I've been playing the flute for six years now and i don't want to stop, but i have wonky teeth and I'm thinking about getting a brace before i go to Univercity so i have straight teeth when i go there. I've heard that if you get a brace you can't play the flute, is this true?
2006-12-13 07:04:21 · 13 answers · asked by me 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, you absolutely can. I used to have braces myself.
I strongly recommend you observe your embochure carefully in the mirror and possibly seek help with your private teacher (if you have one). Trust me, embochure errors may be made during adjustment time. Really, I went through it before. I had a crooked embochure with braces and the sound was just so diffused.
However, you are fortunate because you do not have braces on your bottom teath. Play around with your lips a little until you are blowing your airstream properly because with a more puckered lips, you have to blow a little differently to get the airstream in the right position.
2006-12-15 14:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..you'll still be able to play. I was a music major in college and had to student teach with kids that were at the age to get braces. They were all able to play about the same in a week or so. It will feel strange at first, but you'll get used to it. Be aware though, it may change the tember(sound) of your playing. You may have to do some adjusting to get the right sound again. It may also effect you ability to tune for a while. If you've been playing for 6 years, you'll get the hang of it quickly!Good luck!
2006-12-14 08:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Justinsmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can absolutely still play the flute with braces, takes a little getting used to (took me about a week). Happy Playing!
2006-12-13 07:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by alysinvunderland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. It'll take a while for you to get used to the feeling of them across your lip, but once thats over with then you'll be fine to play your flute.
2006-12-13 07:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the metal braces, but I do know many patients who play wind instruments request Invisalign, because they can take them out for concerts, etc.
2006-12-13 07:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can i do and kno other ppl who do
if the braces were cutting into ur lips or something then there are these things you can get 2 put ova them, i duno what they are called, but ask ur orthodontist bout it
2006-12-13 14:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can although it will feel strange but you'll get used to it in no time! Good luck!
2006-12-13 20:46:52 · answer #8 · answered by donch03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can still pucker your lips you shouldn't have too much trouble playing
2006-12-13 07:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always ask for what is invisible orthodonitcs..its a clear plastic pull down...it takes longer but you don,t end up with the brackets
2006-12-13 07:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