Playing Tip of the Month

Band and Orchestra directors click here to submit your own playing tip.

"To avoid some confusion for beginning flute players' finger position, I put a small piece of masking tape on the first and third button of the left hand portion of the flute. The tape is removed after a week or so when the players can find the natural finger position."

Terry Speed
Westridge Middle School
Grand Island, Neb.

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