Preparing to Play
Although it may be tempting, there are a few steps you must follow before playing your instrument.
Step 1
Sit up straight on the edge of your chair (this will help with your breathing, and give you a clearer, crisp sound)
Step 2
Make a "C" with your left hand so that you form a shelf type shape with your thumb which the flute will rest on.
Step 3
Place your left thumb on the long straight key on the underside of the flute. Move your left hand to the right, and rest the flute at the base of the index finger between the knuckle and first joint.
Step 4
Place the tip of you right thumb on the underside of the flute, between your first and second fingers which rest on the top of the flute
For your convenience, here is a short video on a very experience flutist, playing. . .
Step 1
Sit up straight on the edge of your chair (this will help with your breathing, and give you a clearer, crisp sound)
Step 2
Make a "C" with your left hand so that you form a shelf type shape with your thumb which the flute will rest on.
Step 3
Place your left thumb on the long straight key on the underside of the flute. Move your left hand to the right, and rest the flute at the base of the index finger between the knuckle and first joint.
Step 4
Place the tip of you right thumb on the underside of the flute, between your first and second fingers which rest on the top of the flute
For your convenience, here is a short video on a very experience flutist, playing. . .