Blowing Across the Wet - FluteTips 184

What does it mean to blow across the wet?
Well, I know it seems like a funny expression. But to get the kind of tone that you want, you need to let the air hit the inside of your lower lip. It may even blow across the inside of the upper lip.
When you do this right, the air feels cold because of the warm air hitting the wet of your lips.
It's a way for you to loosen up your embouchure while giving your tone a clear unobstructed path to come out and blossom.
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Sterling silver (.925) body and mechanism, Brögger Mekanik and Brögger Acoustic, soldered silver tone holes, silver rings, ribs, and posts. French (open hole) model, pointed key arms, white gold springs, Pisoni pads, 0.016”/0.40mm tubing, A=442, inline G, split E mechanism, C# trill key, D# roller, B foot joint. Handmade in USA.
Brannen Cooper Handcut Headjoint - Sterling silver (.925) tube, lip plate, riser, and crown. 0.016”/0.40mm tubing. Modified cut. Handmade in USA.
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[@pianowoman5468]

Your videos have been so helpful to me various times, the most recent being to blow across the wet. So helpful! I am 76 years old, only taking up the flute 3 1/2 years ago. I love playing this instrument! My background- I am a professional pianist with advanced degrees in piano. I also have classical vocal training. No experience whatsoever with any wind instrument. My flute teacher is good, but sometimes I think that she doesn’t know what to do with me because of my other knowledge and experiences. For now, I consider myself an intermediate in flute playing. Your videos and explanations are so helpful!

[@DoctorFlute]

Wow! So happy that you have found flute. I understand that sometimes with adult students a teacher can flounder because they don’t know exactly where you are coming from. Maybe if you explained your goals to her it might help?

[@marshatomkins7989]

Aha! What a great way to explain to students. Thank you!

[@DoctorFlute]

Thank you so much! I really hope these help students.

[@TheBabyInYellow-xo6fp]

You have such a unique tone! Your vibrato is so rich and it sounds great :)

[@DoctorFlute]

Thank you so much! That is a nice compliment.

[@PotatoGunCamper]

I'm actually using these embouchure tips for primitive bamboo flute.

[@DoctorFlute]

Fantastic! Very cool!

[@achaley4186]

Wow! Thanks, just heading in to play! 🙂🙏🏼❤⭐🌺 Happy Mothers Day ! ⭐

[@DoctorFlute]

Thanks!

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Your my music teacher

[@DoctorFlute]

Hi!

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Your my sisters music teacher

[@DoctorFlute]

Hi!

[@jennrobinson505]

Your my music teacher it liam

[@DoctorFlute]

Hi Liam!😀

[@dcallan812]

Nice flute has really sweet death low register . 2x👍 I haven't played for a couple of weeks,. dental issues hope to get it sorted soon.

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Oh I hope you get that worked out!

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Bro not joking this is my music teacher dr mcbrearty hi it's jonas

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Hi Jonas!

[@lotsabirds]

Kow do you keep from drying out! I know, basic question but my lips getvreally dry!

[@DoctorFlute]

I don’t have that issue. What if you were to use some lip moisturizer before you play? Have you tried that?