Klarinet Archive - Posting 000434.txt from 2004/11

From: X-MailScanner-tom.henson@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Clarinet and Flute Doubling
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 17:42:34 -0500

I have a question that I would like to ask the list since I know there are
some of you that double or play flute.

My clarinet instructor at my last lesson suggested it might benefit me in
several ways to take up flute. He said that the embouchure for playing flute
should not detract from a clarinet embouchure and at the same time would
improve the focus of my air and my breath support. He said he really didn't
see any downside to it, unlike playing clarinet and sax. He also plays sax
and did study with Joe Allard in New York, so he does have this background
as well and I trust should know what he is talking about.

Can anyone comment on this suggestion, and if so, what would be a good
flute/brand/price range that would get me started, and at the same time
allow for growth so that I don't end up having to purchase another flute in
the next few years. I would probably have a budget around $2,000.

I have begun some research on the Internet regarding brands, prices, and
most importantly design (straight or in-line vs. off set, open hole vs.
closed, b foot, c foot, etc). Obviously, there are more than one design of
flute. I doubt that open hole would be an issue for a clarinetist wanting to
learn to play flute.

Please feel free to respond off line if you like.

Tom Henson
Tom.henson@-----.com

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