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How to play the flute

How to play the flute is as follows:

1. Hold the flute correctly: take the flute in your hand and place it between your lips to keep it stable. At the same time, press the sound hole with your fingers to keep your fingers natural and comfortable. Adjust breathing: Playing the flute requires mastering the correct breathing method. Use abdominal breathing, drawing the air into the abdomen and blowing it out through the lips. Keep your breathing natural and comfortable, do not hold your breath or over exert yourself.

2. Adjust the lips: The lips are one of the key parts of the flute. Place your lips at the opening of the flute, press them with a slight force and try to make a sound. Adjust the shape and strength of your lips to obtain a clear, pure tone. Adjusting the fingers: The fingers are one of the most important parts in controlling the tone of the flute. When pressing the tone holes, use your fingers to press the holes firmly and keep your fingers natural and comfortable.

3. Practice scales: practicing scales is one of the most important steps in improving your flute playing skills. By practicing scales, you can master the skill of playing at different pitches and gradually improve your speed and accuracy. Practice repertoire: practicing repertoire is another way to improve your flute playing skills. By practicing repertoire, you can master different styles of music and gradually improve your expressiveness and emotional expression.

Types of flutes

1. Bamboo flute: The bamboo flute is one of the most traditional and common flutes in China, and is also known as the "dragon flute" or "flute". It is usually made of a piece of bamboo and has a crisp, bright tone. The sound of the bamboo flute is very expressive and is suitable for classical, folk and popular music.

2. Jade Flute: The jade flute is a high-grade flute, usually made of jade. The tone of jade flute is warm and soft, with good musical expression. Jade flute is suitable for playing soft, lyrical music. Piccolo: The piccolo is a small flute, usually with one or two sections. The piccolo has a clear, sharp tone and is suitable for playing cheerful and lively music. The piccolo is suitable for ensemble and orchestra playing.

3, Mongolian flute: Mongolian flute is one of the traditional Mongolian musical instruments, also known as the "Sbuji". It is usually made of bamboo or bone and has a unique sound and shape. The Mongolian flute has a melodious and exciting sound, which is suitable for playing Mongolian traditional music and grassland style music.