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| What is the best type of piccolo? | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I'm in the 8th grade and in the band. I want to play the picccolo but im not sure what kind to get. ...
A: Well in the UK, Gemeinhardt aren't really considered as a good brand, so I wouldn't like to give you ...
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| oboe/flute? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i have a woodwind instr. takes a reed like a oboe but not an oboe not english horn either,built by ...
A: could it possibly be a shawm?? An early type of oboe, but more medieval, late 1800 early 1900s is ...
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| Tone | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am an adult learning to play the flute. I took lessons for two semesters. I can read music and the ...
A: Developing a good tone really takes time. Have a look Trevor Wye's book which looks only at tone. ...
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| dodgey key | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Hey just thought i would ask. i was playing my flute and my 'F' key wont play. if i take the back ...
A: Hmmm. I'm not sure what you mean by the 'back' key, Maybe the thumb key. Sounds like your balancing ...
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| more advanced flute? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: ) I've been playing the flute (A Trevor James 10x model) for about 9 years now. I don't play in any ...
A: Hmmm. Well, asking for all solid silver in that price range might be pushing it a little for a good ...
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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: My first flute was a trevor james 10x and I loved it to bits and was sure that when I upgraded I ...
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| Have a problem that im not sure what is causing it | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I used to play the flute about 10 years ago but gave up due to bad health and a lack of funding so ...
A: It sounds like you are allergic to your flute!! This is quite a common problem to dont worry and ...
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| Which Flute for up to Grade 8 | 1/6/2008 |
Q: and have a feeling of what you might recommend, but would very much appreciate an answer to my ...
A: Well, there are several several possibilities for you to ponder over which I will go through with ...
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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: I'm not very convinced about what Leanne has told you, but as a professional, I will not tell you to ...
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| RE:how to play low notes | 1/5/2008 |
Q: i am teaching my sister how to play the flute the problem is she cant seem to get any low notes ...
A: The lowest notes on the flute are most difficult and take a while to master. In most tutor books, ...
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| cleaning | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My flute is about 15 years old and is quite grimy with dirt in between the keys, how do I clean it? ...
A: DONT SOAK YOUR FLUTE IN WATER!! This will destroy it and cost you alot to have the whole thing ...
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| How do I find out what kind of flute I bought? | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Years ago I played the flute. Gave it away to a friend for her daughter who wanted to learn to ...
A: Sounds interesting. You could try taking it to an instrument repairer and find out what they think ...
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| how to get higher notes e' --- e'' for instance | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have been playing flute for approximately 2 months now. (6 lessons) My question : How do I play ...
A: First thing I would suggest is to play slow scales and get up there gradually. I take it you can ...
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| HELP: High notes, Converting to open holed flute | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Help! I am a 49 yo who picked up the flute after not playing for 30 years (played for 10 years ...
A: There are a few factors which could be contributing to your difficulty of playing the upper register ...
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| flute choice | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We are looking to purchase a reasonable first time student flute for our 5th grader. We are an ...
A: Out of the two you mention, I would go with the yamaha. They have a good reputation and sturdy ...
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| Is my old flute worth repairing? | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I've recently started playing flute again, after a 20 year break. My old Artley 8-0 needs an ...
A: For the time being you could go to musicmedic.com and get a flute repair kit for $99. With this you ...
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| Worn out blow hole? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if a blow hole can be worn out, especially along the blow edge and solder lines? And, ...
A: I've never heard of a blow hole being worn out but I have seen entire lip plates fall of either just ...
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| purchasing a flute | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to purchase a flute for my 10 yr. old daughter. She is very musical. She plays the ...
A: With the choice of those two, I would go for the yamaha. They have a better reputation and the ...
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| Flute question | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm using the book Play Flute Today, a Hal Leonard publication which has a CD. I'm doing OK - I ...
A: many of my pupils have this same problem so you are not alone! I assume that your right hand thumb ...
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| Jupiter 611RBS and YFL-361/381 (H) | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking to buy a new intermediate flute and am split between the Jupiter 611RBS and the Yamaha ...
A: The Jupiter sterling silver is the same as the yamaha solid silver, but the yamaha headjoint is ...
