BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FLUTE [Your 1st FLUTE LESSON] | FLUTECOOKIES TUTORIAL

Purpose

• This tutorial is for complete beginners to learn how to play the flute.

🛠️ Flute Setup

• Flute Components: The flute has three parts: head joint, body, and foot joint.

• Assembly: Start with the head joint to simplify sound production. Align the hole of the head joint with the first key on the body.

🎵 Making Sound

• Place your lower lip on the mouthpiece and blow gently across it.

• Tips:

  • Blow softly, like blowing out a candle.

  • Keep your bottom lip attached to the mouthpiece.

💪 Holding the Flute

• Once comfortable with the head joint, assemble the entire flute.

• Hold the flute at a 90-degree angle from your head, supporting it with one hand.

👉 Finger Placement

• Left Hand:

  • Forefinger on the first key.

  • Middle finger on the second key.

  • Ring finger on the third key.

  • Pinky on the foot joint.

  • Thumb on the side key.

• Right Hand:

  • Forefinger on the first key.

  • Middle finger on the second key.

  • Ring finger on the third key.

  • Pinky on the foot joint.

  • Thumb for support.

🎼 First Notes

• Learn these fingerings:

  • G: Thumb, forefinger, middle finger, pinky (right hand).

  • A: Thumb, forefinger, middle finger (right hand).

  • B: Thumb, forefinger, pinky (right hand).

  • C: Forefinger (left hand), pinky (right hand).

  • D: Thumb, middle finger (right hand), ring finger (right hand).

🎶 Simple Song

• Practice playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" using the notes learned.

👅 Tonguing Technique

• Start by practicing the "tu" sound without the flute.

• Add the flute back in while maintaining embouchure and integrate it into the song.

🧹 Cleaning the Flute

• Disassemble the flute by holding the barrel and removing the head and foot joints.

• Use a cleaning cloth to wipe the insides and the keys.

💬 Support

• Viewers are encouraged to ask questions in the comments for further clarification.