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Hi, I just bought a D Zhao DZ500 (silver headjoint, plated body) as an upgrade from a trevor James TX10. A flute teacher recommended them to me...I had thought I'd be getting a Pearl or Yamaha...But when I played the Di Zhao in the shop it was clearly better, and I sensed that it had the ability to ...

Thanks for the link. This is the relevant entry: Articulation on Stringed Instruments An "up-bow" is marked with a V , and the "down-bow" is marked with a down bow . The modern bow-hold has the bow held between the tips of the fingers and thumb with the palm of the hand facing down towards the floor...

Hi, In our ensemble we spend 5-10 minutes creating chords with the group. Letting the first couple get say a good D, then adding F-sharp, then A, and then high D so everyone can hear the intervals and tune them...normally have to sharpen the 3rds and flatten the octaves. Then once in tune try bringi...

Hi,

Nope it's not a breath mark - that is between notes.

This marking in on the note, and on lots of them in succession.

Any other thoughts ?

Hi,

I'm playing Prelude Francaise (B. Kelly) which has the "Up bow or Sull'arco" that looks like an elongated "V" .... which is for stringed instruments really I think.

How does one play this marking on a flute ?

Thanks
John.