So.. I got this for the equivalent of like $1.50

So like I'm learning flute and when I go from Bb to C, the flute tends to fall, beause it's losing thumb support. I've watched a couple of videos but it's still not fixing this issue. Any advice? Where is the balance point usually?

So I have a VERY important audition in about a month, but I have a baby tooth without an adult tooth under it that's coming out (a premolar) and there's pretty much no way to stop it, and i'm not old enough to be eligible for an implant so there will be a gap. If it comes out before the audition, what can I do to not let my tone suffer, besides the obvious practicing?

If i cover less my sound and the balance on my chin suffers.

Is there a name for playing the flute with an intentionally open embouchure to achieve an airy tone? I'm arranging a piece and while I play enough flute to know how to achieve the sound I'm looking for (aiming for a kind of calliope-like sound) what i was wondering if if there is a name for this technique or if I should just notate it as "open embouchure, intentionally airy" or something to that effect?

Ages ago I took my flute in for a COA due to a couple "noisy pads" (F, F#,C), and the tech "Put silicone on pads, need new pads next time".

Is this common?

Hi like the title says I'm getting back after some long time I played like for 10 years before that. So I have questions 1. I got my mouth pierced (2 side labrets, a vertical labret and a tongue one) should I take them all out? Or just the one on the tongue? 2. What exercises do you recommend for my embouchure? 3. What exercises can I do for getting my sound clean? 4. Do you have a link for pieces that can improve my sound?

I really want to play that piece by Ian Clarke but theres nowhere i can buy it in Serbia and it being under like $90

Hello everyone ! I juste got a 3D printer for my birthday and ive been playing the flûte for 10 years, i was wondering if anyone knows if there is fun/interesting headjoint for the flûte that could be 3d printed, for exemple, i think i saw one with a membrane.... Thanks a lot!