| 1 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Finding a good Chinese bamboo flute (dizi) on: 08/20/10 at 12:13:48 |
| Started by slothario | Post by slothario | |
| I apologize if this topic isn't appropriate for these forums, but I'm wondering where a good place to buy a dizi is. There are several models I could purchase online, but none of them are name brands and I don't know what kind of quality I'd be getting. Does anyone have any advice on how to find a good one? I'm looking for an intermediate flute--something that's decent and not a cheap beginner model. | |
  
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| 2 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Do you ever get acne on your chin from flute? on: 08/08/10 at 14:51:08 |
| Started by cakeohcake | Post by jimdand | |
| Dear Commentaro: You have to expound upon just what "pain" you are experiencing before we can help you. Pain WHERE? (etc). Regards, jimdand |
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| 3 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Hi everyone! on: 08/03/10 at 15:10:25 |
| Started by dm13 - Ex Member | Post by lovemoeako - Ex Member | |
| Hello FluteTalkers! How are you all?! And "HI" jimdand, welcoem to the forum.. Love Moe Ako here a newbie. Love to be here and meet Flute players like me. It's nice to stay here and eventually, I can be part of this society. I'm looking forward to exchange thoughts, ideas, and share some really good stuffs here. So, see you around guys!  |
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| 4 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Trying to make the second octave on: 08/01/10 at 05:44:17 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by Numptie | |
| Hmm. That's three different charts I've consulted - the fluteland.com fignering chart too. The fingering is identical for F natural, G , A B for the lowest and middle octaves ? ???? There is no indication on any of the chart that any lever be used to change octaves. Well it doesn't matter anyway. I've got an octave range so I'll keep practicing embouchure with that until I figure it out. |
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| 5 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Trying to make the second octave on: 07/31/10 at 19:20:28 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by jimdand | |
| It's when you get to the "G" key on the C1 or C2 or C3 octaves that you have to have your litle pincky finger in place Try that and see if it works. Good luck ----- jimdand |
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| 6 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Trying to make the second octave on: 07/30/10 at 10:59:22 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by Numptie | |
| Sorry it wasn't the C - C1 or C2 octaves I wasn't clear about. More the 'A's and the 'B's. I've found a better fingering chart than the one I've been using: http://www.jennifercluff.com/flutefingeringchart.pdf This one shows the keys much clearer - the smaller ones I was just guessing what they meant. It's clearer now - but I'm still confused about the right pinkie (small finger). It's covered in may of the low and middle octaves: how do I actually cover it on the flute? Is it the first hole or both holes, operated by the finger roller? I know I should really get a teacher to learn, but at the minute I'm so bad at playing that I need to practice and actually get the basics before wasting money  |
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| 7 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Trying to make the second octave on: 07/29/10 at 17:37:52 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by jimdand | |
| Actually, you said you have a chart. I don't know what chart you're using --- but just try what I suggested. If it doesn't work, then post me and I'll see if I can help, further. jimdand |
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| 8 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Trying to make the second octave on: 07/29/10 at 17:34:42 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by jimdand | |
| I think I know what you're talking about. NO, it's not a question of breathing "harder" --- it's fingering. In C1, all keys are closed. When you progress to the "top" of C1 --- wherein the first finger of your left hand is only used --- then the fingering changes. Next, of course, comes "D2, following C". In C1, as I said, all keys are closed. BUT, in C2, lift your first left finger up, with all other keys closed. This will give you "D2". From that point on, to accomplish C2, you need to press your RIGHT little finger on the first key on your foot-joint. Difficult to explainon the Net --- wish I could give you a fingering chart. But, again, it's not "how hard you are blowing" --- you're missing the fingering. Maybe you should get a chart? Hope I helped. Regards, jimdand |
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| 9 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Trying to make the second octave on: 07/29/10 at 14:38:07 |
| Started by Numptie | Post by Numptie | |
| Hi everyone, I've just joined and after being exhilarated at being able to play one note, I'm now able to play a whole octave! The problem is - I'm teaching myself. Okay - that isn't the problem..I have several I wonder if anyone can help me understand to speed my progress with my C soprano flute. 1. I'm looking at the on-line fingering chart and for notes like A, the fingering in the middle octave is identical to the the higher octave. I can't work out how to play A in the higher octave. Do I just blow harder to change the pitch of the note? Surely this can't be right? The same problem with middle C and C an octave above. 2. When fingering with the bottom C, the notation of all the charts I see, show a kind of 'apostrophe' like - does this mean that I press down the roller, to hold down the bottom two air holes or just the lever for the uppermost airhole in third joint beneath the Left Hand fourth finger key? Thanks for any help. PS - I use a Trevor James flute. |
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| 10 | General / FluteTalk General Topics Discussion Forum / Re: Loss of Inspiration on: 07/27/10 at 15:36:43 |
| Started by StrugglingMartyr | Post by Numptie | |
| Quote: Does anyone know anything that might inspire me to get hooked on the flute again? Nightmares over losing all eight fingers to the chopping board?  Why not set yourself a goal and transcribe or pen yourself the flute solo part to your favourite pop or rock song? I've set myself that goal too. I want to transcribe Beethoven's string quartets - all four parts to play for flute solo. I've just learnt where middle C is on the C soprano concert flute. I am really excited now that I've finally started my mission! |
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