I really need to get me one of those flutes.
I thankfully am musically inclined, played the flute for years
So here is some advice for those who just picked one up and are wondering how to play
First, It is not like the clarinet or recorder. Haven't played either in a long time so i forget the fingering, but the airflow difference is quite pronounced.
My advice would be as follows: First, don't worry about hand position until you can consistently get sound. Hold it up with one hand on each end and just blow across the hold (more than into the hole) until you get a sound. You will actually find it easier if you imagine a lightbuld in your mouth and relax your lips (as opposed to tightening them like you were kissing). If you try to finger a note right away, you won't know whether your lack of sound or poor sound is due to airflow, or simply improper fingering. Once you can consistently get sound, then adopt the proper hand/finger position and start playing scales and so on and so forth. I would recommend googling Irish flutes, as there is alot of info on them and videos which will show you positioning for holding, different note fingerings, etc. Or at least is probably the closest you will find, though tuning of Nepali vs Irish flutes i am quite sure is different (though both have 6 holes so the scale fingerings will be similar).
Let me know if you want more info on your lovely new purchase. Hopefully another come sup in dotd soon....
I thankfully am musically inclined, played the flute for years
So here is some advice for those who just picked one up and are wondering how to playFirst, It is not like the clarinet or recorder. Haven't played either in a long time so i forget the fingering, but the airflow difference is quite pronounced.
My advice would be as follows: First, don't worry about hand position until you can consistently get sound. Hold it up with one hand on each end and just blow across the hold (more than into the hole) until you get a sound. You will actually find it easier if you imagine a lightbuld in your mouth and relax your lips (as opposed to tightening them like you were kissing). If you try to finger a note right away, you won't know whether your lack of sound or poor sound is due to airflow, or simply improper fingering. Once you can consistently get sound, then adopt the proper hand/finger position and start playing scales and so on and so forth. I would recommend googling Irish flutes, as there is alot of info on them and videos which will show you positioning for holding, different note fingerings, etc. Or at least is probably the closest you will find, though tuning of Nepali vs Irish flutes i am quite sure is different (though both have 6 holes so the scale fingerings will be similar).
Let me know if you want more info on your lovely new purchase. Hopefully another come sup in dotd soon....
