Brody Cates I struggle with the same issue. I find blowing more air into the flute helps a lot. When I’m nervous I don’t blow as much air as I normally do in practice. If you think you’re blowing harder, you’re actually blowing the same amount of air you’re blowing in practice, which helps stabilizing the tone. I HATE the lips vibrato.
This video hit the nail on the head for me. I attempted to practice one day when I was tired because I felt like I had to and needless to say the practice session went terribly lol. Once I got some rest and came back everything went more smoothly. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
My lips tremble when I'm nervous and playing in front of someone, like when I had to play for solo festival. It's not as bad as last year, but it still happens.
Long answer, but it should be useful to you: Experience will help tremendously, of course, but you can help yourself in various ways. For a first example, this might sound silly, at first, but give it a try: When in front of an audience of any size, try to imagine playing to each person as an individual, the only one listening, not a big group of people. One-to-one is much less intimidating, so you can even imagine that you are playing especially for the one person you feel safest with. I'm not a flautist, but that technique works for all sorts of public performances, whether you're an instrumentalist, a speaker, or performing some other function. A second thing which also helps me, and many others, is to have a bigger audience. It's a psychological thing, of course, but an audience of 300 is easier than an audience of 30, and 30 is easier than 3, because it's less personal in a bigger group. They're usually there to enjoy your performance, not to criticise, or comment about you, so the more people there are, the less likely they are to intervene, _because they're more scared to stand out than you are!_ They don't want to interrupt the enjoyment of the other 299, or even 29, people. Long answer, but it should be useful to you: Experience will help tremendously, of course, but you can help yourself in various ways. For a first example, this might sound silly, at first, but give it a try: When in front of an audience of any size, try to imagine playing to each person as an individual, the only one listening, not a big group of people. One-to-one is much less intimidating, so you can even imagine that you are playing especially for the one person you feel safest with. I'm not a flautist, but that technique works for all sorts of public performances, whether you're an instrumentalist, a speaker, or performing some other function. A second thing which also helps me, and many others, is to have a bigger audience. It's a psychological thing, of course, but an audience of 300 is easier than an audience of 30 (and 30 is easier than 3), because it's less personal. People are usually there to enjoy your performance, not to criticise, or comment about you (your music teacher is the only one who is given that task), so the more people there are, the less likely they are to intervene, _because they're more scared to stand out than you are!_ They don't want to interrupt the enjoyment of the other people, because they don't want to be told off for doing that. If you're a bit scared, this third thing is very useful to know. Fear and nerves are caused by a flood of adrenaline. _But that adrenaline is exactly the same hormone as the adrenalin which floods around your body when you are excited._ So turn your mind around; when you're feeling fearful, think of it as excitement. The nerves will melt away, with practice. And the most important thing, which many people forget about. Call it the 'zeroth' thing, rather than the fourth: If you practice regularly, well, and often enough, so that you know the music without thinking about playing it, then you will be far less nervous, and that lip will tremble far less. A guaranteed way to be nervous and quivery is to fail to practice, properly, and to leave the performance pieces until the last opportunity. That puts you under pressure, even when you think you know the music without practicing. Competitors, job candidates, and students for music exams will all tell you that they make good of a practice room, if there is one. If not, then they find a suitable place to do it. They often rehearse right up to a few minutes before going out in front of the audience. All the best for your musical future!
Thank you it really help me My lower lip started shake and I'm kind of worried but u told that it was not serious soo now im in peace (maybe im too tired😊🧡
You should do a review on piccolos from amazon vs your piccolo. I’m wanting to get a decent piccolo for a cheap price although I use a school piccolo for marching band they have seen better days.
hey the flute chanle i in a 5th grand band and im gonna play the flute i used to play the saxaphone but had more intrust in the flute so i swiched im a little scared any addvice you could give me
IDK but when i got nervous while Speaking infront of peoples Mainly when nervous My lips start Shivering and Because of that my cheeks too Made me look very weird and my face expressions
I am getting back into the Flute, after 30 years of not playing it. (I stopped after high school.) I dare say I have to redevelop the muscles for the embouchure. (Plus I have Fibromyalgia) I just need time, right?
You have my empathy. FM is a real show-stopper. It has afflicted me for more than 10 years. Concentration is a real challenge, but stick with the flute practice; it's worth the effort, and doing something productive and not too strenuous really does alleviate the symptoms.
I have a question, the F# 6 on my flute almost never comes out clean, it always squeaks and goes down to a lower note. I've tried putting more air through my flute but it doesn't really work to well. Is there any way to fix this?
