| Subject | Date Asked |
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| What's the difference | 4/17/2008 |
Q: We have rented a flute for our daughter for 3 years now. I have decided to go ahead and purchase ...
A: Kevin, At this level, silver gives a better sound in a headjoint, but not necessarily in the body. ...
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| is flute sterling silver or silver plated | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a W T Armstrong silver flute at a garage sale and was told it was sterling silver. ...
A: Sometimes the model number is hidden under the keywork or elsewhere on the flute; look carefully. ...
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| flute cap | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a new cap for my flute. I have seen caps made out of different materials such as ...
A: Here's what is true: if there's more weight at the crown, it changes the sound. So, it doesn't ...
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| how to play the piccolo | 3/30/2008 |
Q: If I am learning to play the Piccolo and i also play the Flute are there any tips or suggestions you ...
A: Yes. The mistake most players make is their embouchure opening is too big. You need a teeny weeny ...
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| piccolos | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i have been wanting a piccolo for some time. at first i wanted a solid silver piccolo. now i have ...
A: You have to be careful. There are older piccolos that really were made by Roy Seaman, and there are ...
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| Buying a Professional Flute | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am not a professional, but learned to play in school. I have a Gemeinhardt student flute from ...
A: You don't need to buy a professional flute to have a great playing instrument. If your budget is ...
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| buying an intermedeate flute | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I've been playing a secondhand Evette Buffet Crampon L10 flute since 5th grade. I'm a sophmore in ...
A: Here are my suggestions. See if you can have a little work done on the Evette and use it for your ...
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| Flute recommendation for professional cellist | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am a former professional cellist who has always wanted to play flute. So, tone and intonation are ...
A: I think you'd like the Jupiter flutes. Their scale was designed by flutist William Bennett and ...
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| traditional irish music | 3/9/2008 |
Q: hey, i was wondering if you know where to find irish traditional music? ive recently found a great ...
A: Generally speaking, you probably need to be looking for fiddle music, not flute music. You'll find ...
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| Yamaha 361H or 461H | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Im currently using a Yamaha Q class. It has been the best ever! Im stuck between these two flutes. ...
A: Buy the 361. There's more sterling silver in a 461, but the metal is not what makes an instrument ...
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| high E | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I'm in my fourth year of playing flute in school, and I'm wondering how to play high E. I read ...
A: Those notes are never required. And, they sound terrible (to me) no matter how you play them! I ...
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| high E | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I'm in my fourth year of playing flute in school, and I'm wondering how to play high E. I read ...
A: Which high E? Just the one on the third line above the treble staff? That's LH: thumb, 1, 2 plus ...
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| playing the flute | 2/18/2008 |
Q: When ever I play the flute and I've been practicing for little while with my quartet i my tone will ...
A: I'm going to guess that your breath support needs work. Also, it's possible that you're pinching ...
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| Crooked Embrochure | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have been playing for about 6 years now, and it has come to my attention that I have a rather ...
A: Well, hold on there. As a matter of fact, a LOT of flute players, professionals included, have a ...
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| vabrato | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am a flute player in the 7th grade and have been playing for 3 years,and I need to learn to play ...
A: Alas. It's almost impossible to teach vibrato by just writing about it. Listen to recordings. ...
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| bass flute playing | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you can help me with an issue with my bass flute. I just bought a brand new Jupiter ...
A: I bet you have either pad leaks or adjustment problems. I know, I know, it's a brand new flute. ...
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| Problem playing low c | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a student gemeinhardt 2sp flute that I bought used 10 years ago for my daughter. I am now ...
A: It's probably the flute. Two "tests" you can try are: (1) have someone else play the flute to see ...
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| buying a flute | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter who is 10 is interested in learning the flute. I have noticed that there are some a ...
A: No, don't buy one. If you insist on buying off ebay, plan on putting some money into the flute when ...
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| Jupiter 507 - II | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am looking at buying a flute off ebay. It is a Jupiter 507 - LI. I looked on the Jupiter site ...
