I was thinking about this the other night when I saw a post
on another site saying, "I''ve had my flute for 2 years and I NEED to upgrade"
I had my flute for 6 years before I even thought about upgrading and it stills
plays very well, never had a problem with it. Am I one in a million or something
cause I can''t see why people always say they NEED to upgrade after a matter
of a couple of years. I upgraded cause I couldn''t get anything else out of my
flute, but I''m starting to think some people are worried about what materials
they are using, I know there are genuine cases but can anyone see where I''m
coming from? I''m curious about why people upgrade.
Upgrading?¿?
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Upgrading?¿?
Well Pandora do you really want to open that box? I think
you play into and out of a flute. How long that takes varies from person to
person and from opinion to opinion. My suggestion to you is go to a store or
borrow from a teacher a better level flute. If it sounds better or you feel it
plays better it maybe time for you to upgrade. If you notice no difference
either you are testing a pearl or armstrong.<g> Just kidding, if you don't feel
a difference and your teacher doesn't hear a difference your current flute is
still fine. I think the question most people don't ask before an upgrade is in
what way will a better flute help? How and where will I use it? Do I want to
take a $3,000 (or more) instrument to school and leave in my locker and have it
banged or droped in Band? Will anyone listening to the school concert notice a
difference? Will I feel better and improve more playing a better flute? How long
will you be playing? How serious are your? Is it an affordable luxury? No answer
works for everyone. Some stay with a student flute into college. Some buy a
'lexus' (wrong thread) as soon as they get good enough to hear the difference
and decide they will play through school. Of course you are one in a million.
But not because you don't feel you need to spend more money on a flute. There
is little you can't learn on a quality lower level flute. But many students
make a huge leap forward when they upgrade. Do your own test.
you play into and out of a flute. How long that takes varies from person to
person and from opinion to opinion. My suggestion to you is go to a store or
borrow from a teacher a better level flute. If it sounds better or you feel it
plays better it maybe time for you to upgrade. If you notice no difference
either you are testing a pearl or armstrong.<g> Just kidding, if you don't feel
a difference and your teacher doesn't hear a difference your current flute is
still fine. I think the question most people don't ask before an upgrade is in
what way will a better flute help? How and where will I use it? Do I want to
take a $3,000 (or more) instrument to school and leave in my locker and have it
banged or droped in Band? Will anyone listening to the school concert notice a
difference? Will I feel better and improve more playing a better flute? How long
will you be playing? How serious are your? Is it an affordable luxury? No answer
works for everyone. Some stay with a student flute into college. Some buy a
'lexus' (wrong thread) as soon as they get good enough to hear the difference
and decide they will play through school. Of course you are one in a million.
But not because you don't feel you need to spend more money on a flute. There
is little you can't learn on a quality lower level flute. But many students
make a huge leap forward when they upgrade. Do your own test.
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Upgrading?¿?
I upgraded because my flute was bought at a yard sale
(seriously!) Somthing was messed up in the keys that made it so I couldnt play
low notes, it was dirty, and old. Thats what I call a good reason. I got a way
better one for only $800 It's a B-foot in-line open-holed flute And DEFINNETLY
plays waay better.
(seriously!) Somthing was messed up in the keys that made it so I couldnt play
low notes, it was dirty, and old. Thats what I call a good reason. I got a way
better one for only $800 It's a B-foot in-line open-holed flute And DEFINNETLY
plays waay better.
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tarzaflute
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Upgrading?¿?
I think both comments are understandable, but I'm talking
about people who have been playing for not very long, have just finished their
first book and think its time to buy a luxury flute that they probably won't
sound any better on because their playing isn't developed. I can understand
upgrading from a flute from a yard sale with a problem that is either
irrepairable or would just wouldn't be worth fixing. That reason does make
sense but I still don't get the ones that upgrade saying they 'need' to when
I'm sure they have quite a lot of room for development on their old flute.
about people who have been playing for not very long, have just finished their
first book and think its time to buy a luxury flute that they probably won't
sound any better on because their playing isn't developed. I can understand
upgrading from a flute from a yard sale with a problem that is either
irrepairable or would just wouldn't be worth fixing. That reason does make
sense but I still don't get the ones that upgrade saying they 'need' to when
I'm sure they have quite a lot of room for development on their old flute.
Tara!
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tarzaflute
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Upgrading?¿?
Also Penny, your upgrading advise is very good, I upgraded
a few months ago now and I've still kept my old flute for school. With the
levels we play with, a better flute isn't neccessary, I mainly just use my good
flute for private lessons and any solo work, where the difference to me
personally and a lot of musically involved people can really appreciate the
difference in sound. Thanx again for your comment!
a few months ago now and I've still kept my old flute for school. With the
levels we play with, a better flute isn't neccessary, I mainly just use my good
flute for private lessons and any solo work, where the difference to me
personally and a lot of musically involved people can really appreciate the
difference in sound. Thanx again for your comment!
Tara!