Is there anyone out there that may know where I might buy a used or new Powell Conservatory flute or Brannen?
[2007-07-02 06:04:55]

Q: I am entering graduate school in performance and I would like to have the best instrument as I can. I am currently a Powell Signature flute owner and I want the best instrument I can perform. I am also looking for a Goosman headjoint and more a Handmade

A: If I were you, I would wait on any major equipment or embouchure changes until you begin studying with your new teacher... at the very least, message him/ her and get input on any instruments you might be interested in. Maybe its different at the graduate

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I have a Powell flute, but the trill to f# doesn't work! What is the problem??
[2010-07-08 09:23:48]
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I have an E mechanism, its sterling silver, and is semi-handmade.
I don't know what exact model it is, though...
Also, regular F# works, its just when I try to trill E to F# it doesn't.
However, every single note I played is fine,


I typed out an answer about unhooked springs - and just erased it, because it did not make sense, since you can play the RH4 F#, and also E - and I assume F - so I am guessing that you have a microleak in the middle F# key. It is not noticed when you

Pearl 665RB1RB Quantz Series Flute

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What do you think of a Jupiter 611 flute?
[2008-10-15 17:47:02]
Harpist: Anaglyph 3D picture: You need Red/Cyan glasses

I've been playing flute for 5 years and wanted to buy an intermediate flute. I've heard Jupiter in general is a good flute, but I wanted more input.

Also, what are the pros/cons of an offset or inset G? And is there any way to buy a flute


HI there,

If you are looking to buy an intermediate/advanced level flute .... as you are an advanced level player, the Jupiter 611 is more of a step up model, appropriate for a 7th or 8th grade student. You will get more of the flute that

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does this flute seem good to you? serious answers please. 10 points?
[2010-01-24 16:44:00]
Chapultepec Forest, Mexico City - Voladores - Flying Men of Veracruz

i am looking for a flute to start learning from.
used to play when i was little but never took interest in it now i want to learn.
does this flute look good to start off with?
i want something cheap first.

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-BRAZILIAN-HANDMAD


From what I can tell it certainly looks very good from here, you say that its just to "start learning from."

And as a Flautist myself this looks very good and of course you cannot beat the price, and once you get more accustomed

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