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by nialmac
Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: Weak embouchure
Replies: 2
Views: 5716

Weak embouchure

Please help, I've been playing flute for half an hour every day for a year. I can go from low C to the G in the third octave with a decent sound. The reason I don't play longer or even a couple of half hours a day is because my lips get tired to the point where I can hardly get any sound and the ton...
by nialmac
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Made in America??
Replies: 8
Views: 10388

Made in America??

I posted this question in another place on this site but perhaps it will get more attention here. Are Gemeinhardt flutes still made in the USA? If not, when did production move elsewhere? Thanks
Nial
by nialmac
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Gemeinhardt Alto Flute
Replies: 0
Views: 2314

Gemeinhardt Alto Flute

I want to buy an alto but have heard that Gemeinhardt flutes are no longer made in the USA. I'd appreciate any information, thanks.
Nial