Fix your Flute high notes: Undertone Harmonics

Are your high notes thin, muffled from rolling in, or super sharp? Let's build some new habits to approach these high notes from a place that's rooted and grounded.
Undertone harmonics are great exercise to help your upper register be warmer, richer, easier to play, and better in tune!
Why do I tighten up?? The body remembers what we teach it. Chances are, at some point you tightened up to muscle your way to those high notes. Maybe a teacher or band director hollered at you, which made you roll in to fix pitch or tense up even more.
It takes a little bit of time to rebuild habits. But it's worth it! Add this calm and relaxed exercise to your daily warm-up, and you'll have great love of high notes in no time.
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[@emiliomini4024]

Handsome flutist❤

[@ddvictorw]

Excellent tip. Thank you

[@PracticeFlute]

@@ddvictorw thanks for watching!

[@danicampbell402]

Some great things to try. My top octave has been really tense lately. Can’t wait to try this exercise! Thank you

[@PracticeFlute]

Let me know if they help!

[@fractalscapes]

Priceless.

[@patrickleterme5217]

Interesting as an extended technique also ! ThX

[@118band2]

Great video, Dr. A!! We needed this at 118…..big time!!!

[@PracticeFlute]

Yes! Glad it's useful in your band. Let me know what other videos might be helpful.

[@eastmarvista3267]

Harmonics has helped me out a lot! Great video.

[@PracticeFlute]

Yes! Traditional harmonics are also great ( as long as we don't practice tensing up just to reach higher harmonics)! Have you tried this variation before?

[@eastmarvista3267]

Yes, I have. The great thing about practicing harmonics, it has taught me to relax. @@PracticeFlute

[@Kndnsssrlgn]

Thank you. I just went and tried these...it was strangely...pleasant? Also, Dr. Matthew, why is the mouthpiece on your headjoint black?

[@PracticeFlute]

Playing the flute should be enjoyable, So I'm glad these feel pleasant.
The lip plate on that flute is made of granadilla wood.

[@heidifluteatl]

Interesting

[@PracticeFlute]

I'm all about flipping our problems upside down for a different approach to build new habits. :) Thanks for calling it interesting and now weird.

[@willistaylor4077]

Matthew,
What model and make is your Flute(s)?

[@PracticeFlute]

This is a Tomasi S10 with Grenadilla lip.

[@ericramirez5107]

My neighbors are not going to like this! lol

[@PracticeFlute]

They will once your upper register feels soooo warm and relaxed.

[@willistaylor4077]

This is Not an easy exercise. Still worth it though... ❤

[@PracticeFlute]

The bigger the challenge, the bigger the reward. Right?

[@willistaylor4077]

@@PracticeFlute Aye.