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by mattyacht
Wed May 30, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Stars and Stripes Forever
Replies: 2
Views: 4603

Thanks
by mattyacht
Wed May 30, 2007 3:09 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Stars and Stripes Forever
Replies: 2
Views: 4603

Stars and Stripes Forever

Does any body know where I can purchase a copy of Stars an Stripes Forever for piccolo? Preferably a download but order will do.
by mattyacht
Wed May 23, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Review of new Grenaditte Flute
Replies: 30
Views: 64372

Kat,

You are hysterical. I'm Rolling on the floor.
by mattyacht
Wed May 23, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Skipped On My Chance To Learn Flute
Replies: 4
Views: 6406

Gender instruments

I played the tuba in Junior and High school. In 1976 I went to a Bicentennial concert and I heard 12 piccolo players play "Stars and stripes for ever". I was hooked. I borrowed the school piccolo and learned on that. Just out of fun I challenged for a chair in the flute section and surprised myself ...
by mattyacht
Tue May 22, 2007 3:01 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Review of new Grenaditte Flute
Replies: 30
Views: 64372

The reason I say recycled baby diapers is because in the early nineties there where some casual black shoes made of recycled baby diapers. Of course the black came from dyes. I don't wish to defame the flute. I personnally would love to play one to see how it sounds. I think the manufacturer could'v...
by mattyacht
Tue May 22, 2007 2:42 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Fingers!
Replies: 18
Views: 25077

I'm no doctor, but the cramping in your hands may be due to a potassium difficiency. Eat bananas or beans regularly. Get someone to massage your hands and forearms after playing. I happen to be a massage therapist. Hand, arm, and shoulder massage has been known to heal carpel tunnel syndrome saving ...
by mattyacht
Sat May 19, 2007 5:39 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Review of new Grenaditte Flute
Replies: 30
Views: 64372

orpheus

With all respect to the manufacturer, that is one unattractive flute.
It looks like it was made from recycled baby diapers.
by mattyacht
Tue May 15, 2007 4:52 am
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Is this a wise choice?
Replies: 37
Views: 46051

Divaricationof the Mind,

Wow you sure opened a can of worms!!!! LOL
by mattyacht
Tue May 15, 2007 3:32 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: I'm gonna be playing in the Macy's Parade!
Replies: 5
Views: 7669

Wow, congratulations. It sounds to me like a coveted title to be awarded.

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Tue May 15, 2007 3:27 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: A flute crime?!
Replies: 19
Views: 23882

Hello All,

I've been away for a while. I missed this one. What was so offensive about the flute crime post that it needed to be removed?

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: musical Kat
Replies: 6
Views: 8407

musical Kat

Congrats on your pit job.

Just curious to see how it's going so far.

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Question for musical_Kat
Replies: 5
Views: 6444

I see!!

Those global sure are beautiful too.

Thanks,

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Question for musical_Kat
Replies: 5
Views: 6444

Question for musical_Kat

What was it about your Global picc that swayed you versus the Emerson Boston Legacy?

Curious,

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: my Stars and Stripes Forever piccolo solo DISASTER!!
Replies: 21
Views: 25999

Ouch!!!! I stand corrected. Junior in high school not in junior highschool.

Cheers,

Mattyacht
by mattyacht
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:30 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: my Stars and Stripes Forever piccolo solo DISASTER!!
Replies: 21
Views: 25999

Bless your heart. Don't let that discourage you. Novel experiences can cause the most talented people to freeze. That fact that you're in junior highschool and can play the solo is quite an accomplishment. Some of the most famous musicians have stumbled on their road to stardom. Keep your head high....