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I have to play the flute for our school band, but I have braces, will I still be able to play it?

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Yes. Playing the flute has more to do with the shape you make with your lips, the amount of air blown and direction of the air blowing (a.k.a. embouchure), and braces won't affect tone production at all.

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I can't seem to find the exact location to get a good tone. How can I fix this?

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Keep trying, and when you do find a good lip posture, blow long tones to fix it into muscle memory. Remember, the lower the note, the more relaxed your lips are. The higher the note, the more tightened they are.

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After I take the flute away from my mouth, I find a little bit of condensation on the other side of the hole, like fog on a mirror. Is this supposed to be there, and if not, how can I fix it?

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Condensation is normal after playing the flute, though it's best to clean it after practicing.

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Why can't I get a sound?

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Making a sound on the flute takes practice. The correct placement for the lips depends on the person, so keep experimenting. You'll be able to make a sound in no time!

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Wasn't there a sound that you're supposed to make like "tee" or something?

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For some people, it helps to think of saying the word "too" when forming correct lip posture.

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I don’t know how to whistle. Can I still play?

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Yes! Blowing into a flute can resemble whistling, but you don't necessarily need to know how to whistle to be able to play the flute.

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