I recently purchased Azumi Z3 flute in mint condition two weeks ago and have been playing it along with my previous flute, Yamaha 222. I’ve always quite enjoyed my tone on the Yamaha, and I feel like my sound is fuller with the Azumi but find it to be slightly airier and higher notes aren’t as clear, easy, and resonant as it was previously. I’m unsure on if I just need time to adjust to it especially with the Z cut, or step up flutes in general, and I have heard that having a B foot joint instead of C gives more resistance in the higher registers. I did try a couple other flutes at the time (Haynes Amadeus 780, Yamaha Intermediate-forgot exact model) and it seemed to be the same with them as well, but not quite sure. I will be going to my local music store soon though to try out others in case the Azumi just isn’t for me!

Also a note, I just took it to get adjusted because it has problems with mid and low range F and F# so it likely isn’t any mechanical issues.

Please let me know what you guys think and what I should do, thank you!

i am planning on audition for my university’s instrumental ensembles in early september, i need one technical piece and one lyrical pieces both adding up to about 5 minutes worth of music

please help a girl out with some suggestions for pieces because i cant think of any

So I have a yamaha flute that I got for around 3k. It has a silver head joint, offset G key, the low B key on the foot joint, an extra trill key too… is it considered a decent flute ? I am going into my 7th year playing (sophomore in high school) and I want to use a good flute as I made it into the better band for school.

The bottom cork/felt pad under the key mechanism is loose on my C Footjoint. See this one for the exact bit (I know this is B foot, but it's the marked part on the C foot)

Can I glue it back in place? It seems top is momentarily still attached, but bottom is loose.

I know, take it to a tech, but reality is, don't have one near me in a 55 mile range, over an hour and some on public transport at a large cost before even taking it into the shop.

I am ok with just gluing it back in place for the moment, but what glue do they use to fix those bits back on?

It’s a Martin Freres model 1740. I bought it from a pawnshop for $10. But anywho, the last band instrument I played was a trumpet in middle school. My question is why can I only get tonal change from only one key?

So I have an opportunity to purchase an older Powell Conservatory flute. It's been taken very good care of by an orchestra player but I believe it's from to 1960's. Any insight? Pros? Cons?

So I've got two Powell head joints that I'm keen on pairing with professional level body and foot joints. I've looked around a bit online and it seems like purchasing the body and foot with no head could be challenging. Anybody have experience with this?

So i just got myself a Vietnamese C5 bamboo flute. What music sheet could i play with this? Could i just find some sheet on the internet and play whatever song with it?

Can anyone tell me what the western notes fingering is for the shinobue? Mine is a 6 tone version.

This is the place to promote yourself! Whether it's a performance you are proud of, offering teaching, or anything else flute related.

Anyone else get super tense when trying to start on a high note. When I try to start with a high note, my lips get super tense and my tongue feels like its stuck. Anyone have tips to fix this? Thanks

Hey everyone, I've been wanting to play canzona di ringraziamento for a while and got the sheet music. I'm just struggling with one effect, and haven't been able to find a description of what sciarrino wants anywhere un l'opera... it's the one that's supposed to sound like gliss from b flat downwards, and there's descending chromatic lines in the third staff. I've seen online that you're supposed to sing into the flute at the notated unbeamed pitch but I don't feel like that produces the effect that i heard in recordings. Any hints or tips appreciated.

I am able to circular breathe normally with a straw and drink, however when I play my flute I am not able to circular breathe. I am able to blow the air out of my cheeks perfectly fine while playing but I am only having problems with breathing in through my nose. How can I work on this specific problem? (I know circular breathing isn't necessary but I am interested in it)

Are they rly not that different ? I feel like I can feel and hear a difference. I know they both sound good but Idk. My parents are not musicians but I hope I didn’t waste the money. I’d post videos but am not able to do that here

What do these mean and how should I play them? For example, does #1 mean to play the arpeggios starting from the 7th degree, i.e. starting from G in the a minor scale? TIA!

1. Diminished 7-arpeggios (on the seventh degree) in the key of a minor
2. Dominant 7-arpeggios (on the 5th degree) in the key of G major
3. Scales in "Full compass" of the flute

As the title states, one of my keys won't go up unless the flute is held upside down or the key is manually propped up. The spring correlating to the key looks fine, and the issue doesn't seem like sticky keys. If anyone knows what the problem is and how to solve it, I would be very grateful !!

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I've only seen one example and sadly not for sale, it was a five-hole Jorvik pan flute with additional holes drilled along the body, so it was more several flutes in the same block. Anyone know where I can find one for sale? Tried Etsy but you see how bad I am at describing things XD

Been working on the Jolivet Incantations and having a difficult time finding much information on them that isn’t one of the same few things said over and over again (the “cosmic and corporeal” quote, the humanism in Jolivet’s music talked about in very broad strokes, etc.), does anyone know where one can find good info on this work and other pieces by Jolivet? Got so frustrated with this I even ordered a book on him but still waiting for it to arrive

Hi! I'm looking at getting a new Altus flute and came across a model TSII, It's on the highest end of the standard series, and is sterling silver lip plate, riser, headjoint, body, footjoint, and mechanism. It looks to priced in between the 1107 and 1207.

I don't know if it's new model and/or why it's only on their international product catalog. I also can't find any reviews of it. Does anyone here have any information or experience on this flute? Thank you, I appreciate your comments.

I got my Yamaha YPC-62(manufactured in 2019) around USD $850, and surprised that it looks like 90% new. So far no issues after one-week playing. I'm sure this can be with me for several years.

Just wanna share this info for those who want to purchase flute/piccolo within a limited budget.

Happy Fluting and Piccoloing~~

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I'm an amateur flute player and my tone sounds sqawky and airy. Do you think my lip shape has anything to do with it? Should I give up on the flute and try a different instrument?

Heyyy there , I am beginner and started to learn flute last month , I have learnt how to blow but after covering the first 3 holes ,I am unable to make the sound , Can you please tell me why it is happening

My flute is C sharp

Wanting to learn songs that are more spooky and eerie.