yo flutist to see how/if she develops well. There are some signs of good technical ability in her but I think that the issues that she has playing this piece are primarily a consequence of her size and that a U shaped head could help but they'd not solve the breathing issues. Time will tell.

she is no doubt amazing, but I can't help wondering if the teacher should have her hold off playing a piece like that in public till she can actually do it.. but her poise is remarkable..I just don't see the rush to play a piece sloppily when she could play so many other pieces cleanly, wish the ability to breathe...

she is no doubt amazing, but I can't help wondering if the teacher should have her hold off playing a piece like that in public till she can actually do it.. but her poise is remarkable..I just don't see the rush to play a piece sloppily when she could play so many other pieces cleanly, wish the ability to breathe...

oops.. I thought is was such a great video that is deserved to be posted twice. haha!

she should have the lightest flute available, maybe even curved head flute, I have had a few very young gifted students, but I always wanted them to establish a better tone and intonation before tackling such a piece...

my sister is 8 and just starting but she is not as good as that girl, one of the girls in my year at school started when she is 8 she is now grade 8 and is amazing

Not nearly as impressive as the girl playing Carmen, but I thought this brother and sister videos are pretty good for their ages.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhWAeBCty7k

This boy is pretty good at 7

But his sister plays flight of the bumble bee at 8!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuQVs2Ch1LY&feature=related

Also, my 5 year old wants to play the flute. I picked up a bundy for her to start with, but now see I need a Curved head joint. Im not loaded with cash right now, so is there someplace that might just sell the head joint ? I picked up the flute for $80. Its in great shape. And I still have to pay for lessons, plus my 7 year old is already in violin lessons. So it adds up quick. Im a single Dad with limited funds right now trying to make the best of things. So any advice and tips would be really appreciated.