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I play flute because it's the musical instrument i've always wanted to play since i seen one, i was probably about 6 or 7. i thought it looked 'cool'.

now, i just play for enjoyment, it's a relaxation method.

I just don't think you are getting the point flutepicc06, or you aren't willing to open your mind, in my opinion. I didn't say you could use a drummer all the time, but it does help when you can't stand a metronome. It also got me in time when I had to play anything for a particular reason, without ...

I don't know if anyone would recommend this, but I've done it before and it's worked...cause i hate metronomes.... my brother is a drummer and when i was trying to get stuff in time, I'd get him to play a constant beat on his drums, obviously so i could still hear myself, it was quiet. It worked and...

As I said, having lessons is great, but as some of you have mentioned, it can be done without teaching. I've had minimal teaching, I probably have bad habits, but it's the way i find easiest to play. I enjoy the sound I create and others enjoy it. However, I'm assuming a lot of you guys on here, pla...

when i first started playing flute - i was probably 10 - i had lessons from a friend of the family - she played flute professionally and she offered me lessons, which was fantastic. then i moved house, but not just house, i moved states, so i knew no-one, i was only learning flute....i got the basic...

yeah - a teacher is out of the question. I'll go and check out my local music store and see if they have any of the books you mentioned! Thanks for the help! Let's hope they have something considering it's mainly a drums/guitar shop! If not I'll yellow page others....lol. Thanks for the Welcome!

Hi all, just a quick intro - I'm Hayley otherwise known as Skippy, I'm from Australia and well, i play flute. I've only recently started playing flute again, in the last couple months and I've picked it up and I've forgotten EVERYTHING! :oops: I remember one song, that's about it, it's the first one...