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| Rushing/District Honor Band | 11/4/2009 | Holly |
Q: I have been playing for about 1 and a half years. This year I'm auditioning for district honor band ...
A: Hey Victoria, It sounds like you've been very diligent and hardworking on everything, so kudos to ...
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| High register | 11/1/2009 | Holly |
Q: Holly, Are some flute headjoints easier to play at the high register? Ted. ANSWER: Hey Ted, Yes, ...
A: Hey Ted, I've had similar experiences before, too.... I ended up buying a Nagahara headjoint which ...
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| spoilt e flat key of piccolo | 10/29/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I've got this high school band performance coming up soon. Unfortunately, my e flat key is spoilt. ...
A: Sara, Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Picc. It sounds to me like your spring is out ...
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| foot joint | 10/26/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I currently have been having some issues with my foot joint on my flute(I'm in marching band). It ...
A: Bethany, I am not really sure they "SHOULD" wear down? Does it appear to have been sanded? Does ...
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| Crown for Yamaha 221N | 10/26/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I saw that you were so helpful to someone in a similar situation, and thought I'd ask for your help. ...
A: Orla, This is a common stock item for many shop's. Do you need me to recommend a repair shop in ...
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| foot joint | 10/25/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I currently have been having some issues with my foot joint on my flute(I'm in marching band). It ...
A: I hope you marching season goes great! It sounds to me as though the "tenon" that is the area of ...
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| specs for a Yamaha 481 flute | 10/22/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I have a Yamaha 481 flute and I would like to know the wall thickness. Is it a heavy wall, a mid ...
A: Douglas, A heavy wall flute is denoted by "H" for heavy wall. If yours does not have the H then it ...
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| low note | 10/19/2009 | Holly |
Q: im new in playing flute.. my question is... why is it everytime i hit the low notes i mostly hear ...
A: Hey Hans, Yep, I know what you mean! :) Low notes are hard for many flutists and require a slightly ...
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| Reading music | 10/19/2009 | Holly |
Q: I'm not really that good at reading music. I know what the notes are and everything, but I just ...
A: Hey Kimmy, It's a lot to concentrate on, when you start an instrument and have to combine how to ...
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| piccolo | 10/18/2009 | Holly |
Q: I can play the flute and am about grade 8. I have just been given a piccolo but when I try to play ...
A: Hey Angie, Playing the piccolo takes a slightly different embouchure (lip position) than playing ...
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| Flute End Cap | 10/9/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I am thinking of buying an old Bundy Selmer Flute that is missing the end cap. How can I find a ...
A: Here you go Full Name: James N. Gleason Website: Business Name: Old World Music, LLC ...
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| Flute End Cap | 10/9/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I am thinking of buying an old Bundy Selmer Flute that is missing the end cap. How can I find a ...
A: Barry, The piece you are looking for is called a "crown" among other names. It is used to adjust ...
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| Hard to press key(s) | 9/28/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: i think you can help me with this, I'm sure you've run into this... if not any suggestions Model(if ...
A: Chris, Did you try backing out the steel? (thats the metal "screw" that the key rotates on") Check ...
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| "Bobbling" notes! | 9/28/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I played the flute at school in the 70's, did Grade 8 in about 1979 etc, but have rarely touched it ...
A: Christine, Congratulations on being in the choir AND taking your flute in hand once again. O.K. ...
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| How to get a continous sound on the flute? | 9/28/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I have been learning the flute for 6 months from now. My friends told me there was always a big gaps ...
A: Khoi, What an interesting name, it has great historical significance! Anyhow, on to your question. ...
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| Alto flute | 9/27/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: Two part question.. First, I'm a retired (72yrs.), but active musician - play/have all the saxes ...
A: Don! I'm glad you found my first answer helpful! While my experience may not match up exactly with ...
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| Hard to press key(s) | 9/27/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: i think you can help me with this, I'm sure you've run into this... if not any suggestions Model(if ...
A: Chris, What you have described sounds like a binding issue to me. You are correct the double "g" ...
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| Alto flute | 9/25/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: Two part question.. First, I'm a retired (72yrs.), but active musician - play/have all the saxes ...
A: Great questions....I think I can help, and hopefully you'll be able to find a great alto! Firstly, ...
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| Wooden Piccolo for Marching Band | 9/23/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I know that marching with a wooden piccolo is not a good idea at all, but its really my only option. ...
A: Marissa, The bast temperature for you Piccolo is room temperature. Extreme heat/cold and dry/humid ...
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| evaluating my flute | 9/22/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I am in possession of a boehm system flute made by G.Rudolf Uebel. I am trying to sell it and i just ...
