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Author: Lindsay
Date: 2005-10-20 20:28
I'm definitely in need of a new flute. Mine sounds so airy and horrible... It's not my playing either, because I played my friend's flute and it sounded great. Any recommendations for what I should get? I definitely need one before my All State audition.
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Author: Fernando
Date: 2005-10-20 21:05
Sounds airy??? Have you thought about getting an overhaul with a repad? That might do the trick and would be much less expensive than buying a new flute. Before you shell out for a new one, make sure your current flute is working properly.
As for new flutes, you can spend anywhere from several hundred dollars to well over $25,000.00. If you could relate your price range, then we can talk brands and models.
Another alternative is to just get a new headjoint. There are lots of great headjoint artists that can really improve on the stock headjoint of most flutes.
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Author: Lindsay
Date: 2005-10-20 23:19
Oh, and if possible, tell me a flute that's better for high notes.... I have a beginner/student flute since I got this one in the fifth grade (I'm a junior in high school now) and it's horrible for high notes. They sound so airy.
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Author: Lindsay
Date: 2005-10-20 23:21
Thanks... but I think it's just the flute... I know someone with the same flute and hers plays sort of the same way... Like I said, it's a beginner/student flute... My price range is pretty low though.
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Author: crab face
Date: 2005-10-21 07:27
Do you have an instructer or know someone really experienced? You can bring it to him and see if he can figure out whats wrong with your flute. From there, you can gauge whether you should just send it for repair or get an entirely new one. 700 bucks, according to Fernando, is pretty expensive to me. If you want, you could also get a second-hand flute for a much cheaper price(hopefully you can bargain the cost lower), that dosen't have any scratches or flaws. Perhaps a little polishing would fix it.
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Author: Lindsay
Date: 2005-10-23 18:37
My band director doesn't know anything about flutes or piccolos... She thought the plastic piccolo I was using was wooden!
But really, I think it's just the flute... There's a store that sells new and used instruments pretty close to where I live, so I'm gonna check it out. My flute doesn't have a low B key either, so I'm also looking for one with that too.
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Author: Flute472
Date: 2005-10-24 02:33
What brand of flute do you play?
If you really are thinking of buying a new flute, I suggest you choose a silver flute. And if you want a flute that has a good high register, I would recommend Yamaha. I love the high registers on my Yamaha.
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Author: Fernando
Date: 2005-11-01 14:47
Pearl maked excellent flutes. They have a good even sound throught all registers. Their lowest end is what I would call an intermediate flute and would be hard to beat price wise. Still, new they will run you 1000.00. You can check out their web site at http://www.pearlflutes.com/html/preferred_series.html
There a usually good used models available for less, and don't forget to check out ebay also. There are always some Pearls for sale there too.
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Author: flusoon
Date: 2005-11-17 01:48
try an altos flute. I discovered a whole new talent in me when I played on it. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it to any all state player.
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Author: Jill
Date: 2005-11-20 20:46
I love my Gemeinhardts. They're good quality, and I love them.
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