| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Fun activities for teaching flute | 11/21/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Still Good to Play? | 11/17/2009 |
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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| Vibrato | 11/13/2009 |
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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| student flute | 11/10/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| low note | 10/19/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Armstrong 104 flute | 9/19/2009 |
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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| trying out open hole flutes | 9/17/2009 |
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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| Learning to play by ear | 8/28/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| airy tone | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for about a year now, and really hope that I could improve my tone ...
A: First, I really admire your passion and commitment to the flute - that's absolutely fantastc. I ...
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| Making a High Toned Sound | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am a student entering the band program at my school in a few months. I wanted to prepare by ...
A: Hey Violet, First of all, for most flutists, high notes need more work than any other register on ...
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| airiness with braces | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been playing flute for 5 years. She plays in school, and has always been 1st chair. ...
A: Hey Lori, The braces can be considered a tonal disadvantage, but not one that can't be overcome. ...
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| sheet music | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Sorry! I have a stupid question. If you looking at a sheet music piece, that is piano, vocal, ...
A: Hey Sherri, There's no such thing as a stupid question! :) First of all, music is made up of a ...
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| First Act Flute F and D not working | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have first act beginner flute an i have been playing since 6th grade now i am about to enter ...
A: It sounds to me like your flute needs a little trip to the repairshop. Probably a screw has come ...
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| airy sound | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have had an airy sound ever since I started playing. It's getting to be a big problem. I have been ...
A: Hey Bob, First, it might not be you, especially if it's getting worse. Has your flute been to get ...
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| regarding the concert flute | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am Skhemlang from india. have been playing the indian bamboo flute for 5 years. I am planning to ...
A: Hey Skhemlang, Concert flutes today don't come in lefthanded versions, unfortunately - it's just ...
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| college auditions | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Im going to audition for mostly all conservatories next year, and i was just wondering (besides the ...
A: Hey Lauren, Good luck at your auditions, first of all! I hope you'll be auditioning at Carnegie ...
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| The higher notes are cracking on my flute | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Every time I play higher notes on my flute, the notes start cracking.I have been playing flute for 5 ...
A: Hey Kaylee, High notes are trickier for most flutists than any other register, so you're not alone. ...
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| A to D trill on the first movement of Vivaldi's Bullfinch concerto | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have been playing seriously for about 4 years. I am wondering if there is any special technique ...
A: Hey Joan, Hm.... I've got a few variations you can try. How successful they are depends on your ...
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| reading music | 4/16/2009 |
Q: When you are reading a pieace of sheet music and you have a chord/chord for example Em/G or Dm/G ...
A: Hey Amanda, This is a type of musical shorthand that refers to the chords that can fit with the ...
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| Braces and flutes | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I've had braces since i started playing the flute, so I'm used to playing with them. I'm getting my ...
A: Hey Caroline, It's going to be an adjustment, but the human body is very adaptable, and it won't ...
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| Flute polish | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I just bought myself a Yamaha 221 in wonderful condition, however there are a few tarnishes near the ...
A: Hey Rinslet, I wouldn't recommend using a spray polish on your flute. There's too many delicate ...
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| Fingerings for Eb and Bb | 4/14/2009 |
Q: i am doing grade 3 scales at the monemt and preparing for my exam.However i am a bit stuck . . . ...
A: Hey Samantha, The fingering for high E flat is very easy - every single finger is down. :) The ...
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| embouchure | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I used to play the oboe for about a year and a half and now I've been playing the flute for about 2 ...
A: Hey Natalia, The band director is both right and wrong. :) Definitely, you shouldn't have to roll ...
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| Flute Tone!!! | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a very high roof of my mouth, does this affect my flute playing at all?? Can you please tell ...
A: Hey Sean, Wow, I'm impressed - that's the first youtube clip I've ever gotten from a questioner, ...
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| Flute Tone | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for six years now ( i started in fifth grade) and i still am unable ...
A: Hey Sean, The trick to changing your sound is to change how you blow or how you focus the ...
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| tone | 3/31/2009 |
Q: How do you practice playing in tune in the higher notes of the flute? Since my band teacher for next ...
A: Hey Bethany, To avoid rushing or dragging, you can use a metronome when you're practicing at home ...
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| tone | 3/30/2009 |
Q: How do you practice playing in tune in the higher notes of the flute? Since my band teacher for next ...
A: Hey Bethany! For most flutists, high notes need more work than any other register on the flute, so ...
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| music | 3/24/2009 |
Q: ! Thanks if u could help me it would highly appreciated ANSWER: Hey Ashley, You can very easily ...
A: Hey Ashley, If the book has a vocal part, that will make it easier to read just the melodic line - ...
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| music | 3/24/2009 |
Q: ! Thanks if u could help me it would highly appreciated ANSWER: Hey Ashley, You can very easily ...
A: Hey Ashley, If the music goes too high or too low, you'll just have to change which octave you play ...
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| music | 3/24/2009 |
Q: ! Thanks if u could help me it would highly appreciated
A: Hey Ashley, You can very easily play piano music on the flute - just read off the melody line, and ...
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| tone | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my tone on the upper range on the flute (above e flat above the staff) is really breathy. how could ...
A: Hey Bethany, Well, you're not alone - high notes usually need more work than any other register on ...
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| Tuning | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I recently bought an Armstrong 800B0F flute (had a Yamaha before), but I don't know how to "line up" ...
A: Hey Jacqui, Unfortunately, as you've found out, some flutes don't come with those nice little ...
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| My flute smell | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I bought a flute about 2-3 years ago and for the past few months ive noticed that it smells funny, ...
A: Hey Aimee Mmm, a smelly flute! That sounds fun. :) I would recommend using rubbing alcohol. ...
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| Difference in the pitch A, A#, B | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I started (self)learning flute just couple of weeks back. My query could appear very silly to you. ...
A: Hey Vibish, There are no silly questions, just sily answers. Just joking! :) There could be a ...
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| High school | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a flute to play in high school, and I've decided to get a Yamaha. I've narrowed down my ...
A: Hey Rinslet, Both are fantastic flutes, so you really can't go wrong with either one. My choice ...
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| Tarnish | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and play the clarinet as a first instrument and flute as my second. For my birthday ...
A: Hey Anna! Yep, that's a side effect of having a silver-plated flute - silver tarnishes, and there's ...
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| Problems with the flute | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Hey! I've just started to play flute, because we have to learn to play an instrument in my school's ...
A: Hey Wendy, It can be difficult to learn to play high notes at first, so it's perfectly natural ...
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| Flute | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am doing a project on the flute for school and I need to figure out what the flute's role in a ...
A: Hey Madi, The flute and its relative the piccolo are the highest instruments in the band, so they ...
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| head cork adjustment | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Is the head cork only adjusted for intonation? If not, how do I adjust the cork on an alto flute ...
A: Hey there, You can buy alto cleaning rods online, so if you can't ifnd one locally, I recommend ...
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| head cork adjustment | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Is the head cork only adjusted for intonation? If not, how do I adjust the cork on an alto flute ...
A: Hey there, The head cork should be left so the groove on your cleaning rod when placed all the way ...
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| re: intonation issue | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I believe that the issue I'm having may be a combination of several issues which I think you already ...
A: Hey Jean, Yeah, I'm with you on the blowing warm air into the flute before playing.... not fun. ;) ...
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| Flute Key Signatures | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I'm a middle school clarinetist, and my brother has recently given up playing the flute(though I ...
A: Hey Alex, That sounds great about wanting to learn the flute! You should find some similarities ...
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| Tuning | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I've been playing my flute for quite a number of years, and i have a problem... How do i make sure ...
A: Hey Catherine, The usual way to tune flutes is by pushing the headjoing in to make the flute sound ...
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| flute | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i have had a flute for a year and all my bottom buttons WONT work. i go for lessons in my school ...
A: Hey Jade, Unfortunately, your best bet is to find another repair shop. You can check on your flute ...
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| help with G and F# | 2/24/2009 |
Q: hey, i recently bought a flute from ebay not long ago, i kno bad idea! it's new though it hasnt been ...
A: Hey Manisha, It's not necessarily bad to buy a flute from eBay - the downside is just that you ...
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| intonation issue | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Lately I seem to have a problem of playing ever so slightly flat. I play a Gemeinhardt 3SHBO which ...
A: Hey Jean, I agree with you that Gemeinhardts are good, so I don't think it's the flute, especially ...
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| airy tone | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i've got a very airy tone when i first started playing the flute.it has been much better now but my ...
A: Hey Jin, It takes a lot of experimentation to find out what embouchure makes the best sound for ...
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| Careers in music and my chances | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for almost three years and just started lessons this year. I am ...
A: Hey Melissa, In my opinion, it's advisable to get a degree in music right away - you've worked on ...
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| Piccolo rod stuck | 2/12/2009 |
Q: So I was cleaning out my metal piccolo, and since the rod didn't have a cleaning cloth I used one ...
A: Hey Lauren, Well, that's a pickle all right (or should I say piccolo? aaaaaaaaaah, bad pun - bad, ...
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| My First Flute Student | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I've just started teaching my first flute student (she's only 8). I know that it can take a while to ...
A: Hey Lauren, Your concerns are perfectly natural - I had them when I first started teaching, too. ...
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| High Notes | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for 5 years now. I usually have good tone, but I have difficulty ...
A: When you say you have difficulty keeping high notes high, do you mean that they go flat in pitch, or ...
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| how to play note on the flute? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: i was wondering how to play an A natural on the flute. please help me out. thanks ...
A: Hey there, There are three As on the flute - low, medium, and high. Fortunately, you only need to ...
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| holes | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Would you suggest I buy a flute with plugged holes, even tho I'm just a beginner, or not? THank you!
A: Hey Missy, It depends on how much you love the flute and how long you intend to keep on playing ...
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| flute practice | 1/27/2009 |
Q: What is the best flute warm up routine for a high school flutist?
A: Hey Carol, The book of 17 Daily Exercises by Taffanel & Gaubert is the best reference for flutists ...
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| B foot flute | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I am going to start taking flute lessons this semester. Can you tell me which foot flute I should ...
A: Hey Missy, The difference between B foots and C foots is that the B foot includes one more key on ...
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| open vs closed | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Whats The difference between open and closed hole on flutes
A: Hey Leona, Open hole flutes have 5 keys on them which have holes in the centers of the keys. These ...
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| Quick Fingers | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I've been playing flute for about 5 years in the school's band program. Lately I've been working on ...
A: Hey Christopher, Yep, you've hit the problem squarely on the head: how does one practice a fast ...
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| Pinky Problems | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Dustin and I play flute simply for recreation. I like to play game music and such but ...
A: Hey Dustin, I can sympathize with you because I also have small hands, and have been told that I ...
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| Beginning Flute | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I would like to take flute lessons, but do not have a standard flute. I have been teaching myself ...
A: Hey Andrea, I would have to say it's unusual to start on alto flute, but it's not wrong. It just ...
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| On my flute, whenever I press the key on my right index finger, the key on my right ring finger..? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: also goes down.Then when I lift my finger the key goes back up. Why does that key go down when it's ...
A: Hey Katie, Sorry about the misunderstanding - you'd put a lot of your question in the Subject box, ...
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| On my flute, whenever I press the key on my right index finger, the key on my right ring finger..? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: also goes down.Then when I lift my finger the key goes back up. Why does that key go down when it's ...
A: Hey Katie, I think you're talking about the key next to the one your right index finger presses. ...
