Truly in debt to you for putting these foundations in place for those of us who have to start out without a teacher to observe. The good news is this does make me really listen look and observe myself in minute detail and raise awareness and take responsibility for posture and breathing using your two videos on these subjects. Thank you.x
I had lessons from a flautist called Gavin Ashenden. In 1975 . He taught me diaphragmatic breathing & how to hold the flute in a lightly balanced way. Then when I was getting a grip on this I was taught a relaxed embouchre. This has stayed with me to this day. Thanks Gavin.
I’m a middle school flutist, and watching this because I seriously need help before an ensemble in Feb. 2020. I tried to do what you did, but literally gasped and choked. xd
Thanks for this breathing video. I bought my flute primarily to strengthen my lungs because I have asthma and COPD. My flute comes to me in the mail on October 24th
This is much like learning to swim, breathing management and regulation to increase capacity while monitoring expenditures. Got it. Going to have to practice. Thank you.
French horn player here 📯 Thank you for you tips , really helps. I can feel that I'm full with air :) Also you have nice English with gorgeous French .
I am so so grateful to this video, I learned more about breathing and how to do proper breathing exercises in this 10 minute video than I have in the 2 years I've been playing flute, no one has ever taken the time to teach me how to do this in school, so thank you so so much :D
As a French Horn player who also plays flute I can attest that it s quite true that the flute takes more air than a brass instrument. It takes a lot more.
I play trumpet and I’m picking up flute. I agree that the flute takes a lot more air. Usually I never think about having to take in air when I play trumpet but when I play flute it’s very pronounced
@@speedpaintprince418 I think you may discover that you will be able to play flute all day long and your chops will never get tired. I found that playing a brass instrument developed the muscles used to play flute far beyond what just playing flute can do. Now that I only play flute and not horn I find I do get tired.
i love your videos. i found you a bit late i suppose, but i am glad i did. full of life tutorials and happy vibes. i like the way you keep things informal and wityful. you accent is so clear we understand every single word of it. and the small video touches are like a lemon slice in a mojito ;)
mighty kind of you and you totally didnt come in late, everyone is always welcome at any time! Thanks for enjoying the videos and take your time catching up there is a while bunch of info here that im sure can help! thanks for being part of the community and happy practicing!
You may be breathing too much, it sounds like hyper ventilation. For beginners its completely normal, try sitting in a chair while practicing so you'll have less chances of falling down.
tulumika I was feeling light headed too after a little practice and I discovered that I was puckering while blowing, as @Eriktheflutemaker advices not to pucker but grin when you're blowing.
Hi Thanks for this. I have been playing flute music on wooden flute for a long time, and am only now learning how to breathe properly ( self-taught ) . The Hawaii trick is great. Thanks . Pat
Hello! I love you and your channel too. I am currently following music as a flutist in an appropriate school ... I am 16 years old and I have a lot of problems when I play that I really want to solve, otherwise I feel that my life no longer makes sense. My biggest problem is precisely the breath! I feel that I breathe less than a normal person and when I have to play for a while (it doesn't have to be much) I even try to breathe more, to the point that I feel a lot of pain all over my chest area. I can handle less than children two or even three years younger than me who also play the flute. As I breathe: I breathe for just one or two times in slower exercises. I think of stuffing the abdominal area and the ribs as it is supposed to. I don't make much noise when I breathe and try to breathe in "ou" although I often breathe in "Ah". After two seconds of breathing, my body does not seem to support more air. If I insist more on this then I start to feel pain. But if it doesn't fill me with air then I can't stand it too long. When I think about keeping the diaphragm hard, after, for example, 7 times at 60 in the metronome, my belly starts to shake and I literally "die." My maximum right now is to hold 9,5 times at about 60 in the metronome (with a reasonable sound quality). Do you think you can help me please? Kiss from Portugal 🇵🇹
Wow! This is great! Breathing “normally” is the first thing to go when I get nervous playing either practice or performance. Definitely need to continue working on controlling/paying closer attention to my breathing.
Hi Amélie. Wondering, when we play flute, do we breath with the mouth, the nose, or a bit of both? For instance when you catch your breath in between two notes, is it with the mouth or the nose? Thank you!
