Hi all Got my new flute yesterday off
E-bay...didn''t do any research on it, but tried searching the net today and
nothing comes up for the manufacturer "Lark". It says on the mouthpiece -
"M4006" I haven''t played before so wasn''t to bothered whether it was a
good one or not, but I am having huge problems playing the low notes! Any one
heard of it? Many thanks Ali xxx
Lark flute manufacturer??
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Lark flute manufacturer??
[quote] ---------------- On 3/31/2004 7:42:26
AM Hi all Got my new flute yesterday off E-bay...didn't do any research on it,
but tried searching the net today and nothing comes up for the manufacturer
"Lark". It says on the mouthpiece - "M4006"
I haven't played before so wasn't to bothered whether it was a good one or
not, but I am having huge problems playing the low notes! Any one heard of it?
Many thanks Ali xxx ---------------- [/quote] There are a lot of people who
aren't flute makers who make flutes. This could be a machine shop with access
to all the machinary to make an assorment of things. what you have is a product
by one of these people. They buy all the materials for cheap, make the flutes in
the factory for a few weeks then sell them all in bulk at a very low price.
sometimes if they are sitting on them for too long, they will even sell them at
a loss. This is why there is no Lark flutemaker on the web. They probably don't
exist. someone who sells on e-bay as access to distribors who can get these
flutes and sold one to you. Now that you have the flute, I hope it works. But
since these flutes are just put together using a blue print, they may not work
well, thus you may have no low range, or high range and a host of other
problems. I be willing to bet the pads leak all over the place. My suggestion is
that you should have gone to the closest music store that handle winds and tell
them, Hey I have only a couple hundred bucks and I would like to buy at least a
decent flute. They will get you one. And you may even get a trial period to boot
on more than one. But since you have this flute now bring it to the nearest
repair person and see if they can shine a light through the tube and see where
your leaks are.
AM Hi all Got my new flute yesterday off E-bay...didn't do any research on it,
but tried searching the net today and nothing comes up for the manufacturer
"Lark". It says on the mouthpiece - "M4006"
I haven't played before so wasn't to bothered whether it was a good one or
not, but I am having huge problems playing the low notes! Any one heard of it?
Many thanks Ali xxx ---------------- [/quote] There are a lot of people who
aren't flute makers who make flutes. This could be a machine shop with access
to all the machinary to make an assorment of things. what you have is a product
by one of these people. They buy all the materials for cheap, make the flutes in
the factory for a few weeks then sell them all in bulk at a very low price.
sometimes if they are sitting on them for too long, they will even sell them at
a loss. This is why there is no Lark flutemaker on the web. They probably don't
exist. someone who sells on e-bay as access to distribors who can get these
flutes and sold one to you. Now that you have the flute, I hope it works. But
since these flutes are just put together using a blue print, they may not work
well, thus you may have no low range, or high range and a host of other
problems. I be willing to bet the pads leak all over the place. My suggestion is
that you should have gone to the closest music store that handle winds and tell
them, Hey I have only a couple hundred bucks and I would like to buy at least a
decent flute. They will get you one. And you may even get a trial period to boot
on more than one. But since you have this flute now bring it to the nearest
repair person and see if they can shine a light through the tube and see where
your leaks are.
Lark flute manufacturer??
Hi Ali, Welcome to the board. I have not
heard of those flutes. My guess would be that they are mass produce similar to
the ones made for department stores. It could be that you are having trouble
getting the lower register because you are new to playing the flute When playing
the lower register you want to aim your air more "into" the tone hole rather
than across. Or it could be that the instrument will have some problems because
of how it was made. I guess I would suggest either seeing if you can find
someone you know someone that plays the flute that could try it for you to see
if they have the same problem or take it to a local music store and have them
check it for you. Kim
heard of those flutes. My guess would be that they are mass produce similar to
the ones made for department stores. It could be that you are having trouble
getting the lower register because you are new to playing the flute When playing
the lower register you want to aim your air more "into" the tone hole rather
than across. Or it could be that the instrument will have some problems because
of how it was made. I guess I would suggest either seeing if you can find
someone you know someone that plays the flute that could try it for you to see
if they have the same problem or take it to a local music store and have them
check it for you. Kim
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powayflute01
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Lark flute manufacturer??
Ahhh...larks. Lark flutes are made in China
and they aren't very good...that's about the extent of my knowledge on them.
My friend has one...she played it our freshman year (she got it in China) and it
doesn't work very well at all. She uses it as a marching flute but it doesn't
play a lot of the notes. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...
and they aren't very good...that's about the extent of my knowledge on them.
My friend has one...she played it our freshman year (she got it in China) and it
doesn't work very well at all. She uses it as a marching flute but it doesn't
play a lot of the notes. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...
Haha, this one is my favorite: :shock:
[size=75]I <3 LXA[/size]
[size=75]I <3 LXA[/size]
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alisonf1972
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Lark flute manufacturer??