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| Recommended flute for adult learner | 12/1/2008 |
Q: My son is in his 20s and can play the cornet well. He played in the local brass band using their ...
A: Hey Christine, The Yamaha is a great brand, so no matter what, you can't go wrong with one of their ...
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| Flute workshops, classes, etc. | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have no musical talent or real interest in music. But, my daughter does and we ...
A: What a fantastic gift for your daughter! Your daughter sounds like she has real talent, so I'm glad ...
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| flute sound | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for 5 years, and am part of the school band. other than what we learn in ...
A: Hey Lynn, Whenever there's a change for the worse in how a flute sounds, a technical problem with ...
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| Fingers hurting | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Are your fingers supposed to hurt when playing the flute? Especially the left pointer finger...
A: Hey Ari, Absolutely not! Pain is a sign that something is wrong, so it is good that you are taking ...
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| Haynes vs. Powell | 11/24/2008 |
Q: What are the differences in sound and response and any other notable differences in these two great ...
A: Hey Perry, The differences between flute brands are very individual, so there's no hard and fast ...
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| Flute lessons | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have been playing flute for 8 years and play in the school band. I've taken private lessons for 2 ...
A: Hey Becky, I'm glad you're going to start teaching - you'll find that teaching will make you a ...
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| Slooping on a flute | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My band director says we need to know how to sloop on our flutes(make a sound like a train). He ...
A: Hey Rachel, Well, "slooping" is a technical term I have never heard before, but I have some ideas ...
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| piccolos (again) | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I just recently asked you a couple of questions about piccolos for a school project and I need your ...
A: Hey Sarah, The flute is one of the oldest instruments in the entire world. In the Bible, Genesis ...
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| piccolos | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I know this isn't really about flutes but I need to know: a)how many keys does a piccolo have? b)how ...
A: Hey Sarah, The piccolo is really a mini flute, and the key structure is almost identical. There ...
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| Bundy II Flute Fingering | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 9 years old. We have purchased a Bundy II flute in hopes of transitioning from a ...
A: Hey Kelly, I like this site for providing a clear and attractive chart for flute fingerings: ...
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| Serial number not found - Armstrong | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a model 90 with a U9404 serial, it's not in the Armstrong serial decoder. Got an idea? ...
A: I'd wondered whether it was a case of V looking like a U, but usually it's the other way around, ...
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| Serial number not found - Armstrong | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have a model 90 with a U9404 serial, it's not in the Armstrong serial decoder. Got an idea? ...
A: Hey John, That's a puzzler, all right. My best guess is that the flute is from 1965. I know it's ...
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| Marching band flute | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 14 years old. She plays flute in her high school band. Her old flute is a Yamaha 221, ...
A: Hey Margaret, The Emerson your daughter's band teacher recommended looks like a good flute for ...
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| F wont work, but others will! | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have the weirdest problem ever. Seriously. On my newest flute, all of the notes will play (the ...
A: Hey Chris, That's such a shame, to get a new flute and then find it's got some problems - ...
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| Flute playing and alto sax | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was wondering is their any differences beteen the alto sax and the flute? I play the clarinet most ...
A: Hey Moses, I've never played sax myself (or clarinet), so I can't say which is harder, but I do ...
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| noisey breathing! | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I asked the same question to LeAnne, and unfortunately, we told me nothing new. I have ben trying ...
A: Hey Karen, I think LeAnne is talking about keeping the air channel in your mouth/throat relaxed and ...
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| Two notes at the same time. | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have been playing the flute for 5 years now and I am currently looking at a solo (Bach's ...
A: Hey Madison, It's possible to play two notes at once by using certain fingerings. One example is ...
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| Two notes at the same time. | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have been playing the flute for 5 years now and I am currently looking at a solo (Bach's ...
A: Hey Madison, While it's definitely possible to play two notes at once on the flute, Bach didn't ...
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| flute solo | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i am a junior in high school, i have been playing for 5 years. I need to find a solo that is ...
A: Hey there, If you like the Enesco, the Faure Fantasy is always good, but if you want something a ...
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| Double-Tonguing | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I've been playing flute for about 7 years, taking lessons for 4 and have been in the school's band ...
A: Hey Tiffany, The Griffes is a great piece! I know that double tonguing section you mention - my ...
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| A Major Scale | 12/18/2007 |
Q: When I play my A Major scale(with F#, C#, and G#)two octaves, I play the scale fine. When I get to ...
A: Hey Holly, I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean here... When you get to the arpeggio - are you ...
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| more audition music | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am 14, and am auditioning to be a flute major in a private high school. I have played for about ...
A: Hey Alex, When one is on a short schedule, I'm not a fan of learning an entirely new piece for the ...
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| piccolo, flute | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter was given a piccolo for a gift. i home school and would like for her to play the piccolo ...
A: Hey Jennifer, Most people start with the flute, rather than the piccolo, so that's probably why ...
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| Flute | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have an antique flute that belonged to my grandfather. It is in a box with the lable "Goldon ...
A: Hey Jerry, The flute is a good instrument for a 10 or 11 year old... that's generally around the ...
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| High Notes and Auditions | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am auditioning for the District Honor Band in my state and I was wondering if you had any tips on ...
A: Hey Holly, For sightreading, there's three key elements for doing well in this. One, you need to ...
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| flute tips | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if anyone has any information/ tips to playing a really fast song(Sleigh Ride). We ...
A: Hey Kari, Good question! My best suggestion for you, actually, is to read this editorial on my ...
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| flute keys don't work | 11/19/2007 |
Q: The right-hand keys are sealing but they feel a little floppy and no sound comes out. The left-hand ...
A: Hey Lindy, Sounds like there might be a little mechanical issue with your flute - perhaps a screw ...
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| Flute Leaks | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I need my flute very soon, and don't have time to take it in, is there any way to do it easily at ...
A: Hey Shelly, Honestly, I cannot recommend trying to repair one's flute at home. This isn't ...
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| reaction to silver | 11/10/2007 |
Q: After playing alto sax in high school, I started playing the flute as a senior citizen about 6 years ...
A: Hey Barbara, Gold plating is probably your best bet - it might wear off with a lot of use, but ...
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| those dang high notes | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i can play two c's above the staff but not anything higher. How can i focus my air stream better ...
A: Hey Jordan, Try changing your embouchure a little as you go higher. For most people, the lips ...
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| flute plugs | 10/31/2007 |
Q: When I played flute (many years ago) I had cork plugs for my open hole flute. Now my daughter is ...
A: Hey Julie, Fluteworld.com sells a variety of plugs, including a set made especially for ...
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| New flute way too flat! | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I just got a new flute and when I played it with my piano i realized it was shipped to me extremely ...
A: Hey there, Once you align the cork, you shouldn't have to use it to tune the flute. Use the end of ...
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| Flute Auditions | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I've read a lot of the articles on auditions and so far they've been very helpful. I taught myself ...
A: Hey Ashley, You've got a lot going for you here - it sounds like you've got a lot of natural talent ...
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| cleaning | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My flute is about 15 years old and is quite grimy with dirt in between the keys, how do I clean it? ...
A: Hey Aleksandra, I do not recommend soaking the flute in warm water - this will ruin the pads and ...
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| playing the flute | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I play the flute in a high school band and our director has this tradition of playing Stars and ...
A: Hey Amanda, Doubletonguing makes it MUCH easier. I recommend that you start working on getting ...
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| real novice. higher notes ( e' & e'' etc ) | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have been playing flute for approximately 2 months now. (6 lessons) My question : How do I play ...
A: Hey Matthew, High notes are different for each person, because our lips are all different. But I ...
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| Notes | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My dad just got me my own flute after playing about 2 years in school. It's brand new but for a ...
A: Hey Jessica, My first guess is that the pads are not sealing all the way, which is forcing you to ...
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| flute | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a second hand Artley flute and wanted to know how I would clean it.24
A: Hey Kirby, Your flute probably came with a cleaning rod stuck somewhere inside the case (a long ...
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| left handed child | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 10yrs old and we are looking to buy her a beginner flute. I have no back ground in ...
A: Hey Amy, I'm lefthanded myself, so I can assure you with absolute certainty that being left handed ...
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| Flute Repair | 10/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter wanted to play the flute this year, so I told her she could use mine after it is ...
A: Hey Helene, First, the age of your flute. According to the Armstrong serial number style usage, ...
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| Help! Outdoor wedding! | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I am a 22-year old experienced player, having performed solo with various symphony ochestras, and ...
A: Hey Lisa, The most important piece of equipment you need to bring with you are clothespins, so you ...
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| reading music | 10/2/2007 |
Q:
A: Hey Amy, Learning to read music can seem really hard at first, but there's tons of resources out ...
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| Peter and the Wolf | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have been playing flute for about 20 years. I have recently begun playing in a community ...
A: Hey Shel, Lucky.... I love Shostakovich's 5th! Amazing piece to play. (If you're not familiar with ...
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| Tongue position, accent signs and other points | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Holly! my name is Rogerio and you must have heard of me before. I'm from Brazil, and I need much to ...
A: Hey Rogerio, You're right about noticing the difference the position of your tongue makes while ...
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| Cleaning Silver Flute w/o Scratching | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a used solid silver flute. It is in excellent condition but has some slight ...
A: Hey Star, There isn't a specific cloth that's better than another, but I would definitely use a ...
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| embouchure for the flute | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have started playing the flute again after having stopped for 30 years. I am enjoying it and ...
A: There is no right or wrong way to form an embouchure, since everyone's lip shapes are all so ...
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| open hole flute plugs | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Who makes open hole flute plugs--if you don't have an armstron or a yamaha? Typically, does "a set" ...
A: Hey Aaron, Open holes are the same size on all flutes, so, yes, any set of plugs you buy should fit ...
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| Making Sound | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I used to play bamboo flute when I was a teenager. Recently I wanted to see if I could learn to ...
A: Hey Chuck, Well, first of all, it's mouth position, not mouse position. :) (Or, if you ARE using ...
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| Grade 6 scales | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I'm getting to grade 6 for flute and my tutor has told me which scales I need to learn, but I can't ...
A: Scales are specific sequences of notes that follow the same pattern of intervals no matter what note ...
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| flute help | 9/11/2007 |
Q: Both my daughters are starting this year with the flute. The older one is 12 and in the 7th grade: ...
A: I can't tell very much from your description what might be wrong with the flute... my best advice is ...
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| Metal | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have read here that the silver picc has a different sound from the wood from the epoxy, etc. What ...
A: Hey Wiley, Aha, you have hit upon one of the Flute World's biggest debates! :) I'll give you the ...
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| Vibrato | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Hey. I just found this site, and it's really helpful (: I started playing the flute in 3rd grade and ...
A: Hey Heather, The lips shouldn't shake when you do vibrato, and, although there are different ...
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| flute solo | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I am a junior this year and i want to try out for my state lions band. I have to have a prepared ...
A: Hey Leslie, Well, here's a few suggestions, then: - Faure, Fantasy: Standard audition piece, lots ...
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| flute solo | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I am a junior this year and i want to try out for my state lions band. I have to have a prepared ...
A: That depends on what your definition of "hard" is. :) If you can give me some names of pieces ...
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| Flute | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Hey I am Kate! This may sound like a dumb question but are all flutes tuned at b flat!? Is that the ...
A: Hey Kate, Not a dumb question at all! :) Instrument tuning is actually rather complicated. Some ...
