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I have two questions: 1. Is there an easier way to trill from a B (one above staff) to a high E Flat? 2. I am looking for a piano accomp. to "Dear Lord and Father of mankind" (Repton)Key signature has three flats. I found this in a book with a cd . . but I would like to be able to do this song with ...

I am thinking about purchasing a new flute. I have an Armstrong 103 open
hole, which I like, however I would like to purchase a flute with a gold lip
plate. I was thinking of an Armstrong 78. What is your opinion on an Armstrong
flutes and what would you recommend? Thank you. Jackie

Like most others, I started playing flute in 4th grade and played through my senior year in high school. I got away from my music for a while, (aprx. 15 years or so) and just took it up again about 2 1/2 to 3 years ago. I am now 37 and I get so much out of my music now more than I ever did. I play f...

How did your audition go? Is it getting easier for you? I'm still stumped on some things. I also can't believe I am playing again after all these years. May I add that I am also Hard of Hearing and wear two hearing aids so it does make it a little more difficult for me than most, but I still perform...

I played Ave Maria, (a different version than Bach's) and Canon in D for a wedding this past summer. Ave is not that difficult technically, however, intonation would be high on the priority list. Canon in D is very beautiful and is a little more technical, however, I have a wonderful pianist and she...

I play for church and I have been fortunate to have a choir director who chooses my music (as well as compose) for me. However, in my pianist's absence, I did purchase a couple of flute books with CD accomp. One book that comes to mind is called "Hymns for the Master" with CD. It is not difficult at...

I am definately NOT a professional by no means. I am playing again after not touching a flute for aprx. 15 years. I was amazed at how much came back to me. However, I notice sometimes when I''m am practicing, but most of the time this happens for performance time, a hissing sound or "air" sound come...

You're never too old!! It is nice to see someone getting back into
the music after leaving it for a while. I'm 37 and just picked my flute up
again after 15 years and began playing for church two years ago. I never
realized how much I missed it. It's amazing how much you don't forget. Good
luck!!

I know exactly how you feel. I just did Ave Maria with piano
accompinist for Christmas Eve Services. I was extrememly nervous. Take a deep
breath and pretend the people are not there. It is just you your pianist and the
music!!!! How did you do!![:)] [:)] [:)] [:)]