Aligning your flute headjoint to the body for comfort
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This quick video is in answer to some questions on Galway Chat Group about how to align the flute's headjoint. Many flute books suggest center-to-center (blow-hole lines up with center of keys) but this can lead to comfort problems and inefficient use of the arm tendons. So this quick video is for teachers and advanced students to show some of the "rock and roll" problems and their solutions. More explanations and pictures at jennifercluff.com/lineup.htm
Canal: Music
Añadido: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Autor: fluteloophost
Duración: 05:44
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Reproducciones: 3066
Etiquetas: align flute headjoint how to
Comentarios
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fluteloophost (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I'm really glad to get the word out that it's okay to line up the flute's headjoint to suit the face and hands of the player. Too many flute beginners have that "un-balanced" feeling because their key tops are slanting backwards and the weight of the rods and keys pull the flute over in their hands as they play. This method allows you to set your own balance. Another feature is that you can settle the lip plate more completely on your chin (without air gaps). Good luck. Best, J.
Clare1970 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This was really useful. I have just had a flute and you really do try and do exactly what the books say. Its good to know its ok to alter it to suit you personally
fluteloophost (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Inline G works for some hand/wrist/finger configurations, and offset G works for others. Over 60% of flute sales are offset G these days, I understand.Best, Jen
dmusicgoddess (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thanks for this video! It would seem that an inline g would help with keeping the left wrist aligned and in a more comfortable position. Just a thought...
fluteloophost (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Dear olivia4horses, so glad to be of help. Best, Jen
olivia4horses (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank You so much!! I just started band in school and now I play the flute! but I'm still a beginner. Your videos helped me a lot thanks!!!!!
fluteloophost (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You are talking about a "Bo-Pep" (not peep) and no, I am using a "Thumbport" not a bo-pep.Jen Cluff
emofabulous724 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
hey, I've been reading your comments on this and other videos and some body asked about the little black thing it's actully called a Bo peep it's because some kids have discomfort holding the flute
fluteloophost (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
How can you hold the flute without "cocking" or bending the wrist backward?-----------------There will usually be a small amount of "bending backward" of the left wrist. If you look at professional flutists such as Julius Backer, James Galway, Emmanual Pahud and Jean Pierre Rampal, (use the youtube index) you will notice the left wrist is always just a little backwards bent. cont'd...
BoriquaBoy415 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
*So that both aren't cocked and have equal fluidity?Sorry about that, didn't catch it until I posted.
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