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I can answer questions about playing the flute or piccolo, buying an instrument, the difference between instruments and their features, what is recommended in a particular price range by professionals, about starting or playing in a flute choir and about flute repair. I CANNOT TELL YOU THE VALUE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT.
Experience in the area
I have a master's degree in flute performance and flute repair; I have played for 40 years; I teach flute and have my own flute choir; I have my own flute repair business; I sell used flutes which I've refurbished; I perform solo and with area orchestras.
Organizations
Founder Mountains of Asheville Flute Ensemble. Education/Credentials
B.A. Music Queens University
M.S. Biology UNC-Charlotte
M.M. Western Carolina University
Education/Credentials
B.A. Music Queens University
M.S. Biology UNC-Charlotte
M.M. Western Carolina University
Awards and Honors
Most Outstanding Musician, Queens University
graduated Summa Cum Laude from all three universities
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Playing piccolo is easier than playing flute.
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Recent Answers from Nancy
2011-01-18 trilling:
I'd say, it depends on what key you're playing in. If "C" is the next note up within the key (as it would be in the keys of say, F, or Bb) then you trill up to C. If you're in the key of say, F#, then
2011-01-06 Upgrading a flute:
I would say this: You tried the main flutes offered in intermediate flutes. If your daughter liked the TJ best, yes, buy that one. I would want the split E on it, myself. Yearly maintenance? Depends
2011-01-05 Which flute, Yamaha or Jupiter?:
Jupiter is certainly a reputable brand. However, I don't think the JUpiter will have the split E mechanism. Jupiters tend to have a sweeter, brighter sound than Yamahas. Yamahas have a big, dark sound
2010-07-03 Vito Flute:
Thanks for the information, however, I am not convinced. A flute is not sold at a lower price without some change in the quality of the product. Especially being assembled here in the US, where labor
2010-06-24 Piccolo Performance:
Yes, you need to use the fingering you already know about, -- last three fingers of each hand-- and take the time to incorporate it into your playing of S&S. Here's my picc playing tip. Place the picc
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