A: A Jupiter 507 II is the same as a Jupiter 511, but the adjustment screws are in slightly different ...
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| "Vintage" Gemeinhardt M2CS | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a sterling silver flute. I will never be a professional (I'm 66 now) but my ...
A: "Vintage" is an elegant word, isn't it? However, it is simply another word for "Old." There have ...
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| Avanti 2000 | 1/23/2008 |
Q: What do you know about the Avanti 2000. I am looking for a new flute. I haven't played in about 8 ...
A: I have heard excellent reviews of the Avanti flutes, although I haven't had the chance to try one. ...
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| buying a piccolo | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am a serious flute player, and working towards a professional career in performance. I don't ...
A: Yes, Keefe is one of the top piccolos being made today. You should try these wood piccolos, they ...
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| more advanced flute? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: ) I've been playing the flute (A Trevor James 10x model) for about 9 years now. I don't play in any ...
A: I think you should look at the Altus 907 and Miyazawa series 100 or 200 flutes. The only flute shop ...
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| Out of tune piccolo | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a Yamaha YPC-62 piccolo on ebay and I find it plays about a quarter tone sharp. ...
A: I suggest you have the headjoint headcork replaced. Sometimes you think you're moving it around, ...
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| Problems ith my flute | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My flute is prety much new, but recently the note D on the two lower octaves is not working. It sort ...
A: I would check to see if either the D or Eb pads were ripped or punctured, or if the grommet (on open ...
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| C foot or B foot? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: If I get an intermediate flute should I get a C or B foot? I heard that the B foot can reach higher ...
A: You can play all the high notes with either foot. Most professionals prefer a B foot because the ...
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| OPEN HOLE OR PLATEAU | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I'VE BEEN PLAYING THE FLUTE AT HOME FOR MY OWN ENJOYMENT OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS. I AM PLAYING ...
A: I think if you move up to an open hole flute with a sterling headjoint you'll get a much, much ...
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| Advanced Flute Advice | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Nancy, my daughter is turning 21 and I'd like to get her a good new flute for her birthday. She has ...
A: I find that players who like Yamahas also like Miyazawas. I would take whatever money you decide to ...
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| Plastic or silver piccolo? | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a question about the piccolo. My private flute teacher says that the piccs with the wood ...
A: You're right, generally the metal piccolos are shrill sounding and generally the resin ones are ...
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| playing flute professionally | 8/21/2007 |
Q: How realistic is it to want to play flute as a profession, such as making it into a philharmonic-or ...
A: Lisa, I'll give you my opinion. It is probably unrealistic to place all your hopes on getting into ...
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| Mildew and tarnish | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a used flute that was very inexpensive and needed only minor repairs to get up ...
A: I assume you've already replaced the original, mildewed case? If not, you should replace it. It ...
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| Upgrading Flute | 5/29/2007 |
Q: Nancy, My daughter has been playing the flute in band for 3 years and is entering the 8th grade in ...
A: I'll be blunt: buy a Yamaha, either 300 or 400 series, whichever is in your price range. A 361 or ...
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| black marks under mouth | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I bought my daughter a second hand yamaha and had it service and it plays well. But after she ...
A: If your daughter has acidic skin she may be picking up tarnish more easily than other players. I'll ...
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| Pit orchestra for musicals | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have been having a hard time deciding to whom this question should be directed, so forgive me if ...
A: Here's my advice. Find some places that will let you play "for free." This will help you get ...
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| getting the air out of my sound on flute | 5/13/2007 |
Q: i've been working on tone quality for a while and playing long notes , practicing dynamics but i ...
A: You need to use a lot of air to get a good tone on a flute. This may surprise you, since you say ...
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| Gemeinhardt Brio vs Sonare | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Our daughter is graduating from high school and we're planning to replace her flute. She has been ...
A: I would have to agree with the teacher about the Gemeinhardt. Even with a handcut headjoint they ...
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| evette flute | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I bought an evette flute #559295, buffet crampon, in 1974 and it has never been played. It has been ...
