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Question: How do I know if I'm rolling out too far on flute!?
I have followed some instructional videos on youtube and have made some improvements to my embouchure, but I am confused as to how far is too far to roll out!.

I have got to the point where I can roll out to the point where I can see the entire blow hole of the flute while playing and still get a decent tone, but I don't know if I need to find a balance!.

I have been playing on and off for over 10 years - mostly folk music on silver flute!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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HI MIke T

If you are rolling out far enough to see the entire blow hole, you are rolling out WAY too much!.!.!.!.!. and are probably so sharp you are playing up a half step!. Not good!.

You should only be able to see about half of the open blow hole when the flute is up to your lip!. You should definately roll in to that position!. If it is not comfortable!.!.!. then you should get used to it!.!.!.!. because it is correct!.

Roll in too much and you will play flat!.
Roll out too much and you will play sharp!.

The best way to figure out where is directly in tune, is to get yourself a tuner and play long tones!.!.!. whole notes with it!. That will insure you are rolling in the right direction and just exactly how much you should be adjusting the headjoint!.

Hope that helps!.!.!.!. and get that tuner!.Www@QuestionHome@Com