A: Fina This is a unique piece, at present I am not sure of it's value, but I will do some further ...
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| Armstrong 104 flute | 9/19/2009 | Holly |
Q: I just bought the flute for my daughter since they are giving free lessons twice a week in school. I ...
A: Hey Jack, I'd have to join you in that beginner's math class, too, because I couldn't get a ...
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| Problem with piccolo lower notes | 9/17/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: Piccolo, Given your name, I feel that you are the right person for this question. I am a ...
A: GREAT that your playing again! Your concerns about the piccolo warrant a trip to your local flute ...
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| trying out open hole flutes | 9/17/2009 | Holly |
Q: Your answers to other people are very helpful. These questions are based on a full reading of your ...
A: Hey Helaine, Thanks for visiting my site! First, I agree wholeheartedly about moving to an ...
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| No notes | 9/16/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: My daughter is a brand new flute player. She is very frustrated because she can not make a single ...
A: Jennifer. Often this kind of problem is a spring unhooked on one of the trill keys. Please tell me ...
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| Flute Repair/Maintenance | 9/16/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: My flute has been through relatively heavy use for the past 6 years. It has never been tuned-up or ...
A: Jacob, It sounds as though your flute is suffering from moisture on the steel rods that the keys ...
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| Value of flute | 9/15/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: My daughter has just begun to play the flute for her grade 6 band and she is excited about it. Her ...
A: Emmy, Congratulations for encouraging your daughter to learn music! My suggestion would be to pass ...
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| Deford Flute/Parts | 9/15/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I have an old Deford flute that my daughter is currently using in her school band. We are trying to ...
A: Beth, Here is a link to a ban instrument repair supplier that will sell to the public. There are 2 ...
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| acid stain | 9/13/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: there is an acid mark on my flute and i need to know how to repair it and if it is dangerous to me ...
A: Ange, Is the mark through the plating of the flute? Can you see raw brass? If yes the damage has ...
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| replacement part | 9/12/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: bought a Geminhardt online. missing a crown and tiny piece on the foot. So sorry i don't know what ...
A: I didn't get your name? The missing piece as per your description would be a D#/Eb key D sharp-e ...
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| flute features | 9/10/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I learned to play in high school, 30 years ago, but have no real formal training. Now I am getting ...
A: Welcome back to the flute! I'm sure it will provide you many hours of enjoyment! To answer your ...
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| weimar Flute | 9/8/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: is this a good flute for my son to start on. he is needing one for Band. He has played piano for a ...
A: Denise, It's always great to hear somebody is learning to play the flute, kudo's to you! I wound ...
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| flute playing | 9/4/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I have just started learning the flute for about half a year, but I am catching up with my school ...
A: Jen, Congratulations n your flute playing and the desire to improve. Focusing your tone and using ...
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| disinfecting the lip piece | 9/2/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I am wondering if it is acceptable to gently wipe down the lip piece with an alcohol swab? I play in ...
A: It's perfectly acceptable to wipe off the lip plate with an alcohol swab if you need/want to ...
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| 225 SII OR 211S | 9/2/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: I am trying to decide between two used flutes the Yamaha 225 SII and the Yamaha 211S. The 225 SII is ...
A: Jason, Congratulations on purchasing your daughter her own flute. I would recommend the 225S II ...
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| My embouchure is different? | 9/1/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I'm Holly and am a junior in high school. I have just recently noticed that I don't play flute in ...
A: I can absolutely guarantee you that you're not alone in having an embouchure that's off center. ...
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| Embouchure | 8/31/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I have been selected to the advanced level (Wind Ensemble) in my High School. Because I had braces ...
A: I can absolutely guarantee you that you're not alone in having an embouchure that's off center. ...
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| Learning to play by ear | 8/28/2009 | Holly |
Q: About 35 years ago I started playing the flute and took lessons throughout my university years, ...
A: Hey Richard, The approach I use varies upon the student. Since you have years of musical ...
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| Key problems | 8/27/2009 | Holly |
Q: I just sent a question about cleaning my flute with alcohol, and as I was polishing it, I noticed ...
A: Hey Kassie, Sounds like your flute just needs a little adjustment at your local repairshop. Check ...
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| Cleaning a solid silver flute with rubbing alcohol | 8/27/2009 | Holly |
Q: I have played the flute for about four years now. I taught myself the flute in 6th grade while I was ...
A: Hey Kassie, Rubbing alcohol is just fine to use on the flute, but it's best for cleaning actual ...
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| long notes | 8/24/2009 | Holly |
Q: I mentioned about long notes in my previous question. What I meant was I can't last for let's say 8 ...
A: Hey Shirley, I know exactly what you mean about the notes dropping down the octave like that. That ...
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