Thumb stays on Flute Always
Note: The left ring finger stays on the flute. It is not covering a hole so don't let go. This finger gives stability to the player along with the thumbs. The thumbs and left ring finger stay on the flute and all times.
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"DO" All Holes Covered |
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"RE" Bottom Hole 1/2 Covered Stays Uncovered |
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"ME" Recover Bottom Hole Uncover second Hole. (Right hand middle finger) Stays Uncovered |
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"FA" Bottom Two Holes Uncovered |
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| "SO" Bottom Three Holes Uncovered Thumb stays on Flute Always |
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"La" Recover the third hole (right
index finger). Uncover the fourth hole(left middle finger). Top hole is still covered. Note: The left ring finger stays on the flute. It is not covering a hole so don't let go. This finger gives stability to the player along with the thumbs. The thumbs and left ring finger stay on the flute and all times. |
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"Ti" This is a surprise. Cover the middle hole only (that's the right index finger). |
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"DO" All holes uncovered. The thumbs and left ring finger stay on the flute because they hold the flute in place. |
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