The document discusses developing proper embouchure and breath support when playing the flute. It explains that the air stream is directed at the edge of the tone hole, alternating between going away from and into the tone hole to produce sound. It provides tips for forming an embouchure with tight lip corners and the bottom lip covering 1/3 of the tone hole. The document emphasizes experimenting to find the best sound and notes that developing excellent flute technique takes significant long-term practice.

1. the art of the flute developing embouchure

2. anatomy

3. a closer look

4. a brief science lessonGeneratorProduces soundResonatorSustains sound

5. the tone holeThe air stream is directed at the edge of the tone hole. It is not split into two streams.The entire air stream alternates between going away from and into the tone hole.

7. embouchure checklistMake a “W” shape with your lips

8. Corners tight

9. Lip plate on lower lip

10. Bottom lip covering 1/3 of the tone holeready, set, blowCover the end of the head joint with palmTake a deep breath, filling the lowest part of your lungsAim the air stream at the opposite edge of the tone hole

11. experimentationCover more and less of the tone holeRoll the head joint toward and away from your bodyVary the size of your apertureFind the center of the sound!