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by jayneice
Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:18 am
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: flute enthusiast shirts
Replies: 1
Views: 3561

flute enthusiast shirts

Check out http://www.cafepress.com choose, tshirts and appearal then type flute or marching band for the search criteria. YOu'll find an incredible selection of t's for musicians. It's not limited to band; I've searched orchestra, swimming, firefighters, teachers. It's a cool place to find flute tog...
by jayneice
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Opinions please
Replies: 8
Views: 9463

ebay piccolos

personally, if you're wanting to upgrade your instrument then go for the a new piccolo from a reputable dealer. There is a reason ebay says "buyer beware."
You might have to save a bit longer, or wait awhile, but the investment will be much better in the long term.
by jayneice
Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:17 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Just saying HI
Replies: 1
Views: 2483

Just saying HI

Hi, I'm new. I stumbled across this sight when I was searching for a method book I wanted to replace. I'm the quintessential multi-tasker. I began my musical adventure when I was 3 when I announced quite boldly that I would play my great-grandfather's violin. I did; at 8 I began violin, doubling flu...
by jayneice
Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:00 pm
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: Flutter Tonguing
Replies: 16
Views: 26044

flutter tonguing

Ok...don't laugh...I've worked for a speech pathologist for years and "shaping" the sounds using oral motor therapy is very common when working with articulation problems. The plus side it the knowledge and awareness that I've gained has helped me teach my flute students LOTS of really useful techni...
by jayneice
Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: Recommend Good Flute Instruction Book...
Replies: 36
Views: 50660

Nice advanced methods book companion

I use a variety of materials, but I recently bought Rubanks Selected Studies for flute. There are major scales exercises and variations then a major peice and coordinating minor piece. These pieces are challenging, probably 3+(easiest) to 5+ in difficulty. I use this book in combination with Rubanks...