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Hey, I have been playing flute for a long time and I am now trying to learn some new techniques like tongue stops and multiphonics. I am getting pretty good at it and am looking for some music to apply my skills. If anyone knows the names of some pieces rather than just places to get them that would...

I cant tell exactly where you are at based on ensemble music because much of it is difficult based on things other than technique. But, having played both of those pieces in youth Symphony a while ago, you may want to look at grade 2+ music like the Handel Sonatas or Telemann suite in A minor, or ge...

I don't see why you need to give up band. THere are community bands that you could participate in wherever you go. Look around, 'cuz it makes me sad when people are forced to sacrifice music for other things. If you are going to a four year university, look at nearby community colleges because most ...

OOps I forgot to talk about your difficulty with F. F and higher can sound rather odd because they are essentially harmonics. You use the same fingering on F in the octave below. In order to fine-tune your sound and get rid of the "kazoo" noise, tighten your lips slightly and blow a little bit more ...

Hey, What you are trying in the low register is good! It does take a whole lot of air. What you can do and what I tell my students is to choose a note that you are comfortable with and practice holding it out as long as you can. after much work, low notes wont be such a chore. Experiment with your e...

For Beginning instruments, I would seriously recommend either Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, or Pearl Flutes. It really depends on how much you want to spend. You should be able to land a pretty good new beginning flute for about $400 or less, but if you look at sales or slightly used instruments, you could g...