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<blockquote data-quote="stefank" data-source="post: 162816" data-attributes="member: 616">You should be able to securely hold the flute just using your right hand. Make sure all fingers are curving on to the keys (not flat). The thumb position is important. It should be opposite and between the E and F keys, and should stick out far enough to give a reasonable grip. My thumb makes maximum contact just about level with the base of the thumbnail. I can confidently wave a flute around using only that right hand grip.Now, add the left hand and put the flute to your mouth. The side of the upper joint of the first finger of the left hand should be pressing the flute into your lower lip.Go to third space C# (ie take off all keys except RH little finger). The flute should be held quite securely between four points, the lip, side of LH first finger, RH thumb and RH little finger. If it doesn&#039;t feel safe, adjust things! The LH first finger and RH thumb are most important.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="stefank, post: 162816, member: 616"] You should be able to securely hold the flute just using your right hand. Make sure all fingers are curving on to the keys (not flat). The thumb position is important. It should be opposite and between the E and F keys, and should stick out far enough to give a reasonable grip. My thumb makes maximum contact just about level with the base of the thumbnail. I can confidently wave a flute around using only that right hand grip. Now, add the left hand and put the flute to your mouth. The side of the upper joint of the first finger of the left hand should be pressing the flute into your lower lip. Go to third space C# (ie take off all keys except RH little finger). The flute should be held quite securely between four points, the lip, side of LH first finger, RH thumb and RH little finger. If it doesn't feel safe, adjust things! The LH first finger and RH thumb are most important. [/QUOTE]

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