Category Archives: Flute

We Have The Technology…

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Euterpe's Piccolo

I have the hardest time convincing students to record themselves in order to help them really hear themselves in their practice. They are always surprised, however, by how much they do hear in their own playing when I quickly record … Continue reading →

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Help! My foot joint isn’t marked!? – Flute Markings Explained

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Flute Elf

Why is it that you see “Sterling Silver” or other metal markings on some flute parts while not on others? Quite simple. On the pieces that need to be identified easily for sale or resale you will often see a … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Sing Along!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Euterpe's Piccolo

You are in your car cruising to work or school and you turn on the radio. Who can resist singing along to an 80s hair band or some classic rock or the current top pop tunes? We all have our … Continue reading →

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The Musicality of Trills

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Euterpe's Piccolo

Do you give much thought to how you play trills? And by thought, I mean in addition to 1) figuring out what note you are trilling ‘to’ based on the key signature and any accidentals present, 2) figuring out exactly … Continue reading →

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Clean Oil Adjust (COA) and Overhauls

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Flute Elf

If you take your flute to a repair person, EVER, you need to know and understand what these terms are, and what they mean.  A repair specialist, can make or break your flute in a time of need, they need … Continue reading →

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Parts of the flute!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Flute Elf

I’ve decided that because I’m going to be talking about the advances in the flute being made, I would give a break down of the parts on the flute so that they can easily be understood anddiscussed. Because this flute … Continue reading →

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