![]() ![]() Now if you’ve played flute for even a few weeks you may have wondered if the tones that you play are absolutely correct. So, after a player puts their flute together, it’s common for them to choose a note and play it – then determine if they’re on tune or not, which means does the pitch that comes out of your flute match what has been pre-set as the quote “proper pitch”? So, before I go any further with this, let’s define what we mean by using a note to tune to. So with that let’s bring up this subject which has to do with tuning your flute and what note we should be using to tune it. Haha, well, I, feel of course, that the information you’ll receive from me today is good, solid advice. I actually popped online to see what others were saying about this subject, and it surprised me that there were a variety of answers. You know, I really do enjoy these discussions, and I hope you do too. ![]() Let’s get started today with another episode that will increase your abilities by discovering the best note to tune a flute to. This is episode number eighty nine! I’m Rebecca, your host and the expert at Learn Flute Online where I help you through all things related to learning how to play the flute – and do it really well. However, they’re not only good looking as they also offer some decent level of protection.Hey everyone it’s time for another Learn Flute Podcast. These are generally very expensive, unique pieces of leatherwork. So now for the last type of cases, handcrafted cases. ![]() On the other hand, the same case might seem overkill for a $100 flute. Typically if you get yourself a $10k flute you usually won’t mind spending another 200 for a decent case. Fiberglass – for the more high-end models.Hard cases are generally priced the same or even cheaper than gig bags and are generally made out of: Beaumont Blue Polka Dot Case – ( Amazon).In terms of pricing they are not necessarily cheaper than hard cases and the high-end models can get pretty pricey So in most cases, people go for a gig bag because: Handmade bags – which are often handcrafted, unique pieces of leatherwork.Hard Cases – which offer the highest level of protection.Gig Bag – which are soft on the outside but molded.If you’re planning on taking your flute with you on the go, then you’ll need a case for it. Push it gently in – it will make it slightly more sharp.Gently pull the headjoint out of the main tube – it will the tone slightly more flat.To sharpen or flatten the tone of your flute, first play a concert A on a tuned instrument and compare it withyour flute’s. NOTE: As you’ll notice, beginnger flutes for kids often come with a headjoint bent at 180° to shorten the length of the instrument, and bring the embouchure closer to the keys.Īlthough the flute never falls out of tune dramatically - like a string instrument does in certain conditions for example - it will fall sharp or flat from time to time.Īnd when it does, it might come handy knowing how to actually tune it back in pitch. Jupiter WaveLine Flute – ( Amazon/ Thomann).Jean-Paul USA Silver Plated flute – ( Amazon).Glory Plateau Keysqq C Flute (w/accessories) – ( Amazon).Moreover, the high E facilitator can be added to the flute at any moment, whereas the split E mechanism can’t if your flute didn’t come with one already. Additional weight added to the flute – which might be an important issue for some flutists.Inability to play some trills – notably G3 to A3.Well, because it also have drawbacks that - almost - never affect beginners, but are often a deal breaker for advanced and professional players. ![]() Ok but why do student flutes only get to have a split E mechanism if it only makes it easier to play the high E? High E facilitator – often referred to as the “donut” in the flute community, the high E facilitator is a little metal disc inserted in the G# key to keep the key from closing totally, essentially having the same effect as the split E mechanism.It essentially closes the G key when playing a high E, which stays open on flutes that don’t have a split E mechanism. Split E Mechanism – this is the most “complex” mechanism of the 2 and most student flutes have it.There are 2 types of “high E mechanisms”: Which is why flute manufacturers came up with specialized mechanisms made to make it easier to play. The E3 note - referred to as high E on the flute - is famous for being particularly hard to play… ![]()
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