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I am finding it uncomfortable when playing C2 because I can''t decide where to put my thumb while not playing the long bar. Does it just hang in the air, or do I need to rest it on the flute somewhere? Thank you so very much for this site. I have learned so much already and it is really well put tog...

My new flute arrived today and it
came with a little container of cream of some sort. What do I use this for? Is
it to go on the joints where the flute is put together? Thanks so much! Lu

Can you recommend a good instruction book for me? I have just purchased my first flute and have never played before. Some years back I recall playing a friend''s flute by ear, and doing fairly well at it. If you could advise me on a good book or two to purchase I would very much appreciate it. Thank...