Most flutes are under-repaired. I am frequently amazed at what passes for flute repair. Be sure and have it checked by a tech that really does flutes well.marian305 said:if your flute isn't sealing properly and has leaks some notes are impossible to play - have it checked.
WOW!! Well I guess if Dwyer can do it then at least I can put in a half-hour, wot?! :shock:danarsenault said:One day I couldn't stand it and went 'round the corner onto the Fenway. I didn't get to disturb the flautist, but someone told me who she was, Doriot Dwyer. Nothing but long tones, for hours on end.
I don't think that there is a book witch is only for the low tones of the flute.bass9396 said:Anybody know a good book for work on low notes on Flute.
Ah! The spend-on-gear bandaid syndrome. It doesn't work!bass9396 said:...Anybody know a good book for work on low notes on Flute.
This is a great point, ESPECIALLY on piccolo!danarsenault said:On a serious note, it is also important, if your flute embouchure is still developing, to STOP working when it hurts. The rest is just as important as the exercise in building low note chops. All of which assumes a tight flute.
I lived right there at 34 the Fenway from 1970 to 1975 and had many such experiences...even vocalists practicing long tones; this had a lasting impression on me. Also, the dancers would be out on the sidewalk on sunny days and hold stretch positions for significant fractions of an hour.danarsenault said:When I was a student at Berklee i had a work-study job in the library when it was in the 1140 Boylston St. building. In the summer, with the windows open, I could here practicing and lessons going from both Berklee and Boston Conservatory. From the conservatory would come, every afternoon, the most gorgeous long tones on flute. I've never heard better flute sound live before or since.
One day I couldn't stand it and went 'round the corner onto the Fenway. I didn't get to disturb the flautist, but someone told me who she was, Doriot Dwyer. Nothing but long tones, for hours on end.
Buying an alto flute and practicing long tones has had a splendid impact on the power of my soprano flute lower register.Gordon (NZ) said:Ah! The spend-on-gear bandaid syndrome. It doesn't work!
Another good point! The same thing on picc: When I practice the high notes on picc, they are much easier on flute. Check out the Wye books- well written, and well organised. Good luck!shmuelyosef said:Buying an alto flute and practicing long tones has had a splendid impact on the power of my soprano flute lower register.
Another good point! The same thing on picc: When I practice the high notes, they are much easier on flute. Check out the Wye books- well written, and well organised. Good luck!shmuelyosef said:Buying an alto flute and practicing long tones has had a splendid impact on the power of my soprano flute lower register.