Anyone have any good tips on playing the flute?

Question:Work in front of a big mirror in order to see your posture as well as the position of your lips. Remember to sit/stand straight! Remember the activation of your diapraghm, it really helps you to sound good! Never strain your throat while playing, straining will only worsen the sound quality!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Work in front of a big mirror in order to see your posture as well as the position of your lips. Remember to sit/stand straight! Remember the activation of your diapraghm, it really helps you to sound good! Never strain your throat while playing, straining will only worsen the sound quality!

1) Practice daily - even if its just 5 minutes

2) Concentrate when doing your long notes Concentrate on your sound what you want to play like etc

3) Continually learn listen to/ watch different Flute players

4) Make use of online resources llike:
http://www.jennifercluff.com/
http://www.realfluteproject.com/REALFLUT...
http://www.catherinelegrand.com/library....

and some youtube ones to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQg0vScnQ...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=59ZX5qdIEB0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EIxaYRgf418&f...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O0XfoandDjk&f...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7HWWQpueRvY

5) Join Larry Krantz Flute list
this is a flute list full of teachers/ professionals. Just reading it has opened my eyes to Flute subjects. You can ask question of some of the best Flute players/ teachers inthe world. Join at http://www.larrykrantz.com/fluteweb/flut...

Good luck