{"id":1776580,"date":"2023-02-17T15:32:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:32:38","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-06T11:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T15:31:36","slug":"flute-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/flute-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Flute Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations on buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/c1264--Flutes_and_Piccolos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flute <\/a>from Sweetwater. Found in all cultures, the flute may be the oldest known musical instrument. Today the flute has a place in every kind of music, from classical to folk to R&amp;B and rock, from Lizzo to James Galway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just getting started, let us help you with the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f1f0\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> In all things regarding your new flute, ask your private teacher or school band director. As they teach you how to play the instrument, they will be able to answer your questions and give you advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"index\"><li><a href=\"#Parts-of-a-Flute\"><strong>Parts of a Flute<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Head-joint\"><strong>Head joint<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Body\"><strong>Body<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Foot-joint\"><strong>Foot joint<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#About-the-Keys\"><strong>About the keys<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-Assemble-Your-Flute\"><strong>How to Assemble Your Flute<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Proper-Playing-Technique-for-Flute\"><strong>Proper Playing Technique for Flute<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Getting-ready-to-play\"><strong>Getting ready to play<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Proper-posture\"><strong>Proper posture<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-Hold-Your-Flute\"><strong>How to hold your flute<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Embouchure-for-Flute\"><strong>Embouchure for flute<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-Tune-Your-Flute\"><strong>How to Tune Your Flute<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Get-an-electronic-tuner-for-your-flute\"><strong>Get an electronic tuner for your flute<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Basic-tuning-for-the-flute\"><strong>Basic tuning for the flute<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Clean-Your-Flute-When-You-Are-Done\"><strong>Clean Your Flute When You Are Done<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flute-Care-and-Maintenance\"><strong>Flute Care and Maintenance<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Parts-of-a-Flute\">Parts of a Flute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-flute-diagram-100-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Parts of a flute diagram\" class=\"wp-image-1776729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-flute-diagram-100-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-flute-diagram-100-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-flute-diagram-100-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-flute-diagram-100.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Parts of a flute<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The flute is a woodwind instrument, as flutes in earlier centuries were made of wood. The modern flute is made of metal. Beginner flutes are made of \u201cnickel silver,\u201d which is actually an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. Intermediate and professional flutes are made from parts that incorporate silver and other precious metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You produce music on the flute by blowing air across the embouchure hole, controlling the vibration of a column of air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flute has three parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Head-joint\">Head joint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>head joint<\/strong> contains the <strong>lip plate<\/strong>, where you blow into the <strong>embouchure hole<\/strong>. It also contains the <strong>crown<\/strong>, a screw that closes the end of the flute. On the inside, attached to the crown, is a cork that can be adjusted to make the flute play more in tune. (Don\u2019t unscrew the crown. Your teacher will tell you if it needs adjusting.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Body\">Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>body<\/strong> of the flute starts with the <strong>barrel<\/strong>, where the <strong>head joint<\/strong> attaches to the body. The <strong>body<\/strong> contains <strong>tone holes<\/strong>. The player changes notes by using the fingers to press down on different combinations of <strong>keys<\/strong> which have <strong>pads<\/strong> that stop the <strong>tone holes<\/strong>. Beginner flutes have <strong>closed-hole keys<\/strong>, which are solid. Intermediate and advanced flutes have <strong>open-hole keys<\/strong>, which the player can learn to control to produce a wider range of tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Foot-joint\">Foot joint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>foot joint<\/strong> is the open end of the column of air of the flute. It contains the smallest number of <strong>keys<\/strong>. Beginner flutes have a <strong>C foot joint<\/strong>; advanced flutes have a foot joint with an extra <strong>B key<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"About-the-Keys\">About the Keys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic fingerings are the same for all modern flutes. However, different models have slightly different arrangements of <strong>keys<\/strong> and <strong>levers<\/strong>, what we call <strong>keywork<\/strong>. Your teacher will explain how your flute is keyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a Sweetwater article on the features and options found with different models of flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/flute-buying-guide-how-to-choose-a-flute\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-Buying-Guide-Featured-Image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Flute Buying Guide &#8211; How to Choose a Flute<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Assemble-Your-Flute\">How to Assemble Your Flute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f1f0\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> It would be best if you have your teacher show you how to assemble your flute for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f1f0\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Never use grease or oil on the joints of your flute. Many band and orchestra instruments need grease or oil, but the flute does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A disassembled flute in its case\" class=\"wp-image-1776730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_02.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Place your flute case right side up on a table with the logo on the lid facing up.<\/li><li>Take out the flute\u2019s body and grasp it by the barrel, where there are no keys.