How to get a Clear Sound on the Flute | Eliminate the Air in Your Sound

In this video, I discuss why your flute might not sound clear and how to get rid of the air in your sound
If you're interested in studying with me, check out my website: www.devynflute.com/

[@isleofjava5964]

Hello. I’m a 77 yr. old woman, returning to flute after 13 years. I wasn’t a prodigy by any means, but was what was referred to here as a “talented amateur.” Cool. I reached a point where I could play the Prokofiev in recital with a modicum of success. I played in most of the local orchestras and I needed to stop playing for a period of 12 years and want to complete my life cycle with the main love of my life. You have provided insight that works for me. You never know the impact you might have. There is such a service you are providing. Bravo!

[@DevynFlute]

I’m so glad I could help! It truly inspires me when I see comments like these :)

[@ourendtimewalk]

A trick. Clean wipe the plate, and after a few minutes of playing, look at the condensation ON THE PLATE. It will SHOW you the direction and width of your air stream, and also, if it is centered or not. I have an asymetrical embouchure as do many flutist. You might have a natural position which is NOT centered...

[@CY-vd4sh]

I’ve never met you, but I can tell that you’re an excellent teacher and that you will only get better from here. You make things very clear, concrete, thorough, and easy to understand. Thank you for this video! I just subscribed.

[@potato7270]

fr like just watched a 8 min video abt this lady explaining MISTAKES and bit the solution

[@sebthi7890]

i am not a flute player, but a musician and always learn from other instruments. In this case every musician can get an understanding how interesting it is to focus on the small point. The point where the air strarts to vibrate, that we have a wide range to produce sounds and that can learn to control all the possibilities to paint a colorful picture. When we learn to feel the small point we can learn to play with less effort, almost effortlessly.

[@quinn4626]

Hi Devyn, I'm really getting a lot out of your lessons! Would you consider doing one on intonation, including tips for flutists with full vs. thin lips, underbite vs. overbite and how these features influence head joint position and airstream? That would really help me and probably others, too. Thank you so much!

[@ncharles9027]

Congrats. One of the best flute teachers online. Very Good Examples!

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

You are a GREAT teacher. GREAT video !!!

[@ricardokoerner]

Thank you, you helped me very much. A hug from Berlin, Germany

[@ognianmihov2756]

Mr.Sowry...Your great performance of "Shindlers List" enthusiased me 2 years ago to begin study flute as adult beginner!But I still have hard time with vibrato.If You make a video about vibrato I will be very thankful.Time has past and You have grown,but still the same child prodigy! Kind regards from Bulgaria!

[@elizabethnashed]

Thank you so much for this video! This is very informative. God bless you.

[@DevynFlute]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tabletmulti]

Thank you so much from Brazil!

[@aminosaur8079]

I am saving this video. This actually allowed me to have a better sound and let me play the high notes on both flute and piccolo more clearly. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺

[@freedamchugh7169]

Thank you that was really helpful .

[@jenniferlee5871]

I wish I could take lessons from you, really appreciate your examples you play and how easy it is to understand the affects you mention.

[@DevynFlute]

You can! You can book lessons at devynflute.com

[@JordonHernandez-jz5ii]

Thanks friend for your help

[@jad_chaperon23]

Thank you so much!The tone of my notes sounds so dry when I play, so your video really helped me understand how I should overcome that particular problem 😁👍🏿

[@DevynFlute]

I'm so glad!

[@danieldutra79]

Olá. Sou do Brasil e comecei a aprender flauta há 8 meses e tenho 43 anos de idade. Você solucionou uma grande dificuldade minha e de forma muito didática. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho. Tenha muito sucesso. Você tem um talento único. Muito obrigado!

[@DevynFlute]

Obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis! Que bom que pude ajudar!

[@happytimes6113]

Great video! Very helpful thank you. 🪈😊

[@DevynFlute]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stathiskyrillidis]

Τhank you!. Very helpful!

[@TreyEley]

The realest thing you said is that you want to sound like YOURSELF

[@maryjennings2134]

Brilliant video, so helpful thank you

[@merveilleaizannon7908]

Thanck you so much!

[@DevynFlute]

Glad I could help!

[@cesarbustos8259]

Gracias.

[@TheDaffygluk]

Hi Devyn ,love your sound and mentoring , hey ive got false teeth and have had to re learn how to play ,do you have any advice on that, or is it the same as if you have teeth to start with ,thanks brent

[@gianfranconeve8690]

Grazie sei veramente chiaro!! Vorrei chiederti come risolvere un problema, sono un principiante che appena inizia il brano ho in suono accettabile ma poi la saliva mi bagna la parte di appoggio delle labbra e il flauto scivola e cerco di riportarlo in posizione ma...bel suono addio😢 grazie mille

[@saxzinggofficial5523]

Hi pls tell how to use our lip movement when we play low and high register notes

[@Yungvicdrums01]

What excercise can make my fingers flow well??

[@linky.sparky]

Does having an underbite contribute to the sound being airy?

[@aakash218_]

whered u get the canvas in the back from

[@grekori748]

Hi Devyn and All Flute Players!! I am interested to get the Gemeinhardt 3OSHB Offset G; split E mechanism Headjoint: NG Style But also, in Pearl Quantz Series Flute Model 525RBE I just wanted your opinion. Are any of these Flutes is a good choice? Thank you all for inspiring me.

[@chiderapaschal5762]

Please I do really need proper guidance in playing my octaves at ease

[@dennispilkington956]

Are there sound challenges like harmonics. Play the flute without the resonance key? These challenging harmonics are a grest part of my clarinet warmups.

[@AaronGlenn88]

Do you have recommendations for a beginner... does the pressure of the air and embouchure change as you change pitches? As you play a scale do you need to also change embouchure? Thanks!!

[@DevynFlute]

Of course, I’ll make videos in the future on how to begin playing the flute. The embouchure does need to change slightly between every note but it is so subtle that it would be better thought of in registers. In the low register you will need to point your air down more and have a slightly wider opening of the lips. The opposite is true for the high notes. I would suggest practicing harmonics, finger a low note and overblow to get the higher notes. This will train your embouchure. Hope this helps!

[@im.leonieleo123]

Do you think that the quality of the instrument can also affect the airy sound ?

[@DevynFlute]

Yes! Many people would debate this, but every instrument sounds different. It's important to try every flute you can get your hands on to see what works for you! The lip cut, the maker, and the material are all factors in the sound quality. It's also important to make sure that your instrument is in perfect working condition, if not, it could cause a lot of sound problems.

[@SlinkyzZz]

Is your emborsure frown or smiley? It looks like smiley sometimes but I don’t really know

[@DevynFlute]

It’s best not to smile or frown when playing, as any unusual lip corner position will cause tension. Try to have your lips look almost as if they are just resting. This can be very difficult. I have a slightly offset side embouchure because of the shape of my lips so just experiment for yourself.

[@scifi7563]

My issue is that I lose endurance after playing for a while, in the beginning 10-20 mins I sound good, but later it gets fluffy.

[@SlinkyzZz]

Would having a dry mouth and lips affect the sound?

[@DevynFlute]

I'm not sure of the science on this, but I would hypothesize that if your lips/mouth were dry, the flute's tone would get worse. Some flutists I know use aquaphor/lip balm regularly to keep their lips moist.

[@SlinkyzZz]

@@DevynFlute thanks for the response! I’m working on the Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor. Any tips on the piece? I’m having trouble with double tonguing the 16th notes (especially the low notes)

[@fanyu3196]

Air, roll a little in, engage lips, EXPERIMENT 🎉!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ricardokoerner]

and I liked " Der grosser Fritz" in the back👍