I love your videos on the flute channel! I have just started playing again and it is taking me a while to get back into shape! But watching your videos and others here on RUclips is helping me with inspiration!
This was a very informative video. Thank you for the tips in this tutorial!!!! This helped me alot because I really needed to learn how to take in as much air as possible cause they don't teach you how in school band lol. I don't know why you don't have thousands of subscribers already because your channel is great!!!! Keep up the great work!!!! I'm looking forward to more videos like these!!!!:)
Diana Guzman Thanks Diana! Were hoping to get more susbcribers. Tell everyone you know everywhere. But Im so glad I could help. Will be making much more videos and if you ever have questions let us know and will answer them!
The Flute Channel Thanks! I'll tell everyone who I think will benefit of this channel and I'm sure they'll love it ( I know quite a few flute players)!!! If I have questions, I'll surely ask and wait for your great answers. There are many flute channels on youtube but they are kinda complicated so this channel is just wonderful!!!
super glad it could help! do it every day and let us know how it goes! What else are you working on? Scales, pieces, school stuff? Let me know. If you have any questions just ask away!
very helpful video. i have a question. everytime i breathe i get noises from my stomach. how do i kinda stop this? i feel very incomfortable when im studying and sometimes it prevents me to fully breathe. it happens even when i have eaten. almost every time it happens
I just find your channel, and I think it's awesome, it has so much information, I am studying flute and my teacher never taught me this way, you are so at explaining everything. Just so exited about you content. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Ecuador!
Hi Emily. Question? I have a decent sounding Student Model Yahmaha 225 S. I have an idea to upgrade to the next level Headjoint and a B - (b?) foot. What do you say? Kindly advise and Thank You! Uriah.
Hi Uriah! It depends if you happy with what you have, stay with it and perhaps take it to a technician/repair shop and have it overhauled ( which means replacing the pads with new ones and regulating the instrument ) It might even making sound better. This should be done every 2-3 years if your only playing as a hobby. But if your planning on wanting to be a bit more serious getting a new flute could be something you should consider. Check your budget, see what you can afford and try many instruments in your budget. A B foot is good to have make sure to get that. The rest is up to your own preference after you try some flutes. Please check out our flute reviews and if you have more questions just let me know!
yes! try to think the more closed your lips are the colder your air = the faster the air. the more open you lips the warmer the air = the slow the air goes! Start with that. :) what else have you been working on?
I am working on my low notes (G - C) and 3rd octave (C - G). My teacher commented my air speed not fast enough so my low notes sound weak and high notes not stable or not reach...
When I´m trying to breathe in for a longer period of time I always get stuck too soon (like only after fourth period) and I feel like I can´t make myself breathe in anymore, even after practising for a while. Is there a way of making it better?
how we can convert deep breath to shallow breath, breath deep cause me psycological problem when my diaphram come in contact with stomach, intestine, first six pack present at my belly and now it has beed removed , because i have left jym , before i feel clear pattern then now i feel discomfort specially on sitting position what should we do?
one question for breathing is that why my belly sounds loudly when it expands, like: gulu gulu, like a hungry sound. it lasted for many years. If anyone knows that?
And when i take a breath without lifting my chest and shoulders the air is going just to my abdominal and i feel very uncomfortable and i feel that i have no enough air
@@Klarisszaivncsk They may lack in knowledge of how the body actually works. The chest and shoulders only expand slightly outwards, its just how our lungs are built. Restricting this natural movement will only make your breathing difficult.