<\/li><li>Take out the foot joint and hold it on the bottom where there are no keys.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image showing how to assemble a flute\" class=\"wp-image-1776731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_03.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Assembling the joints of the flute<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the foot joint into the body, twisting it slightly to ease it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image showing alignment of keys when correctly assembling a flute\" class=\"wp-image-1776732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_04.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Check to make sure the post and the keys are lined up correctly<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Align the post (the horizontal bar on the foot joint\u2019s keywork) to the center of the lowest key on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image of flute with alignment arrows engraved on the joints \" class=\"wp-image-1776735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_08.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Some flutes have alignment arrows engraved on the joints<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some flutes have tiny arrows engraved on the joints to show you how to align them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"iamge showing how to attach the flute head joint onto the flute body\" class=\"wp-image-1776733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_05.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Attach the head joint<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the head joint in your other hand and insert it into the body, rotating back and forth slightly to ease it in. Don\u2019t insert it all the way; later on, we will discuss how to tune the flute, which you do by adjusting how far the head joint is inserted into the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image showing how to align the flute embouchure hole\" class=\"wp-image-1776734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_06.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>Aligning the embouchure hole with first key on body<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Position the head joint so the embouchure hole is in line with the first key on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a video that demonstrates the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Flute : Assembly, Care and Maintenance\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J_bZMmlywBU?start=129&#038;wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Proper-Playing-Technique-for-Flute\">Proper Playing Technique for Flute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time you hold your flute in the proper position, it will feel awkward. Your teacher will help you sort it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Getting-ready-to-play\">Getting ready to play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be blowing air out of your mouth and into the flute\u2019s embouchure hole, learning to control your breath. It\u2019s important to start with a clean mouth. Don\u2019t eat right before playing the flute. Brush your teeth and rinse out your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash your face and hands before you play. You don\u2019t want oils from your skin and fingers tarnishing your flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove jewelry and rings so they don\u2019t scratch or damage your flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Proper-posture\">Proper posture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image of a person sitting correctly while playing flute\" class=\"wp-image-1776740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_13-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>Proper posture for playing the flute<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Musicians learn how to sit and stand while holding their body and the instrument in the proper posture to minimize tension and guard against fatigue. Don\u2019t give yourself a pain in the neck, back, shoulders, or arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit in a firm chair with both feet flat on the floor. Sit forward in the chair with your back straight; don\u2019t lean against the chair\u2019s back, and don\u2019t lean forward, either. Hold your head up high and roll it around a bit to make sure there isn\u2019t any tension in your neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sound comes from your breath. Your teacher will teach you proper breath support, which also depends on good posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"How-to-Hold-Your-Flute\">How to Hold Your Flute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You hold the flute on the right side of your body, positioning the head joint and the embouchure hole below your lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image of correct finger placement when playing flute\" class=\"wp-image-1776736\" width=\"620\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_11.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption><em>Finger positions on the flute<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You bear the weight of the flute on the crook of the index finger on your left hand with your palm facing toward your right shoulder. Place your left thumb on the first key on the bottom of the flute, then curve your fingers around the front. Place your left-hand index, middle, and ring fingers on the second, fourth, and fifth keys. Your pinky touches the side key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your right hand holds the end of the flute with the hand positioned on the opposite side of the body from the left hand. The palm is held outward, and the fingers are wrapped around from the back. Rest your right index, middle, and ring fingers on the three bottom keys on the body. Your right pinky plays the first key on the foot joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"image of a person correctly holding a flute\" class=\"wp-image-1776738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/20221230_Flute_Quickstart_Guide_1600x838_14.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Holding the flute<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold the flute parallel to the ground. If you let it drift downward, you won\u2019t be able to produce a clear, strong tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding your arms, elbows, and wrists in the proper position to keep the flute horizontal while positioning the embouchure hole under your mouth as you blow into it is going to take practice. Be sure to take breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Embouchure-for-Flute\">Embouchure for Flute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEmbouchure\u201d means the way you hold your mouth when you blow air into the flute. Start by putting your lips together and pronouncing the word \u201ctoo\u201d as you blow out some air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Position the flute so that your lower lip rests lightly against the lip plate. Breathe out toward the opposite edge of the embouchure hole. Rotate the position of the head joint slightly and find the exact position where your breath produces a sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u30d5\u30eb\u30fc\u30c8\u3011\u30d5\u30eb\u30fc\u30c8\u306e\u97f3\u306f\u3053\u3046\u3057\u3066\u51fa\u3059\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_LBGhvWHT_s?