Flute

Question 1

“Whoof” sound

1 cause / 1 remedy

Answer 1

Cause: No tongue being used
Remedy: Emphasize “Too”

Question 2

High pitched whistle (overtone) (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 2

2 Causes: Too much air & head joint rolled out too far

2 Remedies: Blow less hard & turn head joint in

Question 3

“Thu” sound

1 cause / 1 remedy

Answer 3

Cause: Tongue going between teeth and/or lips
Remedy: More “Too”

Question 4

Flat pitch

2 causes / 2 remedies

Answer 4

2 Causes: Hole covered too much & rolled in too far

2 Remedies: Cover less hole and roll out

Question 5

No tone, rushing air

3 causes / 3 remedies

Answer 5

3 Causes: Air is going across the hole, lower lip is not on the hole, and corners of lips are not pulled together
3 Remedies: Blow more into the hole, place more lip over the hole, and more “Whee”

Question 6

Some sound, mostly air

2 causes / 2 remedies

Answer 6

2 Causes: “Splitting” the tone & too large of an opening in lips
2 Remedies: Lower chin, blow down & more “oo” needed