open holed,,,

flutietootie4lyfe · Post by **flutietootie4lyfe** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 7:59 pm

how do you know what they look like?

sara_mrvica · Post by **sara_mrvica** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 1:56 pm

well, im not using an opened hole flute but i think it
benefits u if u get one because... - lets say u bcom a prof,...then u need to
get one anyway! - its good practise for finger positionings but its not
necessery that the pros MUST get an opened hole flute. ive only been playing
flute for 2 years and i asked my teacher whether i should get an openend hole
one and she said yes! maybe coz she loves me soo much..lol! just joking! [:p]
but i do recommend one!!!!! [;)]

saiphrigel · Post by **saiphrigel** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:35 pm

I also agree that it is not difficult to switch from
plateau keys to French keys. When I switched, about 10 years ago, it took me a
week or two to fine tune my technique. I have noticed that many flute players
who have played only plateau key flutes tend to play with the ends of their
fingertips, rather than with the pads of their fingers, so they don't properly
cover the holes. Learning to make that change takes a little time, but if you
play regularly, it's not a big deal. I went "cold turkey" when I switched over
to French keys...meaning that I did not use the plastic hole plugs. Just a
matter of personal preference: I felt that I would become dependent on them, and
that it would take me longer to learn proper fingering technique. Anyone else
experience this?

Becky · Post by **Becky** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:46 pm

I know what you mean. I switched from plateau keys to french keys (funily enough when I was in France!) but anyway. I sort of went half and half with cold vs. Warm?! Turkey. I refuse to out them in now, incase I become dependant on them!

Becky x

Nadya · Post by **Nadya** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 12:06 am

i prefer french style....its just a matter of opinion. it didn't take me very long to adjust, and i couls swear that it has a more pure sound...but i could be wrong

Lisa4 · Post by **Lisa4** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:26 pm

Count the number of holes on your flute, then count how many are "open". A wise pro once told me if it made a difference half your notes would sound different than the others.

Kendall · Post by **Kendall** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:32 pm

When I said do you know what they look like. I was talking about Double bladder pads. From page one

biggzh · Post by **biggzh** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:14 pm

It took me a good 3 months of NOTHING (and when I mean nothing, i mean nothing) but practice to get C4 out (first person to master it in my 6th grade class)