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing different notes on the flute, and playing them in tune, depends not only on the fingerings, but also on the way you control your breath. Your teacher will help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Tune-Your-Flute\">How to Tune Your Flute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teacher will show you how to tune your flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some other instruments, whether your flute notes are in tune depends less on how you adjust the instrument and more on how you control your embouchure. This will take practice. Understanding that, you can tune your flute by making small adjustments in the position of the head joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Get-an-electronic-tuner-for-your-flute\">Get an electronic tuner for your flute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/CA50--korg-ca50-chromatic-tuner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"607\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/korg_chromatic_tuner.jpg\" alt=\"korg chromatic tuner\" class=\"wp-image-1776741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/korg_chromatic_tuner.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/korg_chromatic_tuner-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>A chromatic tuner with a microphone<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An electronic tuner senses the pitch of a note when you play it and displays whether the pitch is sharp, flat, or in tune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of tuner apps for your phone that use the phone\u2019s microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A better choice is an electronic tuner device. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/c938--Chromatic_Guitar_Tuners?all&amp;sb=low2high&amp;params=eyJmYWNldCI6eyJGb3JtYXQiOlsiSGFuZGhlbGQiXSwiQnJhbmQiOlsiS29yZyIsIkJvc3MiLCJQZXRlcnNvbiJdfX0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chromatic tuners suitable for flute<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Basic-tuning-for-the-flute\">Basic tuning for the flute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your teacher to show you how to play the middle \u201cG\u201d on your flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you play the note, the tuner\u2019s display will indicate whether the pitch is too low (flat) or too high (sharp).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the note is sharp, gently move the head joint out a tiny bit. By making the flute slightly longer, the pitch will go lower. Play the note again and look at the tuner\u2019s display. If the note is flat, move the head joint inward a tiny bit, and the pitch will go higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Clean-Your-Flute-When-You-Are-Done\">Clean Your Flute When You Are Done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not a good idea to keep the flute assembled after you are done playing it. You need to disassemble the parts, swab them out to remove all moisture, put the parts back in the case, and close the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside your flute case is the <strong>cleaning rod<\/strong>. If your flute did not come with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/HdgFltSwBlu--hodge-fb2-silk-flute-swab-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flute cleaning swab<\/a>, made of silk or microfiber, then you will need to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A flute cleaning cloth being inserted into the cleaning rod\" class=\"wp-image-1776723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Flute-cleaning-cloth-being-inserted-into-the-cleaning-rod.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Inserting the cleaning swab into the slot in the cleaning rod<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The cleaning rod has a slot in the head into which you insert the swab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A hand wrapping the swab around the head of the cleaning rod\" class=\"wp-image-1776720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-hand-wrapping-the-swab-around-the-head-of-the-cleaning-rod.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Wrap the swab around the head of the cleaning rod<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap the swab around the head of the cleaning rod so that the head is not exposed, as it could scratch the inside of the flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the head joint from the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A flute cleaning rod being inserted into the headjoint\" class=\"wp-image-1776718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/A-flute-cleaning-rod-being-inserted-into-the-headjoint.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Swabbing out the head joint<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gently insert the cleaning rod and swab into the head joint\u2019s open end and swab out the moisture. When you see the end of the cleaning rod and swab appear in the embouchure hole, don\u2019t push any further. Pull the rod out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the head joint back in the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, unwrap the swab from the cleaning rod. The swab will have a weighted thread attached to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold the body and foot joint vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Dropping the weighted thread through the flute body\" class=\"wp-image-1776722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Dropping-the-weighted-thread-through-the-flute-body.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Dropping the weighted thread through the body<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop the weighted thread into the body and feed it through and out the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning swab being competely pulled out\" class=\"wp-image-1776721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Cleaning-swab-being-competely-pulled-out.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pulling the swab through the body<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull the thread, drawing the swab through the body to remove the moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disassemble the foot joint from the body and store the joints, together with the cleaning rod, back in your flute case, and close it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put the wet swab inside the flute case. Let the swab dry out, and then store it separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Flute : Assembly, Care and Maintenance\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J_bZMmlywBU?start=206&#038;wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Flute-Care-and-Maintenance\">Flute Care and Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We still need to teach you a few more things about cleaning and caring for your flute. Be sure to click on the link below and read our Flute Care and Maintenance Guide. There are steps you need to take to prevent damage and costly repairs. 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