Hold the flute horizontally to your right
Place the headjoint lip plate against the lower lip
Rest the flute on the chin area
Keep the embouchure hole centered under the lips
Support the flute with the left hand near the body
Place the left thumb under the flute
Place the left index, middle, and ring fingers on the keys
Use the right hand to support the lower body of the flute
Place the right thumb under the flute for balance
Place the right index, middle, and ring fingers on the lower keys
Keep the pinkies near the footjoint keys
Keep wrists relaxed and straight
Keep elbows slightly away from the body
Maintain a level flute position
Avoid squeezing the flute with the hands
Keep the shoulders relaxed
Keep the head upright and slightly turned
Balance the flute between the chin, left hand, and right hand