Playing Your Toot - Nuvo Play It Today Series Manual

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Playing Your Toot with the Firstnote Lip Plate
Playing the Toot with the Firstnote lip plate is simple;
just raise the Toot up to your mouth, with the
instrument pointing out to your right-hand side, close
your lips around the mouthpiece as shown and gently
blow. Keep your cheeks in and your head up.
Try experimenting with less air and more air and listen
to how the sound changes.
Playing Your Toot with the Standard Lip Plate
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VIDEO - Playing your Toot with the standard lip plate
If you find you can easily make a sound with the Firstnote lip plate, you might want to try the
standard lip plate, which is the same as what you would find on a traditional flute.
If you can, do this in front of a mirror so you can see
what you are doing. The lip plate hole of the Toot
should be pointed straight upwards, and your head
should be kept up. Bring the Toot to your mouth,
rather than trying to move your head towards the Toot.
Feel for the near edge of the hole with your bottom lip,
the lip should cover about a quarter of the hole. Now
bring your lips together leaving a small oval opening in
the middle of your lips. Try to blow a steady stream of
air towards the opposite edge of the mouth hole, and
listen to what happens.
Not Making a Sound?
If you are unable to make a sound, don't give up! It can take several attempts to find the correct
position. Try turning the Toot towards you, and then away from you, to change the angle at which
the air hits the blowing edge. You can also try varying the amount of air, and how much of the lip
plate hole you cover up.
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