How to get rid of the AIR in your sound
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- Not happy with your flute sound? I give all my secrets in this video about how to get rid of air in your sound and get a great flute sound. These tips can help beginner flute players all the way to pro. THE FLUTE COURSE IS OUT! If you're just starting on the flute go and take a look at my beginner flute course at musogy.com Learn the Flute with me! If you're a beginner these courses will help you master Tone, Breathing, Posture, Sight-Reading, Rhythm and more. This 15 lesson course will start any new flutist on the right track, even if you're starting up from a long hiatus it can be a good refresher.
Flute Sound production is something we all need help with from time to time so you might have to watch this twice. Will talk about learning to listen to your favorite note, singing in the flute and harmonics. With very helpful exercises that will launch your sound to a whole new level!
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Think you have to much air in your flute sound?
Do you sometimes think:
"My flute sounds airy" or "My Flute has too much air"
Then this video is for you.
All these tips are a surefire way to a clear and awesome sounding flute tone. Practice these flute exercises and you'll be amazed by the results.
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The Flute Channel It was helpful as always, thank you so much 😍❤️
so that happy that it helped! Thanks for watching Arina!
The Flute Channel flute for life❤️ I have played that first song before😂👍🏼
My favorite exercises for a great tone is lots and lots of long notes, through the entire range, fortissimo and pianno.
The Flute Channel this video helped me alot
"First you're gonna choose notes where you think you sound best on"
Ohhh boi... that's gonna be tough lol
Usui Takumi same(no face)
Mine has always been F or D, not that I do well. Just the best of the worst.
Mine is E flat.
Mines c
This helped my notes become less airy I’ve been playing for about 2 years and nobody has really taught tone or stuff like this...so this made me happy
SO happy it worked out for you! Keep it up and itll be smooth sailing! Thanks for watching and I hope you can come back and watch more videos and feel free to ask questions anytime!
Me too
same
I've fallen down the rabbithole that is educational CZcams and I'm starting to realize that almost all professional flute players have a very similar facial structure. All those dimples and indents weren't just my band teacher's face, those are flute muscles.
Naturally, I now strive to have those muscles be visible when I'm at least playing, because I feel like the best embouchures are ones with those muscles engaged.
muscles should be engaged, thats for sure. I would loosely associated dimples or indents to that. Most of the muscles come directly from the lips which have 100's of individual muscles that work in tandem with each other. I recall a great diagram of the lips and its muscles it paints quite a picture on how it all works. I would always try to have the most neutral embouchure, by introducing more elements like check muscles etc could introduce more problems down the road.
I hope you read her comment gabe, it will give you infinitely more results than attempting to create dimples in your cheeks, which is not something worth paying attention to at all if you want to improve.
I am afraid you are on the completely wrong track with that "observation", dear Gabe. Check out some videos from Pahud and compare it directly with Bouriakov (most extreme example). Compare Rampal to Nicolet. Look at Galway, Bennet or Trevor Wye --> all different. Make your own observations with yourself but maybe change the strategie: 1. First of all use your ears for controlling the results. 2. change one parameter at a time: form of your lips, shape of your mouth/throat etc., blowing angle and control the results with your ears only. 3. If you like to check it out in front of the mirror, do it after you can hear your "achievement". --> good luck and much fun!
@@flutechannel I think that's a good point: the most "neutral" or most natural embouchure (or lip-shape) according to everyone's own physiognomie. The more natural (or relaxed) we are the more "capacity" we have left, to correct things while playing. But after all I still think: flute isn't a "lip-instrument" nore an "embouchure- instrument", it's a "wind-instrument"! So the question to be asked is "how do we get the air most efficiently into the instrument to get the most beaautiful results". --> As a practical exercise I like your "central-tone" and "over-tone"/"flageolet"-exercises most. Similar to your central tone-exercise I like to use small melodical excerpts to go chromatically through the whole range of the flute.
@@dirkboriskestel8499 yes, air, air and more air. Im happy my exercises help Dirk! Happy practicing!
Nothing more frustrating than playing flute for 5 years and still having bad tone quality
yes this is me right now!!!!
Same
I’ve been playing for six years and for the past year (lockdown yk) I’ve been super frustrated with my tone
Not to mention I got braces, which is holding me back a lot :(
@@caratasmr7291 same
Same struggle for 3 years ughhhh
I play the clarinet why am I watching this
Makenna Logsdon because you want to join the bright side
hahaha i play the violin, i can relate
Scram! Git! *chases away with broom*
Wait if you play multiple instruments?
Post-Modern Czechoslovakian War Factory I play multiple instruments from brass to percussion but never played winds before.
she explains soo nicely
awww thanks! Happy you enjoyed the video!
@@flutechannel no problem!
