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by psylocke24
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: The Hissing Sound.
Replies: 5
Views: 16135

Re: The Hissing Sound.

I agree with them that you should post or upload a video where we can see how you play it.
by psylocke24
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: Free-blowing vs resistance and HJ cut
Replies: 4
Views: 6737

Re: Free-blowing vs resistance and HJ cut

There are so many different facets to the overall qualities of a headjoint that it is almost impossible to say a certain thing. Generally what I have heard from flutists, and some technicians is that a rounded hole is more consistent, and a squared hole allows for more color variety. I have also he...
by psylocke24
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: First Flute
Replies: 9
Views: 10462

Re: First Flute

Nice, congrats on your new flute. It is hard to play and learn alone, better ask someone.. a friend maybe to teach you the basics on how to play.
by psylocke24
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: New alto flute!
Replies: 11
Views: 11287

Re: New alto flute!

Congrats on your new alto flute, I know it is hard to position your arms and it will make your arms feel numb if you will play for longer hours. My advice to you is find a position that you think is comfortable to you and always practice to play with that position and get used to it.
by psylocke24
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: teaching flute
Replies: 4
Views: 7092

Re: teaching flute

I am using this "Play Flute Today Beginner's Pack" I bought it in ebay, so far it is good and it has a dvd that you can watch how it is play.