EC
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EC
What does EC mean? I haven't played in years and am thinking of getting a better flute and am researching and finding words and terms I don't understand. Can someone explain EC? And, the offset G sounds like a good idea to me. I have short fingers...but is this a "student" thing to do? Or do some professionals use the offset G? Thanks!
Re: EC
To put it simple, EC is just a head joint model number/designation. I am assuming you are talking about the "EC" Headjoints on Yamaha flutes.
As far as anything else, any feature you can get on a "Student Flute" you can Get on a "Pro Flute". The design and how it is made dictates the quality of the flute, not the features. I personally own a handmade Miyazawa with Closed Hole/Offset G/C Foot/Silver plated body. Despite this, I would hardly call this a typical student model flute.
For more information check this out
Flute FAQ: http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5859
Welcome to the board!
Phineas
As far as anything else, any feature you can get on a "Student Flute" you can Get on a "Pro Flute". The design and how it is made dictates the quality of the flute, not the features. I personally own a handmade Miyazawa with Closed Hole/Offset G/C Foot/Silver plated body. Despite this, I would hardly call this a typical student model flute.
For more information check this out
Flute FAQ: http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5859
Welcome to the board!
Phineas
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Re: EC
EC is a type of headjoint. I have a Yamha professional flute with an EC headjoint. The EC is a nice one. It is certainly not the finest headjoint ever made, but it is a good starter for step-up flutes. Most "step-up flutes" don't really do anything to your sound. However, the EC helps a lot with projection. I can probably still play the Yamaha for a few more years until I fully grow out of it. I say the EC has some problems with intonation, but no biggie. The EC really fits the sounds I make, and I'm quite happy with the achievement I've accomplished over the years with the EC.
Just know that any other features...Offset G, closed holes, etc do not do anything to your sound. It's the headjoint, the cut, etc. And a properly functional flute is always better than a gimmicky gold-lip plated "silver" body flute with open holes made from China! If you have small hands or short fingers, go with the offset! MANY professionals have offset G's. I sadly have an inline G. I picked my flute in the past when I didn't really think about finger/hand position too much. Now I realize that my INCREDIBLY tiny hands are now causing me some trouble on technical runs in the high register. Believe me, you don't want your fingers accidentally touching another key...which happens to me frequently with the inline G. So try getting offset G. And if you want, try getting closed holes if you want b/c of the short fingers or open holes with plugs.
But really, don't think about getting a new flute until you're ready and down pat with the fundamentals. Keep researching, and hopefully, your private teacher (if you have one...if you don't...GET ONE!) will give you the best advice as to what flute will be best for you!
Just know that any other features...Offset G, closed holes, etc do not do anything to your sound. It's the headjoint, the cut, etc. And a properly functional flute is always better than a gimmicky gold-lip plated "silver" body flute with open holes made from China! If you have small hands or short fingers, go with the offset! MANY professionals have offset G's. I sadly have an inline G. I picked my flute in the past when I didn't really think about finger/hand position too much. Now I realize that my INCREDIBLY tiny hands are now causing me some trouble on technical runs in the high register. Believe me, you don't want your fingers accidentally touching another key...which happens to me frequently with the inline G. So try getting offset G. And if you want, try getting closed holes if you want b/c of the short fingers or open holes with plugs.
But really, don't think about getting a new flute until you're ready and down pat with the fundamentals. Keep researching, and hopefully, your private teacher (if you have one...if you don't...GET ONE!) will give you the best advice as to what flute will be best for you!