I've not been playing for very long (it's in the video description). I'm not having lessons at the moment (can't afford it ).
I feel like I'm okay, but I get pretty discouraged sometimes.
Also, I know there's a couple places where my timing's off. I was nervous about the whole being recorded thing.
Absolutely! After not playing for years, you've made a great start. Your tone is pretty good, you've added some vibrato, and tried to be musical in your playing. Don't get discouraged. You're doing fine for now. Just keep practicing and you'll be amazed at your progress!
My only negative comments are regarding your hand position. First, for your right hand, you have a hitchhiker's grip. The right thumb should be perpendicular to the body of the flute, not pointing toward the headjoint. That will help you to better balance the flute when you are playing notes like C or C# where most fingers are up. If you lay a pencil on the table and pick it up, that is the position your right thumb should be in - straight, just like the fingers.
Second, you tend to have flying fingers. Try to keep your fingers closer to the open keys. When they are raised too high, it is wasted motion that will slow down your progress. Keeping the fingers closer to the open keys will make it easier to play faster music.
Good job! Just pay attention to your hand position while playing.
"Never give a flute player a screwdriver."
--anonymous--
Thank you very much, that's quite appreciated. Like I said, I'm not having proffessional lessons at the moment, so I'd never have even thought about it my hands. I'll keep that in mind!
manuel23 wrote:i recommend you to soften your articulation.only that.keep fluting..
I'm sorry but, softening the articulation? I hope that you are talking about venting, because the articulation is two or more keys closing together. And that can not be softened. It can just either be right, or not.
Articulation refers to the tonguing or slurring. If someone were to soften their articulation they would need to use more of a "du" or "lu" sullable rather than a hard "tu."
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Thank you very much, that's quite appreciated. Like I said, I'm not having proffessional lessons at the moment, so I'd never have even thought about it my hands. I'll keep that in mind! 
