Flute Technique Dictionary

In progress
Flute technique dictionary

Embouchure, tone colour, extended techniques and breathing for flutists.

4 sections, 54 terms planned

  • Embouchure
    14 terms

    Aperture, air angle, lip plate placement, tone colour

  • Breath Control
    12 terms

    Breath support, long tones, phrase management

  • Extended Techniques
    16 terms

    Flutter tongue, harmonics, key clicks, multiphonics

  • Anatomy
    12 parts

    Headjoint, body, footjoint, keys, lip plate

This encyclopedia is being written. In the meantime, explore the violin technique dictionary, which is complete with 230 defined terms, browse the rest of the music dictionary, or use our free practice tools.

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