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| Flute and Piccolo Disaster | 7/27/2007 |
Q: My name is Taya. I've been playing the flute for about 4 years now. I play in 2 jazz bands during ...
A: Hey Taya! Your embouchure may have gotten too tight from playing the piccolo for the first time, ...
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| Flute Repertoire | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am currently learning the flute, and picking it up fast. I've played the saxophone for years now ...
A: Hey Kristopher, In my opinion, all of the best flute repertoire is not from the classical era but ...
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| Tingly hands | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Occasionally in the past i've experienced some tinglyness in my hands whilst playing flute in a ...
A: Hey Cara! Tingly hands is NOT a good sign. Your body is telling you that something you are doing ...
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| Piccolo notes | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I am renting a Selma piccolo for a month and I can't seem to get the middle register out (from D to ...
A: Without seeing the piccolo firsthand, I can't be sure of what's wrong with it, but I'm guessing that ...
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| teaching flute lessons | 7/17/2007 |
Q: i have been playing the flute since the 4th grade, and have had private lessons throughout ...
A: Hey Aimee, The best way to make lessons fun and motivating is to teach through music that excites ...
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| tone/breathing/embochure problems | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Holly, I am hoping that you cna offer me some assistance. I am a flute player, and have taught ...
A: It looks like you're on the right track. I also don't advocate rolling the headjoint or moving the ...
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| hand pain | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I'm an adult male, I love playing the flute, but after about 10 minutes of playing I start to get ...
A: Hey Will, Hand pain is a clear indication that something needs to be changed ASAP. The most ...
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| Repertoire | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what would be the top 5 most famous pieces written for the flute? Thank you, ...
A: Hey Andrea, That's a pretty subjective question.... I can give you my personal opinion, but there's ...
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| Circular Breathing, other techniques... | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I'm actually an oboist but that doesn't matter, I can do puff puff with the cheeks, but I've seen ...
A: Hey Wyatt, Flutists don't tongue the air when they circular breathe - that disrupts the air flow ...
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| Circular Breathing, other techniques... | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I'm actually an oboist but that doesn't matter, I can do puff puff with the cheeks, but I've seen ...
A: Hey Wyatt, When you play the flute, you shouldn't have to puff your cheeks. The reason we tongue ...
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| Flute Choir Repetoire | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I'd like to start a flute choir. I am the flute section leader in our field and marching band as ...
A: Hey Estelle, I'm not familiar with flute choir repertoire, so the best place I can advise you to go ...
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| Help! | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I've played the flute for four years in a marching band setting. Yes, I have taken a break only ...
A: Hey Alana, A couple of scenarios here.... you might be a little rusty since you haven't been ...
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| open hole or closed? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering overall whether it is better to get an open or closed hole flute. I am saving up ...
A: If you can afford it, I would go for the open hole. Open hole flutes are intermediate-level models ...
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| Tone improvement: How do long tones help? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Holly. I've been playing the flute for 2 1/2 years now, and I've improved my playing a lot since I ...
A: For upper tones, think about the position you form with your lips to help your tone. When we play ...
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| Adding Ornaments to Music | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have been playing flute for a little more than three years and I take private flute lessons ...
A: Hey Sheila, The art of Baroque ornamentation is not random, but a deliberate placement of various ...
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| Difficulties in playing a grade 5 song | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I am going to have an interview this week .However , my flute teacher is travelling, I cannot ask ...
A: Hey Cherry, Your English is great! :) Maestoso means stately, dignified, and majestic. Generally, ...
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| breathing/thirdoctive | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I've played the flute for 1 and a half years and I'm currently playing in our school orchestra. ...
A: Hey there, Flute players' embouchures (the lip positions) vary almost from note to note. It's ...
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| auditions | 6/11/2007 |
Q: hey! you asked how long I've been playing and in what capacity, well, I've been playing to flute for ...
A: Hey Kelsey, The most important thing when auditioning is not playing all the right notes or ...
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| piccolo fingering charts | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I've been playing flute for years but for a bit of challenge purchased a 15-hole piccolo yesterday, ...
A: Hey Kylie, This site has all the best piccolo fingerings: http://www.larrykrantz.com/krell.htm ...
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| Flute to oboe? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Hey. My name is angelina. I'm a freshman in highschool and I've been playing flute for 6 years. I am ...
A: Hey Angelina, I wouldn't worry about ruining your embouchure - the human body is extremely ...
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| Band Camp | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for about 2 years and I play in the school band. Band camp starts on ...
A: Hey Lauren, When listening to auditions, judges are paying particular attention to rhythm, ...
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| triple stop | 6/4/2007 |
Q: What is a triple stop in music? I was reading in on the Brannen Flute site ...
A: Double and triple stops (more commonly called multiphonics, when they're played on a wind ...
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| triple stop | 6/2/2007 |
Q: What is a triple stop in music? I was reading in on the Brannen Flute site ...
A: Wow, what a COOL FLUTE!! :) A triple stop is three notes played simultaneously, like a piano ...
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| Brannen-Cooper | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I'll be a senior in high school in year 07-08 and I plan to major in music performance/music ...
A: Definitely, the Brannen-Cooper has been a great choice for me. I think it's the best flute on the ...
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| simple repair? | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Dropped my Yamaha 385II on the floor and can no longer play f # in any register. Can a simple ...
A: Without seeing the flute, I really can't answer this. :) However, it's probably just a bent key or ...
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| repadding a piccolo | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Okay. I already have asked this question with one of the other people. But she didn't give me a good ...
A: Hey Brandi, I wouldn't buy any pads for your piccolo - let it be repadded by professionals in your ...
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| vibrato | 2/17/2007 |
Q: i tried doing vibrato with my lips(going like wuwuwuwu..), it works pretty well, but the lip muscle ...
A: Hey Jenny, Vibrato on the flute is actually not done with the lips or fingers but by pulsing the ...
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| Master Degree Audition | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I will be auditioning in March for Juilliard School of Music, for their Master Program. I have all ...
A: Hey Odett, If you'd like a good Romantic piece, the Schubert Variations on Trockne Blumen is the ...
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| New to this | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I am just about to buy a Flute for an 11 year old who is about to have her first lesson. I have ...
A: Hey Ben, First off, great choice about Yamaha! That's the best brand (in my opinion) for starters ...
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| Torn between Gemeinhardt KGB Special and Yamaha 674 | 1/27/2007 |
Q: We have been carefully shopping for flutes and we are about to put down the money for my 14 year old ...
A: Hey Christina, I remember you! :) If it was my decision, I'd go for the Yamaha 674. That is an ...
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| over practicing | 1/26/2007 |
Q: i've been playing flute for 5 years, i'm currently the fist chair at my high school. while ...
A: Hey Jen, I think there are several factors at work here. :) First, I believe that you are ...
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| flute - high notes | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Do u have any tips that would help me.
A: Hey Jay, For most flutists, high notes need more work than any other register on the flute, so the ...
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| breathing | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have just had a few flute lessons. I'm an adult who wants to learn for my own enjoyment. One ...
A: Hey Karen, Anyone can breathe well enough to play the flute, although some people may find it more ...
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| flute | 1/15/2007 |
Q: can u give me some tips to stop this thanks alot
A: Hey Lupin, If you're getting sounds above the pitch of the note you're trying to reach, you're ...
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| Flute Books | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Which book is a good for learning flutists? I am looking at the Essential Elements 2000 book for ...
A: Hey Anna, There are many good flute books out there. Some come with performance CDs so the flutist ...
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| Altus | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for about 6years ir so and have just passed my Performance diploma ...
A: Hey Felicity, Congratulations about your Performance diploma! That's wonderful! I don't know too ...
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| Gemeinhardt Models | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I currently have three flutes and am looking to sell two of them to get some money back. All three ...
A: Hey Lindsay, The 3SHB has a silver headjoint, plated body, open holes and B foot, and it sells for ...
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| Gear4music | 1/10/2007 |
Q: What do you think of these flutes? One of my pupils plays one and it seems a bit slippery to the ...
A: Hey Tori, Gear4Music seems to be a UK brand. I haven't played one myself, so I'm not sure how it ...
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| Yamaha 574 or 674? | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I've played with a closed-hole student flute (not of widely-known brands, but very nice indeed) for ...
A: Hey Han, Whether you want to make the jump to all silver vs silver plating depends on what you want ...
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| gemeinhardt m2 flute | 1/7/2007 |
Q: i just got a Gemeinhardt M2 flute on ebay for about 50$. it sounds kind of cheap, for any instrument ...
A: Hey Sam, $50 is very cheap for any flute, especially one in good condition. And Gemeinhardt is one ...
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| I am just starting to play | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am starting to play the flute. I own and play the clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn and ...
A: Hey Matthew, That's an impressive array of instruments! :) The only extra keys for the flute is ...
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| flute | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Selmer Bundy II flute which I have taught myself to play over past four years. This is out ...
A: Hey Alan, It might be the instrument - has it been checked out recently for leaky keys? A leaky ...
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| Breathing technic problem. | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have been playing leisurely on flute for 7 years. I start practicing seriously only about two ...
A: Hey Andy, One of the key elements of good breathing for the flute is to make sure you start with a ...
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| flute lessons | 12/22/2006 |
Q: Do you think its odd that I've never had private flute lessons and I want to go into music ...
A: Hey Justin, Private lessons are very important in shaping and guiding young musicians, but they're ...
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| Audition Music | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I'm a high school senior who has been playing flute for 11 years and I've been first chair flute ...
A: Hey Justin, The Poulenc Sonata is a great audition piece, so, good choice there. :) I'll give you ...
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| low note trouble | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have Armstrong and Artley (18-O) flutes that I bought in flea markets. I cannot get any low notes ...
A: Hey John, The most likely problem here is that the flutes have some leaks which are preventing you ...
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| Vibrato on flute | 12/16/2006 |
Q: i play the flute in my school band. and i always trying to improve myself in order to make the band ...
A: Hey Josephine, It does take a little more air to make vibrato, so make sure you've got a full tank ...
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| buying a used flute | 12/14/2006 |
Q: We are looking in to buying a flute for our Granddaughter who just started band. She is in 5th ...
A: Hey Chris, Yes, Yamaha is the best brand I'd recommend, and you're right on about not buying an ...
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| buying flute | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for a year and am looking to purchase a new flute. We had a look in a ...
A: Hey Silver, The 221 is considered a student model, so since you've been playing a year, you may ...
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| flute | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I am an oldie but played a flute for about 10 tens in the 60's and 70's and recently have picked it ...
A: Hey Janet, The first thing to check is that the keys are all sealing properly. If they are leaking ...
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| alpine flute | 12/10/2006 |
Q: Is an Alpine flute a good beginner flute or is this a low quality flute? I'm 33 yrs. old and have ...
A: Hey Connie, Great choice in deciding to play the flute! :) The Alpine is one of a number of budget ...
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| Buying a New Flute | 12/10/2006 |
Q: My flute was stolen last week :( and I want to buy a new one. My old flute was Yamaha 300 series. I ...
A: Hey Arun, First, so sorry to hear that your old flute was stolen! That's such a shame. :( Getting ...
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| Yamaha 225S vs 221 / Jupiter 507 & 511 | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I've been reading up on buying a beginner flute, and pretty much have decided on either the Yamaha ...
A: Hey Holly, The biggest difference between the general Yamaha 225 series and the 221 series is the ...
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| piccolo high notes | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I play flute in my high school band, but have been playing some piccolo for 2 years and still can't ...
