How Do You Blow Into A Flute?
The flute is a member of the woodwind family of instruments. A musician blows steady streams of air across the hole in the head joint to produce sound. He opens and closes the keys at the top of the instrument to change the pitch. These fluctuations create a shrill timbre or a low, resonant sound. Before pulling out sheet music, learn how to blow into the flute. With patience, you’ll be on your way to making beautiful music. Take the head joint out of the case. It is the first section of the flute. Position your lower lip against the lip plate, which is the raised piece on the head joint. Look in the mirror. Hold your head straight. Press lips together, almost in a pucker. Leave a small space between your lips open. Keep the hole upward. Lightly blow a steady stream of air across the plate. Rotate the head joint slightly to change the angle if you do not hear a sound. Keep the head joint parallel to the ground. If you still do not produce a sound, stand in front of the mirror with a li
