playing high notes and holding.

[flute_lover]

Hi,
i am trying to figure out how to play and hold high notes, I can play high notes but cant hold long. My teacher said it's because I let the air go out to quick. Thx in advance to all help.

[Amateur_Flautist]

Your teacher is right. Start doing breathing exercises (I explained a few in another thread around here that you might try), and make sure you use the same amount of steady air all the time, and with high notes, think about making the air faster (without using too much air). Also, try a two octave scale (maybe F or E flat) on whole notes to sort of work you up to it. It's hard at first, but you'll get the hang of it with practice.