How many play simple-system instruments?

[Jim_P]

Hi, I'm new to the boards, and I was wondering how many other flutists here play both Boehm-system and simple-system flutes, as I do?

Nice boards, I'm enjoying reading the posts and all the good advice that's been given here.

--James

[Claiken]

mines a student model, if thats what u mean

[Jim_P]

Hi Claiken!

Simple system flutes are the kind that were played before Boehm invented the modern flute in 1847. They include the Baroque traverso, the 8-key flute, the German flute (which was sometimes outfitted with 13 or more keys), and the modern Irish flute.

These flutes all share a common heritage. They have a conical bore with a cylindrical headjoint, are typically made of wood, and have a different sound and response compared to the modern Boehm instrument.

I enjoy playing instruments in both families of flutes. I was just wondering if there are others here who also share my fascination with the different varieties of wooden flutes.

Best wishes,

--James

[ninjaaron]

I only play simple system flutes. I just bought my first boehm, and it hasn't arrived yet.

I have about four tin whistles, and I actually build Irish flutes from PVC as a source of side income. I currently have about 16 keyless flutes lying around my house (some of them have eight open holes), but most of them are on the way out.

Say, your not from Chiff&Fipple, are you? The James with the awesome flute website?

[ninjaaron]

Say, your not from Chiff&Fipple, are you? The James with the awesome flute website?

Just checked your profile.

You probably already knew all that stuff about me.

[Jim_P]

Say, your not from Chiff&Fipple, are you? The James with the awesome flute website?

Just checked your profile.

You probably already knew all that stuff about me.

Good to see ya!

I just found this forum a few days ago, been doing some catch-up reading before I posted.

Looks like a really nice place!

--James

[bryan]

Yes. I recently just aquired a renaissance Rafi model tenor in D. I also play the recorder in both C and F. I am wanting to purchase a baroque model next. I am a fan of the early music (medieval, renaissance, baroque) and just into the classical but not very into the later and lodern classical too much. Are you a early flute player?

[Jim_P]

Yes. I recently just aquired a renaissance Rafi model tenor in D. I also play the recorder in both C and F. I am wanting to purchase a baroque model next. I am a fan of the early music (medieval, renaissance, baroque) and just into the classical but not very into the later and lodern classical too much. Are you a early flute player?

I used to play early music quite a bit, mainly on recorders but also on traverso.

Now I play mainly Irish trad, although I have been known to still dabble a bit in early music from time to time.

--James

[Starqle]

I own several simple-system flutes. The one I play most often is the fife... love that thing. I'm thinking about getting a bit more serious with the sporano recorder as it's a LOT easier on my wrists and neck than a "normal" flute is.

[Schof]

The only simple system flutes I play are tinwhistles, although I usually just play Irish music on my Boehm flute. I just like my sound on flute better than whistle.
I don't know if anyone has been to http://tinwhistler.com/music before, it has lots of good sheetmusic for tinwhistle or fliddle things.
Other than that, I just went to see James' site and it really is awesome too.

[Dana]

I primarily play Boehm flutes, but I also dabble in Irish flute. I recently got my hands on an Olwell Nicholson model.

Dana

[CaperFlutist]

I also primarily play Boehm, but I just bought an african olvie wood simple system keyless flute made by Forbes Christie at Windward flutes...lovely:)

[Mark]

I play both.
..and welcome to the forum.

[LimuHead]

I love playing penny whistle and do so quite frequently.

I also have several non-keyed flutes, but I mainly stick to my Grenaditte nowadays.

Here's another endorsement for the Chiff & Fipple site. If you've never visited you should.

Oh, and welcome!

[Jaded]

The simple system flute has a great deal of appeal. It can be purchased very cheaply, requires no maintenance of pads or springs, and can be played in a variety of styles. (It's also a lot less intimidating than the Boehm system flute!)