Watch the videos below and follow along to learn how to assemble your flute, hold it properly with your left and right hands, and create a clear sound.
Flute Assembly
2. Flute Aperture
3. Headjoint Placement
4. First Headjoint Sounds
5. Full Instrument Sounds
6. Right Hand Position
7. Left Hand Position
Use the checklist on the left to work on your flute embouchure.
Always start with the headjoint first before assembling your flute.
Remember, it will take lots of practice and patience before you get a clear sound on your flute!
Use the pictures below to guide you in creating proper flute embouchure! Remember, embouchure means the way in which a player applies the mouth to the mouthpiece.
Known for his technical mastery and expressive playing, Galway is often called "The Man with the Golden Flute."
A groundbreaking flutist best known for combining beatboxing with flute playing, a style he pioneered and popularized.
A singer, rapper, and flutist, Lizzo has helped bring the flute into the pop spotlight. Here she is visiting the flute vault at the Library of Congress.