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| tongue positions, accent signs and other points | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Victoria! my name is Rogerio and you must have heard of me before. I'm from Brazil, and I need much ...
A: Sorry I dont know you, I answer several questions a day and cannot remember everyones names. I ...
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| Intermediate Flute??? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I've had a student level Yamaha flute since about fifth grade. This year going into eigth grade, I ...
A: Yamaha flutes are pretty good and even though it is a student model flute, I recommend that you go ...
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| performance style | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I'm a yr 12 student about to take my TEE music exam for flute. I have all my pieces prepared, but i ...
A: Performance style is all down to the individual who is performing it. Explore the variations in ...
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| Symphony flute | 9/1/2007 |
Q: just wondering if you are familiar at all with the Symphony brand flute and whether or not this is ...
A: I'm afraid I am not familiar with this brand of flute, and as there is no website for them, I would ...
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| Help! | 8/28/2007 |
Q: im practcing "Smoke on the Water" on my flute for my middle school band and we have to play it at a ...
A: The higher octaves take a little longer to master than the lower ones as they do need more control ...
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| articulation with low notes | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My name is Rogerio and I'm from Brazil. I've been playing the flute for three months and I noticed I ...
A: I do know this piece. And it sounds like you are trying to do double tonguing. Double tonguing needs ...
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| Which flute?!? | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old daughter in 7th grade who plays the flute. She is pretty good. The flute I ...
A: Its a shame that the teacher didnt listen to it before judging it. Dont be put off by second hand ...
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| h@have another question about buying a new flute!! | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Just wanting to know what should i look for or check for to make sure that the flute is BRAND say ...
A: I understand how difficult it can be to gather the funds to buy an instrument, but in the long run, ...
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| i'm looking for a new flute~~ | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i've been playing a rented flute for almost 5 years, and now that i have decided to buy one of my ...
A: looking at this flute, I would say that I think you would be very dissapointed. Its a good price, ...
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| vibrato | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have been reading a doing the exercises in the Trevor Wye books to try and learn a good vibrato, i ...
A: I found that my vibrato developed very naturally with my playing. Long notes is one exercise I ...
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| Piccolo material | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I'm a flute player resuming piccolo after many years and wonder if you can recommend any study ...
A: Trevor Wye has a book called 'Practice book for the piccolo' which I have found useful in the past. ...
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| Doubler's piccolo | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Victoria, I play mainly saxes, then clarinet, then flute. Just occasionally a part calls for ...
A: I have heard excellent reveiws about the Pearl 105 and would highly reccomend you try one out. I ...
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| Choosing a flute | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I've been learning flute for three years now and am now considering to get a new flute for better ...
A: That would be a hard decision. Would you be able to take them all/ both yamaha and Sankyo home to ...
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| Choosing a flute | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I've been learning flute for three years now and am now considering to get a new flute for better ...
A: Some people hate pearl flutes, others love them, so try before you buy is what I reommend and if you ...
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| Choosing a flute | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I've been learning flute for three years now and am now considering to get a new flute for better ...
A: Out of the three names you suggest, I would say the yamaha. Jupiter are good if you are a student on ...
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| Throating | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Ok, my band teacher said that he doesn't want us to use the throat instead of tonguing. BUT I don't ...
A: I've never heard anyone use their throat when playing the flute, but its is a very common habit for ...
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| Gemeinhardt Flute | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the quality of this flute was?
A: They are very popular flutes in the US, but not many of them around here in the UK. From the amount ...
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| Soprano flutes | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Do you know where I can find an Eb soprano flute?
A: Well there is one on Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/JAZZ-STUDIO-FLUTE-WITH-HARDCASE/dp/B00077270W ...
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| Flute Fingering Guide | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a prestige flute and I need a fingering guide that is relevant to my kind of flute ...
A: All concert C flutes have the same fingering, and presuming that that is what this prestige flute ...
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| Tonguing to roof of mouth? | 7/30/2007 |
Q: is it right or wrong for people to tongue to the roof of the mouth (just above the teeth) when ...
A: When I think about it, I tongue with my tongue touching the roof of my mouth, as in the 't' sound ...
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| Noblet Flute | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I know you don't do any valuation, and I'm not asking about value, but I do have a question about my ...
