| How to play the flute - Have you asked that question? | | | | that amount of money into the total purchase price. |
| If you're an adult beginner, here are some helpful tips | | | | 3) Purchase a method book that includes a play-along |
| for learning to play the flute. | | | | CD. You'll learn much faster if you have a good |
| 1) Get the best instrument you can afford. | | | | concept of what you should sound like in your mind. |
| Your wallet guides your purchase. In almost all cases, | | | | Don't worry about how fast you move through the |
| the more money you pay, the better instrument you'll | | | | book. Master each lesson before moving on. |
| get. | | | | 4) Check out online lessons. has free online lessons |
| However, you don't have to mortgage your home to | | | | with videos. |
| get a good flute. Determine your budget, then see | | | | 5) Get a book with a play-along CD of fun tunes, such |
| what's out there. Use word of mouth, check | | | | as Christmas carols, Disney tunes, or songs from |
| newspaper ads, and online sources to locate possible | | | | Broadway shows. If the music is fun, you'll want to |
| flutes to buy. | | | | play it and you'll become a more proficient player |
| 2) Don't buy a flute until you've had it evaluated by a | | | | faster. |
| professional. | | | | 6) Find some friends who also play the flute and form |
| If you have a friend who plays the flute, ask them to | | | | a small ensemble. Or, join some other group that |
| play it and give their opinion. | | | | plays regularly. The more you play, the better you'll |
| Take the flute to a repair person and ask what it will | | | | become, and the more fun you'll have. |
| cost to bring it up to optimum playing condition. Factor | | | | Have fun! |