Im here because im learning to blow longer cosni have some problems with it holding s long breath im learning how to play the Thai flute most ppl play outer things but im different🎶🎶🎼🎼🎤
Well I know this is an old video but I am going to start playing Piccolo for marching season next year! I was wondering if these breathing exercises will help the piccolo sound clearer and more pretty? I have major trouble getting my sound to match when I played flute, I’m also having trouble keeping the air flowing when I hold long notes. And when I play for a long time (usually about a 50-70 second song) my jawline and cheeks will get tired! I was just wondering if that is normal or not. And thanks for the helpful tips, I’m definitely going to use them more often! ☺️
When I play, Eb and D never work, then I look, check, still doesn't work, I get frustrated, try more, then sometimes I get so frustrated and try so hard I blow super hard trying to get sound, Is there a way to fix that? It doesn't work well for those two, it gets frustrating. Also, I've played for 2 weeks but sometimes I get D correct, so I can play Mary Had A Little Lamb. Feel like I'll lightheaded sometimes and it's so WIERD. I feel like I'm gonna fall down. Usually I just sit down so I don't. This will help me a lot.
at first try to make sound perfectly before practicing songs. start blowing without closing any hole.. after you master this part try playing by clising one hole than second like that..
My band teacher keeps telling me to get more breath..but I only have a small mouth..so, why does it happen if I take lots of breath it quickly less..or quickly stops..and then I don't have enough breath..T-T
Thats sad to hear that your getting nauseated. Try not to breath in to extreme, always make sure you feel comfortable. Try not to force to much right away. Please keep us up to date on your progress.
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"Try to go up to a minute if you can"
Me, grasping for air after 20 seconds: *What*
João Victor Ferreira I cant even go past 5 seconds-
Me 7 seconds 😂😂😂😂
@@sereinskies omg same, like I can’t
Does anyone feel like they’re about to pass out?
Wow I can only go for 8
Truly in debt to you for putting these foundations in place for those of us who have to start out without a teacher to observe. The good news is this does make me really listen look and observe myself in minute detail and raise awareness and take responsibility for posture and breathing using your two videos on these subjects. Thank you.x
Happy to help!
I had lessons from a flautist called Gavin Ashenden. In 1975 .
He taught me diaphragmatic breathing & how to hold the flute in a lightly balanced way.
Then when I was getting a grip on this I was taught a relaxed embouchre.
This has stayed with me to this day.
Thanks Gavin.
I’m a middle school flutist, and watching this because I seriously need help before an ensemble in Feb. 2020. I tried to do what you did, but literally gasped and choked. xd
Thanks for this breathing video. I bought my flute primarily to strengthen my lungs because I have asthma and COPD. My flute comes to me in the mail on October 24th
Exciting! Enjoy and Happy practicing!
This is much like learning to swim, breathing management and regulation to increase capacity while monitoring expenditures. Got it. Going to have to practice. Thank you.
I like the metronome exercise. A great way to practice long notes and breath control at the same time.
French horn player here 📯 Thank you for you tips , really helps. I can feel that I'm full with air :)
Also you have nice English with gorgeous French .
Happy to help!
I loved this Hawaii technic. I feel miss more air when I'm playing flute, It will help a lot
God bless you Amely
my pleasure! thanks for watching!
I am so so grateful to this video, I learned more about breathing and how to do proper breathing exercises in this 10 minute video than I have in the 2 years I've been playing flute, no one has ever taken the time to teach me how to do this in school, so thank you so so much :D
You're so welcome!
thanks amelie today is my first class with you
thanks
Hello, I came here because I'm learning to play the Ney flute and I felt I needed more air. I'm very pleased with your lesson. Thank you so much!
im so happy it could help! always feel free to ask questions any time!
As a French Horn player who also plays flute I can attest that it s quite true that the flute takes more air than a brass instrument. It takes a lot more.
aww thats amazing to say, but we here that a lot from people. So glad you enjoyed watching the video.
I play trumpet and I’m picking up flute. I agree that the flute takes a lot more air. Usually I never think about having to take in air when I play trumpet but when I play flute it’s very pronounced
@@speedpaintprince418 I think you may discover that you will be able to play flute all day long and your chops will never get tired. I found that playing a brass instrument developed the muscles used to play flute far beyond what just playing flute can do. Now that I only play flute and not horn I find I do get tired.
i love your videos. i found you a bit late i suppose, but i am glad i did. full of life tutorials and happy vibes. i like the way you keep things informal and wityful. you accent is so clear we understand every single word of it. and the small video touches are like a lemon slice in a mojito ;)
mighty kind of you and you totally didnt come in late, everyone is always welcome at any time! Thanks for enjoying the videos and take your time catching up there is a while bunch of info here that im sure can help! thanks for being part of the community and happy practicing!
