Hello.
Ten days after returning to playing, i still got airy sound, breath control problems and a most likely bad headjoint's cork.
But i'm getting it there slowly, step by step and it's fun. :)
I wanted to share a song i really love. I really recommend you to listen Reşid Behbudov's version if you liked this.
Thanks.
Im looking to purchase my very first flute and I seen online some used flutes. A Gemeinhardt 2ESH flute for for 63 dollars, a Pearl flute for 88 dollars and a PAROT flute for 75 dollars. Which option should I consider? Maybe I should buy a new flute? Do you have any good bugdet friendly suggestions? I don't know anything about flutes so i would appriciate any help!
Over the years I've somehow ended up with wind instruments from South America, Europe, China and India, some were gifts from friends, others I collected along the way.
In the basket are among others:
I thought it could be fun to introduce them one at a time.
I'll first record it completely on its own, so you can hear what the instrument actually sounds like.
Then I'll choose a traditional/folk melody that suits it and turn that melody into a folk-metal arrangement with guitars, bouzouki, bass, etc.
So, which one should go first?
The keys aren’t sticking and aren’t rising properly so I think the rod inside this part is really greasy
Is there any advice for getting it out or should I bite the bullet and send it to a professional to get cleaned.
I’m joining a local volunteer orchestra here in the coming weeks, and I’m super excited as I haven’t played my flute in an ensmble in about 3 years.
Most of my ensemble experience has been in wind ensembles/concert bands and chamber groups, so I’ve never played in a full orchestra before. I’m especially curious about:
Would love to hear what other flutists’ experiences have been!
I have been tweaking the regulation screws on my various flutes for about 20 years, but this one on my Altus alto flute is completely inaccessible, hidden behind a chunk of metal.
Does this mean that it can only be regulated when disassembled (which seems crazy) or do flute techs have crazy z shaped screw drivers to get at screws like this?!
Hi everyone, I recently bought a vintage Muramatsu (silver head joint, nickel body, closed keys). I really love playing it, but I heard that the pads are no longer available, as this was a pre-lotus version. In the future, will it be possible to repad it with regular felt pads? It is currently in good condition, but I am afraid that I bought it without considering this problem.
Hello. I found myself a very nice flute at the thrift store for $50, a Pearl PF-771, silver body. I know, I'm still in shock.
It has a few quirks, though, the worst of them (far as I can tell) is a tiny dent directly on the strike edge of the lip plate. Is this of any concern? I feel like it may occasionally present as a subtly scratchy sound on an otherwise beautiful instrument. If so, can this be remedied, presumably by a professional, in any way?
If not, I was wondering, the head joints on flutes are interchangeable, correct? If so, does it have to be a Pearl headjoint?
Thank you for reading my post!
2 weeks ago I had a blocked throat so possibly infection. It’s gone now, only a mild cough left.
Everytime I have played the flute these past few weeks I feel so light headed and dizzy, like vertigo. My vision is fine but I hear ringing, my head feels hot and heavy and I have shortness of breath.
Last week in rehearsal I felt dizzy halfway through playing my first piece that by the end, even though it sounded great, I had to stop.
I felt light headed and naseous for an hour.
My AMEB exam for Grade 5 is in 3 days and I don’t know what to do.
I have been getting inadequate sleep (2-4hr) for about 2 weeks but these past 3 days I’ve been getting at least 5-7hr again. I am not as stressed anymore from school either but practicing tonight and I can still feel it, and I am not even standing this time.
Anyone know what this is? Any advice is appreciated. Rescheduling my exam isn’t an option.
I have a rehearsal tmr and Wednesday.
Hello everyone. First post. My daughter has started learning flute and she says when she pushes a key three of them move down but only 2 are supposed to. Is this something that can be fixed at home? I believe this is a relatively new Yamaha flute 200 series for students. She got it from her teacher just 2 months ago. See video. Would appreciate any advise.
Hi all, I'm choosing between two KIMAFUN wireless mics for my flute / Irish whistle / Bansuri? and need advice on the trade-offs:
KM-CX900Plus: Unidirectional (great sound isolation) but the heavy transmitter mounts directly on the flute.
KM-G150-4: Belt-pack (very lightweight on the flute) but the capsule is omnidirectional.
