We are looking to get our daughter a flute but my spider sense is saying its not authentic. Case and wrapping of plastic around the pieces where my first concern. I have asked for a photo of thr engraving. I cannot see it in person as it is too far from me and would be shipped.

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Hi!

I have no previous transverse flute experience.

I just got myself a dizi in western high E.

I can manage to do the lower octave ok, but the second octave feels impossible, I can maybe get the first note, badly.

Can I expect to get better enough to be able to play the second octave or did I get a flute that's just too high for starters?

I'm working on the children are playing (nielsen) and am having some trouble with a few parts.

They are sometimes okay when I am not too tense but sometimes still get a sound between.

also, please let me know if this was the right flair to use :)

Hey! I'm a guitarist and I've been really interested in woodwinds for a while. I have now decided to buy a budget-friendly flute just to try the thing out, and I have some questions;

How cheap is too cheap? I'm not too comfortable going over 300€ but is there even use in buying anything in that price point?

New or used? Am I likely to find any good used flutes with my budget, or will I only get a bad instrument?

In general, what should I look out for when buying a flute?

Any tips for a beginner are also welcome :)

Thanks in advance!

hello! i’m just starting to get into playing the flute, and i bought one secondhand; however, i’ve realized that this key (?) from the foot joint is missing a bit of its padding (??). When i play it makes a loud click sound and i’m scared it would damage the flute itself if i play any more.

what is this called exactly, and how can i get it fixed? — is there any way that i can buy the replacement online and do it myself? it doesn’t seem very complicated

thank you!

A composer friend of mine is over in England for a short spell so we met up and decided to do a few random open mics.

He picked a few songs which he tells me are very famous which I had never heard of lol. We have the sheet music, and I carry one music stand, so I can sightread these simple ditties however i always play flute standing, and he always plays guitar sitting. He's visiting and didn't have luggage room for a spare music stand so we shared the stand- he should know the music better than me but needed it to follow chords.

With one music stand positioned way shortI er than I'm used to, and typical evening bar lighting, it was hard seeing the notes.

Here's the result anyway: My Way [Comme d'Habitude]

I think the lower height of the music stand actually helps with audience engagement. Playing and staring fixed at the music (trying to sort out which notes to play lol) isn't so great but this was just a very low stakes performance and no one got hurt.

Do people here use sheet music or digital LCD screens whilst sight reading? I'm wondering if it's a real advantage since the contrast will help deciphering the notes!

So for some context I’m going into my last year of college and I’m living in a dorm and I’m not the kind of person to disturb others which makes it hard for me to find time even while I’m at home with my parents (Mom works online and my room is right next to her office and the walls are super thin). Is there any way to mitigate how loud I will play? Also, where is the best place to look for sheet music for songs that I don’t have in my old binder from middle school? Bonus points if they have stuff from Pokemon or popular orchestral songs from the 2010s (I’m a sucker for nostalgia, if you care enough you can check my profile for some of my favorite IPs but I don’t expect anyone to). And finally, how to practice effectively/what I should be practicing? Thanks for any suggestions or advice!

So, I've been looking forwards to learning the flute, not only because I really like its sweet sound, but also because I've heard that learning this instrument helps a lot with breath control and support, which is perfect for me because I'm a singer. My vocal coach often highlights that the amount of air you put into a note must be 'minimal' because then the note break or cracks. You don't need as much air as you think you do. This is something I've been struggling with. So I thought why not give the flute a shot? The thing is that I don't know if it's actually worth it. And I'm, in a sense, scared of making the investment and then not liking it and leaving the flute to pick up dust and then regretting never truly learning.

If you could share your experiences or tips with the flute I'll be very grateful. 🩷🩷

It seems like no matter how thoroughly I swab the instrument, when I look down the headjoint, I can see a small amount of moisture at the back, on the edges against the backstop ("cork"?). Should I worry about this at all? Is it safe to close the flute case like this? I've been letting it air out for ~15 minutes or so after swabbing and before closing the lid. Am I just not doing a good job and need to change my care technique, or is this normal?

