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Why Flute Feels So Difficult for Saxophonists (And How to Fix It Fast)

Many saxophonists eventually decide to pick up the flute.

Sometimes it’s for doubling gigs.
Sometimes it’s for pit orchestra work.
Sometimes it’s curiosity.
And sometimes it’s simply because the flute is one of the most beautiful and expressive instruments in…

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Mastering the Flute Embouchure: A Guide for Serious Flautists and Doubling Saxophonists

The flute is a deceptively challenging instrument. Unlike the clarinet or saxophone—where a reed does a lot of the vibration work—the flute demands that you become the reed. And nowhere is this more evident than in your embouchure.

For…

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