Is the omnidirectional pattern too noisy/breath-heavy for a transverse flute? Or is the weight of a direct-mount transmitter too tiring for your wrists? Which compromise is better for live playing?
Thanks!
I’m so sorry to repost, my post got removed when I tried to include a link to this image which is the closest I can find to what was stamped on the flute.
Hello,
When I was younger I played flute in school using my mom’s 1970’s Noblet French open hole flute that she loved, I know it was around $1000 at the time and she was gifted it from an instructor.
My mom was amazing, she was in a combined school but became the first chair of her school’s high school honor band as a 6th grader. I used to listen to her play complicated pieces I could never touch.
However I was a dumb teenager and left the flute at school over one summer before we had a sudden military move. This was almost 20 years ago and I still feel incredibly guilty. I finally got my disability pay approved and with my mom’s birthday coming up I would like to try to find one that isn’t incredibly expensive but I have wiggle room. If I can’t find that I remember her talking fondly of a wooden French flute she loved but lost in a fire when she was younger and would love directions in finding something that isn’t the thousands of dollars I’m seeing.
I am well aware I will likely need repairs/pad replacements and such as additional costs.
I just want to really surprise her with something I know she still misses even if it hasn’t come up.
Thank you for any help in advance
I feel like I’ve practiced the triplets in the begging of the measure every possible way but can never get it as clean as I’m looking for ? any tips? or trick fingerings?
all advice is much appreciated:) thank you :)
So, I used to struggle with out-of-tune high notes, and I practiced a lot to make sure my high notes were in-tune and that I could play them quiet. But now I have the opposite problem where I can't play loudly anymore and my middle register is always 10 cents sharp or flat. I'm in high school right now, so I don't have much time to put into improvement aside from 10 minutes on weekdays and an hour on weekends. Any tips?
for context, im in high school and i really really have a deep burning passion for the flute, I’ve been called the and best sounding flautist and technical out of everyone so far, directors, even from musicians outside my school, which sounds nice , I guess. but my issue is that do matter how good or loud I play I’m always overshadowed by any other woodwind and brass especially, I’m just failing to see why we should incorporate flutes in marching band when piccolo seems like the only reasonable answer for its inclusion (even then I still can’t hear our piccoloists half the time) and Im just failing to see why we should play these ’show off pieces’ when they always make the brass louder than us. I guess my question is: why should we keep flutes in marching band at all? there are so many reasons as to personally why I think it shouldn’t, I’d love to double instruments but band instruments have wayyy different embouchures and I don’t want to risk losing my tone, I love the instrument too much to do that to it.
i played flute for a few years in primary school & i’ve been thinking about getting back into it (i’m 18 now). it’s the only instrument i’ve ever been good at, i don’t have a lot of natural musical talent. sadly we sold my old flute, so im not sure what to look for when buying a new one.
i’m probably going to look for a pre-owned one as i don’t exactly have the money for a new flute right now lol. i plan on selling my old guitar to fund it.
any advice??
I am not a beginner at flute but I have no Idea how to work on my breath support. Does anybody have any tips??
Im 18. Ive played the flute since i was 12. However i didnt start taking lessons until 14. I grew up in a medium sized rural town and did the best i could and traveled for lessons.
Ive been thinking about prescreening and auditioning for a major conservatory to transfer to after a year of state college because I cant imagine myself doing anything else. I LOVE music and flute.
I guess here ill put my credentials and repertoire.
Credentials:
Major Repertoire (solo performances)(past to present)
-Quantz Concerto in G major (2022/2023)
-La flute de pan (2023)
-La chasse Guill popp. (2024)
-Sonata III -Blavet (2024)
-Sonata VI -Blavet (2024)
-Chaminade (2024-2025)
-Three grand solos kuhlau (2025-2026)
Method books:
Assigned and in current progress:
-il Pastor Fido -Vivaldi
-Mozart concerto in G and D (almost done with the one in G)
-drouet etudes
What I’m using/learning currently for prescreenings
-Grande Fantasie -Taffanel
-midsummer’s night’s dream
-Afternoon of a faun
-Carmen act 3 intermezzo
-Telemann 12 movement 2
I can try and put a video of my playing down here.
