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I find the good old fashioned manual wind-up ones helpful occasionally if I am having real trouble with a difficult rhythm.
But those electronic ones that beep - GGGGGRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! [/i]

of course - we all play the flute!!! :D I'm english, so I was always always told it was "flautist" and that "flutist" was wrong, but I never believed it. I think flutist makes much more sense, but talking in a conversation i would probably always say "flautist", just because it's been drummed into m...

Is it 'flutist or 'flautist'? I've seen both written down loads - just wondering which was correct.....

I havn't been able to see my teacher in a while, so this is all great and much valued advice!!!! Thank you very much for your help!!! - I will see a technician and work on my embachoure and breathing and hopefully get it sorted
Again, THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for your help :D I would agree that the top note problems and note jumping is probably me and I need to practice a bit more! :D However my teacher suggested that I needed to upgrade, and I was wondering if anybody could give me an idea on headjoints or flutes that are a step up f...

When I am not warmed up, I often cannot play high notes without going up to them in a scale.
Try just doing the top octave of a few scales, up and down, and hopefully practice will make the top notes stronger.

Flutebabe: Scales are an exercise for the ear - so don't get hung up on reading the notes, because it will probably just become frustrating. Listen to what you're playing - if it doesn't sound right, chances are it's not right. If after this you have trouble getting it to sound right, then look at w...

Musicale Summer Holiday Courses (if you're in the UK) - they're great and there's something for every level

Hi everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my flute, but I'm not really sure how to go about it. My current flute is a Yamaha 211Sii (Silver plated) and it still generally makes a good sound, although can occasionally be a bit fluffy. Here are some problems I am having with it: - Very top notes (B and C) h...