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I just know that the kid comes home from lessons with a bunch of commentary and instructions on how to improve. Posture and correct positioning is a constant on

• tomcam 4y ago
  I learned flute as an adult and found the transverse posture quite tiring at first. I play other recorders and ethnic flutes vertically. Feels much easier.
• jefftk 4y ago
  Doesn't that point the other way? The correct posture for transverse flute is difficult to learn, and so your teacher needs to spend a lot of time making sure kids do it right so they don't hurt themselves.
  • scottlamb 4y ago
    My son's piano teacher also is very specific about posture. I think this is an important aspect of playing any musical instrument, not just flutes and pianos.
    • tomcam 4y ago
      Absolutely. Good posture is the difference between being able to practice 10 minutes at a time or 8 hours at a time. Ditto for proper fingering positions and remaining relaxed.