Flute Lesson 6: First Sounds

How should you position your head and the flute when playing?

• Bring your head to the flute.

• Keep your head straight and bring the flute to you.

• Tilt your head to the side to meet the flute.

• Adjust both your head and the flute to meet in the middle.

What is the primary role of the left hand when no keys are pressed down on the left side?

• To press the thumb key.

• To support the weight of the instrument.

• To adjust the embouchure.

• To provide a resting place for the fingers.

Which fingers should be down on the flute for the first note demonstrated?

• All left-hand fingers.

• All right-hand fingers.

• Only the pinky fingers on both hands.

• Only the thumb and index finger.

Where should the tone hole be positioned relative to your lips for proper sound production?

• Slightly above the upper lip.

• Below the lower lip.

• Right at the center of your lips.

• To the side of your mouth.

Which key on the right hand is almost always pressed down when playing the flute?

• The index finger key.

• The middle finger key.

• The pinky key.

• The ring finger key.