Hi all, and thanks for all the advise and
tips. Lickily I only paid £80 for it here in the UK so maybe I can put it on
Ebay myself with a reserve, and get a better one [:p] I was considering having a
second one anyway, so maybe I'll even keep it. I know it's possible that it's
a bad instrument (sounds quite likely actually) and it's also possible it's
the way I am "playing" it. It is very difficult to get anything lower than E1
out of it. Also, it doesn't go any lower than C1, and I've read on the net
that some go to B flat, is that so? I mustn't be so hasty next time and should
do more research [:)] Thanks again for you helpful posts - you're a lovely
bunch of people [:)] Ali xxx
tips. Lickily I only paid £80 for it here in the UK so maybe I can put it on
Ebay myself with a reserve, and get a better one [:p] I was considering having a
second one anyway, so maybe I'll even keep it. I know it's possible that it's
a bad instrument (sounds quite likely actually) and it's also possible it's
the way I am "playing" it. It is very difficult to get anything lower than E1
out of it. Also, it doesn't go any lower than C1, and I've read on the net
that some go to B flat, is that so? I mustn't be so hasty next time and should
do more research [:)] Thanks again for you helpful posts - you're a lovely
bunch of people [:)] Ali xxx
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alisonf1972
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Lark flute manufacturer??
Actually, can anyone recommend a good solid
instrument for a beginner to get a decent sound out of [:)] Should I go for
something like a Yamaha, or Boosey and Hawkes, or anything else? And now for the
age old question - open or closed hole? The Lark on is closed and is quite
comfortable position-wise for me, but have never tried an open. I guess I could
pester my local music shop assistant and see if i can try one out [:)] Anyway,
thanks again Ali xxx
instrument for a beginner to get a decent sound out of [:)] Should I go for
something like a Yamaha, or Boosey and Hawkes, or anything else? And now for the
age old question - open or closed hole? The Lark on is closed and is quite
comfortable position-wise for me, but have never tried an open. I guess I could
pester my local music shop assistant and see if i can try one out [:)] Anyway,
thanks again Ali xxx
Lark flute manufacturer??
The problem with e-bay is that you cannot try
the flute before buying it and you cannot look closely at the pads with the
pictures they have. However, in checking I did see a few Yamahas and
Gemeinhardts that were cheap that are probably better flutes than the one you
have. One Yamaha was even selling at $1.50 USD. I know that shipping is a
concern of yours and since I ship a lot of things overseas I know how much taxes
can run. If you buy a flute from someone in the states make sure that they mark
the customs form as a gift and enter the value of the item low unless you want
it insured. Personally I think you might be better off with a Yamaha or Emerson
or Gemeinhardt or Artley, or Jupiter or something. On E-bay, buy a used flute
that is made by one of the companies that has it's contact info available or
has a web page. Don't buy another one of those flutes with a name you can't
find at all. Take Care, Let me know what you decide to do
the flute before buying it and you cannot look closely at the pads with the
pictures they have. However, in checking I did see a few Yamahas and
Gemeinhardts that were cheap that are probably better flutes than the one you
have. One Yamaha was even selling at $1.50 USD. I know that shipping is a
concern of yours and since I ship a lot of things overseas I know how much taxes
can run. If you buy a flute from someone in the states make sure that they mark
the customs form as a gift and enter the value of the item low unless you want
it insured. Personally I think you might be better off with a Yamaha or Emerson
or Gemeinhardt or Artley, or Jupiter or something. On E-bay, buy a used flute
that is made by one of the companies that has it's contact info available or
has a web page. Don't buy another one of those flutes with a name you can't
find at all. Take Care, Let me know what you decide to do
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alisonf1972
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Lark flute manufacturer??
Hi Cleartone and thanks for the post I think
I'll do a bit more research on the manufacturer as you suggested before I buy,
and will also check out whats in my local music shop Thanks again for your
advise Ali [:)] xxx
I'll do a bit more research on the manufacturer as you suggested before I buy,
and will also check out whats in my local music shop Thanks again for your
advise Ali [:)] xxx
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powayflute01
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Lark flute manufacturer??
I started on an Armstrong and really liked
that. Most people start on closed hole flutes and progress to open hole after a
few years, but I guess might make more sense to just purchase an open hole flute
and play with the holes plugged until you desire to learn with the holes open.
If you're willing to shell out the extra £s, I would say go a Gemeinhardt or
even a Yamaha (I think they're a bit nicer than the Gemmys, personally). But if
you're looking for just a standard beginner flute, you might want closed holes.
Hope this helps! -Kala[:)]
that. Most people start on closed hole flutes and progress to open hole after a
few years, but I guess might make more sense to just purchase an open hole flute
and play with the holes plugged until you desire to learn with the holes open.
If you're willing to shell out the extra £s, I would say go a Gemeinhardt or
even a Yamaha (I think they're a bit nicer than the Gemmys, personally). But if
you're looking for just a standard beginner flute, you might want closed holes.
Hope this helps! -Kala[:)]
Haha, this one is my favorite: :shock:
[size=75]I <3 LXA[/size]
[size=75]I <3 LXA[/size]
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alisonf1972
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Lark flute manufacturer??
Thanks Powayflute. I have decided to sell the
flute back on Ebay...if no one buys it (I have put a £70 reserve on it so I get
most of my money back) then I'll take it to my local music store and see if I
can part exchange it for a Yamaha or the like. Thanks all for your help [:)] Ali
xxx
flute back on Ebay...if no one buys it (I have put a £70 reserve on it so I get
most of my money back) then I'll take it to my local music store and see if I
can part exchange it for a Yamaha or the like. Thanks all for your help [:)] Ali
xxx