How to get rid of the air sound: Don't Breathe, that simple
If only it were that simple
thanks that helped a lot
Aaaaaaa, no
I mean, it works
ROY WOWS
It could work, if u want us to suffocate while playing.
This is soo helpful, for a whole year I thought my flute was broken 😅
Oh my, well I'm happy to have help! thanks for watching!
Just starting out at the ripe old age of 71 !! This lesson is great and inspiring ! I want to develop a good tone before anything else,i've subscribed to your channel and will be checking out all your other posts !! Merci beaucoup du tout coeur ? (Franglais ) !!
Its a pleasure Tony, thanks for joining in the community!
That's Awesome, I'm new tkghis as well, never played before, I m teaching myself to play Irish penny whistle
I"m the opposite, I started in 4th grade, went through junior high, then just played at home for fun, and finally quit altogether around 20 years old. I'm 37 now, I'm sort of wanting to pick it back up.LOL
@@Trakehner20 if you havent yet, you should definitely pick it back up. I picked it back up at 28 after not playing for 12 years. I started in 5th grade. Then in my junior year I became a rotation player between flute and alto sax but primarily played the sax junior and senior year. Walking out of jazz band on my last day of my senior year was very emotional. So yeah, do it. I'm 3 weeks in to playing again and it feels so dang good.
Opto Minster, that's inspiring. Good for you! I'd love an update if you have one.
Sometimes I don't mind an airy tone. Especially when playing slow jazz songs
OMG Totally! Its all about putting it the right type of music. Thanks for watching!
my low c has never sounded better after trying the first exercise. thank you so much. ❤️
Thats so awesome! Love it! thanks for watching and tryin it out Olivia!
When I hit certain notes it seems like my flute is barely making any noise
I tend to cramp myself. Singing in the flute helps me relax and the sound gets a lot better. I did that today, five minutes before my weekly flute lesson. After playing the intended Etude only once in the flute lesson, my teacher said she could not fault it. This has never happened to me before! Thanks a lot for your valuable tips!
Aww thats so awesome! Glad to hear! Breathing exercise without the flute once a day can be so healthy for both flute playing and the body. Singing and playing the flute is really an awesome and special technique everyone should know. Thanks for watching Andre! wishing you all the best.
You are an excellent teacher. Congratulations.
Aww Marcelo, that is very nice of you to say! Thanks for watching!
This was extremely helpful! I struggle with clear tone because as I play higher notes I tend to play them louder because I lose the ability to keep my air flow sustained. I will definitely incorporate this into my practice routine. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!
Your so welcome Courtney! Let me know in the future if it helped! Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again soon
My instrument also sounds a bit airy...
But i play percussion
I came across this channel by accident and I immediately subscribed! I learned to play flute over 30 years ago - played occasionally just so I didn't forget how - but I am wanting to start playing more regularly. I love your lessons.
Aww thanks! We have alot of videos! So you better binge : P but really thanks for subbing it means a lot and I do hope to see you in the comments again!
Woaw, it's impressive how your english is easily understandable (I'm a french guy). Your channel is very interesting, and I thank you for all the work you put in it :)
Aww thanks! Im really happy im able to help out. Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again! bonne journée
This video helped me so much with tone now every person and judge I play for has told me that I have very good tone. thank you so much! 😊
I play the flute about 1 year and that helped me a lot! Thank you so much🌻
I picked up my flute today for the first time in years and stumbled onto your video. Thank you SO very much! I don't think my sound has ever been this clean! God bless you!
Thank you Amelie! This is great! I just started playing, it all makes so much sense the way you explain it 🙌💥
I like the singing with the notes and the interference notes - cool !
I really like your lessons! For some reason it's so calming and it's everything i'm looking for!
awww thanks ellie it really makes me happy that your enjoying my lessons, thanks!
I need to keep coming back to this video to rectify my sound every now and then. Very helpful video. Thank you very much
Im so glad Stathis! If you found value in my advice I do hope you would consider joining our Patreon patreon.com/theflutechannel It is a place where you can learn even more and help us directly with your generous support. Happy Practicing!
I used to play the flute very well when I was in elementary and middle school and then stored it away forever. I just recently started to pick it up again and it has brought me so much joy to relearn. This definitely helped my low C. And I'll be watching more of your video! Thank you! :)
Glad to see you picking it up again! Happy to help anytime! Thanks for watching!
This video has helped me a lot, you guy explain so clearly
Your lessons help me so much. Thank you. I really like you videos. :)
Im getting my first flute this weekend! I have no idea how to play the flute. I play clarinet so this will be quite different for me. So i will definitely be watching your channel a lot for the best tips!
I am a intermediate returning adult and this has help me immensely. Thank you :)
So glad I could help! Never hesitate to ask questions and will try to get to them. Be sure to subscribe for more videos! - Amelie
Your videos are so helpful!! I have been playing flute for four years and your videos have helped a lot! Can you do a video on beautiful pieces that different levels of flute players can play? By the way I absolutely love your vibrato.