A: Hey Melody, High notes on the piccolo are tough. Here's some suggestions that may help: - Has the ...
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| Pearl Flute | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I'm a beginner, though played clarinet quite a bit when young, and play (bamboo flute/Rob Yard, ...
A: Hey Charlie, Unfortunately, you already know everything I do about this flute - it's got a solid ...
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| offbrand piccolos | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Have you have ever heard of a brand of piccolos called Venus? I'm just wondering because I was ...
A: Hey Crystal, I would go for a better, more well-known brand than Venus. You'll be best off with a ...
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| Buying a flute for beginner. | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Holly. I am thinking to buy a flute. I am beginner and I am not sure if I can continue playing it so ...
A: Hey Coco, You're absolutely right about avoiding the Wal-Mart-type flutes. They're so junky, ...
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| choosing the right flute | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I want to up grade to a highly professional flute. What do you recommend? I've tried muramatsu, ...
A: Hey Kate, I would recommend one of these three brands: Brannen-Cooper, Nagahara, or Yamaha. I've ...
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| Buying Flute | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 11 and is in her 3rd year of band at her school (the first 2 years band was only ...
A: Hey Donna, It's a good choice not to rent any more, but I wouldn't recommend the Suzuki flute - ...
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| Warm Air | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I've a question about the technique on playing flute. I'm in a school band, playing the flute for ...
A: Hey Alan, The idea of using warm air means pulling it up from deep down, where the air is warmer, ...
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| tutoring | 12/1/2006 |
Q: so far i'vegot himplaying hot cross buns and its soundin ok but he wants a better tone and i tell ...
A: Hey Sierra, You've got some good tips there for improving his tone. I would add these: - Have him ...
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| upgrading flute | 11/30/2006 |
Q: My 14 year old daughter has been playing on a Student Gemeinhardt since age 9. It's time to move up. ...
A: Hey Christina, You're right on with the solid silver head, open holes, and B foot - all great and ...
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| NoKi and SKY ZTL00 flutes | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I am a public school band teacher that has a 6th Grade flute student who has been playing for about ...
A: Hey Merrie, For question 1, I'm also leery of those flutes... I have heard nothing about them, nor ...
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| Piccolo | 11/22/2006 |
Q: Sorry I forgot to ask you about the piccolo. My teacher thought it be a good idea to start playing ...
A: Hey Jay, Yes, that'll be great if you start piccolo in a year or so. It's a good idea to have both ...
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| piccolo | 11/22/2006 |
Q: i've been playing the flute for about 4 yrs and i've been thinking about getting a piccolo. I've ...
A: Hey Sam, I'd go with a Yamaha brand, whether you get wood or silver - they make the best student or ...
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| HELP!!!! | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I just to play the flute about 1 month ago and i cant play any notes instead of the basic notes F,E ...
A: Hey Jay, First of all, you've only been playing one month - Rome wasn't built in a day, and you ...
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| Hybrid Piccolos | 11/22/2006 |
Q: Question about "hybrid" piccolos. There are wood piccolos, metal piccolos, and even plastic ...
A: Hey Ken, Mixing the materials changes the tone on piccolos, so using wood, metal, resin, or a ...
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| flute | 11/22/2006 |
Q: We are wanting to buy our daughter a flute (a beginner)and have been told that Japanese flutes ...
A: Hey Ruth, Tone is relative to each player, so there's really no way to say that x flute brand ...
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| Flute playing | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing the flute for 2.5 years. She is 13 and plays in band and in jazz band. ...
A: Hey Shawna, It's great to be able to play both instruments - these days, if a flutist is serious ...
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| Yamaha 225N flute | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I was looking to purchase this flute from a seller who has never used it, it has been in its case ...
A: Hey Jennifer, Nickel gets a smoky finish over time that can't be polished away. It doesn't affect ...
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| Offbrand Flutes | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My daughter, a freshman, has played her flute for three years, including private lessons, and is ...
A: Hey Meghan, Even a lower level Yamaha is still superior to a top flute from a no-name brand like ...
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| Annoying notes | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Do you remember me? Things seem easier now with private instruction and without braces. But anyways, ...
A: Hey Rosa! C#s are tricky because they use the least number of keys - just one. The sound is thus ...
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| low notes | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I have benn doing the long tones in descending notes to practice my lower notes. LAtely I have ...
A: Hey Louise, What you're probably hearing is the sound one gets when the upper octave isn't ...
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| What my flute is worth | 11/19/2006 |
Q: mMy daughter has a flute by Gemeinhardt serial number M2 C88399. It is not being played and we would ...
A: I can't give you an exact price since I can't see the flute. The price you ask will depend on ...
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| upgrading flute | 11/19/2006 |
Q: G'day Holly, Thank you for your response. My daugther christina has only saved $800.00 from her ...
A: Hey Cathy, Telby's not a quality flute brand, so I'd be reluctant to advise your daughter to get ...
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| removing plugs | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have gotten an open hole flute, but in what order should I remove the plugs? I have been playing ...
A: Hey Hannah, There's no set order which you need to follow, so you can start with whichever one you ...
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| which flute to buy?? | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 12year old daughter that has been playing for a year now and we need to buy a flute that ...
A: Hey Greg, I wouldn't get any of those flutes, with the possible exception of Jupiter... my top ...
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| upgrading flute | 11/18/2006 |
Q: She is turning 13years old. This is her 3rd year playing. She plays in School Band and also plays ...
A: Hey Cathy, Between the two brands, by all means, go with the Yamaha (but don't bid yet... read ...
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| piccolo | 11/17/2006 |
Q: i play the flute and i love it and i really wanted to try the piccolo. So i was wondering what the ...
A: Hey Sam, That's great that you want to play the piccolo - it's a fun and unique instrument. :) ...
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| flute headjoint cork too tight? | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have a Armstrong-90 flute. The cork in the headjoint is off about 2mm (blow hole center to marker ...
A: Hey John, The corks can get stuck like this, especially if they haven't been moved recently. One ...
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| flute for sale - price query | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have two flutes for sale, one a student model (Rudall Carte) and the other is a Gemeinhardt one. ...
A: Hey Alex, It definitely sounds like you've got a solid silver flute, possibly with plated keys ...
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| High notes | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Wow! That was a fast reply *claps* My current flute is a gemeinhardt 2ESP and it's pretty old, not ...
A: Hey Silver, Yeah, you caught me at just the right time - I'm checking my email now. :) Definitely, ...
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| High notes | 11/16/2006 |
Q: ) A few days ago I got this flyer in my mailbox, it had a selection of Yamaha flutes. Yamaha Q ...
A: Hey Silver, I'd definitely go with a Yamaha. They have the best tone and overall quality, in my ...
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| Bass & alto flute | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I am a bassoonist with flute as a strong secondary instrument. I am working with the 7th/8th grade ...
A: Hey Kathy, You've got some good pointers there - I'll just give you a few more. :) For low notes: ...
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| tutoring | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I'm only 15 but I'm pretty good on flute and been playing for 5 years. My band teacher asked me if I ...
A: Hey Sierra, This sounds great - I'm sure you'll have fun doing this. :) Besides teaching him the ...
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| upgrading to open hole flute | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 7th grader 5th chair out of 25 and she wants to upgrade to open hole flute, we rent now. I ...
A: Hey Jim, Hands down, the best company is Yamaha. You can get an excellent flute for the price ...
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| High notes | 11/15/2006 |
Q: How do i get my high notes to sound more pure?
A: Hey Alisse, Probably the best way to improve high notes is to keep playing them. :) For most ...
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| asking for an advice | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I decided to change my old yamaha (YFL281S) and I can have a good price to a new Pearl (PF525E with ...
A: Hey Isabelle, The Pearl 525E is a fine instrument for you, so this would definitely be a good ...
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| Flute Resonance/Buzz? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: The Williams headjoint was professionally fitted (burnished) to fit my Haynes (if anything it is a ...
A: Hey Cheryl, You shouldn't have to use any fleece inside the headjoint - the cork is supposed to fit ...
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| Flute Resonance/Buzz? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Just got a 14K Williams Headjoint to go with my Haynes thinwall flute. When I play a middle register ...
A: Hey Cheryl, Often a buzz can be heard when the crown on the end of the headjoint is slightly ...
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| I'm thinking about getting a Step-up flute. | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I been playing for 5 years, I'm in a High School Concert Band and a High School Orchestra. My flute ...
A: Hey Alan, The Yamaha 481H does have open holes... between that and the Jupiter, I'd definitely go ...
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| Brand of Piccolos | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I'm am currently shopping for a piccolo and I have found a Sky Piccolo. Do you know if that is a ...
A: Hey Robyn, Sky is an obscure brand for piccolos... I'm a little dubious of its quality. These ...
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| What should I get for my friend? | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I'm currently planning on buying a flute for a friend who loves to play it. She's currently a high ...
A: Hey Patrick, Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to find an equal flute at the same price ...
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| Choosing | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I've been playing for a couple of years, 3 to be exact. I am in a homeschooled band, and have been ...
A: Hey, Alejandra! I'd recommend an intermediate level flute for you, since you're past the student ...
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| Sonare and Yamaha Intermediates | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing for three years on a used 52SP. She's put in a lot of hard work and I ...
A: Hey Eric, Between Yamaha and Sonare, I'd go with the Yamaha, by all means. Yamaha makes great, ...
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| which piccolos are really better? | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I am a floutist and have been playing for 7 years.All i have ever really gotten are cheap, old, used ...
A: Hey Shelby, The best piccolos are made of wood, and the brands I'd recommend for you are Yamaha or ...
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| step up flute | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for five years. And I am thinking about getting a better flute, the ...
A: Hey Julie, Intermediate level flutes generally have these features: - solid silver headjoint, ...
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| Yamaha 684H vs. Gemeinhardt 33SB | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I'd like to know what your opinion of these two instruments is since I'm debating which one to ...
A: Hey Jason, I'd definitely go with the Yamaha, by all means. Gemeinhardt makes great student ...
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| mending flute | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I have a Sankyo silver sonic flute and have been playing it for about 10 years. I have recently ...
A: Hey David, I know the perfect book for you: Ardal Powell's "The Flute." This is the best book ...
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| keeping time | 11/9/2006 |
Q: i play the flute( concert band)and the electric bass jazz ensemble) Last year, when i first started ...
A: Hey Sam, You've already found the only problem with the metronome: it's very easy to become ...
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| my 'airy' sound | 11/9/2006 |
Q: i've been playing the flute for 4 years and i practice a lot so i do notice things about my playing. ...
A: Hey Sam, Your band teacher is right - it does take experimentation to find the exact embouchure ...
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| Brannen-Cooper Flute | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew what the differences are between the Brannen-Cooper Modified Cooper and ...
A: Hey Dawn, I use a Brannen-Cooper flute (which I love!), but not any of their headjoints, since I ...
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| flute sound | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I havent been playing for a long time and i notice when i tune my sound never stays at one pitch its ...
A: Hey Angelica, Work for making a steady, compact stream of air. If your airstream is too diffuse, ...
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| audition | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I'm a freshman in high school and I have region auditions in about a month. I know I can't get my ...
A: Hey Melody, Fast fingers aren't the only thing the judges are looking for when you take the ...
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| High notes | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for about a year now but I'm constantly dropping octives =| especially ...
A: Hey Silver, The best way to improve high notes is to keep playing them. :) For most flutists, they ...