A: Maree, I've never heard of Evette, although I've heard of Buffet Crampon. After being in the case ...
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| repadding your own piccolo | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I need to get my piccolo repadded. It is a Venus Piccolo.But everyone I've went too has messed up ...
A: Believe me when I tell you this: you won't be able to pad this piccolo. Don't waste time and money ...
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| Yamaha Headjoints | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'm playing a YFL-481ii with gold lip plate and a B&D stopper. Unfortunately, I think my headjoint ...
A: Yes, if you can inhale/suck forever the headcork is leaking and needs to be replaced. Usually this ...
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| Yamaha Headjoints | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'm playing a YFL-481ii with gold lip plate and a B&D stopper. Unfortunately, I think my headjoint ...
A: Noelle, I would have the body and padding checked for leaks or mal-adjustments before I put money ...
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| flute sheet music | 5/2/2007 |
Q: non-musician here. My niece was asked to play "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" on the flute at a party--I ...
A: Yes, especially if the vocal part is for a soprano. You might want to copy the music, then cut out ...
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| a problem with the A# key. | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a used Yamaha 225 SII and everything seems to be in good condition, all the pads ...
A: John, Using a pin, put some nail polish on the threads of the adjusting screw, then screw it in to ...
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| Swapping headjoints | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I have a Gemeinhardt KGM Limited flute with several Gemeinhardt thinwall and standard wall ...
A: There is an amazing variety of flute headjoints and sizes. There are no limitations as far as sound ...
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| open holed? | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Right now, i play a BUFFET flute..(it's a closed hole) and i was wondering about oprn-holed ...
A: There may be a small sound difference in an open holed flute, but I'm not sure it could be easily ...
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| bying new flute | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Hej, I have a music education from the Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. I´ve been playing on an ...
A: Suzanne, There is a good chance that the padding is the problem on your flute; it's a time ...
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| Needing to know about my flute... | 10/19/2006 |
Q: but do you know of websites that can, even if just based on model? I have a flute that I've had ...
A: There are so many factors that determine the value of a used flute; it's physical condition, whether ...
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| Intermediate flute selection | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My 14 year old daughter is currently playing on a 1961 Armstrong beginner flute that was completely ...
A: To answer your questions, your daughter is playing a C foot flute right now. That means the ...
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| the weight of flutes; pain while playing | 10/12/2006 |
Q: You previously mentioned Jupiter flutes are thinner walled. Does this mean they are lighter? I ...
A: Yes, Jupiter flutes weigh less due to the thinner walls. All flutes do not weight the same; a scale ...
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| flute embochure; high notes vs. low notes | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I am having a problem with my embochure. If I play low the notes seem to come out clear but if i ...
A: One main thing has to happen at your embouchure to get the higher notes vs. the lower notes: the ...
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| Flute vs Piccolo | 10/9/2006 |
Q: What are the differances between a flute and piccolo? If you can play the flute can you play the ...
A: There are only a few fingering differences on the picc vs. the flute. You should always play Bb ...
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| Grassi Flute - Made in Italy | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Can you give me any information on Grassi Flutes? Close hole - C foot Flute is labeled - JM Grassi ...
A: I don't know anything about Grassi flutes. But I don't blame you, for $15 I would have bought it ...
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| flute brand | 10/6/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I have a heimer flute. It is in really good condition, only slightly used. Will it be good ...
A: If you're not a flute player yourself, have it checked out by a teacher in your area who can tell ...
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| Sonare? | 10/6/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing for 5 years and is ready to upgrade. She will probably only play for 3 ...
A: Get the Sonare. It has a better scale and a better headjoint and your daughter will go further on ...
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| no-name vs name brand piccolos | 10/6/2006 |
Q: What would you say the quallity of a symphony piccolo is?
A: Are you talking about a piccolo with the name brand "Symphony"? If you are, I have never tried one ...
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| advantages of open holes | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I have been playing flute and piccolo for MANY years. Yesterday, I purchased my first open-holed ...
