Holding the flute.

[Shade]

I've just recently started trying to learn the flute, and I thought the best way to go about it at first at least was to learn how to balance it correctly in the right way on the mouth/chin/lip area, index finger, an thumb.

I figured I'd practice holding it this way until I could practically do it while jumping on a trampoline. Then when I went and learned actual fingerings and stuff I wouldn't have to worry about dropping it!

And I was wondering if this could cause me to develope bad technique and if I should just start with some notes and sort of ignore form(within reason of course) for now, and then as time goes on meld more into the "proper" way to hold it.

What are your thoughts?

[flutepicc06]

I think form is very important. The basics of how to hold a flute are not terribly difficult to grasp, but once you've learned them incorrectly can be terribly difficult to correct. Not to mention the increased risk of injury if you hold the instrument improperly. I'm not sure you need to be able to bounce on a trampoline while holding a flute, but I would urge you to pay attention to your hand position. Having a private teacher (even if only for a couple lessons until you learn the basics) is an excellent idea if it's at all possible, and this should get you started on the right foot.

[Zevang]

Agree in all aspects flutepicc06.

Just as a guide line, not for a complete reference, I would point Jen Cluff's website, which has many tips on posture, flute basics and so on...
http://www3.telus.net/Garry_McKevitt/

Although, just as flutepicc06 said, I would strongly recommend you to choose a teacher, at least during this very beginning.

cheers,

Zevang

[fluteguy18]

Yes. Follow the advice given. I couldnt have put it any better.