So, I recently decided to take up flute, and long story short, didn't know how much I would like it and bought a cheap one to test the waters. I've since decided I would like to continue learning, but am having problems with the flute (an old Selmer-Bundy).
It sounds fine when I start playing, but after a few minutes the low notes are muffled, though the highs are still okay. I can't coax anything below a low E out of it, in any case. Could this be a pad issue, or a more serious problem, and would it be worth getting it fixed, or finding another suitable beginner instrument?
Mechanical Issues?
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fluteguy18
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If it plays fine when you first start, my best guess is that the problem isn't your flute. I am guessing that you are the problem. Often times when someone is first learning to play, this becomes a problem because of their airspeed.
If your airspeed isn't fast enough, the condensation in the flute can sometimes cause a muffled sound and a lack of response. So, if it plays fine when you first start playing (but then worsens as time goes by), the problem is not the flute.
This is a pretty common problem I see amongst beginning students.
If your airspeed isn't fast enough, the condensation in the flute can sometimes cause a muffled sound and a lack of response. So, if it plays fine when you first start playing (but then worsens as time goes by), the problem is not the flute.
This is a pretty common problem I see amongst beginning students.