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New flute enthusiast w/ a problem...*puzzled*   Message List  
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RE: [Flute Pastels] New flute enthusiast w/ a problem...*puzzled*

If you plan on playing seriously do not get the keys in line. It can hurt
you hands badly. Open holes help improve your tone and encourage proper
technique. I think you be better off in that direction.

>From: "dorcas_77" <dorcas_77@...>
>Reply-To: flutepastels@yahoogroups.com
>To: flutepastels@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Flute Pastels] New flute enthusiast w/ a problem...*puzzled*
>Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 05:21:30 -0000
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>Hi everyone out there!
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>i'm gonna take flute lessons soon, but dunno what kind of flute to
>buy... As a beginner, would it be better to invest in an in-line or
>offset G flute, open or closed holes, or a flute w/ or w/o the E-
>mechanism?
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>My gosh... there are so many kinds out there & i really hope to put
>my money to good use. it's really ex, but learning to play the flute
>is a dream i wish to pursue, erm, at the expense of my own
>allowance.
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>Thanks for any advice given!
>
>Cheers,
>Dorcas
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Hi everyone out there! i'm gonna take flute lessons soon, but dunno what kind of flute to buy... As a beginner, would it be better to invest in an in-line or ...
dorcas_77
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Dec 13, 2004
9:05 pm

Dear Dorcas, There's no substitute for going to a shop and trying instruments - preferably with your teacher, who can advise. Inline or offset doesn't make too...
dominy97
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Dec 15, 2004
10:57 am

Maybe my own experience might help. I faced the same problem months ago and what the guys told were funny,not to say ridiculous.Some told me to buy a...
Sandro Borem
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Dec 15, 2004
3:10 pm

I am an "older" beginner, and my flute is an old Selmer Bundy that was bought (for about $150) as a gift for me. It is silver-plated nickel, offset G, C foot,...
Jane Wicherski
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Dec 16, 2004
8:55 am

Ditto to all the advice so far (well most of it anyways!) I play on an inline G and don't have any wrist hand problems - it's like everything - if it's done...
Carole Miller
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Dec 16, 2004
10:07 am

If you plan on playing seriously do not get the keys in line. It can hurt you hands badly. Open holes help improve your tone and encourage proper technique. I...
brandy ley
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Dec 16, 2004
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