The Fingering Forum
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Author: flautist 4 now ww forever
Date: 2002-10-12 20:55
hey,
i want to cont. to play the flute/ piccolo in the marching band. but i also want to play other instruments in the woodwind section.what is the best transaction from a flute to a nother woodwind instrment. or should i just stick to the flute?
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Author: Jenni
Date: 2002-10-13 19:38
I have heard that the fingering for flute and saxophone is about the same, so if you want to play another instrument, try the saxophone.
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Author: sax playa
Date: 2002-10-13 20:37
Saxaphone would be reaaly good because the fingerings are all almost the same.
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Author: huskerflute
Date: 2002-10-17 02:11
Something else to consider is the option of doubling in jazz bands (if you're interested). Many professional jazz musicians play both sax and flute--this way when a jazz piece calls for flute, they don't have to "hire" another musician. So, it is a very common thing for a musician to double up on sax and flute. And yes, the fingerings are similar. The embouchure change will take some getting used to though! I wouldn't recommend practicing sax for a long time before you practice flute--plan your practice time wisely! ;-)
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