A: It's been many years since I played a Selmer, so I don't know how the recent ones sound. My ...
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| are older flutes ok to buy? | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I've read in multiple guides that flutes do not get better or worse with age. Some people use the ...
A: I can't answer the questions with regard to the different models of Gemeinhardts, I think you could ...
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| Flute Purchase | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I currently am playing a Gem 530 that I've had for less than a year. I really like the low ...
A: I like both Yamaha and Jupiter flutes. Pearl beginning models are ok but above that they sound ...
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| flute pitting | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Is there any way to get rid of pitting once it shows up on a flute? My guess is no. Does minor ...
A: No, minor pitting does not affect the playability of a flute, and no, pitting can not be gotten rid ...
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| Do I have the right kind of piccolo? | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I'm a freshman in high school and I've been playing flute for 3 years and piccolo for 2. I'm pretty ...
A: I'll tell you what: a Gem. 4W is an excellent little piccolo. It is worth getting fixed. It's ...
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| Piccolo Brands | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Hey! I am thinking of purchasing a piccolo, but I don't know which kind to get! I'm hearing all ...
A: First, I would NOT advise you to get an all silver plated piccolo; they're hard to play. I WOULD ...
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| AGE & WORTH DONATING | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I have a flute, Sterling body and head only, made by WT Armstrong out of Elkhart, IND with a "C" ...
A: The age of the flute is not that important but if you want to know the age, contact Armstrong, or I ...
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| Pearl Flutes | 9/28/2006 |
Q: What do you know about Pearl Flutes. The one I am looking at is a 501 whick I think is their entry ...
A: Yes, part of the mechanism of Pearl flutes is pinless, which might help make the adjustments more ...
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| Flute upgrade research | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I am looking to upgrade to an intermediate or better flute for my daughter (15 yrs old--6 yrs ...
A: whew, I'll have to send you a bill after I answer all these questions!! : ) I will have to admit ...
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| Quality of flute | 9/27/2006 |
Q: We were thinking of buying a new flute for our 13 yr. old daughter. I was wondering if you have any ...
A: nononono--please don't buy these unknown flute brands. That they compare themselves to Yamahas ...
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| Gemeinhardt KGG X? | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I recieved a Gemeinhardt flute in July of this past summer. It says, "Gemeinhardt X, KGG,", each ...
A: Stacey, I don't know anything about this instrument. You might go to www.ebay.com and do a search ...
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| I would like to start playing again! | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I played flute all the way through high school and into my adult years (I am now 47)--I played well ...
A: That's always a pleasure to hear. I too did not play for many years and then started up again. ...
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| Flute repair book | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I'm looking for a flute repair book to learn how to do common repair problems. Can you ...
A: The only one on the market is Jim Phelan's book, available at ...
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| Yamaha YFL-01Q | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I understand this model has been discontinued, but I have found a new one for $299. Seems like a ...
A: I don't think this flute is discontinued; I think it's a model that's made in Indonesia and sold ...
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| To Sell or Not to Sell my Flute | 9/21/2006 |
Q: This is a long story about my flute so please bear with me. I have a sterling silver Armstrong 80 ...
A: I would say, a lot can happen between now and your daughter's college years. And, in fact, a lot ...
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| flute brands | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Do you know anything about Sky or Symphony brand flutes? The only one I am really familiar with is ...
A: As far as I've seen, you get what you pay for in a flute. Avoid the inexpensive unknown name ...
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| Flute repair | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Nancy, how difficult is it to repair dents to the lip plate? Do you offer services via mail? Thank ...
A: I do offer services by mail. But I believe the lip plate would have to be removed from the ...
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| how to learn to play open hole | 9/16/2006 |
Q: What can you tell me about the Accent brand of instruments? Also what is the easiest way to ...
A: I never heard of Accent brand of instruments. To transfer from closed to open holes, first you ...
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| student vs. intermediate flute for beginner | 9/14/2006 |
Q: My daughter plans to start playing flute in 5th grade band. She plays piano so can read music and ...