I feel awkwardly dizzy once I'm done practicing... is that normal?
I get that too, no idea if it's normal but as long as you can play the flute fine I wouldn't say it's too big of a problem.
You may be breathing too much, it sounds like hyper ventilation. For beginners its completely normal, try sitting in a chair while practicing so you'll have less chances of falling down.
It's called light headed
tulumika I was feeling light headed too after a little practice and I discovered that I was puckering while blowing, as @Eriktheflutemaker advices not to pucker but grin when you're blowing.
That use to happen to me, but after about a year of playing it stopped.
Hi This is good for me, I'm" starting for flute learning. can you give me beginners video link. Thanks'
I have a lot on the channel here! Happy Practicing!
Ohh Thank For this video Amelie You are awesome
U have explain v .well. I am following this and started benefited. Thanks a lot.
My pleasure!
Shall I say your tips are so pro? So far the best channel to deal with! Looking for other lessons! THanks! :)))))))
More to come!
Yay!
Was searching for videos on improving breathing, saw this one and found it really helpful. subscribed the channel for more techniques
really glad you found this helpful! feel free to ask questions when ever you like!
Thank you. Amazing video
Hi Thanks for this. I have been playing flute music on wooden flute for a long time, and am only now learning how to breathe properly ( self-taught ) . The Hawaii trick is great. Thanks . Pat
pleasure!
Hello! I love you and your channel too. I am currently following music as a flutist in an appropriate school ... I am 16 years old and I have a lot of problems when I play that I really want to solve, otherwise I feel that my life no longer makes sense. My biggest problem is precisely the breath! I feel that I breathe less than a normal person and when I have to play for a while (it doesn't have to be much) I even try to breathe more, to the point that I feel a lot of pain all over my chest area. I can handle less than children two or even three years younger than me who also play the flute.
As I breathe:
I breathe for just one or two times in slower exercises. I think of stuffing the abdominal area and the ribs as it is supposed to.
I don't make much noise when I breathe and try to breathe in "ou" although I often breathe in "Ah". After two seconds of breathing, my body does not seem to support more air. If I insist more on this then I start to feel pain. But if it doesn't fill me with air then I can't stand it too long. When I think about keeping the diaphragm hard, after, for example, 7 times at 60 in the metronome, my belly starts to shake and I literally "die." My maximum right now is to hold 9,5 times at about 60 in the metronome (with a reasonable sound quality).
Do you think you can help me please?
Kiss from Portugal 🇵🇹
This helped a lot I really do have a lot of trouble breathing
so glad it could help. keep us up to date on how your doing!
Wow! This is great! Breathing “normally” is the first thing to go when I get nervous playing either practice or performance. Definitely need to continue working on controlling/paying closer attention to my breathing.
Glad it was helpful!
Tellement aidant!
Thanks 💫💫💫
You're welcome 😊
Hi Amélie. Wondering, when we play flute, do we breath with the mouth, the nose, or a bit of both? For instance when you catch your breath in between two notes, is it with the mouth or the nose? Thank you!
Thank you so muchh! I'm learning flute for years without a teacher and this is very very very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I love your videos on the flute channel! I have just started playing again and it is taking me a while to get back into shape! But watching your videos and others here on RUclips is helping me with inspiration!
This was a very informative video. Thank you for the tips in this tutorial!!!! This helped me alot because I really needed to learn how to take in as much air as possible cause they don't teach you how in school band lol. I don't know why you don't have thousands of subscribers already because your channel is great!!!! Keep up the great work!!!! I'm looking forward to more videos like these!!!!:)
Diana Guzman Thanks Diana! Were hoping to get more susbcribers. Tell everyone you know everywhere.
But Im so glad I could help. Will be making much more videos and if you ever have questions let us know and will answer them!
The Flute Channel Thanks! I'll tell everyone who I think will benefit of this channel and I'm sure they'll love it ( I know quite a few flute players)!!! If I have questions, I'll surely ask and wait for your great answers. There are many flute channels on youtube but they are kinda complicated so this channel is just wonderful!!!
Diana Guzman Aww thanks!
