weird, I wanna play another woodwind instrument?

[kiddomagic]

okay, I really wanna play another instrument since I played on my friends clarinet ^.^
okay, so like here are the three instruments I was thinking on playing

*clarinet

*oboe

*alto flute- same thing I know LOL

can any one give me any ups&downs on these instruments?
the flute I have right now is the azumi 3000

[pied_piper]

First, each instrument has it's own challenges. Even instruments in the same family like flute, piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute are almost like different instruments because on the embouchure differences. There are lots of players that double, triple, or more on the various woodwind instruments. All woodwind instruments have some common fingerings, so that makes the transition less daunting, but each has it's own unique fingerings too.

Before giving you advice, you didn't state what your level of flute playing is. The reason that I bring that up is that many doublers suggest that you not start another instrument until you have mastered the first. I feel that is good advice. If you are an advanced player, then you might be ready to take on the challenge of a second instrument. If you are not advanced, then spend some more time mastering the flute before you take up another instrument.

Learning to play another WW instrument may cause your flute playing to suffer a bit because of the embouchure differences. You may find that your lips become a bit less sensitive to the finer points of the flute embouchure. ( that is until you get used to the different feeling when you switch.). You can learn to adapt, but it will take time. If you decide to proceed, don't overdo it at the start. Take your time and don't neglect you flute practice. Actually, taking up a new instrument means that you will need to double your practice time. If you feel that you can't do that, then perhaps you should wait.

With those caveats, the alto flute will be easier to adapt to because the fingerings are the same and the embouchure is similar. For both the clarinet and the oboe, you will have to learn new fingerings and a new embouchure too.

If you search the Fluteland forum, you will find several other threads that discuss doubling.

[kiddomagic]

oh sorry, well I am 1st chair in my school's top band.
made symphonic 7th chair in region band.

[pied_piper]

OK, if you have the desire and drive, you might give it a try.

Here's a link to a woodwind doubling site that I highly recommend. Dr. Bret Pimentel is a college professor who plays and teaches a number of different woodwind instruments (i.e. a doubler). He has also performed in a number of Broadway shows playing a variety of instruments. His website is probably the best source of information for someone looking to try doubling on another instrument. He covers just about every topic related to the subject from which instrument to which mouthpiece to problems and more

http://bretpimentel.com/woodwinds/doubling/faq/

Start with that page and then explore around his site. You'll find lots of different topics from an expert in woodwind doubling.