A: Good thinking, but I have to say-- ALL the Yamaha flutes are easy to play. They're just a well made ...
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| Artley flute | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have my original Artley Flute from high school (let's say early 80's) My niece had borrowed it ...
A: You could have it entirely replated but it would cost more than the flute is worth, probably. Once ...
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| flute for beginner | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I want to buy a flute for myself and I have no experience on playing flute. And I have saw two is ...
A: These can't be in American dollars; what currency are you talking about? Please convert the amount ...
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| Gemeinhardt Flute | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing a Gemeinhardt flute on loan from a friend for a year or so. Recently, ...
A: A used flute in excellent condition is worth about 2/3 to 3/4 of the lowest price you can find it ...
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| flute purchase | 9/10/2006 |
Q: we have a 7th grader starting her second year of playing the flute. we need to buy her one. she ...
A: I like Yamahas, Jupiters and Emersons. You could pick a Yamaha in the price range of your budget ...
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| footjoint | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a Yamaha YFL225S flute. I had played it for about 3 hours, put it ona shelf for ...
A: Robert, You could put one drop of oil at the exact place where the footjoint joins the body, or a ...
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| Flute appraisal | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have a flute that my mom bought for me at a music store about 8 years ago. I am out of high ...
A: Your best bet is to contact Artley or go to www.ebay.com and follow an auction similar to the flute ...
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| new to the flute | 9/9/2006 |
Q: i am a new adult flutist, having purchased a flute second hand, which i now know is not what you ...
A: Lots of flutists have played Gemeinhardts and I'm sure you can too, but the one you have may need ...
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| Advise on buying a flute for a begineer. | 9/9/2006 |
Q: My daughter is going to start taking flute lessons. Since we are not sure she is going to stick ...
A: I can't give an opinion on the Suzuki flutes, I have never tried one. If you are interested in ...
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| Yamaha vs. DeMedici | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to upgrade my 13 year old daughter's flute. I'm have no knowledge of any muscial ...
A: Sometimes I can make a clear recommendation but both the flutes you are considering are excellent ...
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| Armstrong flute | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I have an Armstrong silver-plated flute, which I bought in Europe, and it has a a 107E ...
A: I've never heard of a 107E by Armstrong. Does it have a split E mechanism? If it is closed hole ...
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| Gemeinhardt flute | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a Gemeinhardt M3 from a private seller for $150.00 for my neice who is in High ...
A: Well, of course I can fix it, being a flute technician, but as you say, is it worth it? I would say ...
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| Which model Artley flute do I have? | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have a Artley flute that I'm interested in selling, however I don't know much about flutes (I play ...
A: This flute is in the key of C. The "something different" you mention is the tenon; since the flute ...
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| switching to open hole flutes from closed | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I started learning flute on a closed hole model. Having improved beyond the level of my first ...
A: I'll give you my tip about changing from closed hole to open hole and then I'll tell you what I ...
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| Emerson flutes | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for 5 years and have decided to upgrade. (I am 15) I was wondering if ...
A: OK, so you need to know if it's your fault or your flute's fault that you can't get the high notes ...
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| Don't Like Armstrong ? | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I was reading one of your posts regarding about buying flutes from Ebay. I noticed you mentioned ...
A: Armstrong flutes and Artley flutes are made by the same company. In my opinion, they aren't well in ...
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| MURAMATSU EX and ALTUS 1107, which one is better? | 8/31/2006 |
Q: MURAMATSU EX and ALTUS 1107, which one is better?
A: Of course the obvious answer is: some people like Muramatsu better and some people like Altus ...
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| Gemeinhardt FLute 730 open hole | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I just bought a flute for my daughter. It is a gemeinhardt model 730 with KGG stamped on the head. I ...
A: The most important factor in buying a used flute is this: in what condition are the padding and ...
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| Learning flute repair | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for 20 years and have always had an interest in flute repair and the ...
A: You can buy Jim Phelan's useful book on flute repair at this website: ...