A: The woodwind making firm was 1750 by D. Noblet, Paris. Flutes made by F. Noblet bear the mark of a ...
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| Name Brands | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have been on ebay alot looking for an open hole with B foot flute and I see alot of Monique ...
A: I have never heard of Monique Flutes so I would say keep clear I think. Will this be your first ...
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| Flatterzunge | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I've been playing flute for 2 years and, in my band, we are playing Moment for Morricone, and ...
A: Tell your sister to watch this video: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wo5Pxano9mE which explains how ...
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| flute | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i can make a sound on a flute but the notes won't change. what are the notes and how do they play?
A: I presume you are teaching yourself? Do you have your thumb on the back thumb key? I suggest you ...
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| strange question - metal allergy!! | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I've recently started playing the flute again (I'm 38, just decided to start playing for fun, having ...
A: I did recently answer a similar question about a girl who was having the same problem. I suggested ...
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| Flute pitch problems | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a Yamaha 385II flute. I hadn't played it for a couple of months, and now that I've picked it ...
A: I cant think off hand what could be causing your flute to be flat. The only things I could think of ...
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| first time flute buyer | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am an adult wanting to learn playing the flute. I was told Pearl is an excellent flute. I am on a ...
A: Yes, the 665 is a very good flute to start on and should do you for a very long time. Make sure you ...
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| piccolo brands | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i just recently bought a symphony piccolo. can you tell me is this a good brand, or should i get ...
A: I have never tried one so I can't remark on them. If this is one of the cheaper online unknown ...
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| Trevor James Shaped Lip Plate | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Since TJ flutes seem to be more popular in the UK than here in the US, I'm hoping you can answer ...
A: Head joints are very personal things and many people spend a life time look for their perfect head ...
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| Beginning Flute | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I'm thinking about learning to play the flute. I've been playing the piano for quite a while now and ...
A: If you run out of air quickly on the recorder, then yes, you will run out of air more quickly on the ...
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| E-Mech - and what flute? | 7/3/2007 |
Q: 1. I am looking to buy a flute and I see E mech and non E mech in the descriptions. It doesen't ...
A: E mechanism is a very small mechanism that make playing E3 easier, I have beginner pupils using both ...
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| flautist's chin | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My 15 year-old daughter has had an allergic reaction to gold from expensive jewelry, but not ...
A: Yes, many people have this problem with metals irritating the skin or casuing allergic reactions but ...
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| Sightreading | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Hey Victoria, In my camp audition, the judges ask you to sightread. I have been practicing ...
A: When playing in a band, the two most important things to do are the right notes and the right ...
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| Mateki Flutes | 6/17/2007 |
Q: What do you think about Mateki Flutes? Sincerely, Kai
A: I dont have any personal experience of these flutes but I have heard good reveiws on them from ...
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| Tonguing | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I've been playing for 1 and a half years. Recently I've noticed my tonguing sounds a bit messy ...
A: This is something you ought to take up with your teacher if you have a competition coming up and ...
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| DeFord flute | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have just been given a DeFord Flute model # 18639. I have not seen the flurte yet, but I'm ...
A: DeFord flutes are OK but if you are planning on starting lessons with this flute, I would recommend ...
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| Advancing Flute | 6/16/2007 |
Q: its Anthony again. Maybe you remember me asking you about the pearl and Yamaha piccolo. But now, I ...
A: Glad my advice on piccolos was useful to you! I'm not surprised that your Jupiter flute is falling ...
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| Yamaha int. or Pearl student? | 6/15/2007 |
Q: First of all, thanks for volunteering to answer flute questions - i have read several of your Q&A's, ...
A: Out of the two that you are considering, the yamaha will probably last you longer. It has a solid ...
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| upgread | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i am a freshman in high school and am looking for a better flute then my begging one. the flute i ...
A: The jupiter is an alright flute for a step up flute but bear in mind that they are really budget ...
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| starting age to learn | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 9 year old son that wants to learn Flute, and I want to know if this is a good age ...
A: At the moment I teach two ten year olds who are both really enjoying learning the flute so I so no ...
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| flute | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what you think about Dean Yang Flutes? My daughter has had an amber series for two ...
A: I dont know to much about these flutes but having looked at the website they look like good flutes ...
