Getting More Control With a Flute Thumbport
I honestly didn't think a tiny piece of plastic like the flute thumbport would make such a massive difference in how I hold my instrument, but here we are. If you've spent any significant amount of time practicing the flute, you already know the struggle. The flute is, quite frankly, an ergonomic nightmare. It's a long, silver tube that wants to roll toward your face every time you lift your fingers, and your right thumb is usually stuck doing most of the heavy lifting just to keep the thing steady. ...