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| FLUTE HELP | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Im 13 and im middle school getting ready for next year in Highschool and my teacher said that i need ...
A: It's hard to give specific advice about improving your tone when I haven't heard you play. Here's ...
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| buying a flute | 8/30/2006 |
Q: We were looking into buying (rather than renting) a flute for our child who is in 4th grade and just ...
A: I don't know anything about the Suzuki methods so I can't comment on that. I'll address the ...
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| How about Altus flute? | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I am grade 5(ABRSM). I want to buy an open hole flute. Which one is suitable for me? Altus or ...
A: I do like Yamahas, but I would choose an Altus over a Yamaha. I like the scale of the Altus better. ...
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| Emerson flutes | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for 5 years and have decided to upgrade. (I am 15) I was wondering if ...
A: I like Emersons for beginners but I'm not sure about their intermediate flutes. Their headjoints ...
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| armstrong flute serial number | 8/28/2006 |
Q: My daughter is beginning band this year and is taking up the flute :)! I played flute all through ...
A: I would say your flute was made in 1964 or 1965. See this url: ...
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| Armstrong Open Hole Flute | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a Armstrong open hole Flute -sterling head and body only. Model # 80P3652 No dents ...
A: Another older model of Armstrong with sterling headjoint and body is an 80 B. Is is possible this ...
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| Renting for 5th grade band | 8/27/2006 |
Q: My daughter is starting 5th grade band and she would like to play the flute. My husband and I were ...
A: An Emerson can be a good beginner instrument. If she is only starting it would helpful if a more ...
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| EVERYTHING | 8/24/2006 |
Q: i am a 12 year old in middle school and i am going in advance band because i was excepted for ...
A: Most people start with flute, probably because at first, it's easier to play than the piccolo. ...
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| Looking to upgrade | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I was looking online, and I found a used Altus 907 for 1,786.76. Would that be what I'm looking ...
A: Yes, Altus 907, and that's a good price. How old is the flute? When was it last serviced (clean, ...
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| Looking to upgrade | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I'm going into my fifth year of playing flute, and I'm first chair in my current band. I'm looking ...
A: Some flute players can get used to inline G and some can't. My hands are small, so I struggled with ...
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| Buying a Flute | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I am doing some research on the different brands of flutes. I'm looking for an inexpensive, but ...
A: I have never heard of a Weimar flute; I would avoid unknown name brands which are really cheap. ...
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| Armstrong800s Flute/BUYING FLUTES ON EBAY | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a flute on ebay. It is described as an Armstrong 800s sterling silver body and ...
A: I'm going to address buying flutes on ebay. Folks, if you don't know about the flute that's being ...
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| NoKi Piccolo | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I have been interested in buying a piccolo and I'm wondering if NoKi piccolos are any good. I see ...
A: Well, you know what they say,"You get what you pay for." I wouldn't buy one myself, at any price. ...
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| ARMSTRONG FLUTE | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Can you answer a couple questions for me - I purchased a flute today - it is in an old hard case ...
A: Try going to www.ebay.com and enter a search for Armstrong flute. Pick out the flutes that look ...
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| Piccolo playing/ flute repair | 8/4/2006 |
Q: my name is Sadie, I've been playing the flute for 6 years, and the piccolo for 2. I just turned ...
A: First let me address the embouchure question. It's not unusual for there to be all different kinds ...
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| wad are the mechanisms i need? | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i'm actually from singapore and i happen to stumble upon this site. very interesting site indeed! ...
A: I disagree with the local dealer; I like the Yamaha 300 series flute and I think you'd find it a ...
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| quality of beginner flute | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I just rented a flute for my beginner 10 year old. It's a Jupiter CEF-510. I can find no info on ...
A: Here's some info about the Jupiter CEF-510 at the Jupiter website. ...
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| new flute and pic | 7/28/2006 |
Q: i've been playing the flute for over three years now and have quite recently begun to play piccolo. ...
A: It's hard to answer this question because I don't know what you consider "affordable." However, I ...
