A flute is an instrument with excellent sound, which can participate in an orchestra, ensemble or be on its own. The flute is also the oldest and most famous musical instrument. The first devices reminiscent of their structure were found in some parts of Western Europe, and they were made many centuries ago. If you want to learn how to play the flute, use the tips below.
Flute selection and cost
Before buying or renting, it is best to first consult your teacher or consult with people who are knowledgeable about this. They will help you find the right tool. The cost of a flute can be 6,000 rubles, or it can exceed 50,000. It depends on what quality she has and what kind of master made it. The cost of materials and the complexity of the work matter. Quality flutes cost from 20,000 rubles.
How to breathe
Breathing is one of the most important aspects. This must be learned by those who want to understand how to play the flute. For beginners, making notes from a flute can be a bit more complicated than from any other, so you should practice squeezing simple sounds out of it before trying to play any melodies.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and head straight, breathing is diaphragmatic (it feels like you are breathing in your stomach). Your chest does not rise, but your stomach. Many have such a breath from birth. But people with chest breathing will be a little hard to get used to. In the first moments, your head may feel slightly dizzy. Let your stomach stick out, but such a breath is right.
How to hold lips
Blow deep but fast. Imagine that you spit husk from a seed or want to blow off a strand of hair that has fallen on your forehead. So the air should come out. Now say poo. Do this and freeze this lip movement on your face. Look at yourself in the mirror. This is how you should put your lips together.
Now at the same time say “poo” and spit out “husk from the seeds.” Make it a lot easier. While playing the flute for beginners is much more difficult, while combining fingers in a certain way and doing such manipulations with the lips. So do not be lazy to practice.
Now, making a sound, blow through the mouthpiece, like through a bottle. Sound is made by breaking into your airflow at the edge of the ear cushion opening. One half of your breath should go over the hole, and the other should move down the groove. It turns out that the air stream is divided in half.
Try to choose the correct lip position. How to do this is said above. But what size and width should have a hole in your lips, you must determine for yourself. You can do this during the game. Do not hold your lips too tight, otherwise do not hold out for long. The mouth gets tired quickly and starts to hurt. And do not expect to get used to it.
How to hold a flute
This will help you learn how to play the flute correctly and without getting tired. The lip hole is near the mouth, and keep the rest of the instrument pointing to the right side in a horizontal position. Mash your left hand by shaking it. The thumb is where you are comfortable. The index one is on the second key, the middle one is on the fourth, the nameless one is on the fifth, and the little finger will rest on the key, which resembles a flat semicircle. You will use your little finger often to find out different notes and fingering.
Remember that your fingers should be just above the holes when you need to "click" on them. No need to pinch holes. But the position on the right hand is less convenient. Occupy the remaining holes with the fingers of your left hand.
Keep in mind that your fingers will feel uncomfortable and unnatural in the first moments. This is completely normal. With practice, you will be more comfortable doing things like playing the flute. Notes will become easier to exit the instrument.
Finger through the holes and blow to remember the sound. In order to learn how to play certain notes on a flute, you need to study pictures that show the correct placement of fingers for each note. Visually easier to learn.
Play every note, practice constantly until you get the right sound. The sound should not be like you are just blowing or whistling, it should be full, with a steady tone.
After you learn to play each note individually, practice playing several notes in a row. To understand how to play the flute correctly, you need to not only read manuals, but also use knowledge in practice. Over time, complicate the task. It doesn’t matter if it is not very beautiful. Learn to smoothly switch from one note to another, then you can play gentle and beautiful melodies.
How to stand
Keep your posture straight, head up and look in front of you, regardless of whether you are sitting or standing. This will help your body open to play longer, sharper notes.
The left leg is slightly in front and directed to the right. The body is at an angle. If you want to transfer weight to one of the legs, do not push it too hard. Try to relax your body. Otherwise, it will only lead to tension and pain during the game.
If using a music stand, make sure it is at eye level. If it is too low, you will have to bend your neck, thereby your breathing will be limited, and again your body will be tense.
Remember that before playing the flute, you need to find out how it is disassembled, since any musical instrument requires care.