Oh my gosh! Finally found the reason I was struggling with high notes. I had stopped playing flute for 3 years and I remembered high notes were easier to play before but now I have been struggling and even when I do get a high note it does not sound well. Thank you!!! I just tried this while playing and high notes have never been this nice for me! I still need to practice this of course but I’m so glad I found my mistake. Thank you so much.
Opening up my teeth really helped! So should i keep it like this across the whole range of the flute or just the third octave? It would be nice if you could reply. Im a self learning flutist
Hi Noelaxe! Your teeth should be about a finger and a half in the first octave. As you go higher your teeth will naturally close somewhat but don't let them. Keep them open as much as possible (but not as far apart as in the first octave.).
@@DoctorFlute Thats kind of what I tried doing. But in the first octave the low notes would not come out properly when I keep it that open. Sometimes it even jumps to the 2nd octave. I guess I'll try closing it a bit for the 1st octave.
If it is jumping to the upper octave when trying to go for the low then your air stream is too high. Make sure the upper lip is over the bottom in the low register so that the air stream is aimed down.
What is the piece in the beginning of this video? It's super recognizable and it is driving me crazy that I can't figure it out lol. Also super super helpful thank you for all the tips!
Hi Glitter Nails! Yes your lips should be forward in an "oo" vowel must make sure it's not so much as to make a whistle. Your lips should raise the air stream then with all the support from your air pressure you can muster!
Oh my gosh! Finally found the reason I was struggling with high notes. I had stopped playing flute for 3 years and I remembered high notes were easier to play before but now I have been struggling and even when I do get a high note it does not sound well. Thank you!!! I just tried this while playing and high notes have never been this nice for me! I still need to practice this of course but I’m so glad I found my mistake.
Thank you so much.
Wow! I am so happy to hear this type of story. Keep going!
You are an amazing teacher!!! I love your tips, it always work. God bless you❤❤❤
Thank you so much. I am just glad these tips help people like you! Always let me know if I can make a video for a flute problem you might have.
Good stuff as always, Dr.McBrearty. You're my favorite.
Great advice!
Hi German Hayles thanks for watching! I am glad you liked the video!
Thank you for your lesson. Blessings.
You are so welcome!
I was so frustrated as to why I couldn't get the high notes out like usual and you just saved me!! Thank you!!! ❤
Glad I could help!
Thanks Doc! Very helpful for this newbie!
Very welcome!
You are terrific thanks so much
Thank-you so much Michael!
Thank you so much, really gonna try it, and I'm sure it will work, God bless
I hope so! Let me know.
Will do!
Excellent mam
Thanks rajesh! Let me know if there is an issue I can help you with.
Thank you :)
My Pleasure!
Opening up my teeth really helped! So should i keep it like this across the whole range of the flute or just the third octave? It would be nice if you could reply. Im a self learning flutist
Hi Noelaxe! Your teeth should be about a finger and a half in the first octave. As you go higher your teeth will naturally close somewhat but don't let them. Keep them open as much as possible (but not as far apart as in the first octave.).
@@DoctorFlute Thats kind of what I tried doing. But in the first octave the low notes would not come out properly when I keep it that open. Sometimes it even jumps to the 2nd octave. I guess I'll try closing it a bit for the 1st octave.
If it is jumping to the upper octave when trying to go for the low then your air stream is too high. Make sure the upper lip is over the bottom in the low register so that the air stream is aimed down.
@@DoctorFlute thanks it worked. I'm so happy to have come across your videos. I can play upto A in the 3rd octave now
Good
Hi Nathu, thanks for watching! I'm glad you like this video. Let me know if there is any other questions I can answer for you in a video.
What is the piece in the beginning of this video? It's super recognizable and it is driving me crazy that I can't figure it out lol. Also super super helpful thank you for all the tips!
Glad they are helpful! That is the Chaminade Concertino. Such a great piece.
@@DoctorFlute Thank you! I listen to that piece all the time. You played it so beautifully.
Hi again! Is it this concept applicable to the Piccolo Flute?
Hi! Absolutely
Love your tips. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Aside from opening the teeth, what about the lips? Do you push forward? I can loosen up but still struggle with executing the crisp high sound.
Hi Glitter Nails! Yes your lips should be forward in an "oo" vowel must make sure it's not so much as to make a whistle. Your lips should raise the air stream then with all the support from your air pressure you can muster!
my high notes are very loud
Does this video answer why it’s loud? Always because it’s overblown.