| Subject | Date Asked |
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| tarnish | 11/15/2009 |
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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| spoilt e flat key of piccolo | 10/29/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Flute End Cap | 10/9/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Hard to press key(s) | 9/27/2009 |
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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| Wooden Piccolo for Marching Band | 9/23/2009 |
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 |
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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| Problem with piccolo lower notes | 9/17/2009 |
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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| No notes | 9/16/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| weimar Flute | 9/8/2009 |
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 |
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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| 225 SII OR 211S | 9/2/2009 |
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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| need a Sankyo Model number | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Sankyo flute in about 1978. Its serial # is 14094. I believe I paid about $1400 for ...
A: joyce, From my research your flute would be an Etude model CF 201: Sterling silver handcut ...
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| Intermediate Flute | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have an open hole, Artley flute that was purchased new in 1966. I played it for several years. ...
A: Lynn, I am sorry to hear of your illness! I am also sad to tell you your flute in excellent shape ...
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| Salvatore faulisi Flaute head joint | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I want to know how much a salvatore faulisi silver head joint, 14 kilates cost. It was from my ...
A: Guadalupe, Faulisi headjoints are considered "avant guard" and very edgy in the flute world. The ...
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| 481H | 8/17/2009 |
Q: So to save money, I purchased a "Monique" flute instead of renting a Yamaha for my beginning ...
A: Steve, My suggestion is NEVER cheap out on buying/renting an instrument for a beginner! Never is ...
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| headache | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I am principally a violinist, but I have been in a position for several years of teaching wind ...
A: Richard Thanks for your question,ti sounds as though your spot on with the jaw tension. The other ...
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| Intermediate Flute | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I had a question...I am a clarinet player but I can also play the flute. I am going to buy an ...
A: Eric, Your gold plating will not be an issue, enjoy! Just use a soft cloth and water to keep the ...
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| Intermediate Flute | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I had a question...I am a clarinet player but I can also play the flute. I am going to buy an ...
A: Eric, Geimenhardt flutes are most often associated with entry level, student flute needs. How ...
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| Intermediate Flute | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I had a question...I am a clarinet player but I can also play the flute. I am going to buy an ...
A: Eric, Congratulations on your love for music! Step Up / Intermediate Flute Your biggest ...
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| Flute | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1975-76 Gemeinhardt Solid Silver flute. Pads need changed, some tarnishing no dent or ...
A: Lisa: Sorry to hear you are not playing your flute! O.K. lets get to your question. If any of ...
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| marching band | 8/7/2009 |
Q: im in my first year of marching band which i have problmes with my flute sliding every were on my ...
A: Bethany I wish you the best of luck with your marching band! As for piccolo's I would suggest you ...
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| marching band | 8/4/2009 |
Q: im in my first year of marching band which i have problmes with my flute sliding every were on my ...
A: Bethany: Marching band is a great time, lots of practice and great band mates...good for you! So ...
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| flute low notes | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling to achieve low notes on the flute for about a year and my teacher can see ...
A: Liz Congratulations on playing the FLUTE!!!!! I am sorry to hear you are having difficulties with ...
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| piccolo purchase | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I want to buy a piccolo for my daughter (she has been playing flute for 5 years, piccolo for 1 but ...
A: The biggest deciding factor will be your budget. Exactly how much do you have budgeted? This will ...
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| Note problems | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I just got my flute cleaned, repaired, etc. and then i went to band practice and all the notes ...
A: Sarai, I'm sorry to hear you have flute woes....you have done all the inspections you should have. ...
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| flute clean-ness(?) | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I bought a second-hand flute and I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol like I was told. The things id ...
A: Karina Congratulations on buying a flute! Keeping your flutes appearance in top shape is a ...
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| flute purchase | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I played flute in school for 7 years, 1st chair, etc.... Want desperately to play again for my own ...
A: Marcy Great to hear your looking to rekindle your musical fire! Well your letter tells me you are ...
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| flute | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I'm buying a flute for my daughter to play in beginner band and I have found a 18-0 with the numbers ...
A: Beth Congratulations for encouraging your daughter in a musical direction. A bit of advice for ...
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| armstrong flute | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I rented an Armstrong flute serial number 8043184 for my daughter for the last school year. We ...
A: Nnenna: The flute in question was manufactured in 2001 and it is a model 104. Are you looking to ...
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| a noisy keyboard on a YFL-991 | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely Yamaha YFL881 which I have played for forty years and had overhauled a couple of ...
A: Gordon: I am pleased that will return to your band repair tech for another crack. First, springs; ...
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| a noisy keyboard on a YFL-991 | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely Yamaha YFL881 which I have played for forty years and had overhauled a couple of ...
A: Gordon, Yamaha flutes have a shallower cup depth. So a thinner pad is needed. The fact that there ...
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| tarnish | 7/11/2009 |
Q: my names Brooke. I am 13 and have been playing the flute for about 4 years now. i recently got a new ...
A: Brooke: Congratulations on your new flute! Yaaay First let me ask a few questions: What ...
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| a noisy keyboard on a YFL-991 | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely Yamaha YFL881 which I have played for forty years and had overhauled a couple of ...
A: Gordon: Just a few questions to consider. Overhaul information Were the pads the original pads ...
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| buying a flute | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I am looking to buy a flute on Trademe. Thinking of a Yamaha or a pearl 505 or 525e . They are all ...
A: Lesley: All of the flutes you have suggested are quality flutes. It sounds too me that you have a ...
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| Flute repair | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I found an older Gemeinhardt M2 in a thrift store for $35. It needs new pads, but has ok tone even ...
A: Julie: Great flute find! My first question for you is what city do you live in; once I know that ...
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| Piccolo B flat key | 7/7/2009 |
Q: when i do the the fingering for B flat on my piccolo the whole of the second key from the headjoint ...
A: Take a look at the back of the key's, notice how they attach to the instrument. The keys operate ...
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| Gemeinhardt Flute | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if anyone knows the worth of my Gemeinhardt flute. It's a KGS special custom. Solid ...
A: Kara: The special anniversary model was a very limited edition, only 100 made. Your serial number ...
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| Gemeinhardt Flute | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if anyone knows the worth of my Gemeinhardt flute. It's a KGS special custom. Solid ...
A: Kara, One question for you. is this one of the 40th anniversary models made? If so you could ask ...
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| resale value of flute | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a gemeinhardt, serial #G68676, 2SP Flute that I would like to know its value. Thank you
A: Debbie: Thank you for your question. The condition of your flute will ultimatley determine your ...
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