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by Samsdad
Sat May 19, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Curious about keys...
Replies: 57
Views: 6643

If doctors go to school for 10+ years just to "practice" their trade then I choose to follow suit. I shall from hence forth be called a "flute practitioner".
by Samsdad
Sat May 19, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Curious about keys...
Replies: 57
Views: 6643

I will have to agree with Mr. Stone and his analogy of a beginner opposed to one with experience. I purchased my first flute only one month ago and I`m struggling to get my fingers in the correct position and not loose the angle on the mouth hole. I`ve played the whistle for several years so I`m not...
by Samsdad
Thu May 17, 2007 1:14 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Alas, my hands are too small
Replies: 18
Views: 2145

I`m curious about the "small hand" designation. I`m a male guitarist by nature dabbling in flutes and have always thought that my finger span was better than most but when measured from outer edge thumb to outer edge pinky I barely make 8 inches. What would be considered an average finger ...
by Samsdad
Fri May 11, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Anonymous Irish Flute
Replies: 16
Views: 2372

My appologies, Janelle for a monetary insult. I`m not sure of international monies any more than my flutes but if Irish pounds are anywhere near or the same as GBPs at the current rate of exchange you would have paid $1000 USD for this instrument. Obviously my offer could buy nothing more than a nic...
by Samsdad
Fri May 11, 2007 2:17 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Anonymous Irish Flute
Replies: 16
Views: 2372

I`m new to the world of flutes and in turn am not a great judge of value but I would be willing to offer you $150 for your flute.