| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Fun activities for teaching flute | 11/21/2009 | Holly |
Q: I was wondering if you could suggest some ideas for making flute lessons fun for young students. I ...
A: Hey Alicja, Great thinking on making flute lessons fun - if students enjoy playing the flute, they ...
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| Teeth Hurt | 11/21/2009 | Holly |
Q: I've been playing flute for almost five years and I have been having a constant problem for a while ...
A: Hey Lory, Here's how you to hold the flute: - Left hand: The flute should rest on the base of ...
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| French Pieces | 11/20/2009 | Holly |
Q: My name's Chris and I'm going to be auditioning on Flute at Northwestern State University soon but I ...
A: Hey Chris, Absolutely - French music is a huge part of our repertoire! :) Top of all, I would ...
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| Audition Pieces | 11/19/2009 | Holly |
Q: My name's Chris and I'm going to be auditioning on Flute at Northwestern State University soon but I ...
A: Hey Chris, Great question - deciding what to play for your audition is extremely important. Have ...
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| Teeth Hurt | 11/19/2009 | Holly |
Q: I've been playing flute for almost five years and I have been having a constant problem for a while ...
A: Hey Lory, If this is a new problem, you might be asking someone in the wrong career field... have ...
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| Hearing breath on recording | 11/17/2009 | Denise J. Sipe |
Q: I'm listening to a flute music recording, and am wondering if it is odd that I can so clearly hear ...
A: Beth! I have been trying to imagine what kind of recording you must be listening to... Are you ...
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| Still Good to Play? | 11/17/2009 | Holly |
Q: I want to say I have had my Gemeinhardt for at least 10 years (most likely 15). I used it lightly ...
A: Hey Amy, If your flute is solid silver and has a gold plated mouthpiece then it sounds like an ...
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| tarnish | 11/15/2009 | Joe Piccolo |
Q: My silver flute is clean except around the holes and along the bars on the body. Can the tarnish be ...
A: Dooglas, Good news, tarnish is easily removed from the body and keys. Your repairman/woman will ...
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| flute jazz | 11/13/2009 | Denise J. Sipe |
Q: I don't know if you're involved in jazz, but I improvise a lot, and I was wondering if there was a ...
A: Nicole. This is a fascinating question. Thank you for asking. I enjoy improvisation. So far, I ...
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| New Old Stock vs. A Stock vs. Seconds | 11/13/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I am confused as to the use of these terms. I am looking at upgrading my daughter's current flute. ...
A: In my opinion, you should go ahead and buy another Yamaha 221 so that both of your children have ...
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| Vibrato | 11/13/2009 | Holly |
Q: Holly, I am in ninth grade and this is my fourth year playing the flute in the school's band. I have ...
A: Hey Rachel, Kudos to you for your thoughtful, dedicated improvement and hard work on the flute! ...
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| New Old Stock vs. A Stock vs. Seconds | 11/12/2009 | Herbert Smith |
Q: I am confused as to the use of these terms. I am looking at upgrading my daughter's current flute. ...
A: These terms can vary from retailer to retailer, and when you find a flute you're interested in, ...
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| about a good sound | 11/12/2009 | Denise J. Sipe |
Q: i want to have a good sound but its difficult for me because of my big lips. i try to focused it but ...
A: Sachli. I am sorry to take a long time before I answer. I have thought about you much, and have ...
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| student flute | 11/10/2009 | Holly |
Q: I played the flute for years in school, but since have let it fall to the wayside. I never ...
A: Hey Anne, I'm glad you're picking up the flute again! I hope you have a lot of fun with it. :) ...
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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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| flute | 10/30/2009 | Denise J. Sipe |
Q: How do you achieve different tone "colors"?
A: Amelia! I wish I knew more about your age and current skill level, so that I could pinpoint exactly ...
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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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| how to tongue | 10/23/2009 | Denise J. Sipe |
Q: I've been playing the flute for eight years and I've had lessons maybe one year out of the eight. I ...
A: Sarah Beth! I am so very happy that you are "smiling for Jesus." Your playing in the church ...
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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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