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>>I'm having a wonderful time .. and can hear I'm getting better .. I can't believe I ever quit playing music, because it brings me such pleasure.<< That sums up my own feelings. Every day I hear little changes and improvements in my playing - although I am not fortunate enough to have a teacher yet...

Yesterday I attended a live music recital at Glasgow University, and had the joy of listening to Fiona Paterson (a Glasgow University student) play "La Flute du Pan" (Mouquet) and Prokofiev''s "Sonata No.2 op94". As someone who has recently returned to flute playing after a long absence, this was a ...

Hi Julius - Hope you evjoy your new
flute. Write again and let us know how you are getting on. Will

Hi tootaflute - I re-commenced my flute playing recently after an absence of 25 years. Passing a music shop, I went in and tried a flute and then bought one there and then. I haven't looked back. Previously, I had played at high school but gave it up. But for the last few years I had a growing notio...

Hi Jess - Thanks for your welcome message [:)] I have been practising since getting my new flute and yes, I love it still. At the moment, I am trying to work out a practice schedule including scales, set pieces, long tones and movement between registers (I am finding it difficult to get the notes of...

Hi Kuka - >>The only problem that I have is the breathing. Do you have any tip for me?<< Intercostal diaphragmatic breathing. All it really means is that you need to practice breathing in such a way that your shoulders stay still and your lower abdomen expands. Usually when we breathe, we do the opp...

I have also just started playing the flute again - after an absence of 25 years. Like you, I am amazed at how much I remember - but also at how much I have forgotten! I bought a good book to help me re-learn everything from the basics onwards; I have forgotten the music-reading part although I can s...

Hi Princess - I played flute at high school then stopped when I went off to college. I walked into a music shop today and tried out a flute - first time in nearly 25 years! And I bought it there and then. You are right that the flute is a very elegant instrument and the sound is so beautiful to hear...

My name is Will and I have just joined here. I live
in Scotland, UK, and played my first flute today for 25 years (used to play as a
child). Bought a nice shiny Yamaha 211 in a Glasgow music shop after trying it
out. Loved it. Looking forward to chatting here and getting good advice and
tips. [:)]