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My band director was a drummer. In college I played the French Horn. My horn teacher was really good. I'm returning to the flute after a long (!) absence. I'm hoping to take some lessons this spring. In the meantime, I'm spending lots of quality time with Trevor Wye's Practice books. Exhausting, but...

No. I always wanted to, but my parents didn't think it was important. I never managed better than 3rd chair.

Deb

Barry, I, too, have a Yamaha (a 311). It is much clearer and richer sounding than the Gemeinhardt I started with (and light years better than my old Artley). My headjoint has a definite smallish "sweet spot" for best tone. I second the advice to find a good tech. I would think you would get an airy ...

Hi Barry! I met you on the Native American Flute forum. I haven't been there for awhile. I picked up a Boehm flute again after a lot of years and have really been enjoying it. Good to "see" you again.

Deb (wyodeb)

Just got Trevor Wye's omnibus last week. Why didn't anyone tell me about harmonics when I was in school?! What a difference it has made in my playing in a short time!

Deb

Thanks for the welcome! I hope you find a new flute you're happy with. I really like this Yamaha. I've been struggling with the upper register, then, yesterday, I relaxed and it just came back. I was working too hard and tightening up too much. I don't have much endurance, but that'll come. Anyhow, ...

Greetings! I'm returning to the flute after 30 years (8 of which were spent playing the French Horn). I started on my old student Artley, which leaks like a sieve and apparently is not worth the cost of extensive repair. After that, I tried a used Gemeinhardt 3SB, which I liked initially, but it sta...