Update

Sorry but I cannot post any videos of me playing because I'm in the middle of the process of upgrading to an intermediate flute so I won't have it until Thursday or Friday. Once I get music ready and used to my new flute then I be sure to post some videos. It should be by Sunday. I will play some simple songs (i.e. Mary Had A Little Lamb and Hot Cross Buns) and show the first five fingerings. I just got a laptop so I can work whenever. While I'm waiting look at some of these Youtube videos to help:

Flute Basics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbqfYPvOuR4

How to Hold the Flute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6dYx-Glh1o

And check out this page (the person who made the video above ^)

https://www.youtube.com/user/OnlineBandTeacher?feature=watch

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Here's an AMAZING Website for Flute Sheet Music

flutetunes.com

Embouchure

Above is the proper way to position your mouth on the mouthpiece of your flute, also called your embouchure.
When to blow into your flute make sure you are blowing across the hole and not into it.
The way I learned to make a sound it to pretend that you are spitting a piece of rice or whisper "too".
Your bottom lip should be right against the edge of the embouchure hole.
It will take a while to position your moth and make a sound.
Look at yourself in the mirror to make sure you are doing it right.
Good luck!!


P.S. Don't freak out if you don't get it for a while. I didn't either and now I am an awesome flute player if I do say so myself.







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How To Hold Your Flute

This demonstrates how to properly hold the flute. Left hand on top and right hand on bottom. Your flute should always be pointing to your right. Pay very close attention to where the fingers are EXACTLY.









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All Together

This is what your flute should look like put all together.










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Basics #3

These are foot joints. The one with more keys is called a b-foot joint and it is on professional grade flutes and allows you to play the Bb below the staff. The one with less keys is called a c-foot joint and it only allows you to go to the c below the staff. This foot joint comes with a beginner flute.










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Basics #2

This picture is the middle joint of a flute. This is a professional flute so if you have a beginner flute yours will differ because there are holes in this flutes keys. The top part of the middle joint is where it connects with your head joint.
















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Basics #1

This is part of your flute is called the head joint. The oval part is the mouth piece. And the smaller hole inside the mouthpiece is the embouchure hole.



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Update

Sorry it took so long but, I will be posting a basic instructional video within the next day or so. Again, sorry for the wait.

Hello fellow flutists!! My name is McKenzie. I am here to help any flute player with music and the basics of the flute. This blog will include many sources. Whether it be links, videos, music, etc. Make sure to check out this blog that is AMAZING (flutersmusic.blogspot.com)!!! I am currently in the 8th grade. I may not be the best flute player ever but you can help me with that. Please be kind and respectful, fore I am taking my time to help you. I also appreciate you taking time and checking my blog out!! Have fun and explore!!