Oh no! I wouldn't worry to much. Try to be lose with lips a bit more and slowly tighten up ever so slightly. But overall use more air and think less with your lips.
HELP! My C key is acting up I’ve tried the dollar trick but it just isn’t making a difference! When I press down on it it slowly rises back up instead of regular bouncing back up! What can I do?
I would advise not to don't use the dollar trick again. Butcheck the screw the the top of the post and see if its loose. I would very gently tighten it. Also it could be the spring right under the c key. It might need re-tensioning by a technician. What flute do you have?
Even my upper lips are shaking Im nervous is that any prblm related to nerves or brain. But also I've not got a good sleep i'll take a nap and comment again
My lips shaking because straight a week I did not eat every breakfast and also I can not eat exact time of meal a day can I ask? My lips shaking is that because of skipping my meal? Pls.. Advice me
Have any tips on how to deal with shaky or trembling lips? Let me know down below!
The Flute Channel my lips shake when I’m performing. HELP
Hi
Brody Cates same! it's terrible when that happens
Brody Cates I struggle with the same issue. I find blowing more air into the flute helps a lot. When I’m nervous I don’t blow as much air as I normally do in practice. If you think you’re blowing harder, you’re actually blowing the same amount of air you’re blowing in practice, which helps stabilizing the tone. I HATE the lips vibrato.
Well my lips are twitching and I don't have no instruments
This video hit the nail on the head for me. I attempted to practice one day when I was tired because I felt like I had to and needless to say the practice session went terribly lol. Once I got some rest and came back everything went more smoothly. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
My lips tremble when I'm nervous and playing in front of someone, like when I had to play for solo festival. It's not as bad as last year, but it still happens.
Long answer, but it should be useful to you:
Experience will help tremendously, of course, but you can help yourself in various ways.
For a first example, this might sound silly, at first, but give it a try: When in front of an audience of any size, try to imagine playing to each person as an individual, the only one listening, not a big group of people. One-to-one is much less intimidating, so you can even imagine that you are playing especially for the one person you feel safest with. I'm not a flautist, but that technique works for all sorts of public performances, whether you're an instrumentalist, a speaker, or performing some other function.
A second thing which also helps me, and many others, is to have a bigger audience. It's a psychological thing, of course, but an audience of 300 is easier than an audience of 30, and 30 is easier than 3, because it's less personal in a bigger group. They're usually there to enjoy your performance, not to criticise, or comment about you, so the more people there are, the less likely they are to intervene, _because they're more scared to stand out than you are!_ They don't want to interrupt the enjoyment of the other 299, or even 29, people.
Long answer, but it should be useful to you:
Experience will help tremendously, of course, but you can help yourself in various ways.
For a first example, this might sound silly, at first, but give it a try: When in front of an audience of any size, try to imagine playing to each person as an individual, the only one listening, not a big group of people. One-to-one is much less intimidating, so you can even imagine that you are playing especially for the one person you feel safest with. I'm not a flautist, but that technique works for all sorts of public performances, whether you're an instrumentalist, a speaker, or performing some other function.
A second thing which also helps me, and many others, is to have a bigger audience. It's a psychological thing, of course, but an audience of 300 is easier than an audience of 30 (and 30 is easier than 3), because it's less personal. People are usually there to enjoy your performance, not to criticise, or comment about you (your music teacher is the only one who is given that task), so the more people there are, the less likely they are to intervene, _because they're more scared to stand out than you are!_ They don't want to interrupt the enjoyment of the other people, because they don't want to be told off for doing that.
If you're a bit scared, this third thing is very useful to know. Fear and nerves are caused by a flood of adrenaline. _But that adrenaline is exactly the same hormone as the adrenalin which floods around your body when you are excited._ So turn your mind around; when you're feeling fearful, think of it as excitement. The nerves will melt away, with practice.
And the most important thing, which many people forget about. Call it the 'zeroth' thing, rather than the fourth: If you practice regularly, well, and often enough, so that you know the music without thinking about playing it, then you will be far less nervous, and that lip will tremble far less. A guaranteed way to be nervous and quivery is to fail to practice, properly, and to leave the performance pieces until the last opportunity. That puts you under pressure, even when you think you know the music without practicing. Competitors, job candidates, and students for music exams will all tell you that they make good of a practice room, if there is one. If not, then they find a suitable place to do it. They often rehearse right up to a few minutes before going out in front of the audience.
All the best for your musical future!
same
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I NEEDED THIS! thank you! I read something about possible nerve damage and ending careers and it freaked me out
My pleasure, I wouldn't worry too much. Practicing good body awareness can help with reducing chances of injury.
