Projection

c_otter · Post by **c_otter** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:12 pm

I'm looking for advice how to project, particularly low notes.

Specifically, I've got a little solo with a low Eb and low D, and the concert is outdoors. So any suggestions are welcome.

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:15 pm

work on lower register tone studies. And work with a tuner. Playing with a good rich tone, and playing in tune, causes your sound to carry further.

piccolo1991 · Post by **piccolo1991** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:17 pm

I have read...and tried with success...to close your jaw more when you play lower notes. Don't really know why it works, but it does for me...I read it in a Moyse book. However, some of my students have no success with this. Worth a try though!

c_otter · Post by **c_otter** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:44 pm

Thanks for the advice. I'll continue to work on tone, particularly for the lowest notes.

I've actually had better luck getting a good tone and louder sound by dropping my lower jaw. It's good to try different things though.

apicultrice · Post by **apicultrice** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:39 am

I learned that dropping the lower jaw and putting a lot of space between the back teeth helps with good tone quality in the lower register. As for projection, the thing that helped me the most came in a masterclass a few years ago. The teacher moved my flute further down on my chin. It didn't seem to make much difference to me, on stage, but people in the audience could tell a huge difference in projection. I was playing with the flute too far up on my lip. Ideally, the bottom lip should cover about 1/4 - 1/3 of the embouchure hole. You might try experimenting with that and see what happens!

flauter11 · Post by **flauter11** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:11 pm

Dropping your jaw does usually work. You can widen the air stream and blow more into the hole a little.

MrBaz · Post by **MrBaz** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:17 am

flauter11 wrote:Dropping your jaw does usually work. You can widen the air stream and blow more into the hole a little.

I concur with the consensus. Relax the jaw and allow for a wider air stream. Practice this until you get comfortable, and you should be able to up the volume a lot easier.