I learned to play the flute in the 6th grade (1981). Kept going into high school and marched in the band, so much fun. After i graduated, I played some but it eventually ended up in a closet. I moved it with me throughout the years until 5 years ago when a house I lived in developed water damage from a leak and the worst was in a closet that my flute was stored in. As we were moving out, I didn't even bother taking it with because I figured the water had ruined it. Last year I bought a new flute but because it's been so long since I played regularly, I feel like a beginner and relearning how to play. I remember when I was learning how to play all those years ago, my dad tried to get me to change to the clarinet but I insisted on learning flute. Then I found out in high school that it's one of the hardest instruments to learn. The toughest for me back then and now is getting a good sound out the instrument.

me, a recorder player watching a flautist explaining beginner flute mistakes because im bored xD :K

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

hey most of these would still apply to recorder ;)

@qalaphyll

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flutecookies :K

I suck at playing flute😭 Why did I pick flute again....Oh yeah the flute players in band peer pressured me 🤦‍♀️

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Mariyah S hey you picked the best woodwind instrument!

@mariyahs7401

4 жыл бұрын

Flutecookies I had two weeks to learn EVERYTHING, I didn’t even know how a flute looked. Two weeks before my first concert, my mom had transferred me to band🥺 But on the brightside it inspires be to become better watching your channel💜 I love your covers they are always so good.

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Mariyah S awww thank you 🥰

@fionaxzheng

4 жыл бұрын

IKR, in band my friends pushed me to play flute

@whosace1006

3 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile this looser wanted to play the flute

I'm a beginning band student and my band teacher makes us sit.

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Kîmŷøñá you’re supposed to sit if it’s band practice because there’s so many people :) but if you’re doing practice by yourself at home then make sure you do it standing! 😉

@meli8543

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flutecookies Alright I will!! These tips really helped me by the way! Your really inspiring and I always hoped to become an amazing flutist like you! All your covers are awesome! 😇

@viviakabob964

3 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't care probably because we are space out and there not many people

I feel like I'm the worst flute player in my lesson group! I want to get on every else's level so plz make more of these vidz! 😢

I got dizzy breathing with you for every single note. lol

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Abigail Deodatus hahahah I know right xD

Very very helpful! Thank you for the tips! Ill be mindful of my playing & my posture. 😁 more please!

So basically, I'm going to start flute in my middle-school band. I am really happy to know these tips! However my dad keeps trying to get me to do clarinet because its "more versatile". That is true but still I insist on learning flute.

4:53 damn my house only has a roof, no walls. I'm never going to be a flutist...

Yehey!!! I'm playing a dizi but now I finally realized my mistakes that before I thought it was just normal. Thank you for these videos more power to you🙂🙂

Thanks for this. Kind was hitting a roadblock on tone improvement and it turns out my posture and lack of proper use of the diaphragm was 80% of it.

thank u ❤ now I know the reason for my super sore arms 😆 This is super helpful!!!

thank you so much, this vid really helped me improve my air flow

I loved your video and it really helped me

i want to learn to play it next year in band. also this channel has such a cozy vibe.

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot

It's really a help my child is just a beginner and still learning flute. Thank you for your video.

Thank you!

Thank you sm your so much help 😭😭✨

I just want to listen to your intro for ever. Its so beutifull!

Thank you!! Really helpful!! ^_^

your videos are very helpful

i came here to see if as a 5 year flute player if I can feel attacked by my lack of discipline

I’m in band class, and since I’m still in elementary school, the teacher says we can’t stand or walk around with our flute in our hands, so we have to sit...

thank you

it helps for a beginner like me a lot❤

I legit feel called out 😅 my posture is bad to this day lol

I came across this by accident I am an intermediate player. When I first learnt I could still stand up I now can’t and have to sing and play sitting down and I can still do it. Some people do not have the choice of standing up (I’m disabled) if anyone else is please don’t let it put you off you can train your diaphragm accordingly! Other than that awesome video.

Thanks I really needed help right now because quarantine doesn't let me go to school

Wow This is exactly for me 😢🤭 Thank you ma'am 😊

Thanks for this keep it up and love from India 😘😘😘

You're saving a saxophone player here too!! ❤️❤️

Thank u

Guapa, si que sabes tocar la flauta saludos ,sigue asi

does this also apply to recorder coz i play the recorder

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Jewel most of them would apply :p

@preciousjewelamor

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flutecookies (omg i thought you'll hate me lololol)

When I started playing flute for first time my teacher made us sit. After 3 years I quit flute because I wasn't interested anymore. I am thinking getting back into it. Edit: your tips are very helpful

😍 i like your hair

Found the sound of flutes more and more attractive to me after subscribed this channel 😭.

