play testing

HarmonicConnection · Post by **HarmonicConnection** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:21 pm

I know that it is important to play test; however, what should beginners do?

After all, don't most beginners just use whatever their middle school gives them or their local store gives them to rent? How can a beginner play test if they are still working on their fundamental sound, etc. ? I'm just now learning and about to buy my first flute, but I can't judge my own playing when I play test these instruments at a convention I'm going to next week, can I? I'll have my flute friend there to help guide me, but are there any more suggestions you guys would give?

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:10 am

Take another flutist with you who is more advanced. Go around from booth to booth, looking at flutes in your price range. Test play them [just give them a whirl, you will know whether you like it or not]. If you like the way a flute plays, and it is in your price range, have the other player give it a try, and get their opinion on whether or not it is a decent flute.

It doesn't have to be to that specific player's taste, but it just has to be a solidly built flute.