I'm playing this piece as practice, I know I messed up in some places but do y'all have suggestions on what I could do? I feel like my main problem is with counting and then making sure that the notes are correct.

https://youtu.be/dXcz9uYvDDo - it's only an audio recording and I sound kind of bad on it but it's the best I can do :/

Hello everyone, im a main saxophone player, but the sound of the Xiao has always interested me. Does anyone here have one and know a reputable seller that delivers in Europe? I also saw it comes in a G or F key, what is the best and why? Note i can already play the dizi if that matters.

Theres a music store that closed near where I live and everything left is up for auction. They currently have a "Wurzburg Flute" listed, with what looks like gold keys, silver body. Its currently sitting at 60 cents.... I'm intrigued. The question is is it a cheap flute off Amazon, or something more special? If its more special, I'm willing to throw a few bucks at it.

The link to the auction is here, https://www.grafeauction.com/event/hometown-music/lot/60 Pictures aren't that great.

Seriously, what is it about this piece that makes your face and arms want to fall off? It's not just the flute part but every instrument complains about PC. We had to repeat this so many times because the graduating class, which is only at most 15 students because of how small our school is, walks so slow every single year. Luckily our band teacher understands how some of us don't play for measures on end in this.

Hello everyone, to keep this short, I want to strengthen my double tonguing as I am playing a concertino by Chaminade and there is a lot of fast playing throughout the piece that would require double tonguing. If anyone can provide exercises that can strengthen my double tonguing, it would be appreciated. Thank you

https://reddit.com/link/143rpkm/video/6k70p04ndo4b1/player

Hey, I posted here a week or two ago and received many responses about improving the bamboo flute, and I appreciate all of them. Compared to when I first posted, I've improved decently. I've only been practicing 5-6 minutes a day because staying committed to a hobby is not one of my strong suits, so I'm just getting into the habit of playing every day, even when I don't necessarily feel like it.

Now I am making this post for more advice. How long should I be able to keep a clear, consistent sound before I even think about using the finger holes? When I can make a clear sound for a reasonable amount of time, where exactly do I go from there? Is there a note or a particular song that all flute players learn to play for their first song? Any advice from your personal experiences will be greatly appreciated, or any YouTube videos for beginners will be great!

hey friends

i bought this student flute for the sole purpose of learning how to repair flutes so i will not be taking it to the shop

my problem: when pressing Bb(the key or the lever) key #1 goes down normally (fast response)

when pressing key #2, key #1 moves with it (as it should)

the issue is key #1 gets stuck down. the pad is not sticky and the springs are all in place and appear to be properly tensioned

what is the problem?? thank u

So recently I had an audition for a youth Philarmonia orchestra (I'm within Reddit's age policy don't worry) and I played the second Telemann Fantasia in A minor. That piece went almost perfectly, with only one or two minor mistakes.

However, we also had to do sightreading, which I am very mediocre at, if not below. That section went, to my standards, pretty poorly. At one point there was a whole note double high B, which, I'll admit, I forgot the fingering for, so I just played a high F (idk why an F but whatever). In my opinion, I did decently as far as the rhythms go, but the notes themselves at times were not as good.

A few other things about the audition:

- I'm a boy (I've heard there's a bias against boys, but idk for sure)

- The auditions were held online

- The auditions were for advanced intermediate students grades 6 to 12, and I just only finished 7th grade (don't know if that matters)

- After the prepared piece and the sightreading, the conductor said something along the lines of "you chose a very popular instrument, so if you don't get picked, I hope you audition again next year."

So, I know the question's kind of pointless, but still: what are my chances of being accepted?

Is there any reason why when I play my scales in (G Major, the F#6 from D6 or from G6 to F#) (E Minor from D#6 to F#) that would explain why I'm making squeaking noises when I hit F# as If I play from other notes e.g. C6 or B¶6 to F#6 it sounds fine.

Does anyone have any idea what could be happening and how to overcome this issue?

Could it be that my aperture needs to be pulled in tighter or something like that as I feel when I go up through the keys I'm progressively tightening my aperture little by little to hit the higher notes.