Very useful video, thank you!
pleasure Elena, if you have any questions just let me know!
I do my best too become master like you, My teacher
Great tutorial! These tips helped a lot and I will try to use them every day to help increase my breath control
super glad it could help! do it every day and let us know how it goes! What else are you working on? Scales, pieces, school stuff? Let me know. If you have any questions just ask away!
What a great expose in breathing. I have noted your exercises in my practice journal. Merci! ❤️
You are so welcome!
Awesomeee tips thank you so much
my pleasure!
that was good, thanks!
You're welcome!
thanks
very helpful video. i have a question. everytime i breathe i get noises from my stomach. how do i kinda stop this? i feel very incomfortable when im studying and sometimes it prevents me to fully breathe. it happens even when i have eaten. almost every time it happens
excellent madam
Thank you! Cheers!
It's really nice 😊
AMAZING TUTORIAL! Merci :)
your welcome! If theres anything else you need to know, just let me know. are you just beginning? what drew you to the flute?
I just find your channel, and I think it's awesome, it has so much information, I am studying flute and my teacher never taught me this way, you are so at explaining everything. Just so exited about you content. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Ecuador!
awww thanks Erika! We really love doing this and always feel free to ask questions anytime. If you have a request just let us know!
Thank you
Hi! Could you make a video about breath support? I would appreciate it!
Sure! Why not! Thanks Klarissza!
I've been looking for a way to improve my breathing. I can't wait to try these out! Thank you!
Have fun Shinelle!
Excellent video!
Thanks Larry!
I learnt how to breathe as a soprano is a choir and it is pretty much similar.
You should listen to Peter Horn play his flute in a pyramid. It's the coolest sound I've ever heard. James Gallway is my hero.
Paul Horn you mean. Yes I have. I even have the transcriptions!
Yes Paul Horn. I've heard him play in a pyramid long ago and that was the best flute music I've ever heard
Hi Emily. Question? I have a decent sounding Student Model Yahmaha 225 S. I have an idea to upgrade to the next level Headjoint and a B - (b?) foot. What do you say? Kindly advise and Thank You! Uriah.
Hi Uriah! It depends if you happy with what you have, stay with it and perhaps take it to a technician/repair shop and have it overhauled ( which means replacing the pads with new ones and regulating the instrument ) It might even making sound better. This should be done every 2-3 years if your only playing as a hobby. But if your planning on wanting to be a bit more serious getting a new flute could be something you should consider. Check your budget, see what you can afford and try many instruments in your budget. A B foot is good to have make sure to get that. The rest is up to your own preference after you try some flutes. Please check out our flute reviews and if you have more questions just let me know!
Thanks for the useful exercise! It helps to train my breath control. Do you have any tips or exercise to increase the air speed when blowing? Thanks
yes! try to think the more closed your lips are the colder your air = the faster the air. the more open you lips the warmer the air = the slow the air goes! Start with that. :) what else have you been working on?
I am working on my low notes (G - C) and 3rd octave (C - G). My teacher commented my air speed not fast enough so my low notes sound weak and high notes not stable or not reach...
Thank-you it was very helpful :)
Your welcome Karina! Thanks for watching always feel free to ask any questions if you have any!
When I´m trying to breathe in for a longer period of time I always get stuck too soon (like only after fourth period) and I feel like I can´t make myself breathe in anymore, even after practising for a while. Is there a way of making it better?
How long we can exhale breath I can do it for 30 second want to increase the time please guide me I'm Bansuri player.
Thanks very much !! Great lesson !! We appreciate it !!
how we can convert deep breath to shallow breath,
breath deep cause me psycological problem when my diaphram come in contact with stomach, intestine,
first six pack present at my belly and now it has beed removed , because i have left jym ,
before i feel clear pattern then now i feel discomfort specially on sitting position
what should we do?
J'aurais beaucoup aimé avoir les explications en français, je n'ai pas bien compris les exercices que j'aurais besoin de faire. Merci :)
Very helpful!
Im really glad I could help! Thanks for watching Matt!
Very well explained video. Thank you.
one question for breathing is that why my belly sounds loudly when it expands, like: gulu gulu, like a hungry sound. it lasted for many years. If anyone knows that?
