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[oldartley]

Good evening... this is my first visit to this site and am quite lost. Have been following many post threads and found out two things so far. 1) I still adore my flute. 2) I am verrry ignorant. My beginners flute I lost to a parental trade-in. It was an E flat; make unknown, about 1959. By not "fitting in", it was quickly traded in for an Artley nickel plate C, #35863 I think. I still have it and play it privately. G foot, B foot, left foot, no foot. These are ???'s for me. I only know I love it. It's ugly. Corroded and not serviced since senior yr. of high school @ last band activities. How does one go about "catching up", with current statistics and options? "IN MY DAY" (haha) the Cadillac was Gemeinhardt. I recently treated myself to one. We shall see. I will never give up my Artley. Blow warm air in it for a few minutes and it still sounds mellow and like moonlight. To me.
One observation is how wondrous it would be if all beginners were never gifted with a flute but rotated stock donated by every company through school. This takes us back to keeping music and arts in school doesn't it.And offering instrument lessons in elementary grades. But oh how fantastic it would be if all of us with flutes donated them to schools in our own areas and canvased manufacturers to do likewise.Have local music shops donate repair time to apprentice staff for those flutes and schools. If nothing else, companies should look on it as a deductible sales pitch for their product. Then each student would recognize how special they are and the instrument they play.A try me basis. Not one size better fit. Instead of one-up-man-ship and metal versions of wine snobs. Ah, the 60's......thanx for the ear. I am truly in awe of all the talent and individuality I read here. Safe and happy holidays to all.

[pied_piper]

Please clarify what questions you wish answered.

[oldartley]

Thank you! I would like to understand what the designation of
"foot" is. My Artley has 3 pieces and the foot has 3 holes. What would this be? My 2 piece Artley has 3 holes also but has no break from body to foot. Would this be the same? I do appreciate the opportunity to learn and feel more secure in what I am looking for and at.

[pied_piper]

The naming of the flute sections are analogous to humans. The head(joint), the body, and the foot(joint). On most flutes, these are three distinct sections. With a two-piece flute, the body and foot are made as one section.

You might find this glossary a handy reference:
http://www.fluteworld.com/?action=strona&wart=13