Learning the flute

Below is the fingering chart for notes E and F. Watch the video on how to play these new notes

Below is the muss sheet for Mary Had A Little Lamb.  It uses only the 3 notes we learnt from the previous blog, i.e. notes B, A and G. ...

Below are the home keys for each finger. Note that the red X keys are not pressed. The abbreviations are as follows: TH = Left ha...

Below is a picture showing the balance points: The flute sits on the base of the left index finger. This is the Pivot point. The enti...

Below is a picture showing how I align the front edge of the embouchure hole with the centre of the first key. Note the green line. B...

Articulation gives a clearer note. And it also defines the start of the note. To do articulation ( also known as tonguing ), say the syllabl...

Below is the embouchure for playing low notes: Next is the embouchure for playing high notes: Note that the lips are more compr...