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Something that was recently posted on the woodenflute list by one of the Big Names: put a dab of Blue Tack (this is the glueless mounting putty that is used to stick this on walls, fridges, etc) just beyond the far side of the embouchure hole. Quiets the flute way way down. --James http://www.flutes...

I have both an M&E and a Seery polymer. I've never oiled the bore on either for fear it would damage the plastic over time, but if anyone has oiled a polymer instrument, I'd be interested in hearing from you how it worked and what difference (if any) it made in the sound.

--James

Without actually seeing you hold the flute, I can't give specific advice. However, here are some pointers that may help. --Never grip the flute tightly. Everything should stay pretty relaxed. --Keep the thumb straight to the wrist and the wrist straight to the arm on both arms. This keeps the arms a...

I have recently added a page to my site with photos of one way to hold the Irish flute. The flute in the photos is an M&E.
It's at

http://www.flutesite.com/flute_position_&_posture.htm

Odd that I read this topic today, I just posted this stuff last weekend.
--James