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| buying a used student flute | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I played the flute in highschool, oh, about six years ago and would like to pick it up again. I saw ...
A: Arti, I'm going to recommend that you look for a used Yamaha 225 flute. Try not to look for the ...
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| Flute Fix | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I have been practicing, have a loose head joint which has slipped off. My D flat key on the ...
A: Sam, You won't be able to fix the loose headjoint yourself, it requires a special tool so you'll ...
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| Professional Woodwind Doubler-which new flute | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I am an active pro woodwind doubler-all clarinets,Alto-Ten Saxes and Flute-Picc. I have been ...
A: I will assume that you are going to keep the Miyazawa headjoint to put on a new flute? The wing ...
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| Haynes Amadeus flutes | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I am interested in learning all I can about the Haynes Amadeus model flutes. I understand ...
A: Kay, I haven't had any experience with the Haynes Amadeus flutes so I can't comment about them. ...
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| sticky keys | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Shinn; My name is Joy and I've been playing the flute for six years and during an honors band ...
A: Well, the next time your director hands you a dollar bill go buy a soda with it! : ) What she she ...
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| Yamaha/Vito | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a used flute off of eBay. I have been reading up on your question/answer page ...
A: Patty, I have NEVER heard of Yamaha making a "Vito series" flute. I think the seller of this flute ...
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| where to sell my flute | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I know how much my flute is worth but I have no idea where to sell it. can you help me?
A: First, try to sell your flute in your local area. You can advertise in the newspaper or at a middle ...
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| difference in quality | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I'd like to know what makes a "professional flute". Is it just a richer sound or the mechanisms of ...
A: There are no set standards for what constitutes a "professional" flute. So, I'll make up my own ...
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| Buying a flute | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I'm buying my frist pro flute. I am thinking of a Muramatsu DS. Not sure if I want a heavy wall ...
A: First, I'd suggest looking into the Altus and Miyazawa flutes in the same price range, they are ...
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| Flute for previous player, but beginner | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I played flute for about 3-4 years in jr/sr high school and I am now 35. I want to start playing ...
A: My favorite beginner flutes are made by Yamaha and Jupiter, and used ones can be bought at ...
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| $ Value of Flute | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I have a Bundy flute.....that I'm interested in selling...It looks to be old....I don't know how ...
A: Bundys are known as one of the very cheapest flutes around. You might be able to sell it on ...
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| Flute | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I just bought a Cibaili nickel flute for AUS$101. Do you think the flute is playable and can last ...
A: Who knows? But probably it doesn't play very well and I wouldn't expect it to last too long. I ...
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| new flute | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Right now I play a Jupiter diMedici 1011. It has played beautifully for the past 2 years, but now ...
A: There's no clear answer to your question; this will be purely opinion I'm giving you. I think I ...
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| Purchasing a piccolo | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I've been thinking about buying a piccolo sometime in the future, on ebay or from retailer like ...
A: First, I would not buy any "off-brand" instruments; stick with names you know, like Yamaha, Jupiter ...
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| picollo's quality | 6/24/2006 |
Q: can you tell me if a vintage Armstrong Elkhart picollo silver in color that seems to be in good ...
A: I find silver plated piccolos to be hard to play. I would suggest looking for a resin piccolo with ...
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| Gemeinhardt 5SS Solid Silver Flute | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I own a Gemeinhardt 5SS Solid Silver flute, which I believe was made in 1967. Unfortunately life has ...
A: I suggest you check out the auctions on ebay and see what a similar flute is going for . You may ...
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| purchasing a used flute | 6/19/2006 |
Q: How would you compare the Jupiter line to the simplest Pearl? Is the advertised pinless mechanism ...
A: Choices, choices, choices. It can be so hard to buy a flute! To me, Pearl flutes sound stuffy. I ...
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| venus piccolos | 6/12/2006 |
Q: i'm a fairly accomplished flute and piccolo player, and i know a lot about all of the quality ...
