What skills do you need to master to play the flute The most important thing is the mouth shape. It is very important to master a flute with very good timbre. A good lip condition, a correct mouth shape, a correct breath and a correct vibrato are essential for a beautiful tone. The first is the condition of mouth shape. A good timbre comes from a good condition of mouth shape. Good mouth conditions should be thin upper and lower lips, not too thick, medium thickness can also. Both lips should be smooth and smooth. Some lips have a tumor-like flesh in the middle of the upper lip, such conditions are impossible to play the flute sound. If the lower teeth exceed the upper teeth, it is impossible to play the flute sound well. Good oral condition is that the upper and lower teeth should be neat, no caries or uneven. Especially for a beginner, it is very important to master a correct blow pattern. The quality of mouth shape directly affects the quality of timbre.