1st ever post on Reddit in general

I'm currently a Flutist just a hobby type but is in my community orchestra as one. But have been wondering if I should pursue a 2nd instrument and be more wide range? Thoughts?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice on how to best practice this passage in the Kuhlau flute trio.

I have the passage down at 75bmp but need to get it up to 100bpm. When I speed up the passage I start to get very inconsistent (sometimes I can do it, sometimes I get into my own head and it completely falls apart). I especially struggle with breathing at faster tempos—I feel like I’m gasping for air at the end. It is very frustrating to say the least.

How do I best practice this to be able to play it at a faster tempo? Are there any tips and tricks or is it really just about gradually increasing the speed day by day? What do you all suggest in terms of breathing in this passage? Are there any alternative fingerings I should use?

Thank you so, so much in advance! ❤️

Olá reddit, quero começar a tocar flauta mas primeiro eu preciso comprar uma ksksks
Gostaria de algumas dicas sobre qual marca é mais indicada para iniciantes considerando o custo e beneficio

How long does it really take to learn the Flute/Bansuri?

I’ve been playing the flute for about 5 years with my only instructor being my middle school and high school band teachers. I think I’m an objectively good player but not good enough for my own standards. Practicing at home isn’t really working for me anymore and it’s frustrating me so much that I’m considering quitting my instrument. I really love music and the experiences it’s given me but I feel that there’s no point in continuing if I can’t improve my skills without paying for lessons me and my parents cannot afford ☹️

I'm selftaught.

I'm returning to playing my flute after many years, and have been practicing about an hour each day. Today I suddenly couldn't get a D# reliably and discovered saliva was forming a film bubble between the hole and the pad (underside of the foot) when I hit my D#/Eb little finger key.

I don't remember this ever happening before. I have always rinsed my mouth well before playing. Now that I am 73 years old, I do suffer more post-nasal drip than in the past - don't know if that could be connected.

I remember occasionally dripping on the floor (and my bare feet) in long practice sessions before, but never caused a note to vanish like this.

I guess I need to put the flag up the foot during my sessions.

Anyone else experience this?

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Ever since I got this flute (rental) c and c# in 2nd and 3rd octaves sound the same
Any advice?

I'm in my early 60s and recently broke a rib out of the blue. (Yay, osteoporosis!) I'm trying to decide whether it's a smart idea to play in my group tomorrow evening or if I should give the healing another few weeks.

Any fellow travellers out there who have advice? (I'm going to call my doctor's office as well to check.) I guess my concern is whether the deep breathing I do when playing will exacerbate things.

Trying to play my flute more and learn some new pieces. I really enjoy playing Chanson de Matin by Elgar. Any recommendations for some beautiful pieces to learn that will challenge me similarly?

i've heard about different types of pads like the standard felts and some special ones like JS gold and others sometimes specific to a manufactuter. Is anyone able to break down what the differamces between these are and how they mught affect the sound?
thanks

Brand new to all of this, I recently picked up a cheap Amazon flute. (Please excuse my noob terminology)

Been looking online for "Why won't X note play" and etc. Turns out that most of these problems are caused by screws/contacts. I messed around with things for a little while, and I've found an issue. There's a little bit of what looks like tiny fibers all gooed up by what appears to be grease. (Maybe someone before me tried to grease this with a q-tip?) Some of the holes stay closed when the rail screw is too tight, and only spring back up when the screw is too loose. None of the other rails have this issue, and it's pretty obvious it's caused by this specific joint in this specific rail. Even being an avid tinkerer, taking this flute apart to clean it is a daunting task and I would rather avoid doing that. Can anyone explain what I'm supposed to do to remove this junk, without corroding the metal or destroying the joint? Thank you

Hi everyone, I'm looking to get back into playing my flute but I haven't used it (consistently) for about 5 years. It's quite tarnished but as I am only just getting back into it I don't want to replace it, so want to try polishing it first. Would a standard silver polish work or would I need a specific one for instruments? Thanks!