When I try the Thumbport my right wrist wants to be very high….is that right?
You might be doing one of two things: 1. the right thumb pushes directly against the extension arm, or 2. you have the extension arm configured too high. In the first scenario, simply put the thumb against the flute and have the extension arm rest lightly on the side of the thumb. In the latter, please re-configure the Thumbport so the extension arm will reach the side of the thumb naturally. One can achieve this just by scooting the Thumbport down so the extension arm sits lower on the flute tube. To raise a flutist’s wrist is not a goal of the Thumbport. If you support the flute from underneath the flute with your right thumb, there is a tendency to raise the wrist to touch the extension arm. To Top.
