How do you play Irish flute with less tension—and in the process unlock better tone quality, intonation, breathing, and enjoyment? I'll answer those questions here!

0:00 3 Tips for Playing Irish Flute with Less Tension
0:33 Why Playing with Less Tension Matters
1:33 The Three Tips We'll Discuss
2:08 Tip 1: Posture, Specifically the Back and Pelvis
3:16 How to Sit up Straight, But Not Like a 1st Grader
4:57 Tipping the Pelvis, and Hey, I Brought Props!
6:31 Tip 2: How to Tell If There's Tension in Your Embouchure
9:23 Tip 3: Breathing in Well and Using Finger Breaths
10:57 A Tune to Practice: The Eagle's Whistle
12:43 Applying These Tips to The Eagle's Whistle
14:57 Wrapping Up

Grab your flute and we'll go through these tips together!

Here are a few of the links I mentioned in the video, as well as links to other resources that you may find helpful:

The Eagle's Whistle:
   • Irish Flute: The Eagle's Whistle  

Here is free sheet music for The Eagle's Whistle: https://www.leslieanneharrison.com/store

I also discuss The Eagle's Whistle in Chapter 6 of Playing Outside the Lines, Volume I:
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