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I seem to be currently stuck at 2.5 octaves. and the last few I am only partially covering
the thumb hole on the back. That seems to work better for me than completely open or
completely closed on the high notes.

mark

to be honest, I haven't tried the 3rd octave.. :) Not a whole lot of trouble with the first two though. It is a matter of practice, and experimentation I think. The same with the Anasazi flutes. that is where I started on rim-blown flutes. :) I will get it out and see if I can come back with pointer...

In my opinion, Gemeinhardt step-up flutes are pretty sturdy and dependable (despite some mechanical issues experienced by three of my students several years back). I just find them to be a bit limiting when a player progresses, which can often be fixed with a change of headjoint. Quite true, I was ...

I would look into a Pearl or Armstrong for a step up flute..
but you should see what is out there that you can test drive
to see what responds best for you.

Currently using a Gemmy, myself, and it has done well for the most part.
That said, I am planning to upgrade to one of the Pearl models in the future as
they seem to suit me better.
My son has a Pearl 661 that is very nicely done.

It is indeed an interesting set of emotions that come when you pick it up again... I laid my instruments aside for many years as I ran from who I am. Get your chops back and see what comes. I suspect you will find that performing in some capacity will dovetail nicely with making flutes. :) Congrats ...

I'll have to agree that getting a teacher in the beginning would be a help to jump you past the early hurdles. After that, I think it is more a matter of what you want to do and how much time you have to do it in. Dad could play anything he put his mind to, and got payed on all of them. me.. I've st...

fingerbun wrote: Your musical education is corrupting you.

LOL

glad you're making progress.

only if I can remember my yahoo password.....
it's been a loooong time..

I really like my son's 661.

what brand are ya blowin on? My son has a bundy in his stable that occasionally has the pivot screw above the left hand stack get loose, that just wreaks havoc. I mention it because one of the girls at church had the same thing happen on her flute (also a Bundy) I'd look for either a leak in the B o...