A: NO NO NO NO NO! NO cheap ebay offbrands! And, in fact, no silver plated piccolos. Buy a resin ...
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| old flute, bought used in 1963 | 6/9/2006 |
Q: This flute was bought for me when I was in fifth grade, in 1963. It is a Gemeinhardt, it has the ...
A: If you contact Gemeinhardt (do a search online for their website) they can probably tell you when ...
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| Flute | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I am Christina from Malaysia. I am interested to self-learn the flute but I can't afford the nickel ...
A: First, I'm going to say that flutes with keys are generally easier to play than flutes without keys. ...
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| student or intermediate level flute? | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I played the flute from age 9 to 14, but unfortunately quit when the director gave me an ultimatum ...
A: Since you've already played the flute, you're certainly not a beginner anymore. Your skills will ...
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| jazz/rock head joint mic | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I've recently been having a blast playing with my husband's band, doing vocals and percussion, and ...
A: Donna, I can't answer this question but I think I can find the answer. I'll email a Flute List I ...
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| Gemeinhardt flute | 5/29/2006 |
Q: Nancy, I was wonder what the difference was between a Gemeinhardt M1, and a M2 model. Thanks, Meagan
A: Whew, you got me here. Companies can change model numbers on flutes for many different reasons ...
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| Buying a new flute | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I will be a senior next year in band and I'm planning to continue playing my flute in college. The ...
A: If you have a budget of $1,000 then you can't afford a professional flute, so I'm going to advise ...
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| Purchasing a new flute | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I have been playin the flute for about three years and I am still on a beginner flute. It is a nice ...
A: Yes, I like Yamahas too. I would agree that an open hole flute is a step up, but I would not ...
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| Gemeinhardt to repair or discard? + Artley silver | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I am a beginner in many ways, middle age, fairly accomplished on a couple of stringed instruments, ...
A: First of all, you could track some auctions on ebay concerning the Artley flute, to see what they ...
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| price matching | 5/22/2006 |
Q: The only thing that they can't match is a price from ebay. Does anyone know any sites that have low ...
A: This is worth a try. Go here http://www.fluteworld.com/Merchant/ and notice the top of the page ...
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| Looking to sell Gemeinhardt Flute | 5/21/2006 |
Q: Nancy, My friend played her Gemeinhardt flute for several years during middle school. She ...
A: Jen, A good place to figure the value of a used flute is www.ebay.com . Do a search there to ...
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| Buying a Flute (upgrade) | 5/18/2006 |
Q: My headache is starting to go away. I think we're going to go with a new flute and now that I've ...
A: I would definitely buy the Yamaha over the Emerson. In general, Yamahas are better than Emersons. ...
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| Buying a Flute (upgrade) | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My son is 16 and has been playing the flute for about 3 years now. He started with a very cheap ...
A: Yes, trying to buy a flute can be a REAL headache. Too many choices, too many brands. I think I ...
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| Flute spatula key | 5/16/2006 |
Q: The spatula key on my flute is hitting the barrel of the foot joint when I press it and making a ...
A: That key, the one you press when you go from D to Eb, needs to have a piece of cork glued ...
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| Selling my flute | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I need to sell my flute and piccolo but have no idea what they are worth. I've never played them. ...
A: Since everybody uses the internet these days to check prices, your best bet is to go to www.wwbw.com ...
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| Buying a new flute | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I currently play the flute in my church orchestra and I am looking to buy a new flute this weekend. ...
A: I would recommend either a Jupiter or a Yamaha for your next flute. They are reliable, well in tune ...
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| Dean Yang/ Sonare flutes | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I have been shopping around for a new flute and have come across the Dean Yang and Sonare names at a ...
A: Both of these flutes are among the "acceptable" flutes in that price range. The Sonare is probably ...
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| What brand of flute to get | 3/19/2006 |
Q: I am really thinking about trading in my flute. I currently have a Artley 18-0, and it sounds fine ...
A: I like Yamaha 225S (or 221), or a Jupiter 511 flute. These are both covered hole student models ...
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