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| Flute Upgrading | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I started learning the flute beginning of last year (2005) and I have passed my Grade 4 ABRSM ...
A: Hey Joyce I'd definitely recommend an open holed flute. You've already listed some of the reasons ...
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| brands | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have read a couple of your answers about flute brands before and noticed brands such as pearl, ...
A: Hey Alex, I'm not too big a fan of Sankyos, actually. They're fine for cheaper intermediate ...
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| College | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I've been playing for a little over 8 years now and I'm beginning to get to attend college. My ideal ...
A: Hey Justin, Unless you've been playing oboe all along as well as flute, it's going to be hard to ...
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| f and d won't work | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I am Ryan. I am 10 years old. I have experienced flute for about a year. Between the second and ...
A: Hey Ryan, It sounds like your flute needs to go back to the shop again - another shop, if possible, ...
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| C Foot | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Gentlemen: I have an Armstrong flute no. 104 and the C foot is missing. I would like to find a ...
A: Hey James, Generally, footjoints are not sold separately for student models. You can try calling ...
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| piccolo....or alto flute? | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Hey holly, how are you? I have been playing flute for around 3 years...& have been told im fairly ...
A: Hey Lew, The instrument that is needed more is piccolo - it's in almost every piece in band and ...
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| Vibrato | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Ive played flute for about 5 years and now i play in a high school band and im pretty good one of ...
A: Hey Carli, Vibrato's a weird concept that once learned, is very easy, so you should be able to ...
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| Transpose | 11/3/2006 |
Q: My daughter is in the 7th grade and plays the fulte. If a c is played on the flute, what is the ...
A: Hey Vic, The flute is in concert C pitch, which means that a C played on the flute is the same ...
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| flute | 11/3/2006 |
Q: What is the lowest note on a flute
A: Hey Daniel, The answer to that has two parts. If the flute has a C footjoint, the lowest note is a ...
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| Embochure | 11/2/2006 |
Q: Can you give me some tips for my embochure. Also do you have any tips for cleaning a flute? ...
A: Hey Jay, Blowing into a flute is similar to blowing across a bottle top - what's happening is that ...
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| Yamaha 461H | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Holly; great site! OneAre all Yamaha 461 flutes made in Japan? I'm looking at a 461, beautiful ...
A: Hey Carol, I'm actually not sure where all Yamaha flutes are made. :o I know the brand has ...
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| New Flute | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My Flute teacher wants to sell me a new flute.It seems to play better than a YFL-461, but it has a ...
A: Hey Peter, I actually haven't heard of that brand... it's definitely not a well-known one like ...
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| Cork in headjoint? | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have one more question. Are all flutes supposed to have cork in the headjoint? Just wondering ...
A: Hey Gwen! The corks are actually fitted with metal at both ends, so if you saw the tubing stopped ...
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| Yamaha or Jupiter? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I've been looking into getting a Yamaha flute, but I've found a Jupiter 611 from a music dealer. It ...
A: Hey Gwen! Overall, I find that Yamaha is a much better brand than Jupiter. But the Jupiter 611 you ...
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| Plating on flutes - silver or nickel? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I am new to playing the flute as a hobby. I bought an Anaxa, but I'm thinking that was a mistake. ...
A: Hey Gwen, I'd definitely go with a Yamaha over an Anaxa, too. Yamahas have great sound and ...
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| flute amplifcation | 10/27/2006 |
Q: i recently saw Ian Anderson perform with an orcestral.many years ago i had seen him play with his ...
A: Hey Jim, I've never used any amplification on my flute, but I found some information about it that ...
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| armstrong liberty | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I recently rented a flute for my child's beginning band. I was given an Armstrong first, then had to ...
A: What you've heard is correct - the Liberty line doesn't have the quality of regular Armstrongs. ...
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| flute | 10/26/2006 |
Q: on my flute i cant play the d note it has this airy blurred sound like if its not a note. do i need ...
A: Hey Sarah, It sounds like there's a mechanical problem - the pads might not all be sealing ...
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| flute | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute on and off for 35 years now and with practice, am still quite good. I ...
A: Hey Sarah, I haven't personally played the YFL-874 in grenadilla, so I can't give you any advice ...
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| vibrato | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I am having trouble using vibrato and I was wondering if you had any hints. Thank you for your time ...
A: Hey Andrea, The easiest way to think about how to make vibrato is this: vibrato uses the very same ...
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| Pearl Flute | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Today was the first day my 10 y/o daughter met her flute teacher. She is going to take flute lessons ...
A: Hey Duc, I agree with your daughter's teacher and town music store owner - of the two brands you ...
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| Teaching Vibrato | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for over 20 years; I am not embarking on the task of teaching some ...
A: Hey Lisa, It's definitely tough to try to teach what's become second-nature for us... I've had the ...
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| B and B Flat | 10/19/2006 |
Q: My husband bought me a flute for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and I am not learning for the ...
A: Hey Kerry, Belated happy birthday! :) The B flat and B natural should not sound the same, so I see ...
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| Flute sounds stuffy | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I've been playing my Pearl Quantz 505 flute for about a year now. On Friday, my flute sounded just ...
A: Hey Nancy, Without seeing your flute, I can't tell you exactly what's wrong, but it sounds to me ...
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| the range of alto flute | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My name is Wojtek, I am young composer from Poland. Could You tell me about the range of alto flute ...
A: Hey Wojtek, The lowest pitch on the alto flute is a low concert G, or sol, a fourth below middle C ...
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| G to B flat | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Hey Holly, I was just wondering, is there a way to make a smoother transition between the G and B ...
A: Hey Carrie, I would recommend using the B flat thumb. If you haven't used it before, it's the ...
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| fingering | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have a small question. I'm 32, and I've been playing for about 4 years now. I'm trying really hard ...
A: Hey Elizabeth, I'm a slider... I've always been taught to slide. :) Picking up the pinkie and then ...
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| inline or offset G | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I'm looking for an intermediate flute. Presently playing a nickle variety, nice that I don't have ...
A: Offset or inline G depends on your preference. If you have smaller hands, playing an open-holed ...
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| problems with my flute embochure | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute at church for several years but I am stuck. If I plat the notes low ...
A: Hey Nelson! Have you always had problems with your low notes or is this something new? If it's ...
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| Gemeinhardt - M2 versus 2SP | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Hey there Holly. First of all, thanks for the fast response. It's probably the fastest response I've ...
A: Hey Davi! Glad to be of help! :) The Gemeinhardt M2s are an older model which has been around for ...
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| Flute Brands - Anaxa | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I've been looking for flutes online for about six months now, saving my money to buy a good brand. I ...
A: Hey Davi, If you want a quality flute, then Anaxa is not the brand for you. If you were just ...
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| Flute Vibrato | 9/18/2006 |
Q: do you have any specific instructions or practice tips on how to play flute with a vibrato? I've ...
A: Hey Jessica, Vibrato uses the exact same muscles that you use when you whisper "ha ha ha." Vibrato ...
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| Piccolos | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you remember me, but I've asked a lot of questions to you before. I've been playing ...
A: Hey Chloe, I remember you! :) I play a Yamaha YPC-62 piccolo, which is made of grenadilla wood. ...
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| Flute's end loose | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I can't figure it out. My flute wasn't working properly so i tried twisting the tuning cork...it ...
A: Hey there! This should be easy to fix. :) Here's what to do: 1. Put the cork back in the flute, ...
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| Armstrong 104 Flute SSN | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I know you have probably been asked this question a million times. I can't figure out how old our ...
A: Hey Todd! I noticed that you haven't read the answer to the question you sent me awhile back, so in ...
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| yamaha yfl-01Q student flute | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a flute for my 12 yrs old daughter. She never learned flute before. Someone ...
A: Hey there, Any Yamaha is a great flute to get. Yamahas have, in my opinion, the best quality and ...
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| Playing Flute | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I have never played before. It is an old style flute that has no mechanical moving parts. It has a ...
A: Hey Des, Since this is not a modern flute, without seeing what kind of instrument this is, I can't ...
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| piccolo | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I am an intermediate flutist trying out a Gemeinhardt piccolo -- solid silver head, composite body. ...
A: Hey Carla, Piccolos are very individual little beasts. :) Each one varies slightly from the next, ...
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| which flute is better? | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I am wondering what would be better-the highest Gemeinhardt professional flute or a Muramatsu of ...
A: Hey Randa, I would go for a Muramatsu over a Gemeinhardt. Muramatsu is a professional flute brand ...
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| Low C | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I can't seem to play low C. For me, it's fine up to low D, but I just can't do low C. Can you give ...
A: Hey Karen, The first thing to check is that the footjoing keys are sealing properly. If they are ...
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| *Very* Beginner Flute | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Okay, well I've been playing clarinet for about five years, and I would say that I'm getting pretty ...
A: Hey Andrew, Since you could get sounds out of your friend's flute but not the school instrument ...
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| flute age | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I just bought an Armstrong flute for my 10 year old to play. It was used. And I was wondering how ...
A: Hey Heather, You can find out the age of your flute by its serial number (which should be located ...
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| Yamaha EC Headjoint | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have a follow up question. I just re-read your reply. How does the split E work. Is there a finger ...
A: Hey Deb, A split E is an extra mechanism that's put on the flute, consisting of a rod and a little ...
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| Difference | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Is there any difference between the yamaha 221 and 321 other than the sterling silver headjoint on ...
A: Hey Selina, No, the sterling silver headjoint is the only upgrade on the 321. If you want open ...
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| Comparison of beginner flutes | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Between Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, Monique, Bandleader brands of flutes (which are the ones I have found ...
A: Hey Sandy! I agree with your band director - Yamaha is the one I'd recommend, too. Not only do ...
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| flute technique (double tounging) | 8/5/2006 |
Q: My name is Sadie, I am 17 years old, and I have been playing the flute for 6 years. I am active in ...
A: Hey Sadie! It's great that you can singletongue really fast, because that means you'll be able to ...
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| Which flute to buy? | 8/4/2006 |
Q: If I buy a flute which has options for both C foot and B foot, is it possible to buy just the ...
A: Hey Janet, Generally, no, footjoints are not sold separately. Even if you find one, you have to ...
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| Which flute to buy? | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I am in my primary school band and has played flute for about six to seven months. Currently I am ...
A: Hey Janet! Sorry for the delay in responding - I've been really sick these past few days. :o My ...
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| Armstrong Serial Number | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I got my old Armstrong flute out with a number on it of 104M6854, and do not understand based on the ...
A: Hey Julie, Based on the Armstrong serial number system, since your flute starts with a 1, it was ...
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| Selling price on a flute | 8/1/2006 |
Q: Holly, I have had to give up playing flute due to an injury. My Gemeinhardt B-foot,open hole, solid ...
A: Hey Maureen! It's very difficult for me to put a price on your flute without seeing it, since I ...
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| Yamaha 481 vs. 481 II vs. 481H | 7/30/2006 |
Q: It's been a tremendous help in finding a new instrument! What a great service you are providing. ...
A: Hey Kelly! Thanks for the compliments - I'm glad you've found some useful information. :) You're ...
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| buying a flute | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I have played the flute for 6 years but never started really taking it seriously since about three ...
A: Hey Anne, The biggest difference between the 461 and 481 is that the the 481 has an inline G and ...
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| the notes | 7/28/2006 |
Q: hello i need to know the fingerings for the flute i'm just starting
A: Hey Missy! Larry Krantz's flute pages are a terrific source of information for any flutist at any ...
