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Hi Denny, Thanks for the reply. I get that F is the one, and on up the scale, just as D is the one on a D flute. But my question regards the keys. There's so much discussion here at C&F about whether keys are even necessary for ITM with a D flute. I'm just semi-bewildered about where keys on an ...

I'm curious about the application of either flute.

What would normally be a Bb key on a D flute would be ...what? on an F flute? ...Eb?

I could see having a B simple system to play in B or F#, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around where the keys would take you.

When you do get a bug like this, how bad does it throw you off your game?

And is it hard for you to get back into practising?

Has anyone else had a tough time with flu bugs this winter? I've had two bronchial/flu episodes, one for the entire month of December, and another recently for two weeks. It's almost impossible to play under such conditions, but just as difficult is the fact that it breaks my routine. When I can fin...

Anyone else have trouble getting the link to play?

I gave up anchoring the right hand pinkie. I try to keep R3 down as much as possible when not otherwise in use. At first it was challenging, but now it's almost automatic.

Gabriel said... Maybe a hint: some players tend to slam their fingers on the flute when covering holes. Do it gently This interests me...I believe I read in a post of months ago about someone (Malloy?) who practised and learned to play with very aggressive fingers. As a newbie, I've been working on ...

Hmmm... I have a corner that needs a new lamp.

God bless us all, every one...

...and a little help with the flute wouldn't hurt.

*wolf whistle* ... That shore is purty.

Thanks, S.

Tell me again why it's a Rudall, even though the body is one piece.
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Is it the bore? ( I've read through the archive, but it seems there's always an exception.)

I turn the right hand section in, but try to keep the flute horizontal.
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It's become pretty comfortable...and I breath better.

I would never use plastic wrap on a wooden keyed flute. I think it's degrading

Doc...you are a stitch.

What is the biggest flute bang for the lowest price?

If you're a new player, I think this is the wrong question to ask. I think the question should be, "what is the biggest flute bang for the cash that you can spare?".