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| What brand piccolo is best? | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Hey! I have been playing the flute for 4 years and the piccolo for about a half a year. I have been ...
A: Every time someone asks me to reccomend a Piccolo, every time I say Yamaha YPC-32. Its brilliant, ...
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| Armstrong Flutes | 6/2/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion of Armstrong flutes? I have an Armstrong 303B-OS and I'm heading off to college ...
A: I dont have much experience of Armstrong flutes, they aren't very popular over here in the UK. What ...
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| Amadeus Flutes | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking into purchasing a new Amadeus AF700 w/open-hole B-foot flute ($2150.00)for my daughter. ...
A: An amadeus flute is a very good brand and will should last you much longer than your current Vito ...
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| hightrouble | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Victoria, I have been trying to play high notes like a high F# or G, but don't know the fingerings. ...
A: I'm not sure which high F# and G you are talking about, but if they are the ones just at the top of ...
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| soft notes | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Hey, My question is about high notes. I have great difficulty playing high notes softly. I get this ...
A: When playing softly, your bottom jaw should move forward and vice versa. But also make sure you roll ...
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| Need a new flute- suggestions? | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I'm about 15, tenth grade, sophomore in high school. I got my first flute when I was in fifth grade. ...
A: Sorry to hear about your flute troubles! For Marching a flute with a just a solid head should so ...
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| Lip Shape Wrong | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My young granddaughter is learning the flute but her teacher has said that her lips are the wrong ...
A: Without seeing your granddaughter it is hard to tell if her lip shape is not suited to the flute. ...
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| alto flute | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Sorry I couldn't get all my questions into one big one! I recently heard an alto flute for the ...
A: The alto flute is a beautifuo instrument to learn and there is some repertoire written for alto ...
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| piccolo | 4/14/2007 |
Q: My next question! I have an Artley 15-P piccolto. I have never played one and am attempting to see ...
A: The Piccolo can be a frustrating instrument to play but it can benefit your flute playing quite a ...
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| Flute case | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired a lovely vintage Artley 5-0 b foot flute. Unfortunately it did not come with ...
A: I'm not sure how easy it would be to find an original case for your instrument, but your best bet ...
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| Flute enquiry | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I would like to know which of these is the best DVD to buy. Ultimate Beginner Series A New Tune a ...
A: From the list i have only heard of A new tune a day, but have found that to be very good. As a ...
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| converting to an open-hole flute | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I would have directed this to Nancy but she's on vacation, so I hope you can help. I've been ...
A: I've never come across keys on their own for sale before so you would have to buy a new body. There ...
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| Vibrato | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I am a flute player in 7th grade and the other day in band my band teacher asked me to start playing ...
A: I have just written an esaay about flute technique and this was one of the techniques which I ...
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| Low notes | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Victoria-- I play soprano/bass clarinet and alto/tenor sax, and decided to pick up flute as well. I ...
A: Its hard to say what the problem is by not seeing you. It sounds a bit bizzare, that is you can play ...
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| Gemeignhardt Brio | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a profesional flute that is solid silver in the price range of $2500.00 or so. How ...
A: I dont know a huge amount about Gemeinhardt flutes as they are not very popular over here in the UK ...
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| Flute | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Can you recommend me the best DVD+CD+Book package for flute learning? Also, are there any free video ...
A: I think 'A new tune a day' has a DVD with it and a CD, i'm not sure, as a woodwind teacher, I know ...
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| what kind of piccolos to buy | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I am looking at piccolos on ebay and I was wondering if cibaili is a good brand?
A: Most of the brands that sell just on ebay, and dont have a website of their own are generally ones ...
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| Need a Piccolo | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I'm in need of a decent-sounding but not too pricey piccolo. I don't play one often but have a piece ...
A: Decent piccolo brands that are priced well include Jupiter, Yamaha and Pearl which are the most ...
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| Gizmo key | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a YFL-481II flute and its gizmo key is turned outwards toward the bottom of the ...
A: I think it is usual for the gizmo key to be turned that way, although it does turn the opposite way ...
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| Is Artley a good flute brand? | 2/25/2007 |
Q: Well, my dad bought it because every Yamaha flute we looked at(even if they were used and on eBay) ...
