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by sunshineflute
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: Pinky Key
Replies: 10
Views: 16433

It is definitely important to learn the correct fingerings first. You can always adjust as needed for a particular song for example. One I am working on now it is easier to lift the pinky during a particular low section. As long as the sound is not obviously different - thats the key.
by sunshineflute
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: The sticky pads won't go away with a certain key
Replies: 9
Views: 13823

When I recommended a dollar bill, I said a clean one. Uncirculated bills are fairly easy to get at any bank. Candi I used to work at a bank and even though a bill can look clean and "uncirculated" - it doesn't mean it is. I have seen bills look very clean and crisp that have passed through several ...
by sunshineflute
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Intermediate and Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Need a solo with two contrasting movements
Replies: 4
Views: 8001

It may not be as difficult as you are looking for, but I used this in the past. The Bach Sonata in C Major, the 2nd and 3rd movements - the Allegro and the Adagio. I find them to be very contrasting. One is fast and more upbeat, the other is slow and more sorrowful. Just an idea...
by sunshineflute
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: Taffanel and Gaubert Time Table
Replies: 1
Views: 5140

I just recently started with T&G as well and noticed the same thing. I have found some other websites where players talk about their schedule for playing. The best one I found that goes into quite a bit of detail is http://homepage.mac.com/johnwion/tg.html It suggests working on an exercise a week. ...