Flute Embouchure Flashcards by Cristian Mata

Q

No tone, rushing air

Causes

A

Air is going across hole
lower lip not on hole
Corners of lips not pulled together

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Q

No tone, rushing air

Remedies

A

Blow more into hole
Place more lip over hole
More “whee”

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Q

Some Sound , Mostly Air

Causes

A

“Splitting” the tone

- Too large of an opening in lips

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Q

Some Sound Mostly Air

Remedies

A

Lower Chin, blow down

- More “oo” Needed

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Q

“Whoof” Sound

Causes

A

No tongue being used

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Q

“Whoof” Sound

Remedies

A

Emphasize “Too”

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Q

“Thu” Sound

Causes

A

Tounge going between teeth and/or lips

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Q

“Thu” Sound

Remedies

A

More “too” ( tongue on roof of mouth)

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Q

High-pitch “whistle” (overtone)

Causes

A

Too much air

- Headjoint rolled out too fat

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Q

High-pitch “whistle”
(overtone)
Remedies

A

Blow less hard.

- Turn Headjoint in

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Q

Flat pitch

Causes

A

Hole covered too much

- Rolled in too far

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Q

Flat Pitch

Remedies

A

Cover less Hole

- Roll out

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