How to Assemble Your Flute
The Parts of your Flute
Your flute has 3 parts – the headjoint, the main body, and the foot joint. The headjoint contains the lip plate, which is the part you blow across to produce sound. Young players may begin with a curved headjoint, which makes it easier to hold the flute comfortably.
The Process
1. Start by holding the head joint near the opening.
2. Carefully grip the main body of the flute, avoiding putting pressure on the keys.
3. Insert the head joint by gently twisting the two parts together. Make sure the parts aren’t on an angle as you do this, as this can damage your flute. The embouchure hole in the lip plate should line up with the keys on the body of the flute.
4. Twist the foot joint and main body together and make sure the rod system on the foot joint aligns with the keys on the main body.
Your flute may even have arrows at the end of each joint, which make it easier to make sure all parts are aligned.
Should I be using cork grease or other lubricants to put my flute together?
No! Do not use any lubricants when putting your flute together. If it feels difficult to put any of the parts together, make sure the instrument is clean. If you still have difficulty putting your flute together, consult WindCraft Repair to avoid doing any damage to your instrument.