I tried to hum while playing the flute a few weeks ago and now i find out it is actually a thing!
Hi I'm abeginer means few years .sound great & you r a great teacher
Thank you so much. I stopped taking some refresher lessons at the time of the pandemic and my flute instructor had given me these drills, but over time, I had forgotten how to do them. You explained so well. It all came back. Thank you, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Love the tips. I will be adding harmonics to my practice.
Thats great Little Lady! Im happy you found it useful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! I needed this!
my pleasure!
Singing in your flute is amazing! This video is an actual miracle! I have been trying these tips for days and already hear a difference! Thank you Flute Channel!
So happy you find it helpful! Be sure to consider helping us out over on our patreon or buy some merch. All the information is in the description above! It would mean the world and helps us tremendously!
The singing while playing was so spot on
Thank you, Amelie! This really helped me improve the quality of my sound, specially this exercise of singing together with the note. This one gave me a deep perception of the sound, because I can feel it reverberating all over my body.
Really happy we could help Daniel! Happy practicing and have a great weekend!
Thanks this helped me alot !
This is all really useful!, the harmonics blew my mind
Really glad you enjoyed it!
Great exercises and tips! Thank you!
Thank you for the video, very useful
A wonderfully clear lesson and great insights for me, I'm just beginning jazz flute. Thank you soooo much..
It’s my pleasure, thanks for watching and be sure to look out for more videos.
thank you. it was very enlightening.
Excellent!
Thank you.
Learning so much thanks for all you are teaching in your videos
Hi Jeniffer! You're very welcome! We have a lot of them, be sure to watch them all ;) Plus more planned ahead. Always feel free to comment and if you have any requests just let us know! Happy practicing!
This helped me a lot, I had a bunch of air sounds in my flute when I played, I had two years of practice, and now self teaching. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
I’ve just started learning flute a few months ago so this really helps me.
thats great, keep watching all our videos and if you need a question answered, just ask! :)
I m at my 59, my 15y son doing piano as a school subject, after buying his 1st piano he wanted me to resume my flute playing with a Western flute. Amelies, the best I was able to find to learn Western flute .As a Oriental flautist I u/stand her all points are absolutely perfect and practical and professional. As a teacher her presentation is World class . All the best and Thank you very much for sharing your great professional knowledge. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much Upul! Warm wishes and happy practicing!
I LOVE THAT TONE!!!
All exercises were wonderfully helpful . Makes my playing way better
really glad it could help! thanks for watching!
THANK YOU, this was so helpful! I was stuck on how to get a clear sound and now I sound pretty good.
You're welcome!
Im gonna do band next year and we have tryouts this tuseday and this definitely gave me some tips!!! Thank you so much! I well definitely be watching this chanel all throughout my music career!
Aww im so glad the tips could help! Good luck at tryouts and always feel free comment and ask questions anytime Taylor! Very nice to meet you!
It does help me with my playing. Thank you.
Super! Easy to incorporate your ideas in my own practice!
Really glad I could help! Feel free to comment and ask questions anytime!
My mom-in-law taught me how to sing and whistle at the same time, but I never thought to do it playing flute. I haven't played in decades, but I'm going to revisit it. I'm a guitarist and was a vocalist until my voice started having issues from asthma so I'm hoping the flute will help with breath support and also reading notation. Thanks for your helpful tutorials.
Super happy to be of help! thanks for watching!
Thank you. You are the best teacher.
Thank you so much for this video, I kept focusing my upper register airstream way above the torso, which kept making the notes soo sharp and airy. Now I am on better terms with that register and they are more clear and in in tune. 🙂
Awesome to hear and glad I could be of help. Happy practicing!
Very well explained. Thanks. I needed that now. You are a great teacher.
Thanks Hans! Really happy I could help out!
Wow, those are great! Thaank you!
my pleasure!
Thank you very much for the video. I will definitely give it a try.
please do and let me know how it goes!
My lessons teacher taught me all of this 😂 but it still helped me, I improved a lot
This is extremely helpful, i have so much trouble doing higher notes and now I’m proud of my sound :)
Happy to help Laila!
This definitely helped out a lot thank you!!!
its my pleasure! thanks for watching!
thanks for sharing your expertise with us
My pleasure!
I'm self teaching myself, and this helped me so much! I've tried other flute channels but they annoy me very much lol. You sound and look so beautiful and elegant with your flute!
Thats very kind of you to say! Im very happy that you find what I do helpful! Happy practicing!
Thank you for the lesson :)
My pleasure!
Bellissima spiegazione, proverò subito gli armonici. Grazie!
Thank you I'm just starting to play!
Thank you for the help 🤗
you're quite welcome!
Very good teaching/ guidance to follow. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
You play beautifully !
Thank you very much!