Hello
Thanks for this Amelie. It happens to me when I’m nervous.
Omg! You guys are amazing! Super helpful btw, and at just the right time too! I was having trouble with the lip buzzing! Thx so much!!
pleasure I could help!
Her voice is so soothing! She should SERIOUSLY consider making ASMR videos!
Thank you it really help me
My lower lip started shake and I'm kind of worried but u told that it was not serious soo now im in peace (maybe im too tired😊🧡
my pleasure! Happy practicing!
You should do a review on piccolos from amazon vs your piccolo. I’m wanting to get a decent piccolo for a cheap price although I use a school piccolo for marching band they have seen better days.
Hi.. my lower left lips are twitching... Any solution...
Somebody tell me why my lips shake when I’m performing and nervous
I have the same problem it’s so annoying
same here
It's only when I'm nervous or overly stressed out from exhaustion.
This happens to me when we have 5-10 hour practices for marching (it also didn’t help that your mouth is naturally tighter with piccolo)
What should you do if your bottom lip quivers
hey the flute chanle i in a 5th grand band and im gonna play the flute i used to play the saxaphone but had more intrust in the flute so i swiched im a little scared any addvice you could give me
IDK but when i got nervous while Speaking infront of peoples
Mainly when nervous
My lips start Shivering and Because of that my cheeks too
Made me look very weird and my face expressions
I wonder if you have ever tried the flute they use in india
I sure like your edition :)
I am getting back into the Flute, after 30 years of not playing it.
(I stopped after high school.)
I dare say I have to redevelop the muscles for the embouchure.
(Plus I have Fibromyalgia)
I just need time, right?
You have my empathy. FM is a real show-stopper. It has afflicted me for more than 10 years. Concentration is a real challenge, but stick with the flute practice; it's worth the effort, and doing something productive and not too strenuous really does alleviate the symptoms.
I have a question, the F# 6 on my flute almost never comes out clean, it always squeaks and goes down to a lower note. I've tried putting more air through my flute but it doesn't really work to well. Is there any way to fix this?
practice harmonics
Very helpful 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
this doesn’t really happen to me anymore but either way I found this information really helpful!!! Thank you :)
I have a vintage Philippe Marcil m314 flute, any idea what it is worth?
check the flute history group on FB they'll be able to help.
🎀It’s been like 4 days , and it’s still twitching in my upper lip... I don’t know what to do..
Oh no! I wouldn't worry to much. Try to be lose with lips a bit more and slowly tighten up ever so slightly. But overall use more air and think less with your lips.
The Flute Channel Has this ever prevented you from playing properly?
@@GoddessofMusicTv it may be tightness in the lips, that usually the reason why it's doing it. Keep trying to stay loose in that region.
The Flute Channel Ok.. I noticed it’s better once I use my diaphragm and keep my belly extended..
Exactly, being relaxed its always very helpful.
I do not play flute or music but i did have shaking in my lips.
Hi!
HELP!
My C key is acting up I’ve tried the dollar trick but it just isn’t making a difference! When I press down on it it slowly rises back up instead of regular bouncing back up! What can I do?
I would advise not to don't use the dollar trick again. Butcheck the screw the the top of the post and see if its loose. I would very gently tighten it. Also it could be the spring right under the c key. It might need re-tensioning by a technician. What flute do you have?
The Flute Channel thanks for the advice, I have student Armstrong nothing fancy.
then any shop will be glad to help you to fix that small problem. shouldn't cost much at all
The Flute Channel ok I’ll try to bring it to Barcone’s soon. thank you again!
Why am I here? I play the clarinet.
Even my upper lips are shaking Im nervous is that any prblm related to nerves or brain. But also I've not got a good sleep i'll take a nap and comment again
Any tips on performance anxiety
of course! we have a video on that! ruclips.net/video/ORBofHMZ6VQ/видео.html
@@flutechannel Thank you!
Is it bad to be a male flutist because I have a group of people that tell me it’s just meant for females
no it is not bad.
Tell them to listen to James Galway and Emmanuel Pahud.
I dont fell this because im a beginner in florida and my highest note is a G my lowest is a B
Tysm much my lip has being shaking for a while I will come back if my lip shakes again:)
Did it happen again?
Thank yoy
My pleasure!
My lips shaking because straight a week I did not eat every breakfast and also I can not eat exact time of meal a day can I ask? My lips shaking is that because of skipping my meal? Pls..
Advice me
Shaky lips just started happening to me. It never happened before
Mine started and it doesn't stop. How are?
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Fab
U sounds like Aurora🤑
Coloca legenda por favor em potugues BR...
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