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Have a good technician look at it. Then you will know. Keep practicing....

Francesca_Flute, you are WAY over thinking this whole thing. All of these flutes are high quality from reputable brands. Any good woodwind technician can work/maintain any of these. Play on them and pick the one you like the best. My questions: >>>>1) These are all tuned to 442. In my ensembles I us...

Hi Exauror, Flute, or any woodwind instrument in general, tend to be "use it or lose part of it". This means if you do not pay often enough, you will have to build yourself back up. Another funny quirk is how practice seems to work. You work hard at practice with seeming little success. Then all of ...

Should one take any special measures to ensure that 1) you are not endangering yourself or anyone else if you play your flute, and 2) what are best practices for flute players given the risks of spreading the virus? Here are a few thing to consider before being overly cautious. 1. You cannot catch ...

The best time to upgrade is when you feel like it. Literally. You cannot buy an instrument that is best for you until to get to the limits of what you start with. Or you wear a flute out. Most people just upgrade because of peer pressure, school requirements or just personal preference. All are vali...

Advice? Just play the D**N thing.....

That is all

Stop over thinking and stop being full of yourself. So you are not the first chair. Big deal. Just keep working hard and make sure you make the most out of the position you are in. After all, no matter how good you are, someone has to play the part you are playing now. Why not you?

In some situations, it is not better to put the best people in the top positions. Especially if it is an exceptional player in a mediocre group. I would not take it personally. Just make sure you play your part as flawlessly as possible, be an example and show the kind of leader you can be. As long ...

I have some flute videos with Karoke/Play-Along that you may find entertaining.

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Phineas

Or you are a piccolo player that rides a Harley...LOL

Awesome!!!

My main/best instruments are Flute/Picc and Guitar. I also play Saxophone, Bass and Piano. I also arrange/compose.

I am not as active professionally as I use to be, but still practice daily on my best instruments and piano.

I play both Flute and Guitar and would be interested!

I have played and have owned multiple models in both brands. The Pearl 795RBE is a higher level flute than a Yamaha 472. The 472 is a Solid Silver beginner flute. The 795 is more of an Intermediate/Pro level flute and has a better/smoother finger action. Both would be suitable as a first flute but y...

For most players? Sound wise ......none Reach and key configuration may have a factor with hand position and covering the holes. This may affect dexterity.

In the end, it is all about what you play well. Flutes are made for the player, not the listener. Always remember that.

Stop over-thinking and just play! You know what to do