Bertrand's School of Music is here to support you with Tips and Tricks for the flute. These quick tip videos target challenges that you may be experiencing in your flute playing. Check out our growing library below for support in your flute playing journey!

General

Is my stand a good height? Reinforcing good posture

What do I do with my instrument when I am in between playing? Rest position

Practice Space 1

I don't feel jazzed about practicing - setting up your practice space

My Flute is rolling out of my hands - Balance/hand position

Tone

My sound is thin - instrument placement lower lip plate

Some Notes Not Working

Some notes don't respond - check for working condition, embouchure, air stream angle

Notes Stop Playing

My notes stop while I play - set your embouchure before playing a note

I can't make sound on the headjoint - Closed off in mouth and throat

I can't make sound on the headjoint - Finding your air stream

I can't make sound on the headjoint - avoid tight corners/smiley embouchure

My tone is airy - smaller embouchure hole, raise soft palate, lower the tongue

I can't hold out long notes - what do I do? Dial in your embouchure

My notes drop - Support that air!

I can't hold out long notes - breathing

Assembly

Instrument Assembly

I'm afraid I am going to bend the keys when I put the instrument together - please help! Instrument Assembly

Addressing Pain

My back hurts when I play - Correct standing/sitting position

My fingers/hands hurt - too much pressure on the keys

My fingers/hands hurt - hand position

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