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I got the book, Its pretty useful with lots of suggestions on how to play the soanta. The history and general notes on the piece are probably going to be of most use to me for programme notes. I had a look at the Martin Ballade book she has also got, and it looks very useful with in depth detail on ...

Yes I know he said recycled, I just didnt realise they made black diapers. Ok its not as beautiful as a silver flute with pointed arms might look, but having played it comparing it to other flutes in the same price range, I enjoyed playing this one the most. Also having talked to the people at Just ...

With all respect to the manufacturer, that is one unattractive flute. It looks like it was made from recycled baby diapers. Diapers look like that? I have to disagree, I like the look. The mechanism is pretty much the same, just black. The body of the flute is similar to that of a wooden flute in t...

Hi, I'm currently working on: Schubert : Introduction and Variations on Trockne Blumen J.S. Bach : Partita in A minor Ibert : Concerto Roussel : Joueurs de Flute Enesco : Cantabile et Presto Hindemith : Acht Stucke C.P.E. Bach : Hamburger Sonata Mercadante : Concerto in E minor I'm also working on ...

Sorry I didnt read the question properly the first song is Jingle bells, the second I am not sure about.

hmmm not really, I prefer playing first flute. Whilst playing an easier part can let you play the music, you still have to follow what the section leader and conductor wants music wise. Obviously this depends on what level of orchestral playing you are at, but the 2nd flute and below should be follo...

Jingle Bells

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For those who are members of the British Flute Society, the latest magazine has a review by Robert Bigio, Wooden flute and headjoint maker. He really like this flute. I tried it, but at a flute stand so couldnt hear myself properly whilst everyone else tried playing all the other flutes!

Serpentine wrote:me, too, seems to have been an eventfull few days in fluteland. P.s. its been bloody wet and cold in england so i hope you all have been having better weather!

Really? Its not been too bad in London........

Hmm..ok can this post be taken down?

Sorry If I offended anyone.

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Id love to do more shows! Done a few Guilbert and Sullivan things and Les Mis, that was a great experience. (all amateur)

So jealous of my teacher! Shes recently been playing in Wicked! (love it!)

I guess it will be usefull anyway. Ill order it now..... think Im going to order it from the US....much cheaper! $32 including shipping compared to something like $44 here in the UK including shipping. I dont mind waiting.......!

Thanks! Im hoping the annotation etc will be usefull for my viva voce and programme notes for my performance diploma. Id never heard of Paula Robison before......