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by myflute
Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Is Anyone Selling a used Alto Flute
Replies: 3
Views: 4669

There's a Gemeinhardt on eBay right now from the same year, 1970, as mine. I played newer ones before I bought mine and I much preferred the older ones.
by myflute
Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Places To try Flutes in NY
Replies: 2
Views: 3605

Jeff Weissman's place in Queens is amazing.
by myflute
Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: best flutist
Replies: 74
Views: 299778

Alexandra Grot is pretty amazing.
by myflute
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Shortening Headjoint
Replies: 1
Views: 3884

Shortening Headjoint

I play a Haynes flute from the 1920's. I love it's tone but it plays a bit below A440. I am finding it hard to play up to pitch with other musicians, and sometimes they play somewhat above A440. How much can be corrected by simply removing a half inch or so from the end of the headjoint? Or will the...