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| flute manufacturer | 7/28/2006 |
Q: bought a flute from a local pawn shop in mobile alabama for my niece who is entering her first year ...
A: Hey Gary, Some flutes are made like that - with no name to indicate the manufacturer. ...
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| Lip Position | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for a few years now, but I rarely play in front of a mirror. I recently ...
A: Hey Arun, The answer is, it depends on what kind of sound you're making. If you are creating a ...
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| my new flute | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I played the flute through secondary school and was getting ready for grade 7 when I quit because I ...
A: Hey Gem, It's great that you're taking up the flute again! :) I think the Armstrong is a fine ...
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| To buy | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I was wondering do you help people with buying flutes? I want to buy a piccolo. But i don't know to ...
A: Hey Nikky, I'd be happy to give you some information about piccolos. :) First, you have to ...
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| Beginner | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I am about to enrol on a beginners flute course and I would really love some advice about the best ...
A: Hey Helen, The best student flute is made by Yamaha - I've found that Yamaha flutes have better ...
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| Gemeinhardt Mastero | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a Flute on Ebay Item number: 250007130530 advertised as a Gemeinhardt Mastero and ...
A: Hey Bill, Thanks for including the Ebay item number - I viewed the flute, and I'm not convinced ...
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| posture & keeping thr flute in a good condition | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I am a new asia flute student.student.I will be starting my lesson soon. But what worries me is how ...
A: Hey Karbo, For your posture, first, be sure you sit up straight. This will let you breathe in the ...
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| 2nd hand flute | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I am a beginner in flute (age 12). I taking a lesson in a music school. I'm looking to buy a 2nd ...
A: Hey Joe, It's fine to get a used flute as long as it's not TOO old (no more than several years) and ...
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| Flutes | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for 12 years and am long overdue for an upgrade - I can spend $1500 or ...
A: Hey Melissa! Good questions! About the closed hole option - it is harder to get intermediate and ...
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| flute | 7/3/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing the flute for about 1 1/2 years for her school band, she borrowed a ...
A: Hey Lynn, It sounds like the flute needs a little visit to the repair shop. My guess is that ...
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| Flute | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I am a beginner flute player. I would like to know where I can source for free lessons and fingering ...
A: Hey Leau, If the flute you have is a dizi, go here for a fingering chart and introduction to how to ...
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| From taking the flute lesson to voice lesson | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I played the flute over ten years. I lost all my teeth upper and lower. Right now I am doing my ...
A: Hey Joe, Taking voice lessons may help you with some areas of flute-playing. You'll learn about ...
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| Yamaha EC Headjoint | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I played flute from ages 11-16 in the school band 30 years ago. Since then, using the same beat up ...
A: Hey Deb, The Yamaha 461H has a silver headjoint, body and footjoint, silver plated keys, open ...
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| improving in general | 6/28/2006 |
Q: This fall will be my 6th year playing flute, and I"m section leader in our school's band (we do ...
A: Hey Maritza! It's great that you're already breaking down your practicing into specific areas - ...
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| Extra Part in New Flute??? | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you can help me… I am clueless when it comes to a brand new flute. I've ...
A: Hey there, The plug is supposed to be there - it's moveable cork that cuts the flute to the proper ...
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| First flute.. | 6/18/2006 |
Q: Yes, sorry, I somehow forgot the "Yamaha" part. I met with a flutist friend today, and he also ...
A: Hey Sarah, Sorry to hear about the Yamaha being sold already! If you can find another Yamaha, that ...
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| First flute.. | 6/17/2006 |
Q: First off, thank you for volunteering your time to help others with their questions! I have not ...
A: Hey Sarah, I'm glad you're going to pick up the flute! :) It looks like you've done your research ...
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| Pearl Quanz | 6/16/2006 |
Q: So if you were chosing from a used Yamaha 481 with the C foot, or the Pearl Quanz I mentioned ...
A: Hey Catherine, Well, between a Pearl and a Yamaha, for me, there's no comparison. I'd go with a ...
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| Pearl Quanz | 6/16/2006 |
Q: How important is the B foot? I have found a mint condition used yamaha 481 with the C foot- will ...
A: Hey Catherine, Good question! First, there's the most obvious reason for the B foot - adding an ...
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| Pearl Quanz | 6/15/2006 |
Q: What do you think if this Pearl flute? I am trying to find the best value for my money, for at ...
A: Hey Catherine, Between the two flutes, I'd definitely go with the Pearl. Gemeinhardt makes ...
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| Best Flute | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Holly, It seems that there are at least a few good playable flutes in the $1500-$2000 range to ...
A: Hey Gary, Looks like you've been doing your homework! :) All-silver including keys isn't necessary ...
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| choosing new flute | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I've found what I think is a good place to get a nice used flute. They say they have an expert ...
A: Hey Leilah, As for the B foot, most flutists like the B foot because it lets you play a low B, ...
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| Pinky Keys | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I've suddenly discovered a problem with my pinkies. I have trouble with the pinky keys on the flute. ...
A: Hey Penny, Unless you have really long fingers, you shouldn't have to bend your pinkies that much ...
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| choosing new flute | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I played the flute from age 9 to 14, but unfortunately quit when the director gave me an ultimatum ...
A: Hey Leilah, It's great that you're going to take up the flute again! What kind of flute you get ...
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| Yamaha flute headjoint | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I currently play a yamaha 200 series, student flute. I wish to improve the quality of the sound ...
A: Hey Shawn, That's a great idea to buy a new headjoint - it'll make the whole flute sound different. ...
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| Braces | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Hey Holly, remember me? I got braces on my upper teeth yesterday. The only problem is, I can't play ...
A: Hey Chloe, I remember you! :) It's going to feel very different at first with the braces, yes. ...
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| correct way to play the flute | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I played the flute over ten years. Right now I study the flute against with private techer at music ...
A: Hey Joe, The teeth do affect flute playing because they support the way the lips form your ...
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| Buying a new flute | 6/6/2006 |
Q: My flute is a Yamaha, im not exactly sure on the exact type, but it was givin to me and was used ...
A: Hey Anna, You have a great brand now, although it sounds like your flute is pretty worn out. I ...
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| flute | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Looking for a student beginner flute. Friend wants to sell me a Gemeinhardt flute - serial number of ...
A: Hey Shannon, The M2 series sounds like an older model, but Gemeinhardt is a fine beginner flute ...
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| When Playing in Forte' | 6/4/2006 |
Q: 1.) I've resently tought myself Vibrato, but I have a problem getting it to stay a steady pace. I ...
A: Hey Penny, Here's some tips about vibrato - if you get the basics down, it should be easier to use ...
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| Going from an Eflat to a D... | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I am 30 years old and was an excellent flute player....in from 5th-10th grade. I haven't played ...
A: Hey Trish, It sounds to me like the right hand pinkie key is sticking and not closing as quickly as ...
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| pitch | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I am 16 and I have been playing the flute for 7 years. I played the first 4 in our school band, ...
A: Hey Laura, Do you play flat on your old flute? If you don't, it might be your Yamaha. In this ...
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| Open hole vs. closed hole | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if there was a difference in sound between a closed hole flute and an open hole ...
A: Hey Barbara, Glad my advice has been useful! :) There is one slight tonal advantage in that when ...
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| Yamaha 500 and 600 series and EC headjoint without trying it out? | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I am thinking that rather than get the Yamaha 461 which has the same headjoint (CY) as the student ...
A: Hey Karen, Headjoints are such an extremely personal choice, it's difficult to answer that ...
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| gold lip plate or not? | 5/15/2006 |
Q: On the Yamaha Allegro 471 it has a gold lip plate which looks like it goes inside of the headjoint, ...
A: No, the whole lip plate doesn't need to be gold plated... just wherever the air makes contact, so ...
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| Yamaha headjoints | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Is there a big difference in playing with the Yamaha EC headjoint as opposed to the CY headjoint? Is ...
A: Hey Karen, The CY means it's a C cut with a Y taper, while the EC headjoint has an E cut and C ...
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| Yamaha 461H or Gemeinhardt 3SB? Or something else? | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I am going to buy an intermediate flute. Haven't played in a long time, but I want a flute that is ...
A: Hey Karen, Wow, you've done your homework! I'm impressed! Most people don't have any clue about ...
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| gold lip plate or not? | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Is it a good idea to get a gold lip plate if I have the option? It's only $50 more on the flute that ...
A: Hey Karen, I've never gone with a gold lip plate, personally. A lot of people get one because they ...
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| Vibrato | 5/15/2006 |
Q: i never really learnt how to play the flute properly. been going online to look for fingerings and ...
A: Hey Chuanz, No trouble! :) Some people believe that vibrato comes from the diaphragm, but that's ...
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| Vibrato | 5/13/2006 |
Q: i never really learnt how to play the flute properly. been going online to look for fingerings and ...
A: Hey Chuanz, Vibrato uses the same muscles that you use when you whisper "ha ha ha." Vibrato should ...
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| Yamaha, Gemeinhardt or other for upgrade | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I am considering getting a new flute for my daughter who is in 5th grade, is in her first year of ...
A: Hey Jennifer, A new flute sounds like a good plan - it's a shame, but since flutes have so many ...
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| Flute Vibrato | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I'm in 8th grade right now and I have been playing the flute for 3 years. I started when I was in ...
A: Hey Maki, Vibrato uses the same muscles that you use when you whisper "ha ha." If your vibrato is ...
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| Upgrading | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I've been playing for about three years now, and I'm thinking of getting an upgrade in a year or two ...
A: Hey Chloe, A 300 series would probably last you through high school, but it depends on how quickly ...
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| gemeinhardt flute | 5/12/2006 |
Q: What is the letters and numbers mean on the flute such as gemeinhardt m3s 616152 Thanks Calvin
A: Hey Calvin, Each flute comes with a serial number and letters that tell what model it is and what ...
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| Upgrading | 5/11/2006 |
Q: this is Chloe again. If I bought a Yamaha 300 series flute, about how long would it last me? I'm ...
A: Hey Chloe, It's a bit difficult to answer that question because I don't know how you play... ...
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| How do I continue playing? | 5/4/2006 |
Q: The problem with my hand position is I have a "Hitch hiker's Thumb" it causes my thumb to bend ...
A: Hey Penny, Yes, I would try tilting the middle and end pieces - the flute is not a very ergonomic ...
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| How do I continue playing? | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I have several questions. 1) I've resently moved, started to be homeschooled and I don't have a ...
A: Hey Penny, If there are really no teachers in your area, your best bet is to listen to CDs of ...
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| Which flute to purchase | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Holly, My daugher has been playing the flute for 4 years now and has a run of the mill Gemeinhardt ...
A: Hey Kathi, The Yamaha is certainly a great step-up flute, but one thing you should know about all ...
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| Flute:Braces and Tone | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I am in the middle school band and I played for about 3-4 years. I'm in 1st chair, I'm a good sight ...
A: Hey Rosa, The problem sounds like it comes in part from your braces. If you heard a windy sound ...
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| Starting up the Piccolo? | 4/28/2006 |
Q: Basic Info: I've been playing the flute for almost three years now, am in my school intermediate ...
A: Hey Chloe, Playing the piccolo is very similar to playing the flute, but there *are* some basic ...
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| Did most flutes have the offset G back in the 1970s? | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I don't have my previous flute and I honestly cannot remember if it had an offset G or not. It was ...
A: Hey Karen, This feature has usually been present on student flutes, but it is optional, so I can't ...
