squirreling around the note

[70yroldflutist]

Lately I have been having trouble hitting the note. sometimes all goes well, and then all of a sudden I am under the note, above the note, or just plain in between. I have considered that it is because i am 70 years old and have heart and lung problems, but the question is--what can I do about it? Can anybody give e suggestions on how to return to hitting the note right on?

[pied_piper]

While its possible that you could be the source of the problem, have you considered that your flute may have a problem? When was the last time that you had it checked or serviced? Even a tiny leak can cause enormous problems with playing notes correctly. Are you having problems with all notes or just certain ones? The answer to that question may give us a clue to the real problem.

[70yroldflutist]

thanks . I am taking my flute to a repair shop tgomorrow. I hope that's all it is,

[flutego12]

thanks . I am taking my flute to a repair shop tgomorrow. I hope that's all it is,

Good on you 70yoflutist! I hope that when I am 70, 80 and 90, I will still be playing the flute and visiting the repair shop.
Have the repairs sorted out the playing?

I've also recently learnt of the Taiwanese Guo flutes which are VERY LIGHT and easy to play - they sound amazing too apparently and are easy to maintain with a quick wipe. No oiling required no tarnishing.

No I do not work for Guo.