A: This flute will be fine in that case. Then in a couple of years, you could just replace the ...
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| Reynolds Flute | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have an old flute that I would like to know more about. It says 'The Reynolds Flute mfd by F.A. ...
A: I dont know anything about reynolds instruments but you best bet would be to email or phone a ...
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| Is Artley a good flute brand? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I am in 8th grade and have been playing the flute since 6th grade. Next year, I will be in high ...
A: Artley is an OK brand for flutes but if you are upgrading you may be as well to upgrade to a flute ...
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| Re-learning the flute | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I used to play the flute in junior high. I was very good, First chair in my band, and won many ...
A: I can understand how this would be very frustrating for you. I would suggest either looking for a ...
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| Selmer FL220 flute | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a Selmer FL220 flute. It is stamped sterling silver on all body pieces. ...
A: I have played a couple of selmer flutes in the past and didn't find them that great. I found them to ...
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| sharp high notes | 2/11/2007 |
Q: My notes above D3 sounds very sharp, but I find others playing the note "round", how should I do to ...
A: first of all, sorry for the huge delay in getting back to you, I needed surgery. Anyway, could it ...
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| foot keys | 2/11/2007 |
Q: What are the foot keys for? Do you actually need them on the flute.
A: first of all, sorry for the huge delay in this - I needed unexpected surgery...Anyway, The foot keys ...
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| Flute | 2/10/2007 |
Q: HOw do you put it together
A: First of all - my sincere appologies for this being so late, but I needed surgery! Anyway, Putting ...
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| Type of flute | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am getting back into playing. I played for eight years and was pretty good. I was young and did ...
A: I have never heard of cecilio and if you go on the basis of, if the make doesn't have its own ...
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| Gemeinhardt m series | 2/8/2007 |
Q: Yes, you are right about my location. I will feel the most comfortable if I can stay within $400 for ...
A: I strongly reccomend you visit a site called ginasflutes.com/flutes.htm at the moment they have an ...
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| Gemeinhardt m series | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I currently play a Gemeinhardt 2SP and I am looking to buy a step up flute. I would like to have ...
A: Yes, you are right in thinking that the M2 had problems with sounding fuzzy and will seriously limit ...
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| E.L Deford flute | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have an E.l Deford flute model #6, Silver head, open hole, Flood gold lip with inline G key. My ...
A: I don't have much experience of Deford flutes as they are quite old. One with a silver head and ...
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| Tuning | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I would really like some advice on tuning my flute. I've done until grade 8 flute and am now ...
A: As i'm sure you are aware the main way to tune your flute is to pull the headjoint out if you are ...
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| Artley Flute Question | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I have an Artley lute Serial Number 46694 manufactured in Elkhart, Indiana. It is in beautiful ...
A: From the serial number I am guessing it was made around 1970s? Nickel plate is very shiny and quite ...
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| Yamaha Silver Plated Vs Gemeinhardt Solid Silver HJ | 1/25/2007 |
Q: The prices for the two choices: Yamaha 221 -$460; Gemeinhardt 2SH - $399. Both are new flutes. So ...
A: Well, in that case, if you would rather wait and you seem to know exactly what model it is you want ...
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| Yamaha Silver Plated Vs Gemeinhardt Solid Silver HJ | 1/24/2007 |
Q: given the following two choices, for about the same amount of money, which one is a better choice to ...
A: yes you are right that yamaha make better flutes than Gemeinhardt, but they still make good flutes. ...
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| Gemeinhardt 22SP | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old daughter who has been playing on a loaner Yamaha flute from her school for ...
A: Yes, this flute is a decent model, but for you daughter, I would reccomend upgrading to a flute with ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I'm sure that will help. The problem is that i have rather small hands, and I was wondering if you ...
A: In that case, you might have to leave the plugs in the holes you can't quite reach and wait until ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a yamaha open holed flute and i am finding it hard to get the top two open holes ...
A: Your flute should have come with plugs to plug up the open holes? If it didn't then you can buy them ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Victoria. I now understand the scales a lot more. I really appreciate your effort and patience. I ...
A: I have found a couple of sites - here is one for the major scales ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/14/2007 |
Q: that has helped me a lot. However, just so I am sure, please tell me if I am right or wrong. All of ...