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| Gemeinhardt flute value & information | 4/23/2006 |
Q: Holly, WOW that was fast. Thanks so much. OK, it does NOT have the low B foot, and it DOES have ...
A: Hey Roy, $250 sounds very reasonable to me. I've seen new silver plated, C foot models for around ...
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| Yamaha Flutes | 4/19/2006 |
Q: Oops, it looks like I made a typo. I'm so sorry Holly, but I meant "381H" when I typed "481". Sorry ...
A: Hey Chloe, No problem - those flutes are easy to mix up! I checked out the differences - all the ...
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| Flute Brands | 4/19/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing for 5 years and using the Yamaha 581 low b open hole for 4 years. She ...
A: A headjoint is a possibility, and if your daughter wasn't planning on majoring in music, I'd ...
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| Flute | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I am 57 years old and played the flute through high school and won lots of medals in competition. I ...
A: Hey Paula, Your flute should have a serial model somewhere - perhaps on the body by the key ...
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| Yamaha Flutes | 4/17/2006 |
Q: :) But when I went onto fluteworld.com, the 481 doesn't seem to have: "Strong post design Key posts ...
A: Hey Chloe, Not to worry - if these features were listed on the Yamaha website for 481s, then all ...
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| Yamaha Flutes | 4/16/2006 |
Q: this is Chloe again. I looked up information about Yamaha flutes, and found out that most of them ...
A: Hey Chloe, Short answer, the 381's better. :) Longer answer, the Yamaha website's short ...
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| Upgrading my Flute | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Holly, it really helped me a lot. :) I wanted to ask just a other thing-what's the difference ...
A: Hey Chloe, There are two common types of silver used in flutes - sterling silver and what's called ...
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| Questions about flutes and flute playing. | 4/13/2006 |
Q: Heya Holly, My name's Zexun and i've been playing the flute in the school's mil/symphonic band for ...
A: Hey Zexun! First, it sounds like you have some sticky pads on your flute – happens a lot, and is ...
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| My Flute | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I used to play flute when I was nine (in 1999) and I havent played since. Its quite frustrating ...
A: Hey Laura, It feels rotten playing the flute right now because it takes muscular control (on a ...
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| Upgrading my Flute | 4/12/2006 |
Q: my name is Chloe and I've been playing the flute for two years. I'm also in my school intermediate ...
A: Yamaha flutes are what I'd recommend, too, but they *are* expensive. Other flutes you may want to ...
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| Tone and Vibrato | 4/3/2006 |
Q: Ok Holly, first off I want to say hi. But really, I have been playing flute for about six years now ...
A: Hey Patience, Good questions! I'll list some tips below for you. 1. Improving tone quality: ...
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| Flute Brands | 3/28/2006 |
Q: We are looking at upgrading our son's flute. He started on a very low quality flute due to our ...
A: Hey Tammy, The top brand I would recommend for your son is Yamaha. Pearl Quantz is good, too, ...
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| Serial#?/ good learning method | 3/25/2006 |
Q: Self taught playing on/off for over 20 years Rediscovered an old Artley Serial# 290147 built in ...
A: Hey Hermann, I checked out some other Artley serial number lists, and I couldn't find it, either... ...
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| How best to adjust to a different flute | 3/25/2006 |
Q: March 25, 2006 Dear Holly, I have been playing a Prima Sankyo flute for 26 years. I recently ...
A: Hey Emily, If you have the Taffanel-Gaubert book of daily exercises, or the Julius Baker updated ...
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| its been a while | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I'm 18 and played the flute for about 4 or 5 years in junior high but gave it up until recently. ...
A: Hey Sarah, Congratulations about the national honor society induction! :) I'm wondering if there ...
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| altus models | 3/22/2006 |
Q: what do you think about the altus flutes? I'm looking for a step up from my yamaha 461. thanks in ...
A: Hey Ilkin, I like the tones of Muramatsus over Burkharts, although Burkharts are very decent ...
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| altus models | 3/21/2006 |
Q: what do you think about the altus flutes? I'm looking for a step up from my yamaha 461. thanks in ...
A: Hey Ilkin, In terms of quality, workmanship, and tone, I personally prefer Yamahas over Altus ...
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| flute brand | 3/3/2006 |
Q: I am new beginner and planning to buy a second hand flute from my friend. Its brand is Keytone - ...
A: Hey Cserhat! I haven't heard of the Keytone, either. (I searched for Keytone Soloist and Solist, ...
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| Portamento on a flute...?! | 3/1/2006 |
Q: again! (Basic Info: Been playing a bit longer than 8 years, and am currently first chair flute in ...
A: Hey Skye, Portamentos are always fun to play on the flute. :) If you have an open-hole flute, ...
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| Flute | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I know, it's me again, but it's just that I want to learn it the right way, before it becomes a bad ...
A: Hey Sara, Yes, the keys should face up – if they aren't, you could hurt your hands by making the ...
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| Flute | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Me again. Thanks very much. About the vibrato, I assume the pulsations would be just blowing "humps" ...
A: Hey Sara! When you make vibrato, you're using the same muscles and air pulsing that you make when ...
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| flute brands | 2/28/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing the flute for about 4 years. She is first chair in the hight school ...
A: Hey Martha, I would agree that Yamahas are better than Pearls, but your concern about using a high ...
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| Flute | 2/27/2006 |
Q: It's normal that my lips get tired right? but is it supposed to be only 40 minutes, or am I doing ...
A: Hey Sara, Glad to be of help. :) Yes, your lips will get tired if you play continuously, but ...
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| Flute | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for the second year at band at school. I have this airy sound, and it ...
A: Hey Sara, Is the airy sound consistant over much or the whole range of the flute? If so, perhaps ...
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| My poorly flute | 2/24/2006 |
Q: I've been learning the flute for just over a year now and my flute was brand new when I bought it - ...
A: Hey Emily, It doesn't sound like anything you've done, so you can relax about that. :) Flutes are ...
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| How to improve flute tone | 2/23/2006 |
Q: February 23, 2006 Dear Holly, I am very glad to have come upon your website. I would very much ...
A: Hey Emily, Each flutist does have their own particular embouchure, just because our lips are all ...
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| Headjoint upgrades | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I've been playing for 15 years and played through college, although I was not a music major. I now ...
A: I got the "Ardore" cut in a silver headjoint with a platinum riser. This headjoint cost about ...
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| how to tell if it's silver | 2/18/2006 |
Q: Holly Thank you for the helpful information you gave on my previous question. Now I'm wondering if ...
A: Hey Pam, Sometimes, silver flutes are marked on each of the joints... it depends on the brand, and ...
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| Old Armstrong Flute | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I recently found an Armstrong flute in an old shed. I think it's old and would like to find out ...
A: Hey Pam, Based on the numbers you have, it sounds like this flute was made in mid-1972. I found a ...
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| Improving | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I am 14 year old, and have been playing flute for about 4 years. I play in the school band. Last ...
A: Hey Kat, Ah, yes... you've discovered that the better one gets, the more one finds one has to work ...
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| Gemeinhardt flute infor | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased (on Ebay) a used flute for my daughter who is a music performance major. She ...
A: The fact that you have a solid silver flute with a B foot and open holes indicates that this is a a ...
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| low notes | 2/10/2006 |
Q: I play many instrements and ive been trying to learn flute. Ive spent hours trying to play the lower ...
A: Hey Honey, It's possible that some of the lower body or footjoint keys are not sealing right, ...
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| I want to get better! | 2/3/2006 |
Q: I have been playing flute for 4.5 years...and I am currently 1st flute in the concert band at my ...
A: Hey Katie, One of the best ways to get better at the flute is to have a very efficient system of ...
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| Thick vs. Thin | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I've played for 26 years and studied some music in college although I obtained my degree in a field ...
A: Good questions! Regarding thick vs thin – the thickness of the flute tubing helps define the tone ...
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| Selling my old flute | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I played the flute fairly seriously as a teenager, and about 20 years ago my parents gave me a ...
A: I've been trying to send this response since yesterday… allexperts.com seems to be experiencing ...
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| Thank you for the help | 1/30/2006 |
Q: It's me Kristin, the 13year old who would like to buy her own flute. I just wanted to thank you for ...
A: Hey Kristin, Glad to hear that you like your new flute! And it's great that you'll be able to pay ...
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| What brand is best? | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a new flute. I am in the 7th grade now and I started playing flute in the 5th ...
A: Hey Kristin, My favorite brand to recommend is Yamaha, although they aren't the best when one has a ...
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| using diaphragm vs. using lips | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I learn to play the flute for about three and a half years now, and have exchenged three teachers by ...
A: Hey Amir, I agree with your second teacher. I believe that one should move the lips slightly when ...
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| Flute Brands | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I just read your answer to SerenaRae regarding Flute Brands. You did not mention the brands that ...
A: That's because I try to stay more objective when running down the merits of brands and give my ...
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| still cant play flute! | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I contacted you a few weeks ago about the flute that I have (but dont know how to play yet!). Most ...
A: Well, it definitely sounds like a mechanical problem! There could be some old oil or dirt gumming ...
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| Which flute should I buy? | 12/9/2005 |
Q: I have been playing for about six years and my flute has just died on me. The body is almost ...
A: Hey there, The Pearl Quantz is a good intermediate flute. I would recommend that over the ...
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| New Flute | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I have never played the flute before, but have always wanted to, so much that my friend eventually ...
A: Hey Emma, Congratulations on getting a flute! That's a nice friend. :) A lot of the keys on the ...
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| An Intermediate flute on a budget | 12/4/2005 |
Q: I have been playing for almost 5 years. I am currently in the 10th grade and play for my highschool ...
A: Hey Hanna, You're right about the solid silver headjoint and openholes - those are good features ...
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| Flute Sheet Music | 12/2/2005 |
Q: I am not a musician and want to get my son some sheet music as a Christmas gift. I'm a bit ...
A: Hey there, This is not a dumb question! :) I'm sure you already know that instruments have ...
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| Value of old flute | 11/8/2005 |
Q: If you don't know the answer to this question, I thought you may know who would. I have an old ...
A: Generally speaking, flutes decrease in value the older they get, because, unlike string instruments ...
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| flute brands | 11/3/2005 |
Q: Hey Holly! Sorry if I'm loading you with too many questions but I'm thinking of buying a Pearl or a ...
A: Hey Nancy, No problem! :) Pearl or Jupiter... I would rate the Pearl flutes above the Jupiter ...
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| flute brands | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I've been playing a Gemeinhardt 2SP flute for about 4 years now and I'm ready for an upgrade. ...
A: Hey Nancy, Gemeinhardt makes great student flutes, but people do generally move on to other brands ...
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| Articulation problems | 10/31/2005 |
Q: I'm an adult who took lessons and played flute until I graduated from college (not a music major ...
A: The placement of the tongue can vary according to the kind of attack one wants to create, ranging ...
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| HELP!! | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for about 4 years and i'm in Grade 7. I'm gonna have my flute exam in ...
A: Hey Amanda, You've just found out firsthand about flute screws... They have to be turned to just ...
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| Flute Tips | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I've been playing flute for 7 years now, and I am part of the Advanced High School band here at ...
A: Hey Skye, I'm glad to help - I'll give you some general playing tips, but if there's anything that ...
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| Armstrong Flute | 10/17/2005 |
Q: Okay, for the entire time I've been playing flute, I've used an Armstrong. I started with one of ...
A: Hey Jessica, For me, Armstrong often seems to be unfairly passed over when discussing student ...
