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I have lots of auditions and competitions coming up in the next few months... i have to play solo peices and only a few of the auditions actually give the required music to you. the rest of them have "optional" personal music. i just wanted to know if there is a good place to go to get solo music (f...

oh, i know what you're talking about with the hurting index finger (that holds the flute) Mine used to do that when i first started playing. first, because it is in an awkward bent postion, and moving up and down constantly it tires out. plus, theres a vein that runs through your finger and if it's ...

I've played an open-holed Armstrong for 4 years now, and i haven't needed to bring it in for repairs in all that time. of course, i take very good care of my instrument and all, but as far as tone quality. i found that while gemienhart sounds smoother... for me...as far as the people in my band go, ...

Well, seeming as so many of you are interested in my first game of marching and whatnot....I have good news that it did go very well indeed. at least, i didn't do anything wrong. it was way cool and once i got into it i didn't even worry about messing up. [:bigsmile:] Anyway, i'm a sophomore, but la...

I don't take private lessons, and i think i should start, but i'm in the top HS band. I'm also one of the top 3 chairs...(depending on challenges and tests) I started taking lessons once in 6th grade, but it was only for a week. i found that as long as i don't "practice" only music that i can play.....

First off. how do you wear one of these things ne how??? [:0] Secondly, are there different kinds that work better and where should i go to get a good one. Otherwise, i''ll be doomed to memorizing all my pep music!!! I''ve got a game soon and i need to know quick!![:knockout:] [:0] i''ve heard all t...

Hi, i'm also in a marching band. i think it's great. very different from concert playing. actually more work, but loads of fun! anyway, our show this year is Minimally Speaking Parts 1-3 (New Rythmix, Layers, Echoes) My first game is tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 30) i'm so freaked that i'm gonna skrew up...

I just was surfing, looking for a fingering chart when i ran into this site. Gosh, there was a bunch of great stuff on here! I''m sure to have lots of questions and stuff later on, but i just wanted to say hi. I''ve been playing flute for 4 years now, no private lessons and I''m in 10th grade. I''ll...