I only found about lifting the fingers too high pretty recently. I was so annoyed that I didn't know about it before.

Wow Flute❤️😍

Hiiii... I'm happy to see you didn't call the video (and the channel) "awkward" AGAIN!!!!!😊😊😊 love it 😍😍😍

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

It'll always be an awkward video even if I don't say it 🤣

@draguflorin3434

4 жыл бұрын

That isn't true 😝😝😝 ( "or is not true"..) I don't know the correct way to say it, I speak Italian and roumanian.... English is not my first language 😟😟!!!

@draguflorin3434

4 жыл бұрын

See? Seee?.. I am awkward not you 😝😝😝

@disha_d

4 жыл бұрын

dragu florin you’re really good at English, and yes both ways are right but the 1st way is what most people use 😊

@draguflorin3434

4 жыл бұрын

@@disha_d Thank you!! Is very encouraging to hear that😁😊!

Hey can you tell me how many years did it take you to get your degree in flute?! Please

Sounded like you were playing a recorder doing Twinkle little star Toni 😂

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Antonio's Instrumental was totally intentional ;)

My fingers are over the place. That and rhythm are my biggest problems.

How much time it takes to learn playing flute?

Same for any instrument to keep your fingers close to the instrument.

Im 25 years old and just planning to learn flute. Do you think its too late for me to learn it? :( Ireally love the sound of it🥰

@magniloquenting.wlspoetjt1808

3 жыл бұрын

No, it's never too late!

I love your videos. They are so informative and entertaining, also you’re kinda cute.

still love ur content even tho i'm not a flautist

I hope this video helps my trash skills

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Ptoki1 LMAO 😂

@Ptoki1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flutecookies I'm just so bad lmfao

2:22 daha dün annemizin kollarında yaşarken... sen nereden biliyorsun onu ya 😂😂

Thanks for this video, it did help a lot, I didn't even know your elbows could be in the wrong place

I appreciate your tips and advice, however I'm not physically able to stand for long periods of time. Sitting is the only way I can play the flute. Does this mean I can't play the flute?

@YvieMcStevie

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously it doesn’t mean that. Stand until you can’t or don’t stand at all. Just make sure you’re sitting up right - the point is to ensure your diaphragm is able to open completely. Breathing control is a crucial element of playing an instrument such as a flute.

You should see pt. Hariprasad chaurasia.... He hold flute at really a steep angle and he is one of top flautist. Pls respond to this comment. I am a falutist too so i want to know

How to make a Note in fine, nice , perfect tune?

How long have you been playing the flute because i've been playing for year and im not nearly as good as you

@magniloquenting.wlspoetjt1808

3 жыл бұрын

She played for a lot of years, that's why she's so good. But if you keep practicing with effort and time you will learn how to play it perfectly!

Me : *has asthma and is relearning the flute* oh

"so, if you have a wall at home.."

but I've noticed James Galway doesn't hold it in a 90° angle, he holds it rather low. From the short interviews I've seen of him, I imagine he would say something like "just do it the way that feels most comfortable to you" XD he seems pretty chill

@ongtengkee9225

2 жыл бұрын

and also dennis bouriakov and rampal

“So if you have a wall at home” Lmao

Please again sadness and sorrow ' song

I love to sit while I play lol but I'm not a beginner so I'm not sure why I'm even commenting >_

I’m starting band as a flute beginner and I’m the only one that’s on flute right now-

3:01 chuuu chuu chuu * the train is coming ** a half tone deeper * chuu chuu chuu * the train passed by *

Like

Hi~~

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

Mariyah S Hi!

Hello

@Flutecookies

4 жыл бұрын

hi ;)

You didnt show the posture?

"if you have a wall at home." Me- Nope

I'm in grade seven right now and I'm in band, so i have to sit on the chair,

No wall at home💀

IF YOU HAVE A WALL AT HOME LMAO-

I love you ❤❤💋💑👫

This exercice requires a wall. So if you have a wall at home, ... ROTFL

Am I late?:(

Can we quickly get off topic and talk about how PRETTY you are? Like holy shit you're stunning

where are you from, can you from asian

@sai_2006

4 жыл бұрын

she's from Australia but she is also taiwanese

This girl has a beautiful face and a very pleasant beautiful English accident. 👍

u are not helping me because i use my voice for it