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by Alkatji
Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:04 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Vegetable Flutes
Replies: 4
Views: 5845

i have a friend making and inventing crazy instruments from the vegetables growing in his garden. All instruments are home-made.
www.myspace.com/kitchenartsproject
by Alkatji
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:44 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Orpheus Flutes
Replies: 127
Views: 157416

Hi, I ordered an orpheo flute on ebay some month ago, open hole Bjoint all silver. model 715 RBT first of all this flute does not have a standard diameter (orpheo is smaller) which can be a problem if you need to have it fixed. flute repairers might not have the right tools. also dont think in chang...
by Alkatji
Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: fun gift for flutists
Replies: 2
Views: 3523

ye i kinda like the Attack of the FLUTE NINJAS one and the FLUTES UP FRONT, Lesser instruments please fall Behind...

I guess you can test your orchesta mates sense of humor with this last one..
:lol:
by Alkatji
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: fun gift for flutists
Replies: 2
Views: 3523

fun gift for flutists

Dunno if it s been posted before:

http://www.cafepress.com/smittystees/1352649

also available for other instruments
by Alkatji
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:21 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Sale alert Orpheo flutes on clearance on Ebay
Replies: 23
Views: 21021

Hi, I did make an offer on the alto and got it for a very nice price. I will have it checked, tested and played by a pro when it arrives. if you are interested i will post his comments and feedbacks. (in 10 days or something). Phineas you said you prefer the silver 615-715 flutes, maybe they have fo...
by Alkatji
Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Oh goshhh, what a conundrum
Replies: 8
Views: 8406

Not sure if that would help you but i ve had a tendonitis for some time when i played congas a lot and the only thing i found useful is practising some yoga exercices.... stretching your back, spine , shoulders, arms on regular basis and apply some basic relaxation tips to my practice helped me a lo...
by Alkatji
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Sale alert Orpheo flutes on clearance on Ebay
Replies: 23
Views: 21021

Thanks for the explanation another question if I may, to you Phineas or to one of the other allmighty flutists of this forum :mrgreen: I know Im just starting and everything but heh.. life is short and...: Would you recommend an alto flute from Orpheo if they have some available? Also about the C fl...
by Alkatji
Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Sale alert Orpheo flutes on clearance on Ebay
Replies: 23
Views: 21021

Phineas Hi: Im thinking in getting one But I am confused You mention composite flute.. checking on Orpheo website i see Kyoto, Nara, Egues models... your link mention Orpheo 715 RB-T Model.... is this the flute you ordered or..? I would like open holes and inline G, not sure I understand well for th...
by Alkatji
Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:36 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: new flutist looking for help to choose an instrument
Replies: 2
Views: 3849

Thank you for taking time to read and answer and also for all the advises I am sticking to the low register until i can get a few lessons. Regarding the impro part, well, it is the goal, the "dream" what i would like to be able to do in some years, improvising with a nice tone, in a creative way. (U...
by Alkatji
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: new flutist looking for help to choose an instrument
Replies: 2
Views: 3849

new flutist looking for help to choose an instrument

Dear fellow flutists, Im seeking advises i started playing the flute some months ago and i must say i really love it. I found my instrument and it feels wonderful. Im learning by myself, aiming to learn improvisation mostly. I registered for fluteland online videos lessons, checked the youtube maste...
by Alkatji
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: best flutist
Replies: 74
Views: 202273

hi there im new (both at the flute and at fluteland) Not sure yet who are my favourite players but Im usually more sensitive to the groove than to the "purity of sound" or technic here is my little selection: first I would suggest two awesome flute players and composers from France: Malik Mezzradi a...