Developing Breathing Creatively

In this group flute lesson, the teacher uses a prop to develop the breathing.

Props can be a creative way to encourage students to 'connect' with the physical feelings of 'how' to do something new on the instrument, particularly where there is a need for differentiation in the lesson grouping. Props in whole class teaching can be very effective tools for instrumental teaching offering opportunities for the teacher to assess the learning needs of the class without the use of the instrument.