I have a difficult time projecting, unless I really get into the song. This is very insightful. Thank you for the wonderful lesson.
Wow, im really hoping it can help you out. Let me know how it goes, after you try it a bit. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Soooo helpful
Aww thats so great! So glad it helped!
Very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Master !
i love your vids so much they are entertaining and helpful! my fifth year of playing flute now and i don't think i regret starting it
Happy that you've been enjoying them! Have a great weekend and happy practicing
That was very helpful. I've never had a flute lesson (that I remember), but have played naturally after picking up my sister's flute 50 years ago. I'm getting an old closed hole Olds Ambassador tuned up to have some fun. I had an open hole which I prefer, but it's merely a hobby and to make for some fun when I jam without my keyboard. Very clear descriptions. I've got enough in this lesson for a couple months.
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Thank you! It helped me. I play the tenor saxophone and trying to learn the flute
thats exciting! Glad I could help!
Love the iconic zooms
thanks ; )
waoooo muy buenos videos ,muchas gracias!! ya compro el curso!!! you are the best!!!
Thank u this helps me a lot
very helpful video....thank you very much.
my pleasure! thanks for watching!
You´re videos are really great, keep doing it please
Thanks so much we have a lot of fun doing them. But be sure to consider helping us out on patreon.com for as little as 1$ a month, it goes a long way to help us make even more videos that we dream of doing.
I've always thought about consistent embouchure and I practice harmonics a lot, but I never thought to sing as I play. Very cool!
glad I could add something new to your practice! Also thanks so much for watching Devon! Always feel free to comment and watch our whole catalogue of videos! Until next time!
Love your flute playing. Best wishes from India
Super interesting discussion, thanks so much! I am particularly amazed by the overtone series and will continue to practice that :). Best!
Thanks! Happy practicing!
This helped me a lot in my playing
This helped me.
Super exercise ro sing in the Flute ! Trank you
Thank you too!
It’s great to hear a real player. Usually I’m not a fan of the concert flute because the sound can be so sinusoidal - bland and lacking in colour. Here are examples of beautiful bell-like timbre. Niiiiiiice!
I play shakuhachi as well as Celtic flute and bansuri. I was looking for tips for a student and found gems. Thanks hugely.
Thank you for the tips I'm in 6th grade band and I'm trying to get less air you are a great flutist keep playing :)
keep it up and happy practicing! Be sure to tell all your flutists in band about us!
Could you give some advice on playing the flute louder because I have been told I have a teeny tiny sound but I have good precision but just not volume. When I play in my room I always seem very loud but once I go into rehearsal, my sound becomes so quiet compared to the other flutes and instruments. I might have a solo in my wind ensemble piece and it would be nice for me to play it loud. Thanks!
Michael Hung I'm not a good flute player and have the same problem. For me it made a big difference when I twisted the head inward. I had blow hole in line with finger holes and air was not all used. I rolled head slightly clockwise toward me so it was offset from finger holes a bit and as a result lip covered more of the hole. It was more efficient. As she says if you cover too much of the hole the sound gets thin. That was just me and might not help you.
I'm one of the louder ones and usually I'm blowing harder air. Not faster, but more forceful. You tend to crack a little bit more, but there are also other things like alt. Fingerings that can help you.
most have this problem, airy inconsistent, teeny sound. i am told embouchure (shape of mouth directing air efficiently, she has a great video on this too) and more air from diaphragm. some may twist the head clockwise or anti, and then overing 1/3 to 1/4 to find the best solid sound on your best note, and then doing for the rest of the notes...the best thing i learnt in this video, is keep the shape of your face relatively to the flute consistent..i used to adjust my face for dif octaves...it works but i think is wrong, and you should adjsut embouchure instead as she says here. Wow, makes a big dif after i watched some of these videos.
Michael Hung the trick is to try and make the air speed fast and hits the edge of the lip plate at the right angle exploding in sound. But you need to try to do it using the shape of you lips to speed up the air stream and aim it like a laser instead of just blowing hard. You need resonance as much as or more than forceful power. But also remember in a large room the sound flies away from your ears. You might not be as quiet as you think. Ask the other flautists or wind section if the balance between you is ok.
omg same 🤦🏽♀️ i would say go outside and play normally. gradually get louder, but dont play past your best sound. practice until you can play strongly and nicely
I've been playing for about 5 years and this really helped me :,)
Super Happy I could help!
That is good. Very good explaining.
Thanks Subha
Thank you sooo much!
its my pleasure Anna! Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
thanks so much amelie, you're such a great teacher :)
Happy to help. Happy practicing.
Great video! i found it very helpful! I love doing harmonics!
so happy it helped Shere! If you found value in my advice I do hope you would consider joining our Patreon Patreon.com/theflutechannelIt is a place where you can learn even more and help us directly with your generous support. Happy Practicing!