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by Alexandra
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Intermediate Flute Playing Tips and Questions
Topic: Alternate fingering for Db?
Replies: 10
Views: 20938

That I discovered accidentally a long time ago. :D
by Alexandra
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: Flute Brands
Replies: 4
Views: 8612

My first flute, back in 1982, was an old, used Bundy. Kind of stood out among all the other kids' shiny new flutes. :D

My second flute, 20 years ago, was a brand-new Emerson.

Now I'm on my third one, no idea what brand it is, got it off eBay.
by Alexandra
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: D2 and Eb2--is it just me?
Replies: 4
Views: 7366

Oh, my index finger is up. I have no problem with D and D# right above middle C (D1 and Eb1), when the finger is down. Just when my left index finger isn't pushing anything. So if all it needs is breaking in, that's a relief! Oddly enough, I now find myself having an easy time with the low notes, wh...
by Alexandra
Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: New here!
Replies: 1
Views: 3179

New here!

Hi, my name is Alexandra, and I've been playing flute since the fourth grade (I am now 35).

I graduated from Ferndale High School, Ferndale, Michigan, and was a member of the marching band all four years.

Currently I'm on my 3rd flute.
by Alexandra
Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: D2 and Eb2--is it just me?
Replies: 4
Views: 7366

D2 and Eb2--is it just me?

I happened upon this site through Google, looking for troubleshooting guides. It's been several years since I played a flute--I had sold mine, and today I got a new one. I've been having a bit of a time with D2 and Eb2...seems sometimes the tone is good, other times reminds me of Db. Another poster ...