LOL XD
Wait what! For real? I'm sorry but this sounds hilarious😂🤣
I wanna ask that when I try to expand my ribs, my shoulders and my chest is lifted. Is that problem?
Nope its normal! nothing to worry about.
And when i take a breath without lifting my chest and shoulders the air is going just to my abdominal and i feel very uncomfortable and i feel that i have no enough air
@@Klarisszaivncsk They may lack in knowledge of how the body actually works. The chest and shoulders only expand slightly outwards, its just how our lungs are built. Restricting this natural movement will only make your breathing difficult.
I know a French horn player in Marinsky Theater, Russia, he is breathing very deep and he is bringing his shoulders up and he plays great
Hiii I am a beginner and I can't maintain my breathe for 4 count... What shall I do
Im here because im learning to blow longer cosni have some problems with it holding s long breath im learning how to play the Thai flute most ppl play outer things but im different🎶🎶🎼🎼🎤
Well I know this is an old video but I am going to start playing Piccolo for marching season next year! I was wondering if these breathing exercises will help the piccolo sound clearer and more pretty? I have major trouble getting my sound to match when I played flute, I’m also having trouble keeping the air flowing when I hold long notes. And when I play for a long time (usually about a 50-70 second song) my jawline and cheeks will get tired! I was just wondering if that is normal or not. And thanks for the helpful tips, I’m definitely going to use them more often! ☺️
When I play, Eb and D never work, then I look, check, still doesn't work, I get frustrated, try more, then sometimes I get so frustrated and try so hard I blow super hard trying to get sound, Is there a way to fix that? It doesn't work well for those two, it gets frustrating. Also, I've played for 2 weeks but sometimes I get D correct, so I can play Mary Had A Little Lamb. Feel like I'll lightheaded sometimes and it's so WIERD. I feel like I'm gonna fall down. Usually I just sit down so I don't. This will help me a lot.
at first try to make sound perfectly before practicing songs. start blowing without closing any hole.. after you master this part try playing by clising one hole than second like that..
Rain The Budgie and try to blow softly. experiment with your blowing position.
something similar happened to me, but my flute was damaged so maybe you should check your flue.
Try daily harmonic exercises
You play warmer air for lower notes, try that
I know this sounds like a stupid question but would this work for piccolo to
of course yes! it will help your piccolo playing for sure. if you have more questions or request let me know!
The Flute Channel thank you ma'am
My pleasure :)
mam I just want to make sure one thing shall I have to vibrate or shake our tummy while blowing a flute tones ? which makes sound in wave.
reply me maam I thing u didn't get my question ?
yes. Your talking about VIBRATO. You should really check our vibrato episode on our channel ruclips.net/video/s0OYmO-zpzk/видео.html
Great meeting you at the Flute Center. I can't really hear or understand your name here, too fast. Love you and your videos.
Thanks so much!
thanks a lot :)
no problem at all! thanks for watching!
awesome
thanks!
My first two years of being a Flautist every after playing a piece would make my face and upper body numb haha
My band teacher keeps telling me to get more breath..but I only have a small mouth..so, why does it happen if I take lots of breath it quickly less..or quickly stops..and then I don't have enough breath..T-T
When i tried it i can only go for 3-4 secs, i can't go pass 4 secs cuz i will always get out of breath 😭😭😭😭 someone help me plssss
You'll get there! Keep it up and in time you'll get it!
Excuse me , Do you have subtitles English in this video ? because my English so poor.
We can add some for you and the public, its something weve been working on and will put it out soon.
The most I can do is 20 seconds
Just got a Plastic flute earlier :/ then it's so hard and so squeaky like ubghgh xD
Captions please !! Please !!
So sorry, its taking longer than expected but were planning on captioning most videos in the future.
I feel as if my belly does not go down when I breath in
I just started to play and I'm dizzy i almost vomit every time what i do is sit in front of the fan
Thats sad to hear that your getting nauseated. Try not to breath in to extreme, always make sure you feel comfortable. Try not to force to much right away. Please keep us up to date on your progress.
I can't breathe while watching