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Summary: Learn how to breathe; check out tips for beginners on the proper technique for breathing when playing flute in this free video flute lesson.
Sarah Noah has been playing flute for eleven years, and in that time has received numerous awards. She has competed in solo and ensemble competitions seven years in a row, and was...read more
"Hi, my name is Sarah for Expert Village.com. Today, I am going to talk to you about proper breathing techniques for flutes. It is very important to take deep hardy breaths while you are playing a flute. Flute is one of the instruments that takes the most air. Actually, half of your air is wasted when you play. Half of it goes over the hole and half goes into the flute. So, you need twice as much air. It is very important to breathe not only with your upper chest but to breathe with your diaphragm and your stomach. You should be able to feel the air and your muscles working from your stomach up. With proper breath, you should see your stomach rise like this. "
eHow Article: Breathing When Playing the Flute
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Comments
evuser1383 said
on 8/2/2008 she does not know how to play the flute. she can barely breath!
evuser8489 said
on 8/2/2008 You should not be rising your shoulder when taking a "proper" breath.
micknoel said
on 8/2/2008 why am I not seeing/hearing the videos??
redwolf1015 said
on 8/2/2008 dont use your shoulders only ypur stomach raising your shoulders tenses up ure upper body making you breathe from your chest wen u have to breath from your abs and that could make u go sharp or flat.....
shakiki said
on 8/2/2008 Stomach or diaphragm? What are your credentials? Please message me on AIM at shakiki. Danke!