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I want to share a TED Talk that explain the benefits for your brain when you play a musical instrument.
It is here :
https://youtu.be/R0JKCYZ8hng?si=75BLq_kdXjqy55OD
Expect you will be stimulated you play more and enjoy your instrument playing.
Best wishes to all

I am owner of a Gemeinhardt M2S solid Silver flute that my wife gave me as a marriage present.
I would like to know how this flute is considered ( Student, intermediate, professional ).
Also , I would like to know the experience with this flute from the ones playing the M2S.
Many thanks in advance

What is the “ riser” that I have seen in the description of some flutes ?
How can I know if my flute has it ?

Hi All My brother is looking for a new flute and found a model Glory in Amazon at $73,99 Have any of you tried this flute ? Opinions ? https://www.amazon.com/Closed-Tuning-Grease-Siver-More-available/dp/B00OLAJ3W6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?c=ts&keywords=Flutes&qid=1685300882&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1-spons...

Many thanks for your Information. I am going to review the info about this Device you are using.

I asked Gemeinhardt about what set of replacement pads do they recommended for my M2S flute and they said to order VALENTINO pads.
Any of you have Information about those pads ?
I appreciate if you can give me more Information about that type of pads.

Hi all: recently , when browsing YouTube about flutes , I found a video about a new Device named "THE FLUTE PLUG"... It is supssed to replace the original Cork and Crown of the flute, because it improves the tone and sound on the flute. Have any of you had a knowledge about it ? It will be very usef...

They try to confuse customers using “ steriing” to look like Sterling…..!
Do not waste your money on that flute.
I support the recommendation about reading the post about how to buy a flute.

1.- Silver
2.- Wood
3.- Gold
4.- Alloy

I bought in1982 a new flute Geimenhardt model M2S ( Solid Silver ) and I want to know if it was made with tuning at 440 or 442.
ManyThanks for your help