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Hi...I just purchased a brand new Gemeinhardt flute, and the headjoint moves when I play it. I've never seen a flute with a loose headjoint before. I am wondering if I should just send the flute back, or is there some kind of a fix? Thank you! If it is brand new and you purchased it locally, then I...

So, just a heads up... I start my first repair gig on Tuesday. I will be doing general repairs during rental season (but with an emphasis on flutes and clarinets), and then mostly flutes and double reeds through the rest of the year. I'll have to do a little bit of everything depending on what walk...

+1 Fluteguy18 I went through the same thing. I would advise you go to see a Doctor that deals with sports injuries. When I first started playing, I suffered from muscle swelling. After I got over that, the doctor gave me stretches, and weight training exercises. I still do them 20 years later! Will...

1. Is the flute I purchased, a decent beginning instrument? It's not exactly a name brand with which I'm familiar, but the price was right. It IS in great shape. Was maintained by a music shop, so it's not a "project" purchase. As long as it is in good playable condition, it is a good instrument. J...

Thanks, everyone! I am leaning more towards the EX, but who knows? I may even end up with a Miyazawa! I tried out the Muramatsu against the Miyazawa when I was in Japan years ago. The Miyazawa was easier to adapt to out of the box. However, later, I wish I would have gotten the Muramatsu. After pla...

+1 Fluteguy18

I went through the same thing. I would advise you go to see a Doctor that deals with sports injuries. When I first started playing, I suffered from muscle swelling. After I got over that, the doctor gave me stretches, and weight training exercises. I still do them 20 years later!

They're saying that you can reduce the venting. I'm not so sure it's a great idea myself, but if you want that to be done you need to take it to an adequate technician. The flute only cost $135. Shall I have my personal secretary locate an expert technician and arrange an appointment, then buzz my ...

They play an sound virtually identical. At least from my player's perspective.

When I wanted to transition from closed to open hole flutes, I started out on Bamboo/Cane Flutes http://www.sunreed.com/our-products/myflutes/transverse-bamboo-flutes-and-accessories/transverse-bamboo-flutes.html http://eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/flutes It was less about "Finger Position", an...

I agree with what has already been posted, but I just want to add my .02 cents. Scales and Arpeggios are the basis of all music and styles. Some would argue whether scales are necessary or not. Most top players use them as a warm up tool. When I start a student on scales, I start them out by practic...

I own a Miyazawa Legacy 1E. I love it, and that is why I on play it. There is really nothing more to say. From a technical stand point, what is flute is made of, or how it is made has little to do with what you prefer to play on. Just play on it and see if you like it or not. It is a good quality fl...

I am sorry, I was thinking about the QUANTZ, not the Dolce. Sorry about the confusion!!!

I use to own the Non-Dulce model. Great flute, but mine had the stock headjoint. I really loved playing on it. I once tried it with a Forte headjoint. Was in the market for it right before my flute was stolen.

If you like the Yamaha, get it. YFL600 series Yamahas are great flutes. They are also a good step up from the YFL311.

What you like, and feel comfortable with is the point. Frankly, you could not go wrong with any of these choices. It is all a matter of preference.

Phineas

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