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| flute playing | 10/5/2005 |
Q: i am searching for the wesites that could improve my ability to play flute... i am actually a ...
A: Hey Fewemay, A great page for books about flutes is: http://www.vcisinc.com/flute.htm Each book ...
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| info on Pearl SS-850 | 9/28/2005 |
Q: Let me start by saying, "I have socks older than you"! You are younger than both my kids--but I've ...
A: Hey Beth, The SS-850RB sounds like one of the Cantabile models: based on the number, it's a solid ...
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| Can't play new flute | 9/27/2005 |
Q: I play the flute (badly) for fun. I have had a yamaha 211 for a few years and recently upgraded to a ...
A: To me, it sounds like the problem is one or more keys that are not sealing correctly. The keys on ...
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| flutes | 8/25/2005 |
Q: I played flute for 5 years from age 11 - 16. I am now 38 years old and have passed on my flute to ...
A: Well, I've heard of Landell flutes, but not Lindell... But since you have the flute with you and ...
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| Silver??? | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I'm currently focused in on the Pearls. I've read wonderful reviews on both types of flutes w/ all ...
A: Hey, Lindsey! Definitely the Pearl will be a well-made, safe choice, no matter whether you get an ...
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| Silver??? | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I'm currently looking for a new flute. I've been playing for about 5 years now and am in the High ...
A: Hey Lindsey, Good question! The short answer is that the more a valuable type of metal is used in ...
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| Pearl American? | 8/21/2005 |
Q: .. but I was looking at Pearl models and on ebay there's a Pearl that says made in Japan on the head ...
A: Hey Michele, You know, I assumed that Pearl was American because they're based in Texas, but in ...
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| Clarification | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I'm sorry but when I said between an Intermediate and Professional I was referring Professional to ...
A: Hey Michele, Ah, I should read all my questions before answering them. :) I think we're on the ...
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| Step-Up instruments | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I'm sure you're getting tired of all this "which is better" questions but I had to take a shot. I've ...
A: Hey Michele, If you want an intermediate/professional flute from the three brands you mentioned, ...
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| the last note | 5/18/2005 |
Q: How can I do the last note There is in flute? Thank you very much! Sílvia
A: Hey Silvia, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you... I moved back home for the summer from ...
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| Beginner Flute Recommendation | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I have always wanted to learn how to play the flute and am now trying to pick up flute on my own as ...
A: Hey there, Haynes are definitely great flutes, and while I haven't personally played one of their ...
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| yamaha model | 4/27/2005 |
Q: Holly. I've been playing flute for about four years, and I bought a yamaha 461 last year. I'm very ...
A: Hey Ilkin, How expensive a flute to get is always a tough decision. The best way to answer it is ...
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| Piccolos | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I'm in the 10th grade and have been playing the flute for 5 years. I play in a school concert band ...
A: Hey Ninacolsto, Yamaha piccolos are very good, if you don't want to spend too much, and they're a ...
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| Tone | 4/20/2005 |
Q: i've been playing the flute for about 3 years going on 4. im in my high school band and own an ...
A: Hey Eddie, An airy tone can be caused by a number of reasons, so I'll make a list and you can check ...
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| Artley Flute | 3/24/2005 |
Q: Holly, I played the flute for 10 years (about 1962 to 1972). My flute has not been used since that ...
A: Hey Carol, The best way to determine the value of your flute is to get it appraised at a local ...
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| flute repair | 3/18/2005 |
Q: I played flute for over twenty years in different small pop groups. I'm trying to save money (as all ...
A: Hey Roy, Flute repair is definitely expensive! There's really no reason why you shouldn't be able ...
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| Telemann, tones, and new flute | 2/22/2005 |
Q: I am in the eight grade, and I have been playing and taking lessons for the flute for 5 years. I ...
A: Hey Allison, Good questions! 1. The Suite in A Minor is a great piece. I remember working on ...
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| Buying a used flute | 1/30/2005 |
Q: We need to buy a used flute for our daughter, who is in the 5th grade. She has been playing flute ...
A: Hey Julie, Sounds like the Emerson Alpha you've found is the FL311. This is a beginner flute – ...
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| Audition Pieces | 1/24/2005 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for about nine years, and I am getting ready to audition to a college ...
A: Hey Mara, Very good question! For tone & phrasing, here's some good pieces: Sonata by Francis ...
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| Air | 1/22/2005 |
Q: I play a flute at school and I've been playing for about 3 years now. I've always had a problem with ...
A: Hey Stephen, The problem definitely sounds like it's centered around your tone and mouth position. ...
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| For Niko - please read this! | 1/15/2005 |
Q: Hey Niko - I've been sending responses to all of your questions, but apparently you're not getting ...
A: Every person's embouchure hole is different - for most people, though, the shape of the mouth will ...
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| playing the flute | 1/15/2005 |
Q: Holly, I have been in band for four years now and I want to play the flute for fun. In 5th grade, I ...
A: Hey Niko, It looks like you're not getting my replies... I have already answered these questions, ...
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| What kind of flute should I start on? | 1/7/2005 |
Q: I'm thinking about playing the flute but I don't know if I should start on a student or intermediate ...
A: Hey Niko, For starting the flute, the brands I'd recommend are Yamaha and Gemeinhardt. These two ...
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| How dumb am I? | 1/4/2005 |
Q: My daughter is the first in our family to display any musical ability whatsoever. She has been ...
A: You're not dumb! You just remind me of me and my parents when I got my first flute. You've made ...
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| Yamaha flute | 1/1/2005 |
Q: Approximately how old would a Yamaha YFL-22NP flute be? I don't see that model number on the Yamaha ...
A: Hey Dawn! Today, Yamaha's standard student models are their 200 series - e.g. YFL-225N. The ...
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| Flutes brands | 12/29/2004 |
Q: This year I going to take flute classes and I need buy one. I looking many brands like Selmer ($500) ...
A: Your grammar is great! (And far better than anything I could manage to say in Spanish, so I'll stick ...
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| Flute polishing | 11/24/2004 |
Q: How often should we polish our flute?
A: Flute polishing varies on the preferences of the player... some polish a lot, others not at all. ...
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| new flute | 11/18/2004 |
Q: my daughter is in 5th grade and is in her second yr as a flute student. When she started out I got ...
A: If your daughter has problems with specific notes, it is probably an indication of a technical ...
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| Problems while playing flute | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I come from Malaysia,15 years old.I have been playing flute for about 2 years.The following are ...
A: Hey Elaine, The wind sound could come from a number of causes. 1. Is your flute in good repair? ...
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| Flute Brand | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I am a four year flute player and I play in my high School band but I am deciding to play for the ...
A: In part, it depends on the model. You said you have a student Yamaha, so if you tried an ...
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| Flute With Braces | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I have been playing flute for about two years and am first chair at my school. I am in the seventh ...
A: Hey Felicia, I had braces, too, when I was about your age. It may not seem like it now, but you ...
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| Instrument Brands | 11/8/2004 |
Q: ... Well.... I've been playing the flute longer than you, almost 20 years, it was my principal ...
A: Sorry to hear about your flute... :( For semi-professional flutes, here's what I've found... of ...
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| Holly,
My daughter was... | 9/15/2004 |
Q: Holly, My daughter was just told she could play flute for her 5th grade band, it is the instrument ...
A: I would recommend a Yamaha for your daughter. They have the best made beginner models, and the ...
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| Best Flute Upgrade | 6/1/2004 |
Q: Holly, I've been playing flute for over 10 years on an open-holed Emerson intermediate flute. I am ...
A: Buying a new flute is a big job… It's like trying to pick the best ice cream flavor - it comes down ...
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| what to purchase | 5/24/2004 |
Q: Holly, Thank you for all the information! The delay wasn't a problem, it just gave me time to look ...
A: Hey Falcon, (Great name, by the way!) If it's a question of Gemeinhardts vs Yamahas, I would ...
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| what to purchase | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I have never played a flute. I have wanted to for a long time, (denied lessons at the age of 11, I ...
A: First of all, my apologies for the delay in answering! I was out of town this week, and was not ...
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| Circular Breathing | 5/6/2004 |
Q: I have been playing flute since I was in the fifth grade, so currently that puts me at 4 years and ...
A: Ah, Robert Dick - he's written some great pieces for flutists, and is also a champion of techniques ...
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| circular breathing | 4/29/2004 |
Q: i play flute in the school's marching band , i've been playing for about 5 months, but i am at an ...
A: First of all, circular breathing isn't the end-all solution to breathing problems. The flute takes ...
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| how to position the flute against the mouth | 4/17/2004 |
Q: I'm so excited to learn that I can get expert advice through this site. I live in Hong Kong where is ...
A: Hey Ben, I'm glad you're learning the flute - it's a great instrument! :) The reason that there ...
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| Key won't play | 3/4/2004 |
Q: I received a flute for Christmas (I used to play years ago when I was in the 5th grade). Anyway, I ...
A: The pads may look fine visually and not be ripped or torn, but I think if you can play the problem ...
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| tin whistle | 1/7/2004 |
Q: I always wanted to play the flute. I bought a tin whistle to get started (cheap, simple, can still ...
A: First of all, please accept my apology for such a late response! I have been having a lot of ...
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| Hand cramps | 11/24/2003 |
Q: I have an older friend who is trying to teach herself how to play the flute. She's pretty good at it ...
A: If your friend's hand is cramping up, that means her hand is telling her something is wrong. (So if ...
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| flute blowing | 11/3/2003 |
Q: I've always wanted to play the flute, so I decided, why not do it? I've been taking flute lessons ...
A: Hey Ruth, First of all, kudos to you for starting the flute! :D I wish more people would follow up ...
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| tone | 10/21/2003 |
Q: I am completely self taught, have been playing for 6 months mainly as a hobby. My question is: Is it ...
A: Hey there, There could be a couple of reasons for why you're hearing this: - Your air flow ...
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| the best brand | 3/18/2003 |
Q: I am looking to upgrade to an intermediate level flute and I want a silverplated open hole w/b-foot ...
A: Hey Quannah, For intermediate flutes, I'd definitely go with a Yamaha. It's a very good brand, and ...
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| alto flute | 3/15/2003 |
Q: I have a couple questions about the alto flute. How is playing an alto flute different from a ...
A: Hey Joel, When playing an alto flute, the biggest difference (besides the larger size) is the ...
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| Circular Breathing Embrausure | 2/24/2003 |
Q: I've recently been trying to learn how to circular breathe on the flute and I'm having difficulty. ...
A: The embouchure shouldn't depend on air from the lungs to keep its shape - you control your lip ...
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| Help. | 2/6/2003 |
Q: I have been playing folk music on the silver flute for about 6 or 7 years now but have a bad habit ...
A: It does sound like the problems are related, especially if they both started happening recently. ...
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| Circular Breathing | 1/31/2003 |
Q: I am trying to circular breathe on the flute. I understand that it is the hardest of all wind ...
A: Circular breathing is a great technique, but the name is very misleading. It sounds as if one is ...
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| Practicing tips | 2/21/2002 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me a few tips on practicing. I do not have that much time a day, ...
A: Well, as the goal with practicing is to become more proficient on your instrument in the most ...
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| Airy Tone | 11/27/2001 |
Q: I have a very airy tone and I can't get rid of it. When I started to play, I didn't have it, but ...
A: Hey, Alex! Airy tones can be caused by a number of reasons. My first thought was that maybe ...
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