So folks, I was cleaning my flute and while gently brushing holes, i kinda pushed too hard(ik, not very gentle) and the hole is slightly not upto the mark and now my flute is not making the correct note, it's just that it is slightly off key. It isn't very discernable but to trained ears, it is very. It is a hindustani classical B scale bamboo flute. Anyone has any idea how to fix it?

I have red spot on my hand where my flute rests. It doesn’t hurt or anything, and it fades mostly after a little while, although it’s always there. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else.

So during the school year there are going to be auditions for piccolo (nobody plays piccolo at our school) and whoever does the best gets to play & learn it for concerts and since the beginning of my flute career I've always wanted to play picc, I've played picc a few time whether it be at conventions or past auditions. What can I do on flute to strengthen my ability on piccolo?

I wanted to ask cause I'm planning to get back in playing the flute. The song I want to play is Bury the Light Vergil's battle theme from the Devil May Cry video game series. I tried finding one but I couldn't a flute cover or flute sheet music for it.

I found a used Yamaha 225s for 136€ (146$). The silver plating is coming of in little spots. And one or two pads are a little bit torn. As far I can see on the photos and the description.

Should I give a try to it? I would use it as a second flute (like for marching).

Hey there all!

I am going to be going into my second year of college this fall, and I'm thinking about getting myself a much nicer piccolo than the barely touched one I have (which is currently an accent piccolo I've had for about six years).

I have an aversion to the piccolo that I've brought up with my flute teacher and he's suggested trying out new instruments, as well as playing the piccolo more in general which isn't something I'm particularly excited about, but I know it's an inevitable evil. I'm also going to be the section leader this fall so being able to take handle the music equipment wise would be very appreciated.

Any and all advice is appreciated! I'm not particular to any kind of brand or model, but I have historically played on Japanese made flutes. Thank you all so much!

just wondering ! i took it to a local shop and he said $85 since he has to take apart everything, i thought it would be more honestly.

I have a music piece that requires a third octave G and Gb sixteenth note passage that is similar to a trill back and forth but the fingering for both suck. Is there any other option?

Hello I have school assignment where I need to compose 24 bars for the instrument you play and then perform it. How should I go about this as I’m unsure where to start and what to do?

I have a high school student whose pads are SUPER sticky. It’s nearly every key and they’re so loud, I’ve never heard sticky keys like this before.

I’ve instructed him for years on how to clean his pads (with pad paper) when they’re sticky, and to do it every time he hears them start to stick, and not to let it go too long. He just never does it.

At his lesson this week I asked him when he last cleaned the pads and he said “I dunno, maybe a few days ago”. Then came up with all sorts of excuses on why he hasn’t been doing it regularly. Typical teenage response lol.

Any suggestions? Is there a way we can do a deep clean of the pads to help prevent them from getting sticky so often? It’s every week at his lesson his pads are sticky. He claims he doesn’t eat or drink anything but water before playing (but who knows if that’s the truth). Im getting frustrated that he’s not taking care of his instrument but am also wondering if there’s a better way to stay on top of the sticky pads that is forgetful-teenager friendly. The pads are generally in good condition, no rips or tears, and they’re all sealing nicely.

Thanks!

Basically the titile. I have a couple Native flutes ive really been wanting to play. But i cant in my apartment.

Thoughts?

Hi, primarily a clarinet player here and started learning flute and I’ve been kind of self-teaching my self flute and I unknowingly developed a smiling embouchure while I was learning how to play and it’s been SO hard to stop using my corners because I can barely even tell when I’m doing it. I know you’re supposed to use the center of your lips to play, but boy is it hard to feel that mind-muscle connection. I’m not sure if this is bad but Ive started frowning and pulling the center of my lips and the corners of my lips down instead and it kind of cancels it out in a way?

I’m talking like Boston symphony, LA, NY Phil, etc for a 2nd Oboe player covering Thursday through Sunday.

1-3k?

Also it is a bass flute. If that helps.