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Thank you I think I will do that. Whistler

My flute is silver and I use a cleaning cloth on that
which works wonders, however it is my daughters flute which is nickel and the
cloth has no effect whatsoever on hers. It is becoming very pitted and tarnished
and I don't know what to do!

Whoops - Sorry I mean 'bubbles,
balloons and straws'. Whistler

Hi, I am being taught by a teacher who
teaches children of all ages and she uses some fantastic methods which keeps
kids interested and teaches them great techniques at the same time. Take a look
at my previous posting named 'balloons, bubbles and feathers' I am sure it
will help. Whistler

Hi, My sister is Canadian, living in Toronto
if that helps, but I am in the UK. Lol Whistler

Please, please, please can anybody advise on the best way
to clean the surface of a nickel flute? Many thanks. Whistler

Please, please, please can anybody advise on the best way
to clean the surface of a nickel flute? Many thanks. Whistler

I practice daily, but the amount of time can vary
between, 30mins and 2 hour intervals as I have a young baby (and older kids).
However as soon as I finish pactice I can't wait until my next chance to pick
up my flute again!! Whistler

Thank you for your advice. I have made the
decision to stay with an offset G for comfort!! Whistler

Hi all, I wondered if anyone could advise me on the need for a student to have a flute with offset G. I am thinking of purchasing a Yamaha (YFL311)which I understand has in-line G and I have only been learning for a short while with an offset G flute. Would it be a bad move? What differences would i...

Hi all, These are some great methods my teacher has shown me to help with the basics of learning to play flute. Has anyone got any other wierd but wonderful ideas that may help? Bubbles: Blowing bubbles with a bubble mixture is not only a great way to entertain the kids but it is also good to help c...

Thank you for your help, I will give
that a go. Whistler.

Hi, I am new to learning the flute, it is something I always wanted to do as a child (but wasn''t allowed) and now that my daughter is learning I have taken the opportunity to take private lessons. However I have been asked to practice scales and I have just learnt B,A,G,D,E,F,G#,Bb and high D,E,F a...

Hi, I am also new to learning the flute, it is something I always wanted to do as a child (but wasn't allowed) and now that my daughter is learning I have taken the opportunity to take private lessons. However I have been asked to practice scales and I have only just learnt B,A,G,D,E,F,G#,Bb and hig...