A: 1.Well done! You were right with the natural minor scale - just the major scale but starting on a ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/13/2007 |
Q: hey! thanks for the quick reply! i have a couple of problems still though! 1. i have tried and tried ...
A: Sorry I for having confused you further. The high C is a difficult one to get, are you playing a ...
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| pearl flute | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I am looking at a flute online, it is a pearl pf665 is this an older model or is it a quantz, ...
A: the PF 665 is a quantz and pearl still make them so they are current - you can look at one at the ...
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| High C and scale confusion | 1/10/2007 |
Q: My name is Christina and I am 12 yrs old. I have been playing a yamaha 221 student model flute for 3 ...
A: here are a few answers! 1. When you buy an open hole flute it comes with plugs for the holes which ...
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| Buying an intermediate flute | 1/9/2007 |
Q: live in New Zealand and wanting to purchase an intermediate flute for daughter, she has had a hired ...
A: It can be difficult to find intermediate flutes in far out places - I live in the very north of ...
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| yeah me again | 1/8/2007 |
Q: all right well in that case do you know any websites (like ebay) that sell used instruments that are ...
A: Ok, I could suggest you buy a good second hand instrument, all plated, and then buy a handmade ...
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| emerson flute model em202? | 1/8/2007 |
Q: the gale who owns this flute believes it to be a em202 but I couldn't find any info on it. It's a ...
A: Could it be a muramatsu flute with a emerson head? they have a 202 model flute - thats the only ...
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| Value of a Artley flute | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have a silver Artley Wilkens model open hole flute with the extra key. I have not used it in ...
A: I have seen a couple of adverts for 2nd hand Artley Wilkens and went for between $1100-$1325, both ...
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| hey me again | 1/7/2007 |
Q: wow u know u r really good at giving advice i actually got the G but its airy do u think i should ...
A: Hmmm... Try looking in a mirror when you are playing, it may be that your embouchure is to open at ...
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| hey me again | 1/7/2007 |
Q: !!!
A: i think you need to control your airspeed. Play a long G in the second octave and try to keep at ...
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| flutes age | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know how do you look up how old your flute is. I have a yamaha flute.
A: I think with yamaha you have to actually phone them up and quote the serial number on your ...
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| Yamaha vs Gemeinhardt | 1/5/2007 |
Q: That's very interesting. Can I infer then that in your opinion, a YFL 211 (not sold in the US) is a ...
A: Ok, If it was for myself, or one of my pupils, then I would go for the Yamaha 361 because, that is ...
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| Flute I need help QUickly | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I cant go above an F the last note on the staff. When i try to go higher it goes down an octave and ...
A: The trick is to have a very open throat for the lower notes (as if you are yawning) and for the ...
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| needa pro flute like woah | 1/4/2007 |
Q: yeah hi i need to know: what do you think of the flutes that they advertize on ebay? are any of them ...
A: with $450 there is not alot you can do except buy yourself a cheap hand gun and go and either rob a ...
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| Yamaha vs Gemeinhardt | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I am trying to decide on a flute for my daughter who showed promise after palying for 5 months. She ...
A: Between these three models, I would recommend the 2SH as your daughter will already be used to ...
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| Flute to buy | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I forgot to mention that I have some arthritis (I'm 54) and would like to switch to offset G as ...
A: Unfortunately, violins age much better than flutes do as I'm sure you are aware, which is a huge ...
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| Flute brand buying guide | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of looking for a flute for my 10 year old daughter. I was looking in the area ...
A: I am always a bit wary of instruments from ebay and have you heard of the expression - you get what ...
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| Flute to buy | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I'm a professional flutist teaching school music currently, playing on the side. I traded my ...
A: Have you considered just upgrading your headjoint? There are many out there specifically designed ...
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| pearl 505 RBE | 1/1/2007 |
Q: would a pearl 505 rbe suit me. I know it is silver plated, but does that make much of a difference ...
A: this flute is a very good model - I have one myself in my collection which I have paired up with a ...
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| What is STACCATO? | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Recently ,I need to play an Etude required the skills of staccato and double tongue. Can you tell me ...
A: Staccato is Italian meaning 'detached'. So you would need to tongue more aggressively in a way. And ...
