Getting Your Tone Back in Shape FluteTips 89

I’m still getting back into shape after the holidays. Now it’s time for me to work on tone. I’ve already done a lot of technical practice.
So, I’ll pick up Moyse’s book Tone Development Through Interpretation, number 36, and stick to the low register exercises.
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Getting Your Tone Back in Shape FluteTips 89
Remember that getting your tone back in shape is all about the embouchure - getting it to be flexible. We need our brain and muscles to remember what they’re supposed to do.
So, when you start, you’re not trying to get the best tone you can. You’re playing very lightly, as if practicing one of Trevor Wye’s flexibility studies, holding your breath and making your lip do all the work.
Have fun!
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[@yvonneburdine670]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm the lady who took a 46 year hiatus then picked it up again 2.5 years ago. I was hit hard with a cold and didn't practice for 10 days (!). Your tips to get my tone back helped me immensely. I have the Moyse book you recommend in this video and practiced the etude #36 with your suggestions. Incredible results! It will take a few more days to get my tone back fully but already after applying your tips I am getting those pesky notes in the mid range (F,G, A). Thank you so much. Slower gets you there faster!!!!

[@DoctorFlute]

Yay! It really does work to be slow and steady. I am excited for you!

[@RoxiTube1]

Hi I just found your page.... So glad 🤩 I just picked up the flute on Sunday... had my first lesson. Practiced breathing 😄

[@DoctorFlute]

Glad I can help. Let me know if I can help you in your flute endeavors.

[@jorgeabatocab]

Drum Roll Please ......................................................................................................................... Now we all together say the usual and so deserved words: AWESOME VIDEO ANGELA !!! THANK YOU !!! God bless

[@DoctorFlute]

Thanks Jorge! Are you working to get back in shape too?

[@jorgeabatocab]

I've been trying to get back in shape for over two months now ... the new (better) Flute didn't arrive when I was expecting it , it will arrive in 15 days, God willing, and the one I have now ... just doesn't respond as it should, so I'm not doing ALL I should be doing concerning all the aspects of a daily practice, just practicing (not as much as I should) all the weekly Hymns to have them "kinda" ready for Sunday's Service, and a few other pieces from Flutetunes.com. It's just so frustrating to play a Flute that just doesn't respond properly, even doing all the right things concerning Posture, Breathing, Embouchure, Fingering etc etc etc ... patience is the word ... Thanks foe asking Angela, God bless

[@DoctorFlute]

Hopefully the new flute will get there soon. It will be glorious when you finally get to play on an instrument that responds! Have fun playing in church tomorrow!

[@jorgeabatocab]

Thanks Angela, Amen!, God bless