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| Flute | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have been playing the flute for ten years and when i say i am good i mean it. Not to sound cocky ...
A: Ash, Jupiter are an OK make but they make generally budget model instruments used by bands and ...
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| good flute brands | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a senior in high school that plays flute. I will be majoring in music when i go to college (I'm ...
A: As I'm sure you are a aware, a couple of the best flute brands are Muramatsu and miyazawa and these ...
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| where to start | 12/22/2006 |
Q: Greetings Victoria, I'm 47 y.o. and Finally getting the time to try my hand at something I always ...
A: Well done you for learning something new! I tend to use a tune a day for teaching which I think is ...
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| Piccolo Brands | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I've been playing the flute for 3 1/2 years now, and I'm going to start learning how to play the ...
A: The Piccolo I recommend to every first time piccolo buyer is the yamaha YPC-32 which is one of your ...
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| flute | 12/21/2006 |
Q: Are there any ways to tune my flute without rolling in and out while playing?What exactly is ...
A: To tune your flute before playing you should pull you head joint out by millimeters to tune yourself ...
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| Audition Music | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I'm a high school senior who has been playing flute for 11 years and I've been first chair flute ...
A: Have you looked at any of Ian Clarke's music? There is a piece called Zoom Tube which is great fun ...
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| B Flat Flute | 12/20/2006 |
Q: how do you finger the low Bflat on a flute not even my band and music teacher have the answer ...
A: There has only ever been one case where I came across a low Bb flute and didn't need to finger a low ...
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| flute upgrade | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I play flute for a hobby. 5/6th grade. I love it! I started on a bundy 23 years ago. It is still in ...
A: If you have $2000 dollars to spend then you shouldn't be looking at expensive options such as ...
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| Yamaha 361H vs 461H | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have a Yamaha 225SII, and am looking to upgrade to either a Yamaha 361H or 461H. I'm wondering if ...
A: to be honest, I don't think It makes much of a difference if the whole flute is made of silver, it ...
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| Flute Value | 12/16/2006 |
Q: My daughter has a flute which isn't being played and was wondering what it was worth if I sold ...
A: Do you know if the flute is all solid silver or just a solid headjoint or if it is just silver ...
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| buying flute | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Hey, i am buying a flute for my daughter, she has been playing 8 years and is now needing an upgrade ...
A: It doesn't matter too much as to whether go go for in line or off set. Has your daughter tried an in ...
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| Q-series Yamaha Flute | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I am debating between the Gemeinhardt SH, the Yamaha 221 and the Yamaha Q-series flute for my 7 year ...
A: I can't say I have ever played a yamaha Q-series as I dont think they are distributed in the Uk, but ...
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| Emerson Flute | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have an Emerson Flute - model number 13216. The flute is in exceptional condition with no ...
A: I think you have given me the serial number rather than the model number maybe? Your best bet at ...
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| alpine flute | 12/10/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me if the Alpine flute is a good beginner flute or is it a low quality flute? I want ...
A: if its just for yourself then, the alpine would be fine, but if you were wanting to do grades at ...
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| Drawn vs. Soldered Tone Holes | 12/7/2006 |
Q: What's the difference (in tone, etc.) between these two types of tone holes? Is one considered ...
A: I will explain the differences, then really its up to you, both have advantages and disadvantages. ...
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| Flutes | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My daughter plays a number of musical instruments. She has been playing the flute for about 3 ...
A: You could look at the next model up of the brand she plays at the moment. A flute which would last a ...
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| Flute Audition Pieces? | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I'm not sure if you will be able to help me out or not, but I have an audition coming up for a seat ...
A: You could try Taffanel's Andante and Schertzettino which are very two very nice pieces at about ...
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| piccolo | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Do you know which brands of piccolo's are good for a low to mid price? I have been playing the flute ...
A: I would say that the Yamaha YPC-32 Piccolo is by far the best student piccolo around and comes in at ...
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| Finging age of Gemeinhardt Flute/Piccolo | 12/3/2006 |
Q: How can I tell the age, using the serial number, of a Gemeinhardt Flute or Piccolo? Piccolo serial # ...
A: I think it would be easier for you to find out the approximate age of your piccolo by the model ...
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